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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:08 pm
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.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:16 pm
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.
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:44 pm
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.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:50 pm
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 (can't get People links to link - hopefully cut and pasting it will work ok) <fixed link -jr>
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 1:07 pm
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.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 2:07 pm
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.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 2:19 pm
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.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 3:41 pm
Well just being unique isn't enough either.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 5:52 pm
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.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 6:58 pm
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.
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Jag2000
Member
07-01-2009
| Friday, March 11, 2011 - 8:03 pm
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.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:04 am
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.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:28 am
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.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:32 am
Lazylu, I hate you! 
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:34 am
Even joking, why?
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:36 am
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
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:54 am
That is what counts, being happy with your life. I am happy for him.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 12:05 pm
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.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 12:38 pm
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.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 1:13 pm
Lazylu, I was just playing with you. Hence the winky face. Couldn't resist. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. Hate me back! 
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 1:23 pm
Babyjaxmom, I saw the wink. No problem, as the kids say.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 3:22 pm
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.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 3:24 pm
Naja, yes! Haley especially did the arm thing. Way over the top.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 5:27 pm
I think Casey is the best of the group. It would be a shame if he has to drop out.
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Maineiac
Member
08-24-2009
| Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 6:02 pm
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.
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