Archive through February 26, 2003
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Archive through February 26, 2003
Brenda1966 | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 08:40 pm     WCV63, I thought this year the public got to pick one and the judges picked the other? I thought I read that here. I know the judges decide who the 8 singers will be and they'd be foolish not to include Clay. Does anyone know how next week works? I think it will stink if we don't get to call in and vote. We decide the American Idol, we should get to decide who's in the top ten. |
Wcv63 | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 09:00 pm     Brenda, I hope you're right. I'd love it if the public got a voice in the wildcard round. |
Justin42 | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 09:04 pm     I don't get the thing with Corey at all. I thought his voice was shrill, and he missed a lot of notes. Of course, I didn't get the Justin thing last year, I thought he was overrated.... I swear, sometimes I feel like the judges see different performers than we do... |
Kellsma | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 09:16 pm     Well, 15 minutes after the show, I still can't vote for Joshua but have not problem getting in Ashley and Corey. Voting for Ashley because she is so gracious and from OC! |
Seamonkey | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 09:22 pm     I was totally prepared to be down on Corey, but I thought he did ok. I liked Joshua. and Patrick.. wish he'd blown me away more, but I like him. Ashley the local girl.. I dunno Pamy, don't think it is in the cards, but Corey is from San Bernardino, so he's local for you |
Hummingbird | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 09:23 pm     The first girl pronounced "didn't" as "dint" as well as several other mispronunciations. Ashley is drop-dead gorgeous but sings through her nose. All the smart alecks who talked back weren't good enough to get away with the attitude. They should take a lesson from Chip who behaved like a gentleman and didn't do all that bad in my oppinion. Loved the marine and Corey sounded pretty good after hearing the others. The best group was Clay's bunch, some of whom got robbed by being all together with just two winners. |
Kellirippa | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 09:35 pm     can anyone tell me, how does the wildcard show work?? |
Muse | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 10:45 pm     Kellirippa, the judges will choose five contestants to come back and sing another song (March 4th). Then the public will vote. The results show will take place the next day, with the person with the most number of votes getting the first spot. The judges will select the second spot. Based on Simon's comment about the "Kimberlys" in the finals, I think Kimberly Caldwell is almost a lock for the judges' wildcard...Simon really *did* slip up there. As for who will be back - I'd guess Kimberly, Clay, Equoia, and Corey/Josh (if one doesn't make it). Then maybe Hadas and/or Nekesha. Just speculation on my part, though. |
Ericka1012 | Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - 10:55 pm     I haven't watched since the first night because I keep missing it...lol...anyway I watched tonight and in my horror I realized these were the worst group of singers I have ever heard on national TV. There wasn't a girl that could sing and the attitudes oh my heavens...they all needed slaped accept for Ashely who did keep it togeather. What do these people think??!! Although I'm not a great fan of Simon (from the bits I've seen of him), he is truthful in what he was saying tonight and I thought in most cases wasn't at all rude to them. Ashely didn't belong in this group, the other three either picked songs that were terrible for thier voices...and were flat in alot of places in there songs. The men...Joshau was wonderful...the very best of the group (men or woman), Chip was not bad but needed a better song for his voice...Patrick, well what do you say about him, he wants to be a rock singer but this isn't the venue for that kind of singer and he could have pick a song better (in his music type) that was better to sing with a piano. Cory, I was in shock when the judges all stood up when he was done...what was that all about he isn't that good, he was flat in spots and if they stood for Cory what was wrong with thier legs when Joshau was singing he's the one that deserved the standing ovation. If this group is better than last years group of singers I'm glad I didn't see last years competions. |
Pagal | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 03:55 am     My husband and I agreed with Randy that Sylvia's pronunciation was way off. She sounded like Elmer Fudd doing karaoke. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 04:10 am     Muse, where did you find that info? Odd that the final group will not have 8. I assumed the third place winners would be 4 of the final group. Too bad. I am hoping Candace makes the last group but I am not holding my breath. Anyone know who replaced Frenchie in this last group? I don't get Simons take that Joshua's image is AI material. His voice is good but his image does not work for me. |
Djgirl5235 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 05:02 am     Pagal - You and your husband hit the nail on the head... I was watching by myself last night and didn't have a computer at home so I was yelling at the walls - Sylvia definitely sounded like Elmer Fudd - that's exactly what my walls heard me say! Mama-Fruitbat - Frenchie's replacement was the horrible girl who went off on Simon last night - the one with the one arm shirt and slanted skirt. As for Joshua - definitely vocally he was the best last night, but I can't watch him when he sings. He always looks like he's in pain, and it makes it very difficult to watch him. I would have voted for him last night (if not a Canadian - but I'm SURE that Hermione looked after that for me last night!!! ) I thought the judges were a little off in their opinion of Corey - he was okay, not phenomenal, and aside from Kimberly Locke & Ruben, I have yet to see anyone make the top 10 who has been anywhere as good as the top 5 from last year (RJ, Nikki, Tamyra, Justin & Kelly). I don't quite know where the judges are getting the fact that there were 3 absolutely outstanding performers in the last run, and are stating that this year's top 32 blows last years out of the water... Just not feeling that! Next week should definitely be interesting! By the way, could someone PLEASE pull these kids aside and teach them the difference between singing and screaming, because that's what last night's show consisted mainly of - people screaming out their songs, and it gave me a headache! |
Essence | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 05:07 am     Fruitbat I think Juanita was Frenchie's replacement. I agree that this was the worst group of the lot. The ladies were AWFUL!!! I did enjoy Chip, but I don't think he'll make it through. I agree with Simon about Patrick. He'll probably make a good rock singer, but he's not for this show. Joshua didn't blow me away, but he was the best this group had to offer. I actually thought Cory did a good job. I'm in agreement about why Randy and Paula stood up for Cory...I don't think he was that good, but I do think he was just as good as Joshua. Joshua was better, but they were on the same level. I think when the judges say this year's final will be better than last, they are talking about the bottom five from last year. They weren't really that good, and Simon made it clear he thought so. This year I think the top ten will all be good. |
Webkitty | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 05:15 am     Last year there were so many interesting and talented kids to choose from. I was really looking forward to this year, but now that we have seen them all, I am disapointed. Moving on from that, I agree with Muse in that Simon did slip up last night when he said "the Kimberly's". If the public doesn't vote her back, the judges will. I would vote for Clay to come back. This is IF he is picked as one of the five to try out for the wild card slot by the judges. Josuah and Corey were the only two last night that were not painful for me to listen to. I would be surprised if both of them weren't voted through. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 05:20 am     I did not understand Simon telling Nasheka that she was probably the best singer of the whole lot and as good as Tamara. He went on to say her preformance was not up to par but I did not see it at all. To compare any of these singers to anyone last year is lousy. I felt so sorry for Ashley. Her voice was not good, and she knew they were correct but to watch her fighting tears through her smile caught my heart. |
Webkitty | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 05:38 am     I felt bad for Ashley too. Now, if all these kids could just be as gracious as she was.... Beautiful girl, I'm sure she will be approached with opportunities that don't include singing. I think the five kids that the judges will bring back for next week will be: Kimbery Caldwell, Candice Coleman, Clay Aiken, Kimbely Kelsey and either Josuah or Corey if one of them doesn't get voted through. Paula might push for George Trice if both Josuah and Corey get voted through. IF you like someone who wasn't voted through last time, and IF the judges bring them back for a second chance, remember to vote after the show! |
Hermione69 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 05:51 am     DJ, I voted for Joshua for both of us (I just knew you would like him too), but no one else moved me enough to dial in for them. I thought Corey was overrated by the judges and on a personal level he bugs me, LOL! Webkitty's right... if you have a favorite that you want to see win the wildcard, you need to vote. I know there are a lot of Clay fans on the board and I do not think the judges will pick him, so if he is not the public's choice he probably will not make it. |
Demeter | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 06:13 am     To clarify what has been suggested about Simon misspeaking last night... My thought when he said "The Reubens or the Kimberlys" was that he was referring to Kimberly Clarke (who performed and won the same night as Reuben). |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 06:20 am     There are three Kims? One that got in (heavy AF woman) and blonde Kim who got nudged out by Julia. Who is this third Kim? I like Clay and Paula seemed adamant that she would get him in. I have been cruising for articles on how this last round will work and have come up with zip. Paging Muse. 5 not 8? The third place winnners are not in? |
Essence | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 06:36 am     Kimberly Caldwell was in the first round, Kimberly Locke was in the second round, and Kimberly Kelsey was in the third round. Kimberly Locke is the one that made it in with Ruben. I'm pretty sure that Clay will get a wild card spot, and most likely Kimberly Caldwell. I think Kimberly Caldwell, Clay Aitken, Hadas Shaley, and Equoia Coleman will probably make the wild card show. I have no guesses as to who else might make it. |
Skypilot | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 07:03 am     When that Sylvia girl said she wanted to be a diva I was through with her right then and there. When she started to sing and I heard her enunciation I was horrified. I get the impression that the voice coach has said something to her about it and Sylvia was very conscious of it as she was singing which lead to her over-enunciating some words which just came out sounding strange. Her "diva" attitude stunk. Have the talent and then you can have the divahood. The other girl that copped attitude (Frenchie's replacement?) should can the divatude also. Terrible singer. Corey and the standing ovation--huh? The one singer I really kind of liked was Nasheka. I thought she had a sultry quality to her voice. I could imagine her doing jazz or blues vocals when she gets older. |
Froggiegirl621 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 07:25 am     I think the top three will be the Marine (Josh??), Nakesha, and the last guy (Corey???) I didn't think that last guy sang as great as they made it out to be. I thought Nakesha sang great but needed more emotion. The Marine was GRRRRREAT!!! Loved everything about his performance...the song, the voice, the emotion. On another note, that first girl was terrible!!! As soon as she started singing I was thrown off by her mouth....what was she doing??? She looked like a fish! But it was nice to hear the judges reiterate what I was saying throughout her performance. |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 07:44 am     I'm not blown away by these 32 singers either. Have only had one goosebump moment so far. I think Essence is right about the judges saying the top ten will be better -- they are meaning that no "bad" singers are going to slip through this time because competition was so tough. But, for me, so far the top ones are not as good as Kelly or Tamyra. They really need some help in picking better songs to highlight their talent. Nasheka was the only decent girl singer last night and I don't think she'll move on because she still need some maturity to fit that voice of hers. Simon was right that the song was too old for her. I agree Fruit, that Joshua's image is not AI image for me. Maybe Simon thinks that being a marine in this "rah, rah, let's go to war" time is what makes him an idol. But I think the fact that he's married and has a kid is a turn off for young female fans. I remember when Donny Osmond got married young -- it was a scandal because he was a teen idol and how could he be one married? I also don't think his "look" is what the young girls go for today. Unfortunately, I think they'd prefer Corey. I do think Josuha will go to the next round based on talent and us older folks voting for him. He was my favorite from last night. |
Conejo | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 07:48 am     That 'Diva Girl' definately needs to learn how to pronunciate her words! 'Dent we almost have it all' Yikes! I'm glad the judges picked up on it (of course it was so obivous). Just can't believe she thinks she can be a 'Diva'. Ha! What was that guy thinking wearing that sweater???? Oh yea, get the parents/relatives/friends out of the red room - now! And quit letting them make comments. I felt bad for Ashley - she did seem like a sweet girl and she handled the criticism better than any of the other contestants. Did anyone else notice that Ryan kinda seemed to be agreeing with the judges last night? |
Rissa | Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 07:53 am     Am I the only one totally fed up with the attitude of these kids? First of all, the judges could help them if they would shut up long enough to take some advice and learn instead of getting defensive. Secondly, what the H@LL is the problem with Simon? Several times he and Randy have said the EXACT same thing but it's Simon who gets crapped on repeatedly. Thirdly, who the heck do these kids think they are? Telling the judges (well Simon anyway) that he doesn't know what he is talking about!!! Do they have to be completely clueless before they are allowed to audition? By now, they should know exactly WHO he is, but I don't see any level of respect for him at all. I would be asking him.... in his PROFESSIONAL opinion, how would I go about changing/fixing the problem... not just for this competition but if I intended to continue trying for a recording career. Fruitbat, I could be TOTALLY in left field on this {sigh} but this was my take on Nakesha. I thought Simon was telling her that listening to her should make us all appreciate just what a true talent Tamayra was because Nakesha paled in comparision. She wasn't bad, did a good job but not in the same category as Tamyra. Nakesha started arguing with him so he just throw his arms back and said "Fine, you were fantastic". I seem to be the only one who saw it that way so I am probably wrong. LOLOL |
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