Tonight's show: 8/27
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Tonight's show: 8/27
Hummingbird | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 08:38 pm     Nikki wishes she sounded like Stevie Nicks!! In your dreams, Nikki. Stevie is an original. I'm not saying Nikki doesn't have promise as an entertainer, she just aint no Stevie Nicks! |
Eden | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 09:48 pm     If Kelly doesn't win this thing I would never watch it again. She is OBVIOUSLY the best in every way! Nicki has to go this week. Surely someone will finally notice she is an OK singer, flat or sharp as often as she's on key. She's a lounge act. Pretty girl with a mediocre voice! Justin sings well and is very good looking, he just overdoes his actions to me. You can see him trying. He sounded great tonight, though!! |
Kiersten_Love | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:09 pm     Why Oh Why, do I have the strongest feeling that when it comes to the end...Justin is going to win this.... i believe that Kelly should win, but???/ |
Aria | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:20 pm     After last week I'm not sure who will be going home but I think it should be Nikki. I feel that Nikki needs to take the tongue ring out, learn how to use the mike so she doesn't look like she's eating it and stop screaming in the high points of every song. I think she has more talent than we have seen, she just needs some coaching. She will never be a diva though. Justin. What can I say? He did sing his best tonight in that 1st song but the second song really highlighted his limited range. I can see young teenage girls liking him. Kelly. Well I think that she really has a lot of natural talent. I also think that she really needs to work on her diction when she sings. Unless she is really belting it out (which IMO she does way too much) she sounds like she has marbles in her mouth and I can't understand what she is singing. I have one complaint about all of the contestants and this is about the vocal gymnastics that they perform everytime they sing. They need to just pick a note and sing it! IMO it often detracts from the songs by being so distracting. |
Shortnsweet | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:25 pm     I am a Kelly fan, but I don't think she chose a great song and the judges song was strange. I am getting the feeling that Nikki will take the whole thing, because the younger generation doesn't care that she sings off key. I hate to say it, but I really liked Nikki's song choices. (I love Stevie Nicks!) |
Max | Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:37 pm     Nikki sounded okay tonight. I love that Stevie Nicks song and found myself singing with her. Although she sang it well, my first comment before the audience stopped clapping was that it was like a karoke performance. Heck, if I could sing along with her and not have her vary the song from the way I'm used to hearing it, then she hasn't done anything to make it her own. That's what I would expect her to do at this point, not just parrot a song the way I can hear it on the CD. Her second song was a great choice for her and she performed well, but again didn't wow me. Justin did a great job on both his songs. And I agree with Simon, thank you for not dancing! Kelly, though, blows the other two away! I know the judges didn't like her song choice, but I thought it was really a nice song. It's just too country for them, I suppose. She sure did make it her own, though, even with a voice weakened from overuse. She just has so much more originality in her style and power in her voice than the other two do that it doesn't even seem like a contest to me. Kelly is the winner, even if the public doesn't vote that way. I think Nikki will be gone next. As I said, Kelly should win, but you never know. No matter what, Kelly has a great career ahead of her. In some respects, she'd have more opportunity to blossom if she DOESN'T win this pop star contest. Winning will lock her into a teeny-bopper audience and an expected pop style and I think she's got a lot more going for her than that. So, if Justin wins, I won't be sad at all. I think they will both have lots of opportunities. |
Shortnsweet | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:03 am     I know you guys are voting on who gets eliminated, and I don't want to spoil things too much for you. I live on the West Coast and can usually get in votes for anyone I want after around 11:15 p.m. Tonight I couldn't get votes in for (Spoiler) Kelly almost the whole night. If this person is eliminated, it will be very strange! |
Tvgeek | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 05:23 am     I'm not a singer, so I may be completely wrong here. But was Kelly's judges song more challenging to sing than Justin's or Nikki's? She pulled it off, but that doesn't seem quite fair. Even the judges were saying how they gave her a challenge. It really shows their faith in her ability, but they aren't voting. Reminds me of figure skating - good job on a really hard move is greater than great job on an easy move. Judges may see this, but the public doesn't always. |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 05:56 am     Tvgeek, word. Kelly performed a nearly flawless quadruple lutz while Nikki and Justin were two footing doubles. (A little figure skating analogy for you!) I tried voting for Kelly for two solid hours. I only got through about 15 times. I'm far too emotionally invested in this thing!! |
Yuhuru | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 06:13 am     As I huge Tamyra fan, I hope Kelly wins the whole thing. But I learned last week that anything is possible. I had mentioned in another thread that I thought it may be detrimental to Kelly that she sings such difficult songs while IMO Nikki and Justin don't stretch themselves, thus taking less risk. I was fun watching the show without my favorite because I could be a little more knit picky with the others. I've found that I'm eally tired of Nikki. We keep talking about how she's a rock and roll singer, but she didn't sing rock 'n' roll to make it to the top 30. Last night I was thinking maybe we don't really know what sort of singer she's best suited as. For the past two weeks she sung songs that are "suited" for her, but for me it just highlighted that she sings off key a lot, and last night I wanted her to unlock her knees and move around just a lil' bit. But overall Nikki is a much better singer than I, and I think she's quite attractive. I wish her well, but I don't want her to win this contest. I'm beginning to think that Justin may win this thing. It seems like the judges are pushing for him. I didn't necessarily think that last night was his best, but I'm not and never have been a big Justin fan. His hair had on off night. It was a lot bushier than usual. I was joking that Tamyra was helping him with his hair & now that she's gone he's on his own. He's a better singer than Nikki (and me) IMO. He should be in final two. Kelly is definetly the best singer left. I thought she sounded great. I worry about her belting, too. Last week it was bad to me on Surrender, but last night I thought it was under control. I can't say a bad thing about her singing last night. But I didn't like her look on the first song. Can't put my finger on it. I think it was the dress. It fit well, but I didn't like the print at all. ALso, I think we're at a point when it's getting difficult for her to be humble (maybe not the best choice of words). It's not her fault, but by now after all of the times they've told her how amazing she is it doesn't seem real when she gives the impression that she's very touched(I'm sure she may be) and surprised( I don't think she is) by the judges and audience response. By now we know it and she knows it...she's got going on. I'm with her, it's time for the contest to be over so that they can get on with their careers (and IMO she can openly show her confidence without worrying about coming off as arrogant). If I'm starting to knit pick, I'm sure others are too. We don't want to give anyone a reason not to vote for her. Good luck Kelly! The end of my ramblings. |
Nutsy | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 09:28 am     Just a wee Canadian rant here ... it really bugged me that Nikki seemed to be attributing "Black Velvet" as a Stevie Nicks song ... Stevie may have covered it, but that song belongs to Alannah Myles! |
Danimom | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 09:38 am     I thought Nikki wasn't very good, she was boring on both songs. I thought Kelly's first song was like taking a big swallow of Nyquil. Her second song was much better. I thought Justin was more interesting than the ladies. I'm not a Justin fan, but I did think last night was one of his better nights. I'm thankful he didn't dance also. I think Nikki needs to be and will get voted out. I think Kelly was having throat problems because her range is limited and she has tried to stretch. Kelly is not American Idol material in my opinion, I think she should go on broadway where she can yell her songs out all she wants. I think a braodway stage with her winks and personality and volume is where she belongs. She'd be so good there, but not on a record. Justin is not my favorite, but I liked the music he was doing in the early rounds, before the tv stuff. |
Auntkk | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 10:46 am     Kelly is a good singer, and my pick to win. I just get so annoyed when singers "grunt" in an otherwise lovely song. I think that may have been what you were referring to also when you said belting, but not sure. |
Crazydog | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:19 am     Nutsy, Nikki was talking about her first song that she chose herself, "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks. She said she chose the song because she knows she sounds like Stevie Nicks and idolizes her. |
Guinevere | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:20 am     I don't know how I've been pulling into watching this show, but I have. I am a big Kelly fan. I thought her performance last night was very good - "Without You" is a guilty pleasure for me, and I thought she did it well. The first song, I didn't recognize, and at first I was bored with it but by the end I was sort of into it. I liked Nikki earlier when she seemed like this spunky underdog, and different from the other performers, but I will agree it's past her time to go. She just doesn't have that great of a voice, and I find her stage presence (mannerisms, etc.) to be wooden and overdone. I don't like Justin - he's too arrogant, but I do think he has a decent voice and better presence than Nikki (though he comes off as insincere at times). I thought he was rather flat last night, especially on the Elton John song. Does anyone agree with me that Kelly has the best stage presence? Nikki seems like she's running through a routine rather robotically (move left arm, lean toward camera, move right arm, give camera sultry look, repeat), and Justin just lays it on a little thick with what is referred to on another site as eye-f***ing the camera. Kelly seems more natural, less polished (in a good way). But I adore Kelly, so obviously I'm prejudiced. |
Crazydog | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:23 am     I like Kelly too and I agree she is the most natural. I don't like that little neck jerk thing Nikki always does and I dislike just about everything about Justin. |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:29 am     I put a link on the board to listen to flash versions of all the songs done by the contestants so far. If you listen to Without You and Think Twice you can hear how very good they are. I have played Surrender about a gazillion times and it still touches me and gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Not only do I think Kelly is the American Idol, I think she would be a positive role model for young girls and preteens and would have wide demographic appeal. My daughter (9) loves her and so do I! I fully intend to buy her CD and will definitely follow her career. I already preordered the AI VHS tape on the FOX site. Am I crazy or what?  |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:37 am     I'm worried that the judges are suddenly pumping up Justin.. could they be worried that the final will be two non-ethnic women? My opinion is that Kelly should be the winner and Justin should not.. and I hope he is ousted now so having him win isn't an option. Nikki will not beat Kelly. The good news is that as others have said, Kelly's number was busy VERY late in the voting while Nikki's AND Justin's were not.. I forgot to call in for over an hour after the show ended, so got in on the later timeframe for voting. |
Kellsma | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:58 am     This is my first time on the board, I have been a lurker. Wcv63-I totally agree with you. I think Kelly is a great role model and will go far. My 10 year old daughter loves her as well. Thanks for the link. I kept listening to all my favorite Kelly songs yesterday and then today got "Without you" which was great. One of my favorites was "Natural Woman", listen to that again. That was the first night I watched and was just blown away by her that night. I truly hope she wins. I tried voting for her and could not get through at all but I gave up by 11:00 and went to sleep. |
Darkmutton | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 11:59 am     I agree with Wcv regarding Kelly as a positive role model. One thing I really like is that she doesn't wear makeup when they make those silly Ford Focus spots. Good for her for having the confidence to go natural and just be herself - I think that sends a great message. |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:01 pm     Kellsma...Listen to "Stuff Like That There". It's amazing! |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:06 pm     Justin surprised me last night. I actually enjoyed his singing. I still don't like him however. Nikki's comment that she "sounds like" Stevie Nicks killed me. In your dreams girl! It's amazing that she's made it this far because her voice talent is quite limited. Kelly -- I have one word for her: goosebumps. I got them during her last song. It gave me chills. Maybe it's just the song, but I'll believe it was the performance which was amazing. I called in a dozen or so votes for Kelly after the lines have been open for 80 minutes. I had a hard time getting through so I hope that bodes well for her to stay tonight. |
Wcv63 | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:07 pm     Darkmutton! Indeed yes! Her lack of pretention and positive self image completely won me over. She doesn't feel the need to be stick thin, she's not afraid to be herself, and she puts herself out there. She's a strong and confident young woman with a voice that captures your heart. |
Kitt | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 02:10 pm     I agree Kelly was clearly best, Justin second, and Nikki, while better than usual, was definitely the least inspired last night. I think the judges made their opinions clear too (or at least Randy and Simon did) and if they seem to be "pushing" Justin, maybe it's just that they think there's a danger the Nikki fans will beat the Justin fans, and it would be a Nikki-Kelly final two. I can't imagine Nikki beating out Kelly in the end, but I'd hate to think there was even a chance that that could happen. |
Ketchuplover | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 02:23 pm     Kelly's voice is as beautiful as the final surfing scene in BLUE CRUSH. |
Yuhuru | Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:34 pm     I don't think the judges or producers care about having two "non ethnic" people. I think that they are more worried thet Nikki will squeak into the finals and a lot of people feel that she should have been gone three weeks ago (especially Simon). Also IMO Justin is so Las Vegas Cheesy he doesn't seem ethnic at all. I don't think his fan base is ethnic either. |
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