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Essence

Monday, April 21, 2003 - 06:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would have rather listened to the judges over Ryan. I agree it was a good show. There are a couple I would love to see go, and then I would be happy. But of course my favorite is Ruben.

Hermione69

Monday, April 21, 2003 - 06:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought it was a great show! Kim Locke was breathtaking. I always enjoy Ruben, and I thought Trenyce sang beautifully, but I wasn't as impressed with her interview. I liked Ruben's interview. He is so laid back. I missed most of Carmen and Josh's interview, but did hear them sing.

See, I didn't even mention the C*** word!

I really am signing off now!

Ciao!

Muse

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 12:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I enjoyed that a lot more than I thought I would. I liked how the contestants had time for a short interview with Ryan before their performance...we got to see a little more of their personalities that way. I think the fact that the judges weren't there let them be a little more real (genuine), too. I'm just a bit disappointed that some of their interviews were cut a little bit. According to some people on other boards who went to the taping, there were a few juicy little comments that we missed out on. Like Kimberley Locke saying that Simon only sees dollar signs when he looks at them. :) Too funny. Not surprising that it got cut, though.

Hobbs

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 06:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well that was the interview portion of the competition. Someone let me know when the evening gown and swimsuit portions are on. I think I'll skip those nights. (Or maybe not!)

This was the first time that anyone's singing actually wowed me. I think Clay and Treynce had great performances. They really got into it and it came from the gut. Kim, Ruben, and Josh did their same old thing. No biggie. Carmen did better than she has been. I think not having the stress of competition helped her.

But it was the interviews that are going to make a difference. The big loser was Treynce. Is she into herself and how she comes off or what? She is miss drama queen diva to the hilt. It's too bad because I really thought she sang great. I thought Josh's interview was horrible also. But it isn't going to effect his standing. He's loved by the Marines and the women. My question would have been, "If you win, how are you going to be able to fulfill your contract while being a Marine?" Ruben looked kinda silly. They could have done better with the questions. The only thing he said was, "205". You have to wonder if the producers were trying to make him look bad (stupid). Kim came out okay. Not a win or a loss. Carmen was exactly what you would expect, America's Sweetheart. If they had a reality show called that she'd win hands down. I think there is something between her and Clay. She's such a good girl she wouldn't lie about it. She just didn't answer. The big winner was Clay. How much better can you get than helping underpriviledged children. And planning on using his fame to further the cause. He came off so real. The exact opposite of Trenyce. He just needs some training to get rid the "ums" when he talks. But you could argue it made him more real.

I think this show may have tilted the balance of power. The performances are critical from now on. Half of them will be called to center stage this week. The odd are getting worse for them.

I've said enough. Time to get to work...

Wcv63

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 08:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbes great post. I agree with you completely. I also think Kimberly Locke's interview made her seem a little egocentric. That comment, "I am an American Idol because I touch the community every day" just rubbed me the wrong way. I love her singing but her personality grates.

I don't think they are trying to make Ruben look stupid. I just don't think he's a good public speaker. He seems very shy except when he's singing.

Marymc

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 08:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
interesting how none of kimberly's fans e-mailed in questions for her.....

Bandit

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 09:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbs- I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I respond with a resounding "Ditto!"

Djgirl5235

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 09:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbs - That was BRILLIANT!!! No need for me to repeat it as it sums up exactly what I thought!

GO CLAY!

Grooch

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 09:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I missed the show last night. :(

Brenda1966

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 09:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe I missed it, but weren't they going to revisit some of the rejected contestants? In particular the awful "like a virgin" guy? Did I miss this?

Hermione69

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 10:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Brenda, I remember seeing him out of the corner of my eye at the very beginning, but I was working on a room divider and was very distracted. He is in the People special AI issue, though. Apparently he has been devastated by this. I was hoping he had done it as a joke, but apparently he was quite serious and even says he may audition again!!

Hobbs

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 10:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I was just thinking that the show seemed so much better than the "regular" shows. I think it was the combination of the interviews, which really let us see into these people, and not having judges. It was great not to here Randy say "dog dog dog", and Paula telling someone "Good for you" or make excuses for them when they s*cked. I'm sick of the constant bickering between them! I say let's get rid of the judges time and turn it into interview time!

<getting down from soap box and going back to work>

Brenda1966

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 11:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Hermi -- maybe I'm confusing this with the People mag promos. I remember thinking that guy couldn't be for real. I still can't believe he really thinks he's good! It's almost sad.

Ladytex

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 12:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I guess I am the only one kinda disappointed with the interviews. They were biased, imo. When Kim Locke said something about how she touched her community, the obvious comeback question to me would have been to ask her what she did in the community to contribute. Then the stupid 205 questions to Ruben. Carmen came off great, and really good questions were asked of her. Clay, of course, came off smelling like a rose, but I'm sure he was not the only one of the contestants that did community service work. I don't know, I would have preferred more meat to ALL the interviews.