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Beachcomber88

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 12:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I know he was well liked by some, but I'm glad Upper Register Ricky is gone. Never cared for him. Never cared for his sound. Never cared for his headgear. That being said, did anyone else think the final send-off video was a little too melodramatic? The background music, the rehearsed dialogue, the cut to Trencye crying...sheesh, you'd think that somebody died.

Wcv63

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 02:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm really not surprised by the outcome. There are others I would have wished out first but I never thought Ricky had what it takes to go all the way.

As for Kelly...I think she looked and sounded phenomenal. The song was originally written by Christina Auguilara and Kelly wrote part of the bridge. I think this song shows her fans her versatility and lets them know that her album will not be just one great big ballad. I thought the dancing...the attitude...everything was supurb. And I'm not biased or anything.

Mak1

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 02:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, very melodramatic, Beachcomber.

I thought Rickey would make it for one or two more weeks, but I guess the hat did him in.

Llkoolaid

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 04:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
At the very first I didn't like Kelly's song, but once she started the first rockin part I got in to it and in the end I really liked it. I also loved her new look, loved the hair. I too thought it was great to see the versatality.

Djgirl5235

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 05:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wcv - as always you and I are on the same Kelly train!! I absolutely LOVED the performance last night, and I agree with LLKoolaid - it took a minute for me to get into it (but that could also be due to the fact that I was relegated to the bedroom and the 13" tv due to the NHL Playoffs), but I absolutely will be going out next week and getting the CD! I can't wait!!!

Hobbs

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone notice there was no review of what the judges thought of Carmen. They were all negative. I swear the producers are trying to keep her around. Like Simon said, she is the most marketable. They want to make her the next Brittany. And Lord knows. Brittany sure can't sing! However after all of that, I do think Carmen has improved 1000% since they brought her back. I see her getting better and better. If they can get her to the top 4, she will have gotten enough face time and will be a star. hobbs

Hermione69

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh my heck, I am SO EXCITED that we have Hobbs posting with us!!!! Where is Calvin??

Iscreamer1

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbs, I think Clay thinks she's a star already. Anyone else notice something between them? My 12 year old picked up on it weeks ago but after last night I'm starting to agree.

Texannie

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
They were pretty hot during the opening number last night weren't they? LOL

Weenerlobo

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with LL and DJ about Kelly's song. The beginning was shaky, but once it started rockin, it was ok. What I think she coulda done without is the dancers - I'm just tired of the synchronized dancers; Kelly doesn't need 'em.

I was surprised that Ricky was the one last nite - I thought that Kim C was a gonner. I have never been a fan of Ricky, but do believe that there are those that should have gone before him. I'm starting to think that Simon has a bank of peons redialing for Carmen, or something. JK!

Walker

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i dont know for sure but i really don't think there is anything going on between clay and carmen
he always hugs and kisses the girls..i think it's just his sweet, loving way makes it seem like he's always flirting.

Hermione69

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I wish he'd come flirt with me!

Skypilot

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 06:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hobbs,

You and I are on exactly the same page as far as Carmen goes. I've thought there was something strange going on from the very night that Simon picked her as his "wildcard" choice and I think the producers are trying to keep her around too. I too was thinking that she won't win but if they keep her on the show long enough she'll get face recognition. Some people on this board don't see the Brittany thing in Carmen and that really surprises me. Brittany is all I see when I look at her. Not the Brittany that wore black leather to the American Music Awards, mind you, but the pre-sex up Brittany. I really think the producers want to cash in on that "commericial" quality that Simon told Carmen she has. Finally, I have to say that there is just something about the way the camera lingered on her last week when it was revealed that no one would be eliminated and also this week when Ricky was booted. It's almost as if the cameraman knows something and is trying to clue us in.

Marameko

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ricky was robbed !!While he seems like a wonderful person my favs are Reuben, Kim L and CLay in that order. Buttttttttttttt, as far as who should have left, Kim C should be out the door, next Carmen, then Miss Flying Fingers........

Weenerlobo

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey, dh believes there's somethin goin on between Clay and Carmen too. He said he's noticed them bein really chummy since the top 12 shows. I haven't paid as much attention, I guess. He wanted me to ask you all if you noticed it too, and it looks like a couple people have. Where have I been?

Hermione69

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
No, no, no! I forbid any hanky panky between Clay and Carmen! Seriously, they do seem to have some chemistry together. Who knows? Could be!

Azriel

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It's getting down to the nitty gritty people. You need to quit throwing your 'she's such a sweet little girl' votes to Carmen. There are going to be some mighty unhappy people when we have a repeat of the Tamyra fiasco.

Enough already, Carmen is a sweet girl and Simon
(The guy with the record company) likes her and when she gets thrown out she is going to land on her feet just fine. Quit giving her your pity party votes and Oh my heck! quit calling her line just to see if it's busy! (Kady grrrrrr )

Hermione69

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Breathe, Azriel. Breathe. It's going to be okay.

Opie

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it would be a real shame if Kim L went before any of the other women. I hope she can keep hanging in there. I think she'll really grow on people - she's improved her stage presence already, IMO.

Marymc

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
hermione, i REALLY don't think there's much to worry about there......am SURE its just for the cameras and to ward off rumours.

Weenerlobo

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Azriel, you are priceless. I luv it. Are you a descendant of Patton? I see you standing in front of a HUGE American Idol logo while marching back and forth. LOLOLOL.

Ladytex

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 07:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Opie, I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments. I'm looking forward to purchasing her first CD.

Hermione69

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 08:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Marymc, you are sweet! Seriously, Clay is way too young for me. I just like to pretend. .

Realfan

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 08:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Loved that it was only a half-hour show!

I wanted Kim C. to leave instead of Ricky. I hope her time is up next. After that, Carmen. After that, it's hard for me to wish anyone gone, as they're all solid singers. VERY glad Kim L. is safe. I like her best of the female singers.

Definitely have noticed the touchies between Clay and Carmen, which is why the gay rumor about Clay surprised me.

On the recap of the judge's comments at the beginning of the show, I think I saw something about Carmen, but nothing about Clay. Can't remember if it was positive or negative, though.

I didn't like Kelly's song or her appearance much. The pants made her thighs look fat (Kim L. has the same problem). And the song just left me cold. And the HAIR. Ugh, it looked skanky, too Christina Aguilera for my comfort. I had the feeling she was playing at being a recording star, but isn't quite there yet.

Hobbs

Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 08:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Simon and the producers already have the contract in their pocket ready to hand Carmen after she gets the boot. I really think she will make it to the top 4. She has a huge advantage with the producers (editing) and the luv-struck teeny boppers (votes).

As for Kelly, I hated the look and I did not like the song. I know marketability (again) is the reason for the change. This song will get much more radio air time than "A Moment Like This". And the tour will have to be a big production with dancers and stuff to justify the $50 to $100 a ticket. I'm just a fuddy-duddy and like things to stay the way they were. I liked the old Kelly, but I'm not going to completely judge until I here more songs. hobbs