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Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 6:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
Oddly enough, I don't miss Simon that much. The synergy of the judges last night I thought was spot on. JLo is clearly the "nice" Paula replacement, but she isn't as overly sweet (or incoherent) as the former. Tyler is just nuts, but in a good way. Randy actually seems to have taken on an elder statesman role, and there's less of the "yo, dawg" stuff.

But I'm with Naja, none of the performances made me sit up and say, "yea, that's what I'm looking for."

Chitchat58
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07-25-2008

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 8:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chitchat58 a private message Print Post    
I think this new mix of judges are great. Love the energy and the enthusiasm of Jennifer, and Steven is a hoot. Thought I would never say this, but I don't miss Simon one bit.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I think Simon stayed one season too long...it was obvious last year that he just wasn't involved in the process anymore. I only watched a little of the show so far last night but it did seem to have good energy. And I just think JLo is fabulous...the looks amazing and she seems really sweet.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I am shocked at myself, but pleasantly surprised, how much I enjoyed Steven Tyler. I've never been a fan of his, he really turns me off. But I found him hysterical last night. Plus, he really seems to genuinely care about the kids and he's so excited about talent.

I liked JLo, too.

The show was far better than I thought it would be. I was prepared to hang this one up, but I will keep watching.

I agree about not seeing anyone I was knocked out with. There were a couple that I liked.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
I hardly noticed Randy...I was too busy checking out Steven Tyler and J.Lo! They were a lot better than I thought, I really like them, just not that green skirt she was wearing! Steven looks great, too!

I don't live far from the IZOD center and the place where the celebrity judges were was no where near there!

Llkoolaid
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08-01-2001

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 9:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Llkoolaid a private message Print Post    
Have to just say that I am liking the new judges, thought I was going to miss Simon but not so much. I also have noticed that they are focusing much more on the better singers, we still get some of the less fortunate voices (wasn't I nice lol ) but there doesn't seem to be as much time wasted on them. Thumbs up from me.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 11:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Me too, for the same reasons. I don't mind seeing a few of the weaker singers during the audition but I really don't like seeing the weak ones who have attitude. Call me mean but why give nasty people exposure? I'm really enjoying the emphasis on the better singers, and the general niceness without soppiness.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 11:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I miss Simon but the bigger emotion is happiness that Kara is gone!! Ellen was smart to take herself out of the mix. Three judges is better (I think that will be more important after auditions, for the regular shows, too).

These judges.. eh.. they are ok, but I could do without Steven Tyler ogling every female and making comments.

But still it is about the good singers..

And sorry, Paula, but you lose this battle for me..

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Friday, January 21, 2011 - 5:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
I hate audition episodes but I checked in last night to see Steven Tyler. I wasn't surprised that I loved him (Tyler has always brings the hilarity and the energy), but I was surprised that Lopez didn't annoy me. Truly surprised because, well, I just am not a fan of hers to say the least.

Will try to stick with this season more than last, but am looking forward to the Hollywood episodes. The auditions make me cringe.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Friday, January 21, 2011 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I never watch the auditions either, going to wait until they have the Top 24 or Top 12. I do get recaps online. There was a Kosovo refugee girl I liked (saw on youtube) and there is buzz about some girl who sang Carrie Underwood--her name is Paris Tasmin.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, January 21, 2011 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I too, found myself not annoyed by Jennifer Lopez. Loving Randy and Stephen! I am enjoying the judges more than the singers right now.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Friday, January 21, 2011 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
NYheat, her name is Paris "Tassin." Very common name in Louisiana.

It was pretty funny to see westbankers on the show. One guy lives about two miles away from me.

Trini
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07-06-2004

Friday, January 21, 2011 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
I love everything about AIX..JLo is very natural and real, I find my self laughing with them, especially when they have to say no..I am loving this and do not miss Simon at all!

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
I like the new judges... I do miss Simon, but change is good. One thing though is the edit. I am tired of every contestant coming in and giving accolades to the judges. This is not the judges fault, but poor editing. I feel that AI is trying to shove the whole "new judges" down our collective throat but I am tired of hearing it. Yes, they get along -great. Yes, Jennifer Lopez is pretty - great. Yes people have loved Steven Tyler for years - great... I want to watch the show not hear about how wonderful the judges are.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I like the pudgy little fellow and Kosovo girl. I saw them online so don't know names offhand. But that little fellow is awesome lol

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I wonder if the little guy's voice will change. I know he's 15, but it seemed like his speaking voice was still high. It'll be hard for him if he's got the croakies during the live rounds.

Trini
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07-06-2004

Monday, January 24, 2011 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
When one is admired and famous with good manners one tends to get acknowledged. There is the freedom of choice to skip the audition episodes and tune in at the final 4.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 5:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Last night's show left me sobbing! I think the guy with the girlfriend that got in an accident truly is a good guy. I wish for him lots of success, but I really don't think his voice was spectacular. When they were showing his back story, I was oh so hoping his voice would blow me away.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Oddly enough, he was better than I hoped he'd be. Some of those higher notes were very good. I'm just not sure about his stage presence and showmanship. He sure seems like a sweet guy and it's beautiful how he has stood by her.

Still loving all the judges. Randy seems rejuvenated and Jennifer is 10 times better than I expected and Tyler is a lot of fun as expected. So much better than last year (which I didn't enjoy at all). It just seems to be a better quality production all around.

Bidasea
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08-04-2005

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 7:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bidasea a private message Print Post    
Nigel is the king of production. I think he has added a lot to the feel of the show. I am loving the judges, and all the contestents this season. I thought it was sweet when Randy started laughing and Steven Tyler was like "Be nice and still say No." They seem to be more respectful to people even when they are horrible singers. The show just makes me feel better this year.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Some of the comments out of Steven Tyler's mouth just makes smile. I saw an interview with Liv Tyler at Sundance earlier this week. They were asking about her dad and if he normally acts that way. She laughed and said yes, he does say those odd phrases. Growing up with him, you never know what will come out of his mouth.

Agree that Jennifer adds to the strength of the judges, which does surprise me as I've never been a big fan. But, you can tell she knows music and performance.

Randy, love that he has changed his judging persona. He's acting more like a record producer than someone playing off Simon. I guess I want to say that it feels more real, dawg.

Also agree with Bidasea, Nigel has revitalized this show. I'm not sure that these judges would be enough without Nigel at the helm.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I agree. For lack of a better word, a sense of meanness had developed that permeated the overall show last season. I believe that Ellen is a kind person but there was no way that she could counteract that feeling. Randy and Simon were just going through the motions along with Ryan, Kara was annoying (don't get me started on Paula) and the whole thing had an extremely tired feel to it. There was no chemistry between the judges and there was no feeling that they were truly excited about looking for an American Idol.

It's so nice to hear some coherent, often kind and intelligent comments from people who seem to want to be there. Plus there is a much nicer balance to the auditions between quality performers, sadly sincere but incompetent performers, angry performers and deliberately wacky performers. Even the setups and staging seems more appealing. First rate so far!

Oh and I agree about Randy. Last season he was just going through the motions and had become almost a caricature of himself following the same old script (along with Simon). What a wonderful turnaround.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
This season is soooooooo much better than I thought it would be - and we're still in the audition phase. I have always loved Steven Tyler, but JLo and Randy have both pleasantly surprised me this year. JLo has shed her "diva" image and now that Randy is the "senior" judge(for lack of a better word), he is taking it much more seriously.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
... and don't get me started on how much I was crying last night with the last singer and his girlfriend. When Steven bent down to hug her and whisper in her ear, I lost it.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I also like the fact that Ryan is staying out of the audition room - that crap with Ryan and Simon was really old and really annoying.