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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Friday, January 29, 2016 - 12:32 pm 
I enjoyed the group round more than normal. That poor guy with mono.... but, I think he really stood out to the judges. His performance was awesome.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, January 29, 2016 - 12:42 pm
He has a great voice and performs well. And if he's that good and determined with mono that says something for sure!
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, January 29, 2016 - 1:45 pm
I was surprised they let him stay. Dylan had mono and they wouldnt let him stay in school. He was so sick, worse I had ever seen. It lasted a week
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, January 29, 2016 - 8:26 pm
Clearly they let people stay with issues that threaten that person, but mono can be contagious to others.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, January 29, 2016 - 8:52 pm
I also enjoyed the group round with the exception of that one mean girl who was sabotaging her own team. But, she got hers!
There were people I didn't get who stayed, but there is plenty of time for them to go and some I hated to see leave but it is always like that.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, January 29, 2016 - 9:00 pm
Oh yes, that was very satisfying seeing the mean girl be the only one sent home from her group. I can only hope she learned a lesson after watching herself act that way on TV.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, February 04, 2016 - 11:00 pm
I'm late chiming in late because I watched the Democratic debate first.
All my girls made it through! Jenn, Jenna, and Avalon. And MY GOODNESS, Avalon is so good I can't believe it. Her solo performance tonight was the best thing I have seen this season so far. I am very curious to see her in makeup and in something dressier than jeans and a stocking cap. I am also curious to see Jeneve (the off the grid country girl) after the makeup and costume people get to her. I bet she makes a big transformation.
And I finally figured out a guy to root for this evening. MacKenzie, the guy with glasses and a guitar. He is just awesome.
Anyway, I am happy my 3 girls made it, and now I also have a guy to root for.
Next week we vote!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, February 04, 2016 - 11:17 pm
I think they did a very good job of selecting the contestants this year. We seem to have a pretty diverse group of artists (talking musical styles here). I do wish Jeneve would take off the hat. I never think I'll like her, but then--darnit!--she makes me like her! Some very talented singers. Sorry that so many will have their dreams crushed next week.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, February 04, 2016 - 11:27 pm
This week showed us the top 24. So next week the 12 guys perform on one night and the 12 girls perform on another.
Last year top 24 was cut to top 16.
Then the next week top 16 was cut to the top 12.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, February 05, 2016 - 12:39 am
I thought they were not going to do it by gender this year and that it would be a randomly mixed groups each night.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, February 05, 2016 - 12:53 am
Well, I guess you might be right. What it said was 12 of the 24 finalists will perform not only a solo, but also a duet with a former American Idol… and five will go home. So they didn't say gender plays into it.
But as of right now, the top 24 consists of 12 boys and 12 girls.
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Spoton
Member
09-16-2005
| Friday, February 05, 2016 - 6:04 am
Actually there are 11 men and 13 women.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, February 05, 2016 - 8:22 am
Well that's what happens when you over shoot the commercials I guess.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, February 05, 2016 - 9:51 am
Thank you, Spoton!!! I was actually keeping a count of boys and girls with a pad and pen, and at one point I came up with 12 girls and 10 guys and then they said they had space for one more girl and one more guy. I thought I messed up, but maybe I was right after all!
I've read that they're actually condensing this season and it's going to be shorter than past seasons. That makes me sad. It seems like a disserive both to the fans and to the contestants. We shall see . . .
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, April 01, 2016 - 10:00 am
so very sad - no tour this year. I didn't always go to the tour, but I went to a few and enjoyed them.
the kids on the show used to make a lot of money from this show, it bankrolled them to start in something . some wasted it on trying to start a singing career, some invested in a music career and it worked for them. Some spent it on college and got good jobs afterwards, I recall one got into IT and was making some serious money that way,
anyway, o tour,
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, April 01, 2016 - 10:47 am
FOX has really cheapened this season. What a shame for a show that put their network on the map.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Friday, April 01, 2016 - 2:17 pm
the tour was controlled by 19 and 19E was purchased away from Simon Fuller a number of years ago - so different management with the current corporate idea of what a waste of money would be.
Now if they had any imagination they could have toured the top 5 and added 5people who were popular but need a push, I can mention a few who would have brought crowds n for not too much money. But the current corporate thinking is make a quick buck or just don't bother.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, April 03, 2016 - 9:27 pm
I just noticed there's a special episode of American Idol on Tuesday night. It says it's a retrospective and includes current and former judges, contestants, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and Idol memories.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 04, 2016 - 6:22 am
That could be fun. Thanks for letting us know, Naja.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Monday, April 04, 2016 - 8:10 pm
yeah and guess what Idol just tweeted about that show!
American Idol Finale @MYIDOLTOWN 1h1 hour ago
Jennifer Hudson,Fantasia Barrino,&LaToya London perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for American Idol Series Finale! #americanidol #idol
I know they are mad that Clay Aiken tweeted the show was bad, it was pretty unwatchable most of this year - but gee whizz guys - talk about a missed moment!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 6:04 pm
This retrospect episode is really good. So many good memories.
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Heckagirl631
Member
09-08-2010
| Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 6:12 pm
I'm enjoying it, too. Lots of memories.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 10:51 pm
Well worth watching.
And as much as I've enjoyed the current judges.. as someone said in the show tonight, it did become more about the judges in a way.
Good show.. and how painful to see Nicki and Mariah.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, April 06, 2016 - 8:13 am
I enjoyed it much more than I thought. Justin Guardini was looking good! They mostly focused on their successful idols or idol contestants. Too bad Phillip Phillips wasn't represented except for maybe 1 picture, but I guess if you are in litigation with someone you don't want to promote them.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Friday, August 05, 2016 - 6:48 am
I saw this on yahoo.com and just had to steal it - I still think this man is the best singer/entertainer to not win American Idol (not to mention he's just hot)!
http://www.rickey.org/american-idol-star-adam-lambert-sings-faith-at-greatest-hits-video/296942/
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