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Beachcomber88

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 12:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't know if this has been discussed yet... Since when did the contestant booted off get a chance to sing their "last" song? I don't remember this happening last year. Seems to me that the reason why they're booted off is because they sang it terribly the night before. So why does Fox make us listen to them again? I would find it humiliating if I were the loser.

Walker

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 01:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
its not really that they sang terribly the night before..they just didnt get the votes..i think its only fair they get to sing the show off..some producer somewhere might need to get that last look at them..i actually thought that vanessa did a good job with her song last week she just didnt have the fan base to support her.

Whoami

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 01:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it's a brutal and wonderful way to do one final test of character, and ability to perform under adverse pressure.

This "final look" at the performer can make or break them. If they give up and blow that last performance, how many producers are going to want to pursue them?

If they really want a career in this industry, they are going to have to know how to, and be able to perform no matter how much their heart may be breaking. Lot's of things will go on in their lives, and they will still be expected to perform. To that extent, I actually sometimes applaud Simon's straightforward approach to them. If they can't take it here, they are doomed in the industry.

Essence

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 01:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They did this same format last time also. Each booted contestant sang their last song when they were voted out of the competition. Sometimes the contestant does a better job than they did the night before.

Bandit

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 02:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm thinking, what if they're overcome with emotion, as Vanessa was last week, and they're near tears...would they be able to sing??!??!

Djgirl5235

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The only one last season who didn't was Nikki, if I remember correctly. I do know that Christina didn't either, but she was in the hospital the night she was voted out.

Crazydog

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 03:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree beachcomber, I think it is humiliating. "America likes you the least, but why don't you sing for everyone again. Don't let the door hit you on the way out." I'm not sure if I need to hear "What a Feeling" again tonight.

Realbiz

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 03:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, think about it - how are they gonna fill up an one-hour "elimination show"? nothing better to let the 'loser' shine one more time, and of course, commercial breaks and more commericals... they can't just read the name list which may only take 5 minutes.

Crazydog

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 03:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Were the elimination shows one hour last year? I seem to recall the Tuesday performances were one hour and the Wednesday eliminations were a half hour. But I didn't start watching until the week the disco girl - don't know her name but she worse some really bad shredded clothes - was eliminated.

Wcv63

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 03:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazy Dog that was Ryan Starr errrr Tiffany Montgomery...Ryan Starr....Tiffany Montgomery...she had a problem maintaining her identity between Pasadena and the finals.

I think that they started going to the half hour format when they got down to a smaller number of finalists...

Denecee

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Plus don't forget that even though the eliminated won't be the American Idol winner, the final 12 have signed contracts and will be doing appearances together after the show is over.

Hummingbird

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 09:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't want to hear the loser again either. I missed hearing Clay sing "Somewhere out there..." last night because I didn't get home in time. I would have much rather heard him repeat. Charles seems like a nice kid but he was out of his league as is Corey. I didn't care which one went first. Julia and Tenyce can hit the road after Corey.

Beachcomber88

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 - 09:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazydog, I thought the results shows were only 30 minutes last year also. Tonight's show was all fluff until the last 10 minutes...what a waste of time.

I don't remember the losers singing last year, but I guess it happened. All I remember is Kelly singing after she won and she broke down because she was so happy. I didn't care for Charles, his crooked hat, and his awful song. Apparently I was not alone. But why do we have to listen to him again? Granted, he obviously is a nice guy - all the girls were crying including Paula - but he just wasn't very good.

Car54

Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 03:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I like that they sing. It says hey...you gave it your best shot..you made it this far..good luck to you...show them what they missed.

So far both people voted off sang better the night they lost than in competion, I thought.

I like that the others back them up and join in...it makes it a positive ending instead of a walk of shame...win/win for everyone. I wish some boy band group would pick up Charles...he has a very nice presence and does really well singing in a group...he is just not a solo artist..he has not developed a big enough personality and style.