Archive through July 03, 2003
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Archive through July 03, 2003
Cinder | Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 06:30 pm     I agree that it was not one of Tori's greater performances. I did not vote for her tonight- but there is no doubt in my mind she will make it through. Whoever wins tomorrow will get a break for a while. Does that mean we will not see them in a solo act again? |
Realmom | Tuesday, July 01, 2003 - 09:25 pm     I'm curious as to how they are going to fill a 30 minute results show when they are just sending one person through--though I'm sure they'll figure out a way. With a few exceptions, I thought all of the kids sang really well tonight. My favs were A.J. and Danielle. I voted right after the show (on the West Coast) and had no trouble getting through on either one. I'm going to change my final group prediction to A.J., Chantal, Lucy, Tori & Taylor, but it isn't because they are all my favorites. I thought both Chantal and Lucy sang better tonight than last week, and I liked their voices better. Chantal is now 14 and I'm guessing that Lucy is an older 13. I really think their age gives them a vocal edge. Chauncey, Katelyn and Jordan were weak tonight. There is still something about Katelyn that may help put her through though I think it will be hard for her to beat Chantal and Lucy. There is no denying that Morgan is very good, but I don't think he would fit into a group. He also exudes attitude that seems to turn some people off. Danielle has a very pretty and well-trained voice, but I'm not sure the viewing audience is going to appreciate the quality in her talent. I can't see her coming out and belting anything, and that is what has audience appeal (loud=good). I thought Taylor sang better than Tori tonight, but both were good (not the best tonight IMHO, but good nevertheless). What did bother me about both was how they were dressed. I'm not sure whose decision it was, but I'd like to see them dressed less provocatively and more age-appropriately. On American Idol, judges were always asking contestants to switch up their song choices. I hope this happens here, too. So far, we have Morgan, Tori & Taylor only singing fast, loud, upbeat songs--would love to hear a ballad or at least a slower paced song. Thought these kids sang circles around the Fame contestants... |
Hobbs | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 07:20 am     These kids are just amazing! Even the "weak" ones have more guts and talent than I have in my pinky. I like the format of voting up instead of down, but it would be interesting if we were looking for a #1 like in AI. I'd love to see how the votes would fall. |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 07:47 am     Fame? Is that show still on? LOL! I voted for AJ last night. I don't think it was his best, but I want him through badly. I was surprised that the judges were so taken with Morgan. I do like him. I think they are trying to prevent a 5 white girl group. I don't blame them. I'd like to see a little diversity too. I'm not feeling the Tori/Taylor love. Sure, they're cute and can wiggle, but I don't hear the voice talent that others like Lucy and Chantal have. I'll be disappointed if both make it in the group. My favorites from last night were Lucy, Chantal, and AJ. I predict they will be in the final 5 as well as Morgan and Taylor (the older one). |
Hotlantan | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 10:30 am     I really wish the judges wouldn't "praise" the kids by telling them they would be great modeling, on Broadway, etc. These auditions are for a tween pop singing group, not a sitcom! I'm sure the guest judges mean it as a compliment, but that is also Gladys-speak for "don't call us, we'll call you". |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 10:52 am     That's what I think too, when I hear them say you would be a great model , I think what they mean is you can't sing so why not try modeling. |
Hobbs | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 01:55 pm     I hope Tamyra Grey doesn't sing that awful "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" that takes 10 minutes just to fill up time tonight. That was painful. We have had Ruben, Justin, and tonight Tamayra on the show. I wonder if we will get Clayton, Kim, or Kelly sometime soon. |
Whoami | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 03:19 pm     Yea, I don't like the judges saying "you'd be a great model" either. In fact, one of the girls had a "I don't want to hear that crap" look on her face when they told her that. It was sort of like one of those "I'm so sick of everyone telling me how cute/pretty I am. I'm more than that you know." Usually you see that attitude in someone matured and grounded. Hopefully she'll stay that way and not give in to the "get whatever I want cause of my looks" routine that so many do. I also don't appreciate the judges "you're going to do well in this group" like they are a shoo-in. That's not fair, cause they have no idea how the viewing audience will vote. Don't get these kid's hopes up like that. |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:34 pm     Results show is on now. They are singing the group number now. Make Your Own Kind Of Music (1969). Sounds good. These kids are GOOD!!! |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:41 pm     Pulling the three highest vote getters... Morgan is not in the top three. Kaitlyn is not in the top three. Chauncey is not in the top three. Chantal is in the top three (dad is bawling). Danielle is not in the top three. Showing what the parents remember about 1969. |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:48 pm     Tori is in the top three. AJ is not in the top three. Jordan is not in the top three. Lucy is not in the top three. Taylor is in the top three. |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:48 pm     Chantal, Tori, and Taylor are the top three. |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:50 pm     Top two are now Taylor and Chantal. Tori was sent back to the couch with the others. |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:54 pm     Tamyra on now singing I Heard It Through The Grapevine. Dang this girl can sing. |
Essence | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 05:57 pm     The first person in the group is Taylor Thompson. |
Texasdeb | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 06:14 pm     I all but pissed my pants! I'm saying, well hello, guys - I told you this girl had it & wasn't riding her sis's coat tails. I didn't even vote. If I had voted, Taylor was my girl! Good choice America! I'm sticking w/my 5: Taylor, Chantel, Tori, AJ, & Lucy. Can't wait to see next wks show - I can't believe how into this I have become. I'm prob. still not voting (I didn't start voting until the final 4 shows on AI2). All 10 of these kids have major talent & I'm giving FOX thumbs up on how they are handling the emotional side of things. I mean, nobody gets eliminated - they get to go back & try harder. When the elimation finally happens, they will face it w/4 other people they call friends. Too cool! |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 06:39 pm     Oh my god, I missed the show and caught up here. I am so glad that Taylor made it before her sister. She did a wonderful job last night and she does deserve to be in the top 5. The thing with me is I think 7 of the 10 should be in the top 5 and the other 3 are close. These kids are amazing talents and the poise and showmanship is way above their years. Wow I agree with how it is being handled thankfully it is who is in and not who is out. That would be so harsh. |
Whoami | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 06:39 pm     I almost picked Taylor to go first in the Poll. But for some reason I thought the Tori bandwagon wouldn't let her get in before her sister. So, I picked Chantel instead. At least that means I had the top two correct! |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 06:43 pm     I almost changed my mind to Taylor first in the bonus poll because she did so well last night and I felt the public was going to put her in anyway. I saw that Hobbs(I think) had it and almost changed my vote but stupidly decided to stay where I was. I really think my top 5 are going to make it now. Taylor was my only not sure one and maybe Lucy a little bit. I wish they would just take a group of 10. |
Texasdeb | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 06:53 pm     I had a thought earlier that I didn't post: 2 groups of 5. the 5 older ones & the 5 younger ones. You would have 2 boys & 3 girls in the older, & 4 girls & 1 boy in the younger. I want to see more of everyone of these kids (w/the exception of maybe Morgan - this kid just rubs me wrong - still). |
Puttergirl | Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 07:08 pm     Texasdeb, I'm adding up the scores and can't fine where you gave me a top 3?? |
Puttergirl | Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 05:18 am     I have a theory why Taylor went in first. I'm probaby wrong. I think she deserves it, but I don't think normally she would have been picked first. I think so many people assumed Tori is a shoe-in and so don't want to see Taylor hurt, that they went ahead and voted for her. I'm glad- I really want to see them both in it. I'm going to feel really sorry for the 5 who don't make it, but they should start their own group and name it "Second Place". Who knows, they may do better than the AI group! |
Puttergirl | Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 05:22 am     error!!! |
Hobbs | Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 06:00 am     I always play these polls trying to figure out what America is going to vote. I use all the factors, personality, judges comments, attitude, popularity and of course singing. I never do well. This week I voted based on what I saw. No outside influences. To me Taylor looked the most comfortable and sang the best. That's what pushed me to her. The stupid production idea of the week: Asking the parents what they remember from 1969. Let's say the parent was 25 when the kid was born. Okay let's go 28. And the child is, say, 10. That makes the parent 38 now. Born in 1965. 4 in 1969. That's probably why there were only a few answers and the one guy said he didn't remember anything. |
Hobbs | Thursday, July 03, 2003 - 06:40 am     More Random Thoughts From the Mind of Hobbs Did you see Chauncey's mother's face when they announced he wasn't in the top three? She could not believe it. You could tell Tori is a pro. She took having to go back to the bench very well. As a matter of fact so did Chantel. They both had smiles on their faces. I hate seeing the kids that have the tears welling up. It is so sad. I was afraid of that before the show started. Texasdeb is right. Thumbs up to Fox and the way they handle this. I hope we still get to see Taylor perform each week now that she is in the group. |
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