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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:45 pm
Isn't Scotty the same age as Lauren? How is her winning anymore harmful to her existence than his? Also, I very much doubt VFTW gets a huge hit from the majority of voters. I'm sure most have never heard of that site. I don't think I've even looked at it since the second season they went live.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:54 pm
I guess the truth is, that James fans didn't vote for him as much as Haley's, Scotty's and Lauren's fans did. No vote, no complaint IMO
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Denisec1989
Member
06-02-2007
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 8:13 pm
I know that he is probably better off not winning. Hope he does well. I am done with the rest of it too. Never really liked Hayley and Lauren is just too young and immature and Scotty is just the same every week. I'll have some free time on my hands!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 9:07 pm
I hope Scotty wins. He has been the most consistent each week. He has a built in audience in one of the top selling genres in the country. I think he is the success story that American Idol really needs right now since they have had such duds in the past few seasons...the last real winner that had that was able to sell anything beyond their Idol music was Jordin Sparks. But I felt so bad for James. I truly thought it would be him and Scotty at the end.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 9:13 pm
A couple questions: how did they get the glycerin drops to JLo so quickly so she could look like she was crying? What precisely did James do on AI that had never been done before? Of those left, he bothered me the least, but I didn't ever sense he'd done anything novel on the show. In fact, it was pretty derivative and uninteresting, especially when compared to the Lambert guy. And really....it may be that his voice is being overpracticed or undertrained or something, but he really has been singing off key quite a bit the past few weeks. He may need to rest his voice and get some coaching to help it stand up to the demands he's making on it. That's certainly not something anyone will ever say about that boy country and western singer.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 9:27 pm
Why are these people better off not winning? Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and others have had great careers. There are no guarantees that 19 entertainment will make them mega stars or hurt their chances of making it if they win.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:36 pm
Because winning means you are controlled by the American Idol execs and image, at least for a year. Would Adam Lambert have been able to do what he did if he'd actually won? It's ok if you don't have your own idea of where to go (I suspect Lauren would fall into that category) or where you want to go is the same as where the execs want you to go (like Carrie) but for those who want to do their own thing it seems like it would be more of a hindrance. I think Haley would have a hard time with it, for instance, whereas it would probably work fine for Scotty. I wondered what James meant by "not been done before" too. But I thought he handled it well, the rejection I mean, considering his Aspergers. He obviously has learnt to handle himself.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:31 pm
Whether it will be okay for him or not.. this just sucked. As soon as they said Lauren was into final four.. I heard that little "uh-oh".. and then later it got worse. Notice that Lady Gaga certainly follows her own advice to Scotty and stays close to the mic.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:40 pm
I voted for James for a couple of hours. And I'm complaining
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:52 pm
I don't know that winning has more drawbacks - if there is support for you, you can go far, it was just a few times that the winners seemed sabotaged - like Taylor and to a lessor degree Kris. I think it is better to win, then you always have a guarantee on the show and you have other idol related appearances and your name is mentioned a lot.. No, winning is good. You can still be tied up if you are signed by them. They can sign anyone they want and they don't have to sign the winner - they get a record contract, but not necessarily a management one - Taylor was not signed, he had to find his own management.
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Uncle_ricky
Member
07-02-2007
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 12:05 am
It should have been Haley - there's got to be a behind the scenes plot to keep her on the show. Mystifying that she's in the final three, absolutely mystifying.
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Alliet
Member
07-11-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 1:34 am
I didn't think James had brought anything original to AI either and, IMO, he was an Adam Lambert wannabe but without his talent (and I wasn't an Adam Lambert fan). Still, I hope he makes something of his life whether it's in music or something else.
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Dke1212
Member
07-13-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:01 am
I voted for James for a while, then couldn't even connect. He should still be there. Probably won't watch next week, not because I'm boycotting because my favorite went home though. Out of the three left... Scotty, I can't stand looking at his weird eyes, leaning body, strange moves and his singing is the same all the time. Lauren is just kind of blah to me. Haley, I never have liked, though her versions of House Of The Rising Son and I Have Nothing were very good. I will watch the finale since everyone will be back.
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:23 am
Haven't voted since season 2. The winner will be the one they want it to be. Tip to all of them...don't pee off 10 Entertainment or they will blackball you good! never forgive you! I thought they all sounded better before the 'professionals' started to 'help' them! Scotty amuses me...
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:39 am
Funny, I like Haley and my perception has been that the judges trashed her consistently even when she performed well. In my mind I only saw Steve Tyler rooting for her. I think the problem is that Randy and J-Lo are trying to steer the voters towards who they think will be a commercial success which is why they want Scotty to win. Lauren should have gone home, she is in my view emotionally too immature to go further. She has a great voice but she seems to emotionally fragile and she will be eaten alive if she goes ahead with a career right now.
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:40 am
Sorry, should read 19 Entertainment.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 7:44 am
I bought 3 songs on iTunes by Haley.
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Lostfan
Member
03-10-2010
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:09 am
Im sorry, I know AI and others really want scotty to win ... started out becasue he had a really deep voice, but it get old, scotty has no range, everything he sings sounds the same .... Ive got so sick of his singing and lack of voice range I just cant watch him anylonger .... I have to switch channels. sorry scotty, but mix it up a bit .... geesh! Have the judges ever said anything but praise to him.... I wish they would announce how the scores are so we can see just how far back James was compared to lauren ... just saying of cource this is only my opinion ... I thought James was by far the best singer up there .... 
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:21 am
I loved James at the beginning of the season, but he just didn't live up to his potential and even seemed to be fading the past few weeks. He just wasn't strong enough to win. Still love him, though, and admire all he's accomplished despite his challenges. He'll be on the finale, the tour and will have a career if he keeps working at it. Look at Daughtry. He went out fourth, too, and I still hear him on the radio. He's been very successful. Winning AI does not guarantee success. Amazing talent will, though. As soon as they said Haley was in the final 3 last night, I knew James was toast and he did, too. I think Scotty's been the powerhouse this season. Whether you like him or not, he's a very talented guy, especially when you think how young he is. Lauren's starting to get more confidence (finally!). I would love a Scotty/Lauren finale. Just don't love Haley, although she's really grown throughout the season. Just don't love the growling, squatting, arm-waving thing. She's very pretty though.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:35 am
I voted for James for a couple of hours. And I'm complaining Sea, I feel your pain! We'll see him again.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:41 am
Maris I have had the same perception regarding Haley. I think the judges have been extra hard on her. And, I am one who wanted James to win but I felt the judges really pandered to him. Even when he was "off", they praised him.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:03 am
I have to agree with Tish - James has been off-key the last couple of weeks. I'm not as surprised as most that he was eliminated. I think it is very hard for a metal singer to win Idol. And when you compare James to Adam Lambert - Adam Lambert by far had the better voice and definitely more control. Say what you want about Haley - but she has had some knock out of the ballpark performances. Haley deserves to be in the Final Three.
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Lostfan
Member
03-10-2010
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:15 am
wow ... James is on "Goodday LA" right now and he said he kinda knew he was leaving early on .... when they came into the studio early that day, he got the somber like feeling from everyone ... the producers couldnt even look at him ... and he had the sinking feeling from the actions of them that it was him going. He said the producers know in advance who is going home. He is very emotional now ... feel kind of bad.
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Dke1212
Member
07-13-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:18 am
As soon as they said Haley was in the final 3 last night, I knew James was toast and he did, too. Yeah. He looked out towards his wife (I'm assuming) and his arms went up a little. Felt so bad for him.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:27 am
I really think the producers spoiled some of the shock when they put Haley in the top 3 before Scotty. Everybody knew Scotty would be in there, so when he was left standing with James, all the suspense was killed. Maybe they were trying to soften the blow, but I doubt it.
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