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Reality TVClubHouse Discussions: American Idol/Canadian Idol/Other Talent Shows ARCHIVES: American Idol X: Top 13 Results - 03/10/11: Archive through March 12, 2011 users admin

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Trini
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07-06-2004

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
Shame on me..I accidentally deleted my AI results from PVR. was Ashton upset to leave? forgive if this was already asked? Lowest 3?
Thanks.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Bottom three were Ashthon, Haley and Karen. They said Karen was safe and then that Ashthon was leaving. She cried a bit but mostly held it together. She had to sing again to see if the judges would use the once-in-a-season save on her, which of course everyone knew wasn't going to happen, so that was a bit awkward.

Trini
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07-06-2004

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
To bad, Ashton was so good at her first save, I didn't think she could top that and wasn't good during the comp.
Like I said earlier I think the arrangements are too much too soon for them, they are not pros to carry the intricacies of it. Even Jacob the producers tried to change and control his style adding and softening places. I loved all of them during auditions, but the producers have tamed them.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
They've announced Casey's problem is ulcerative colitis. That can be really serious, basically your immune sytem goes haywire and tries to eat your own colon. A friend of mind had it last year, relatively young, and in otherwise good health, and he was really close to having a large part of his intestine removed, he said they'd even drawn on his stomach with marker pen before they decided they should delay. I think it takes a long time to go away, he was weak for months and is still only working part time. Hopefully Casey's situation isn't as bad.

People

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Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Ashthon was pretty devastated though. It is always hard to watch, even though you know the person had to go...nobody likes to be first.

Sorry about Casey. Hope that his health improves. Sad to lose him in the competition if that happens, but his health has to be the most important.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
That is very tough and scary for Casey. I hope he is better soon.

I agree that Ashthon was pretty upset. It was kind of sad because we'd just seen the montage of them in the mansion and it was clear they were all enjoying themselves and she was enjoying the experience.

I also agree that they get over-produced or receive too much instruction and consequently lose the individual style and idiosyncrasies that made them appealing in the first place. I think that has become a particular problem in recent seasons. They are creating cookie cutter idols when unique is what sells.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 2:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Well, unique hasn't sold in Taylor Hicks or Crystal Bowersox's case.

Apparently someone at the show said that Naima doesn't really seem to bond well with the other girls...perhaps she's just a little too different, being a wife and mother. Her priorities are probably quite different from the rest of the girls.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 3:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Well just being unique isn't enough either.

Maris
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03-27-2002

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 5:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I never thought Taylor Hicks should have won. He had a great voice but he was not an idol and it was obvious that he would never sell any downloads or CDs. People focused too much on his having salt and pepper hair, I think that is what got him 50% of his voters. They werent voting for an idol, they were voting for "the guy who wasnt classic pop star and quirky" That wont sell. Even Casey, great voice, but he also has a quirky side to him and I dont see a mass appeal there.

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
I think Taylor got a lot of votes because a lot of people didn't care much for Katherine McPhee. To the best of my knowledge, neither one has done much with their music.

Jag2000
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07-01-2009

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jag2000 a private message Print Post    
I have always said that Adam Lambert didn't win because he was gay and all the pictures were out there to exploit him. I feel that the Christian Right had a lot to do with his losing and I have also read that they did. He should have won. Hands down. He is unique and had more talent than all the other contestants combined.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Have to agree with you, Jag. I think Adam Lambert is enormously talented. He just finished a pretty successful world tour. I hear him on the radio all the time. Whatever happened to Kris Allen (I can't believe I even remembered his name, I usually can't). I don't think this show is really about who wins anyway. If someone is really talented (Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert), it doesn't matter if they win or not. It gives them the exposure they need to get going on their careers. I find this show extrememly entertaining, regardless of who wins. If they're good, they'll be successful. If not (Ashthon), we'll never hear of them again.

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
I think Kris Allen would have been successful if he had gone the country music route like they tried to steer him with the Keith Urban duet. He chose not too and that is his choice.

I think Jennifer Hudson did great to get an Oscar, but she hasn't really done much with her music. She is well known though.

I enjoyed Adam's performance last Thursday, but never voted for him because I am not a fan of screaming a song. Don't hate me, that is just me.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Lazylu, I hate you!

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
Even joking, why?

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Kris is doing pretty well in a small-time way with his band. I've become a fan of his after seeing some catchy songs on youtube. I think he's fairly happy with his life and makes a decent living.

Supercute Kris Allen video

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
That is what counts, being happy with your life. I am happy for him.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
The last three "idols" all seem like nice guys but they are all very quiet and small time. They probably can make a good living playing small clubs. They surely haven't been what the show has in mind for an IDOL (see the show intro with huge screaming crowds and big production). Not even close. I hope I'm wrong but I can't see anything big coming from this year's group either. Very disappointing. I keep hoping for someone who will make me go wow and it isn't happening.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I think James might have a chance for something big if he really has an idea of what he wants to do with himself. And I think some of the girls could be produced into stars with the right team, even if they don't have it naturally. Scotty could have a country career, if he plays it right but I don't see much beyond that. And I agree, I don't see the others being more than small time, i.e. getting a boost to their careers and a bit of extra income, but basically having to go back to their real lives pretty quickly.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Lazylu, I was just playing with you. Hence the winky face. Couldn't resist. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. Hate me back!

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 1:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
Babyjaxmom, I saw the wink. No problem, as the kids say.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 3:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Did anybody notice the misplaced arm movements a lot of the contestants do while they sing this year? Sometimes they'll be pointing out to the audience when song doesn't indicate anything in the lyrics that they should be doing that. Anyway, all the flowing arm movements and pointing out to the audience are annoying me...LOL A little is fine, but some of them are totally overdoing it.

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
Naja, yes! Haley especially did the arm thing. Way over the top.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 5:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
I think Casey is the best of the group. It would be a shame if he has to drop out.

Maineiac
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08-24-2009

Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 6:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maineiac a private message Print Post    
If you really think about it, we've had 10 seasons of American Idol and only 3 have been "successful". Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry.
Carrie was the last Idol winner and what was that, 5 seasons ago.

I agree with Lazy, as of late, Jennifer Hudson has recently become well known but not for an album. Didn't she just release an album? I don't really see it getting huge sales.

Let's face it, unless you can outshine Lady Gaga, Katie Perry or Pink, you won't be a chart topper and IMO that's unfortunate.