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Crazydog

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree Maris, I wish they were more honest as well. I think "you were pitchy" is a nice way of saying "you sucked and it was out of tune" and "you were you" means "I didn't like it but I'm trying not to be mean". Simon's comments are the only ones that can be taken seriously.

Llkoolaid

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No one answered my question, does anyone remember if this was the week that Tamyra left last year, Just wondering if there is a chance Josh will be saved.

Crossfire

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry, I did not watch last year, can't help you on that. I don't see Josh being saved unless you mean getting booted, and being saved from being outclassed.

Maris

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I dont know the answer to that Ll. I didnt watch it last year either.

Hermione69

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LL, Tamyra made it one more week. She finished 4th.

:)

Walker

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
well everyone is entitled to there own opinion but i personally feel that you can be honest with a person without having to hurt there feelings to the point that they wanna kill ya, if looks could kill, simon would be a dead man now.

Llkoolaid

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That's right
AJ went then Tamyra, then Nikki, and then Kelly bet Justin

Hootyhoot

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Can someone tell me what Josh's comments were? I think twice he said something about Simon and both times I was just on my way out of the room ...

Llkoolaid

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 06:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
After the first song Josh said that country wasn't Simons thing, that maybe drag queens were. After the second song he said he was using his military restraint or something like that.

Walker

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
neil sedaka was a great judge tonight, i liked him as much as i liked gladys knight..did anyone else notice that neil had tears in his eyes after clay sang solitare? he seemed very moved by that performance.

Crazydog

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Walker, I see nothing wrong with Simon's comments to Joshua. Simon is the producer who is backing the winner's CD, so I think he should have the right to tell his potential employee what he thinks. Joshua just cannot accept the criticism. Simon, Paula and Randy were all honest with Carmen and I never saw anything but class from her.

I think if these people are on the show that they are opening themselves up to comments, and if his feelings are hurt it's only because he is at this point the worst performer.

Joshua's second comment was that he was going to have exercise his Marine restraint to keep from beating Simon, or something like that. It came off as extremely immature. Go home Marine boy.

Walker

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
crazydog..i certainly respect your opinion.

Goddessatlaw

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Josh is on his way out this week, IMHO and I think that's the correct decision. Rueben and Clay are the only real contenders, Kim will be the next out and Trenyce to follow. She is good, but not an American Idol (she's harsh looking and doesn't engage the audience). Then again, neither are Rueben and Clay physically speaking, but they can sing for all get out. I miss Frenchie. I would have loved to see her win.

Luvmom

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ll,Rj left 5th.Aj left 8th.

RJ was one of my favorites last year.

Clay was amazing tonight.I am rooting for him all
the way!!

Jbean

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
simon's comments were truthful, IMHO. i really hope that trenyce stays this week. i think she did an excellent job tonight.

oh, and did josh not get the memo about no more gay jokes? saying simon liked drag. geez. how lame.....

Spygirl

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Simon opened himself up to the gay joke tonight - he said Trenyce's performance reminded him of a drag show. That is where Josh's comment originated.

Luvmom

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Also thought Kim was amazing.

Walker

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
simon was the first one tonight to mention drag queens in all fairness.

Jbean

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i heard simon say that, too. also noticed that ryan said "i didn't say it" lol, implying for people not to torch him.

i just think that josh doesn't handle criticism well. again JMHO.

Sadiesmom

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't understand why Clay was given special lighting. It did go with the song, but I think it is unfair to the other performers.

DId they do that last year with anyone? I do have a habit of turning on the TV and then reading something and forgeting it is on. Last year, I did not read the (AI) boards (except for the Amazing Race, that is)

Sherbabe

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay and Kim sounded the best tonight.

Remember back in Big Brother 1 when George's wife was blasted for setting up huge phone call in votes for her husband.

Isn't that what Reuben is doing w/ his church. Heard his church is providing members w/ fone's to vote.

Merrywidow

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 07:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I rank the performances (2 each)
1-Clay
2-Trenyce
3-Ruben
4-Kim L.
5-poor ole Josh

That was some kind of compliment to Clay from Neil Sedaka saying he would kill to be able to produce Clay's 1st CD!

Jasonfan

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 08:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I lost a lot of respect for Josh tonight. Yes Simon is brutally honest, but it's not like that just came on out of the blue. And, I thought Simon actually cushioned some of his comments tonight. He said, "This is nothing personal." Funny banter with the judges and Ryan is one thing (Clay's way), but Josh basically threatened violence.

I'll buy Justin Guarini's CD if for no other reason than he was a "good sport" last year, even in defeat. I wouldn't buy Josh's even if by some horrible fluke he wins!

Clay keeps getting better and better. He does take what the judges give him and grows. Why does it matter whether he's homosexual or heterosexual? He's got an amazing voice, he seems like a good person and he's a performer. I hope he wins it all!

Jimmer

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 08:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
To my astonishment I really enjoyed the show tonight. I almost groaned when I heard that Neil Sedaka was going to be the guest judge and that they would be performing some of his work. Well I never realized the amount of amazing material that he created. Also he seemed to show a level of sincerity and enjoyment that didn't come across from many of the previous guest judges.

As far as the performances go, while the judges were harsh with Josh, I have to agree that he is clearly outclassed by this field at this point. Also his responses to Simon really caused me to lose respect for him. Didn't seem to show a lot of maturity. Where my opinion does seem to diverge from the judges and many viewers is on Ruben. While he seems to be a great personality and very talented, his performances the last two weeks have been a little disappointing - still very good but not quite as good as before. Although she's never been a favourite with me, Trenyce gave a pretty powerful performance tonight. Kimberly is getting better and better and looking hotter and hotter. She always had a great voice but her personality really seems to be shining through now. It's almost like she's a different person - what an incredible growth in performance. And then there's Clay. I really have to say that I've come to respect his talent. Every single week he puts it out there and this week he was great. He really changed it up with Build Me Up Buttercup and he was truly great singing Solitaire - and as Simon said, without all the distracting facial contortions.

I'd like to see Kimberly win. I'd have to go with Clay second at this point. Ruben third - good but not great the last couple of weeks. Trenyce fourth - she has talent but she isn't "audience friendly". Josh should just go home - he's a decent singer but he's out of his league at this point. Just my opinions of course.

All in all a great show!

Hummingbird

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If Clay recorded "Solitaire" I'd buy it the day it came out. He was fabulous tonight. No one else is in even his league. Trenyce was at her best tonight. I haven't cared for her in the past and still don't think she should win but her second song was good. Rueben was Rueben. Kim Locke was okay too and poor Josh (bless his heart) is lucky to be there at all. He doesn't have a chance and how on earth did he get this far? If Clay doesn't win it will be an injustice. What a voice!