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Jenhavins | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 05:02 am     I liked R.J.'s performance (he seemed like he was a little on edge with the hand gestures). I didn't hear an offkey note. I thought Ejay did a good job as well and I liked the last girl who sang At Last. I also think the whole arguement was scripted. It didn't even fit in as far as I was concerned. |
Luvmom | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:28 am     I really liked R.J. I thought he was great.I loved the faces he made while Simon and Randy were arguing...... Ejay(?)sp was not bad but I thought he was a bit off key when his voice rose. Christina was amazing!! Chris was terrified and you could see it.Did anyone notice that he was the one to hug all the girls when they came in,just like Jim did?I loved his impression of the guy from New York!He was so right on. I love the song Nikki sang but I think she shouted it too much. My final 3 would be R.J. Ejay and Christina |
Madelane | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:34 am     Wow what a train wreck. I haven't felt that uncomfortable for everyone since I don't know when. I didn't think the fight seemed staged at all. Maybe I'm naive but it just seemed more like everyone had their own agenda last night and took advantage of the live-to-tape format to say their piece. If that had all been scripted there might have been some structure at least. Instead everyone was all over the place making each other squirm. I think when the judges are nice to each other after fights like that it's because they know they have to sit together several more times and it's better to move on, but they really hate Simon and can't wait for this to be over. I thought Brian ad-libbed a good response to what Simon said, even though they are the two dorkiest hosts in history. Not to mention the bad singing from every direction. I was cringing for the most part. I don't even know who to root for. I'll just root for Chris from the first show. |
Realfan | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 09:12 am     I also think the fight between the judges was staged. Not exactly scripted, but they were told to go with it. I thought the worst part was when Randy stood up to confront Simon, like he's saying, "Wanna go?" (let's step outside and settle this like imbeciles!). I thought, "actionable threat here--Randy is a BIG guy!". But of course, it wasn't real. --By the end of the show--even halfway, they were whispering and laughing with each other. --These three have spent months together--I'm fairly sure they know each other well enough by now to get where each other is coming from. --If Randy or Paula REALLY had a problem with Simon, they would have confronted him about it any time before or after the cameras rolled. --Tonight, after the fight, Randy and Paula were both just as harsh as Simon. So what were they arguing about? Just Simon's use of the word loser, I suppose! Lame-o! I'm a Simon fan, but this episode reinforced it. For one thing, he's not the most diplomatic, but I almost always agree with him. He doesn't trash all the singers--when one is good, he gives them the highest compliments ("you're a star," for instance). He separates the wheat from the chaff, which has to be done in this industry. (It reminds me of book publishing, which is much the same. No time to spare assuaging the egos of the untalented. The biz is far too harsh to build up people's hopes unnecessarily.) |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 02:21 pm     Simon is brusque but I usually agree with his comments and I think Paula and Randy can be so wishy washy and then they jump on some of the more original ones. I actually watched this on tv instead of on tape and then called in some votes for Nikki.. i pegged her the first week as unique and I'm stickin' to it So I redialled my way thru Real World. |
Mssilhouette | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 04:14 pm     I think the fight was just pure furstration. He seemed to be more upset about Simon's comments make the girl cry. Usually when they tell someone bad news they leave and don't have to see their reaction. This time they can see the singers in the other room. I also think they have bene talking to Simon off camera as well as on. I think Randy just simply had a enough and yeah it was a pretty stupid move to stand up and whatnot, but frustration can lead to that. I really don't think these 3 hung out for 3 month non stop. They came in and did the judging then went home. Clearly no one can stand Simon. It's not soo much his comments but the man has some issues. He's a record exec and is probably used to people catering to him or saying "Oh that's just Simon" right now he's pretty much abusing his power. You can tell someone that they did a bad job without calling them names, or making a comment about something other than their performace, which Simon has done constantly. Randy and Paula have had their share of comments. I pretty much ignore Paula because she's too soft everyone isn't great but everyone isn't awful either. I don't want hand holding but I don't want bone crushing either. These are young adults and that should be taken into account. I'm not for crushing someone's dream. These 30 singers made it and were good enough to get into the semi finals! That means that they can at least sing somewhat. Most just need some more polishing up and they'll be fine. Constructive critism is best in this kinda situation now that they're at semi finals. Simon should cut down on his acid words and just say, "You didn't do it tonight." or "You did show your talent" But calling someone a loser or saying that if they win they won't have done their jobs. They're jobs were to pick 30 singers. After that their job was done and it's up to us. All in all Simon will be big as a Reality TV's best Villian and next season he'll be back but I bet their will be two new judges. As for the hosts: Ryan is a DJ here in LA and is just as cheesy on the radio. There are local tv folks that like him, so that's why he's all over the place. I actually like the other host though, he seems to have more wit. If Ryan would shaddup for 2 seconds and let him talk it would be great....but oh well. |
Buzzbyjoe | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:07 pm     Anyone in here to give the spoils on who the winners are the three from last night and the wildcard winner. Thus, putting all 10 winners together. East Coasters are you in here? |
Webkitty | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:11 pm     Buzzby, The winners tonight were: Christina, Nikki and Ejay (in that order) I picked two out of three. (Christina and Nikki) The wild card will be choosen next week on Wednesday night. BTW, is next week the end of it? |
Webkitty | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:16 pm     Simon's no nonsense style is starting to grow on me, what do you think that means!!?? (And I don't think he's that bad looking either!) |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:53 pm     I know, Webkitty! I thought it was only me. I think I have issues. Though I can't even imagine what kind of woman he'd date. Probably a perfect ten to meet his exacting standards. |
Webkitty | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 08:08 pm     I like his paticular British accent too. My mother-in-law was British so I am in tune to the different ones, some of them irratate me no end, but his is different, I can't put my finger on it. For some reason I don't think he would go for the perfect ten type, ummmmm, now I'm going to want to poke around the internet and see if I can find this out. Thanks Oregon, as if I don't have enough to do! LOL  |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 08:30 pm     Hi Webkitty...I already looked! I guess I assumed that his accent is Oxbridge posh--I've dated a few Brits in my time. Anyway, I couldn't find any bio info on him...though I'm sure there's an exceedingly strict English boarding school in his past. |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 09:18 pm     I picked two out of three and figured EJ or Ejay or that Day guy...ya know...the alternate would take the 3rd position although I truly had hoped for RJ. As someone else here said, "He's pretty. He's really pretty." Plus I think he can sing. I still think there's a future in entertainment for that boy. Christina has got a wonderful voice with a very pure quality to it...I'm really impressed with her talent. Nikki, has others have commented, is unique and knows how to deliver a song. Coming up with a winner from the final group is going to be tough because of the talent involved. I believe next weeks show will be all about picking the wild card spot rounding out the finalists to 10. From there the shows will whittle down the finalists until we get to the American Idol. I'm hooked and I'm trying to figure out how BB and AI will be able to peacefully coexist in my little world. Ah...the humanity! |
Muse | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 09:58 pm     The three finalists from tonight weren't too bad, IMO. I think all of the judges were happy with the results, too. I wasn't thrilled with the hosts dragging out the fight again. It was just stretching that moment a little too far. And what's with the attacks on Simon? Obviously, he can take it. But the negativity got tiring. Let him have his opinion, and move on. Btw - I saw Simon on Howard Stern the other night. And from what I saw of that (didn't see the entire thing), he does date gorgeous women. He sort of made a point of it, since Howard was convinced he was gay. Apparently Simon gets that (people questioning his sexuality) a lot in the UK. And I like Simon too. I think he'd be a nicer person if he toned it down a bit, and thought before he said some things. But he's still my favorite judge. And honestly - I don't want him to tone it down, if only because I appreciate the brutal honesty for the entertainment value. Plus I think he's sexy. (Seriously. Stop looking at me that way. I can't help it. ) |
Muse | Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 11:12 pm     One more thing. Someone claiming to be Adriel's brother posted on the official AI board that Adriel is not being considered for the wild card spot. They say that they got the call tonight that he will not be needed for the show next week. Normally I wouldn't believe that kind of thing, but I think the same poster has posted a number of times about Adriel, and has provided "proof" in the form of pictures and such. Not positive though, since I haven't kept close tabs on that board. Reading the posts for more than a few minutes tends to give me a headache. Edited to say that someone else there in claiming they've heard differently...that Adriel is one of eight being considered. Okay, giving up trying to figure out who's telling the truth now.  |
Seamonkey | Sunday, July 07, 2002 - 11:26 pm     So it seems that this is only on Wednesday this week?? |
Faerygdds | Monday, July 08, 2002 - 01:26 am     yeah... and I won't be watching ... BB and all... |
Seamonkey | Monday, July 08, 2002 - 03:03 pm     Time to rev up the VCRs I can hear them humming already ... VcRRRRRRMMMMM! |
Webkitty | Monday, July 08, 2002 - 03:44 pm     This is weird, I could have swore that American Idol was pre-empted on Wednesday because of baseball, but now I don't see that. ~twilight zone~ So, this Wednesday, the judges tell us who they picked for the 10th contestant, right? Then there is no show on Thursday, then does this continue on the next Wednesday? How many more episodes do we get of this? (I SUPPOSE I could look this all up myself ) I will tape BB and watch this, as I only have one vcr, and not having the live feeds, taping BB is essential to me. |
Enbwife | Monday, July 08, 2002 - 05:41 pm     I love this show. I also like Simon. I think he may be a bit aggressive but he's honest and tells it like it is, not like the other two. I think the fighting is really all for show. Too bad it's on back to back with the Mole (in the past) and BB3 but luckily I have a good VCR. |
Wcv63 | Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 04:12 am     It's not on tonight? I getting sooooo confuuuuuussed. |
Ryn | Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 06:50 am     Wed & Thursday this week because FOX has the Baseball Allstar game. |
Seamonkey | Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:23 am     hmm it doesn't show on Thursday in my TV guide but this doesn't always mean much. Of course the baseball game isn't in prime time out here anyway. Thanks for the heads-up, Ryn.. now I can be on the lookout on Thursday for this. |
Hotlantan | Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 10:15 am     There is no show on Thursday! Just a one hour show on Wednesday at 9pm for the judges to pick the tenth wildcard pick to go on to the finals. According to TV Guide, here are your five wildcard contestants: * Kelli Glover, 19, born in Elizabeth, NJ, and lives in Cranford, NJ. * Alexis Lopez, 17, from Modesto, Ca. * Angela Peel, 20, from in Chicago, Ill. * R. J. Helton, 21, from Atlanta, Ga. * Christopher Aaron, 23, also lives in Atlanta. |
Hotlantan | Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 10:42 am     Since it is the JUDGES who are picking and not the "teenyboppers with redial", I would guess the current ranking is probably 1. Chris, who will need to stumble to lose, then 2. Angela, who is just slightly ahead of 3. Alexis, who holds a big lead over 4. R.J., who is almost tied for last place with 5. Kelli The guys may have a slight advantage since (at least ) five women are already in the finals. Kelli will be hurt because she took her loss in the semis so poorly - she will need to be INCREDIBLE to win this wild card. My advice: Ladies, NO WHITNEY and NO KARAOKE! Gentlemen, NO FRILLY OUTFITS and be as MANLY a MANLY MAN as possible! |
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