American Idol [DISCUSSION THREAD]

[armand.kay]

Corinne's paying her rent this month
:laugh2:

[Saph]

next week looks good :D

[reece(:]

are Minaj/Mariah any good haven't seen y et

[armand.kay]

next week looks good :D
Its tomorrow isn't it?

[armand.kay]

are Minaj/Mariah any good haven't seen y et
Yes the shade is more powerful than a eclipse :amazed:

[Harry!]

American Idol > X Factor USA. At least we know the interaction between the judges will be entertaining.

[BBfanUSA]

LOL The show's next ep is on in the US and the opening was hilarious

[GypsyGoth]

Just finished watching the 1st ep, I thought it was so so until the end, I really liked

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I liked Nicki as a judge :love:

[Gstar]

Nicki Minaj

"The rapper, singer and songwriter is another new addition to the judges' table."

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[Saph]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/c3ed7b23.gif

[Smithy]

Is the ep thats on C5 now the first of the series?

[Doogle]

No there was a 2 hour ep on yesterday

[Doogle]

Oh wait I see what you mean

[Saph]

is tonights a repeat?

[Smithy]

omfg :laugh3:

[Vanessa]

I'm watching this for the first time! Excited! :amazed:

[Saph]

brown nose.

[Vanessa]

Nick Minaj is hilarious! :joker:

[Munchkins]

Loving nicki on this, so fab omg
love her accents
doing commentary on this with dylan on skype :amazed:

[Vanessa]

Loving nicki on this, so fab omg
love her accents
doing commentary on this with dylan on skype :amazed:

She's already my fave judge! :hugesmile:

[Munchkins]

She's already my fave judge! :hugesmile:

Yeah shes brilliant
but omg how pretty is this girl stefanie

[Vanessa]

Yeah shes brilliant
but omg how pretty is this girl stefanie

Nicki is hard to please! She's this year Simon Cowell! :joker:

[reece(:]

LOVE Nicki on this,was starting to go off her as well

[Saph]

is that rita ora?

[Vanessa]

Poor Keith stuck in the middle! :laugh:

[Saph]

:love: her

[Munchkins]

Bush woman is so awful omg

[Doogle]

The judges omfg :worship:

aint nobody got time for the auditionees

[Munchkins]

The judges omfg :worship:

aint nobody got time for the auditionees

and our commentary :love:

[Vanessa]

What the hell is she wearing? :laugh2:

[reece(:]

dunno whether this guy is horrifically bad or alright, awkk

[Munchkins]

This man what the ****
killing my ears

[Vanessa]

He's ok, but nothing special.

[Munchkins]

I'm sorry but what was that

[reece(:]

omfg:laugh3::laugh3:

[Doogle]

WHAT WAS THAT :laugh3:

[Saph]

killing me softy with hiiis soooong

[reece(:]

LMAO
mum from other room "what's that noise???" omg ahaha

[Saph]

im bored i want Nicki and Mariah shade.

[reece(:]

im bored i want Nicki and Mariah shade.
:worship:

[Vanessa]

Wow! I love this girl voice! :love:

[reece(:]

getting that va va voom promo :worship:

[Saph]

getting that va va voom promo :worship:

:love:

[Vanessa]

:amazed::evilgrin::wink:

[Vanessa]

Nicki! :joker:

[Munchkins]

that guy was so hot

[Vanessa]

that guy was so hot

Yes! He was gorgeous! :amazed:

[Doogle]

that guy :love:

[reece(:]

silly Randy :bored:

[Marc]

Is this another, new, ep?

[Vanessa]

Is this another, new, ep?

I think so, Marc. :xyxwave:

[Saph]

"lifes not all about money"

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[Saph]

I look gorgeous today i might post a pic

[Vanessa]

Randy ! :joker:

[Saph]

He was good :love:

[Vanessa]

He was good :love:

he was brilliant. :cheer:

[Saph]

I've never met a Mariah actually

[Vanessa]

:sad:

[reece(:]

bless her, but sob stories :nono:

[Saph]

Nicki looks flawless tonight, shes made up for last night.

Mariah 1
Nicki 1

[reece(:]

bit of an overreaction .. D:

[Marc]

Mariah is overwhelmed at the large number of peasants who just barged through the door

[Doogle]

Oh my :joker:

Sweet though

[Saph]

omg tomorrow? why is it on every night?

[Saph]

Mariah is overwhelmed at the large number of peasants who just barged through the door

she cried for our sins

[Marc]

she cried for our sins

:laugh2:

Did I miss anybody good? Names?.. YouTube's

[Saph]

nah not really

last night was better

[reece(:]

tonight was my first one, was the nicki, mariah argument on yesterday?

[Saph]

No :( although there was more shade last night

Hopefully the fight is tomorrow :love:

[Saph]

Starts at 8:00 tonight :)

[Saph]

anyone watching?

[Saph]

lmao this girl

[Me. I Am Salman]

anything i miss so far on the mariah show soRRY I MEAN AMERICAN IDOL

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[Saph]

It was a good show tonight

next show is the fight though :love:

[armand.kay]

:pipe:
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[BBfanUSA]

Official US Schedule

AUDITIONS

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Season Premiere, Part 1 – New York Auditions
Thursday, Jan. 17 Season Premiere, Part 2 – Chicago Auditions
Wednesday, Jan. 23 Audition Episode
Thursday, Jan. 24 Audition Episode
Wednesday, Jan. 30 Audition Episode
Thursday, Jan. 31 Audition Episode

HOLLYWOOD ROUNDS

Wednesday, Feb. 6 Hollywood Round, Part 1
Thursday, Feb. 7 Hollywood Round, Part 2
Wednesday, Feb. 13 Hollywood Round, Part 3
Thursday, Feb. 14 Hollywood Round, Part 4 – Top 40 Revealed

SEMIFINALIST ROUNDS – PHASE ONE: LAS VEGAS

Wednesday, Feb. 20 First Group of 10 Male Singers Perform
Thursday, Feb. 21 First Group of 10 Female Singers Perform
Wednesday, Feb. 27 Second Group of 10 Male Singers Perform
Thursday, Feb. 28 Second Group of 10 Female Singers Perform

SEMIFINALIST ROUNDS – PHASE TWO: AMERICA VOTES

Tuesday, March 5 Top 10 Male Semifinalists Perform LIVE
Wednesday, March 6 Top 10 Female Semifinalists Perform LIVE
Thursday, March 7 LIVE Results Show; Top 10 Finalists Revealed

FINALIST ROUNDS

Wednesday, March 13 Top 10 LIVE Performance Show
Thursday, March 14 LIVE Results Show; One Finalist Sent Home

[BBfanUSA]

THE fight was on tonight, blown way out of proportion, according to fans.

For BBUSA fans there's a Chenbot Cameo as well

[BBfanUSA]

Idol is getting sued for racism...like whut?
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/american-idol-racism-lawsuit-in-the-works-on-behalf-of-disqualified-contestants.html

[armand.kay]

is it just me watching :/

[Saph]

i keep forgetting its on D;

[Saph]

when are auditions over? do they have bootcamp or whatever on here?

[BBfanUSA]

This should be the last week of auditions. The Idol Bootcamp is up next but it's always called the "Hollywood" round. At the end it'll cut down to 20 guys and girls. Then they'll go on to Vegas where they'll be split into groups of 10 (2 are 10 guys, the other 2 are 10 girls.) 5 from each will move onto the semifinal, this is where America now has the control. Guys perform one night, girls the other, Top 5 from each gender will make the top 10 and from there single elimination for 8 weeks. Two make the final.

[armand.kay]

OMG Big Crazy Barb!!!

[armand.kay]

Who is watching its finally the live show!

[BBfanUSA]

If anyone loves the earlier seasons, Idol Alum Kellie Pickler is rumored to be on the cast for this season of Strictly Come Dancing US (Known as Dancing With The Stars but it's the American Version)

[GypsyGoth]

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:worship:

[BBfanUSA]

Top 8 Results. First Of All, first 40-45 minutes are performances from Keith, Colton Dixon, OneRepublic Feat. Season 5 Runner Up Katherine McPhee. So just skip that.

And Now the actual Results
Saved: Candice, Angela, Amber, Kree, Janelle
Bottom 3 Saved: Burnell
Bottom 2 Saved: Lazaro
Eliminated: Devin

Also The Singing for Save, Nicki at the end was just sitting down with a bitch face while the room was giving the eliminee a stand o.

[BBfanUSA]

According to theIdolPad there's going to be a huge announcement after the season's over. More than likely it's a rule stating the semifinalists from earlier season can reaudition. (In the past they weren't able to. These are people who make the Sudden Death Round for example)

But there's also speculation that it could be All Stars. It's not going to include super successful contestants more than likely like Kelly and Carrie if it's true.

I can imagine Haley Rhinehart, Sanjaya, People like that for example. Whatever happened to William Hung By The Way?

[Marc]

Devin going last week hurt me, deep down :( he was great.

[Marc]

Top 7 Results
Top 3 - Kree, Angie and Lazaro
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Safe - Candice and Amber
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Bottom 2 - Janelle and Burnell
Bottom - Burnell

Judges did not save him. All five girls still remain and the gayest guy lol

[BBfanUSA]

I predict the save this week will be used on a girl. also I think Lazaro will skate to the final 4 or 3 since he's a guy and the frau are probably pissed off. (Producers probably deserve him winning with pushing the girl factor this year. It could also spell doom for the show as well.)

[BBfanUSA]

Top 6 Results
Top 2 Kree/Candice
Middle 2 Angie/Janelle
Last Safe: Angie
Eliminated : Lazaro
Save was not used. It has two more weeks to be used. I bet no matter what it'll used next week.

[Marc]

Candice just won this show. Epic

Lazaro sucked. Glad he went. Top 5 girls are the Top 5 this season

[Marc]

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Brilliant.

[Black Dagger]

The noise at 1:10 :laugh:

[Ryan57]

Oh, didn't think results would be mentioned until it's shown over here. Anywho, Lazaro had to go unfortunately. Just not good enough. Shame that he never consistently performed well.
I think part of it was confidence issues and the fact the girls generally have big voices whereas he's all about the tone.

Candice to win for me. Would love Angie to get second but I'm going for:

1. Candice
2. Kree
3. Probably Angie now with Amber seemingly not being embraced by the US audience.

Hopefully Janelle goes next, sick of her country tone. This year's Skylar. Can't stand either.

[Marc]

The noise at 1:10 :laugh:

I know D: so weird

[Marc]

Oh, didn't think results would be mentioned until it's shown over here.
oops sorry

[BBfanUSA]

I think the noise was Nigel or a producers' voice and they accidentally let it air.

[Marc]

To think, they sent this bitch home last season after she was so incredible at Hollywood week

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[Ryan57]

oops sorry

Oh no, I've seen the show already. I meant to add that in my post. :hugesmile:

I just meant in general as this is the first time I've seen the thread. :blush:

[Marc]

Also I'd sue Mariah's ass for trying to blind me if I were Candice

[Ryan57]

Also I'd sue Mariah's ass for trying to blind me if I were Candice

Can she also sue her for going on, and on, and on, and on?

[Marc]

Can she also sue her for going on, and on, and on, and on?

You'd think for a 42 year old woman she'd know how to think before speaking

[Smithy]

-only watched for kelly; she was flawless, bye-

[Ryan57]

You'd think for a 42 year old woman she'd know how to think before speaking

I shut off most of the time when she speaks. She just goes round Meg's ar-se.

Hoping she'll get replaced next 'season'.

[BBfanUSA]

By The way, Ironically next week themes are songs from the year they were born and Divas. LOL

Season 3 winner, Fantasia Barrino and Season 2 Runnerup Clay Aiken are the results guest performers next week.

[Marc]

Why is that ironic? I don't get it

[Ryan57]

Love that Idol do studio versions of the songs they sing on the live shows.

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Phenomenal.

Edit: Live version is better though imo.

[Marc]

And here was me thinking Angie would win

[icecakes]

lazaro doesnt need to sing he could be a top model he's so handsome,one of the most beautiful guys on the planet

[BBfanUSA]

Why is that ironic? I don't get it

well, everyone's left is a gal. But I'm sure they have themes thought up in advance.

I usually prefer the live version of performances but some studio versions are good. I have 2 songs from Elise Testone, One From Haley Rhinehart. I also have a few from the Voice US as well.

[Black Dagger]

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:love:

I don't even like Candice much, Amber & Janelle are my faves.

But that is just amaze.

[Marc]

well, everyone's left is a gal. But I'm sure they have themes thought up in advance.

I usually prefer the live version of performances but some studio versions are good. I have 2 songs from Elise Testone, One From Haley Rhinehart. I also have a few from the Voice US as well.

Oh right, yeah they could've just changed their schedule to fit :laugh:

Haley :love:

[Ryan57]

lazaro doesnt need to sing he could be a top model he's so handsome,one of the most beautiful guys on the planet

He is quite the looker I must say. Great smile.

[BBfanUSA]

Idolpad is reporting a pretty cool twist

Apparently the finalists could be performing a original song eariler than the final 2. Basically instead of a Winner's Single it's basically a whole album that they'll be releasing shortly after the show is over and the winner will be performing original songs on the Idol Tour as well. They have been secretly been writing/co-writing songs.

[Marc]

Great vocals all over last night.

Kree's voice is so good but Candice has this in the bag after last week

[BBfanUSA]

If the twist is true I bet the final 2 will be Candice and Angie. Take Out the Alphabet Curse (Winner is whoever is furtherest down the alphabet in the final 2. IE Kelly over Justin, Phillip over Jessica) and it's a tossup.

If Kree makes the final she wins if the curse continues.
Amber will not win.
Candice would beat Angie, Amber
Janelle Would Beat Angie, Amber, Candice
Angie would only win if she faces Amber

[BBfanUSA]

Tonight's Results:

Safe by Public Vote:
Angie, Candice, Amber
Bottom 2: Kree and Janelle
Eliminated: Janelle
Save Wasn't Used and is now out of the game, first time the save was never used.

[Jords]

I love that this is Stacey's thread.

[Marc]

Surprised about Kree being bottom 2, I'm sure she'll regain her fans next week.

Is the save gone now then?

[Black Dagger]

Them not saving Janelle :bored:

And nearly Kree out, urgh so close.

[BBfanUSA]

Surprised about Kree being bottom 2, I'm sure she'll regain her fans next week.

Is the save gone now then?

Yep, Now here's the rub, the show is now a week ahead of schedule since the final is May 16th.

What's going to happen? Is the final 4 going to last two weeks, or will they have an epic concert celebrating the winner?

[Marc]

Hmm.. maybe they'll just say on next week's results show that no body is actually going and troll the nation.

[BBfanUSA]

Hmm.. maybe they'll just say on next week's results show that no body is actually going and troll the nation.

They have actually done that in the past but only in special situations.
Season 2 did call off a elimination at the last second because of Corey Clark's DQ Elimination but did confirm that the bottom 2 were on stage. Votes carried onto next week.
The First two Idol gives back specials (Sort of like a For Comic Relief US) were the same. But Results weren't revealed.

I don't think they'll wait until the results show to do that or else they might jump the shark. I bet that at the beginning of the performance show they'll say The Top 4 will run for 2 weeks, because the save wasn't used.

Next Weeks themes are One Hit Wonders (Fan's Choice) and Contestant's Choice

[BBfanUSA]

Okay this is just sad,

The New Results got less viewers than a Big Bang Theory rerun at the same time. I'm serious

[Headie]

Yep, Now here's the rub, the show is now a week ahead of schedule since the final is May 16th.

What's going to happen? Is the final 4 going to last two weeks, or will they have an epic concert celebrating the winner?

Apparently due to there being too many episodes and not enough contestants left, the producers have decided that the save can be used at Top 4. So basically, whoever goes home next week (Amber) will be saved.

[BBfanUSA]

Apparently due to there being too many episodes and not enough contestants left, the producers have decided that the save can be used at Top 4. So basically, whoever goes home next week (Amber) will be saved.

Actually the FOX press release explicitly stated that the Top 4 will become Top 3.

They have to be on the air May 16th. So I'm guessing the final week will be a celebration of the season with the Winner basically showing off their winner album.

[Headie]

Actually the FOX press release explicitly stated that the Top 4 will become Top 3.

They have to be on the air May 16th. So I'm guessing the final week will be a celebration of the season with the Winner basically showing off their winner album.

Can I see a source please? Most news articles have stated that producers will allow the save to still be in play.

[BBfanUSA]

http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z31z22z8&ID=13306

AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR…






CANDICE GLOVER, KREE HARRISON, AMBER HOLCOMB AND ANGIE MILLER ARE

TOP 4 FINALISTS ON “AMERICAN IDOL”

COMPETITION CONTINUES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, ON FOX

Janelle Arthur Is Eliminated






Tonight, the Top 4 finalists – Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb and Angie Miller – were revealed. It also was announced that Janelle Arthur was eliminated.

Tune in next week, Wednesday, April 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when the Top 4 return to perform for America’s votes, as they get one stiletto closer to becoming the next AMERICAN IDOL.

Don’t miss the live results show the following night, Thursday, April 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when one woman’s IDOL journey will end and the final three will be announced.

In case it's Geoblocked

[Ryan57]

Glad Janelle has gone. Good to see Big Candice progressing also.

[Headie]

http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z31z22z8&ID=13306



In case it's Geoblocked

Ah I see. They only said it in one sentence at the end though, so I wouldn't be surprised if they changed their minds :joker: It would make alot more sense to have the save then to have a random week of nothingness :joker:

[Ryan57]

Okay this is just sad,

The New Results got less viewers than a Big Bang Theory rerun at the same time. I'm serious

WTF! How?!

Maybe, like us here with our own crap talent show in X Factor, are sick of the long winded results show.

[BBfanUSA]

WTF! How?!

Maybe, like us here with our own crap talent show in X Factor, are sick of the long winded results show.

the show has been spiraling downhill since Season 9 (Which was the first season without Paula, the talent wasn't helping). Also BBT keeps gaining viewers and viewers on CBS thanks to Syndicated Reruns and TBS Reruns.

I do think they should only have a 30 minute results show. Every show's results should be 30 minutes unless it's a finale.

I do need to let people know that it was only in the 18-49 target demo.

[BBfanUSA]

And They basically Bussed Kree last night. and pimped the hell out of Amber. To the point where it pissed off some people. Because they were still talking about Amber in the second cycle two songs in.

Also they announced that a surprise twist is going to be revealed on the results show. I have a feeling that the show will jump the shark by not eliminating anyone. Of course they'll move the votes to next week. Or they'll reveal that they'll perform original songs next week.

[BBfanUSA]

Don't waste your time, no one got the boot but Angie and Kree were the top 2 and Amber and Candice (Who's getting thrown under the bus in favor of Amber) were the bottom 2. Votes carry onto next week

Next Week's Theme is Now and Then

[Ryan57]

the show has been spiraling downhill since Season 9 (Which was the first season without Paula, the talent wasn't helping). Also BBT keeps gaining viewers and viewers on CBS thanks to Syndicated Reruns and TBS Reruns.

I do think they should only have a 30 minute results show. Every show's results should be 30 minutes unless it's a finale.

I do need to let people know that it was only in the 18-49 target demo.

Only began watching last season and really enjoyed it. Thought it was miles ahead of X Factor.

Good week for Angie and Kree, as I imagine Candice is surely lingering near that top spot usually. Head start on her this week.

[Marc]

Well that ep was dull

[GypsyGoth]

Well that ep was dull

I agree, it was kinda pointless with no one going. I did like a couple of the performances though, so I guess it wasn't a total loss.

[Marc]

I bet some people actually plan their week around the show and the results show :( poor sods

[BBfanUSA]

Only began watching last season and really enjoyed it. Thought it was miles ahead of X Factor.

Good week for Angie and Kree, as I imagine Candice is surely lingering near that top spot usually. Head start on her this week.

If you haven't watched other seasons do it. Especially 1, 10

Here's a fun fact

Kelly Clarkson, the original Winner, never was shown auditioning or in the hollywood round due to season 1 being a way shorter season. The Semi final heats (the semi finals have changed from season to season) was the first time she was shown and she joined the front runners. When American Idol Rewind came around it was the first time they showed her audition.

Also The Voice US is a good reason why Idol isn't the juggernaut like it was. Along with no diversity with the winners, which in the last 5 years were all white guys with guitars. Along with constantly changing panels as well too.

[Ryan57]

If you haven't watched other seasons do it. Especially 1, 10

Here's a fun fact

Kelly Clarkson, the original Winner, never was shown auditioning or in the hollywood round due to season 1 being a way shorter season. The Semi final heats (the semi finals have changed from season to season) was the first time she was shown and she joined the front runners. When American Idol Rewind came around it was the first time they showed her audition.

Also The Voice US is a good reason why Idol isn't the juggernaut like it was. Along with no diversity with the winners, which in the last 5 years were all white guys with guitars. Along with constantly changing panels as well too.

I wish I had watched previous seasons. My Auntie was always telling my Mum how good it was.

Personally, The Voice (UK one that is) hasn't gripped me at all. To begin with it sounded interesting, not seeing who was singing. For me the appeal was quickly lost with that. Also, whilst it's good in one respect (not judging a book by its cover) the other side to it is you could spin your chair round and see a 50 year old rocker that just isn't going to sell records.

Maybe it's just singing competitions as a whole that are losing appeal. Our X Factor is just crap nowadays (missing Simon big time). That said, enjoyed both series of X Factor USA.

[BBfanUSA]

I enjoy XFUS but there's many problems with it. Like Joke Acts and the OTT performances. Some people hate the final showdown but I love it. I love the simple results reveal. You hear your name, you're safe.

The American Version of the Voice is great, The panel gets along but isn't afraid of poking fun at each other, and they're mainly positive about the contestants on the other teams. this season it's Adam Levine (Lead Singer of Maroon 5), Blake Shelton (Country Singer that's kinda crazy), Usher, and Shakira. Usually it's Adam, Blake, Christina Aguilara, and Ceelo Green. They're trying two seasons a year and it's working so far.

[Ryan57]

I enjoy XFUS but there's many problems with it. Like Joke Acts and the OTT performances. Some people hate the final showdown but I love it. I love the simple results reveal. You hear your name, you're safe.

The American Version of the Voice is great, The panel gets along but isn't afraid of poking fun at each other, and they're mainly positive about the contestants on the other teams. this season it's Adam Levine (Lead Singer of Maroon 5), Blake Shelton (Country Singer that's kinda crazy), Usher, and Shakira. Usually it's Adam, Blake, Christina Aguilara, and Ceelo Green. They're trying two seasons a year and it's working so far.

Have there been joke acts that have gotten into the live shows though in XFUS? I don't recall there being any, unlike in the UK one.

Two series a year would be a pipe dream over here for the BBC. Doesn't appear to of clicked with us here whereas it seems it has in America. Last Saturday's episode was 2 million adrift of Britain's Got Talent, a programme which itself is flagging in ratings.

[BBfanUSA]

Cece could be considered that and for sure Jason during the live shows. I don't there think was season 1 but Astro got on people's nerves alot for being Cocky

[Ryan57]

Cece could be considered that and for sure Jason during the live shows. I don't there was season 1 but Astro got on people's nerves alot for being Cocky

Oh, I was thinking more joke acts as in Wagner and Rylan xD.

Jason Brock had a great voice though, it's just that painful first live show where he was made a laughing stock.

[BBfanUSA]

This weeks songs via IdolPad
Setlist (via TheIdolPad)
"Then"
1. Amber -- a reprise of "My Funny Valentine" by Mitzi Green/Chet Baker
2. Angela -- "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Gertrude Lawrence/Ella Fitzgerald
3. Kree -- "Stormy Weather" by Ethel Waters/Gladys Knight
4. Candice -- "You've Changed" by Harry James/Eva Cassidy

"Now"
1. Amber -- "Just Give Me A Reason" by P!nk and Nate Ruess
2. Angela -- "Diamonds" by Rihanna
3. Kree -- "See You Again" by Carrie Underwood
4. Candice --"When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars

Group Number is not a surprise, it's Wings by Little Mix

[Ryan57]

Oh, shat, not a fan of any of those songs really. Pink one isn't bad.

[Apple202]

Yes at the Group Song :cheer2:

[BBfanUSA]

See You Again was the song Carrie performed on the show eariler this season

[BBfanUSA]

Wings was performed on last night's show at the end of it.

Harry Connick Jr. is the mentor this week as well and not Jimmie for some reason.

[BBfanUSA]

Tonight's Elimination:
Amber

Reminder Results are a combination of this week's and last week's vote.

Also next week's themes are
Judges Choice
Jimmy's Choice
Producer's Choice (It was supposed to be contestant's choice but maybe the last song is supposed to be a original song and the producers want to make sure the song catches people's attention)

[Ryan57]

Not surprised that Amber went, unfortunately just never seemed to click with the public it appears. Would of preferred Kree to depart.

I thought the final two would be Candice and Kree (I myself hope it's the former and Angie) but, the past couple of weeks Kree hasn't been at her best so who knows.

[BBfanUSA]

The Producers are pimping Candice and Angie and praying that Kree gets ignored. most of Amber's votes will go to Candice. So She'll be okay, I am a bit nervous for Angie though.

Kree is a country singer and we have had a all country final 2. But Haley was ragged on constantly but the judges in AI10 so who knows.

[Ryan57]

The Producers are pimping Candice and Angie and praying that Kree gets ignored. most of Amber's votes will go to Candice. So She'll be okay, I am a bit nervous for Angie though.

Kree is a country singer and we have had a all country final 2. But Haley was ragged on constantly but the judges in AI10 so who knows.

Really hoping it's Angie. Kree is good but not a fan of her personally.

Did you watch the results show? ****** me was that s h i t long winded.

[BBfanUSA]

Really hoping it's Angie. Kree is good but not a fan of her personally.

Did you watch the results show? ****** me was that s h i t long winded.

Yeah that happens when it's down to the nifty gritty. It needs to be 30 mins.

[Ryan57]

Yeah that happens when it's down to the nifty gritty. It needs to be 30 mins.

Any idea of the length of the final? Wasn't it like 4 hours including the main show and results the following night last year? Lot's of filler crap as I remember.

[GypsyGoth]

I think my fave of the last three left is Kree. Was surprised that she was in the bottom two in the last show. I'm sure it was just because of them stupidly drawing out the show and not getting rid of someone last week, I figure fans just thought Kree was safe and didn't bother to vote as much again.

[BBfanUSA]

Any idea of the length of the final? Wasn't it like 4 hours including the main show and results the following night last year? Lot's of filler crap as I remember.

1 hour performance show
2 hours for the second night. Celebration of the season which is why it's two hours.

[Ryan57]

1 hour performance show
2 hours for the second night. Celebration of the season which is why it's two hours.

Wow, not as long as last year I don't think. Thanks.

I think my fave of the last three left is Kree. Was surprised that she was in the bottom two in the last show. I'm sure it was just because of them stupidly drawing out the show and not getting rid of someone last week, I figure fans just thought Kree was safe and didn't bother to vote as much again.

Hmm, not so sure on that. Think many will believe Candice will get more votes than Kree. That said, Candice was in the bottom two the week before. Kree hasn't been at her best the last couple of weeks.

[BBfanUSA]

It's always been like that for a while. It was like that last year. At Least in the US.

[BBfanUSA]

Song Spoilers
Angela Miller - "Maybe" by Emile Sandé
Angela Miller - "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John
Angela Miller - "Try" by Pink
Candice Glover - "Next To Me" by Emile Sandé
Candice Glover - "One" by U2 & Mary J. Blige
Candice Glover - "Somewhere" by Reri Grist/Barbra Stresiand
Kree Harrison - "(****in') Perfect" by Pink
Kree Harrison - "Better Dig Two" by The Band Perry
Kree Harrison - "Here Comes Goodbye" by Chris Sligh/Rascal Flatts

The Performance show is going up against The Voice Live Playoff results. I will be watching that.

[Ryan57]

Freakin' Angie should of made it and Kree should of gone home imo. Hope Candice wins it.

[BBfanUSA]

Kree won the coin toss and elected to go first. It may sound like a dumb move but it isn't. With the way the judges like to compare contestants.

Also Randy announced he's leaving at the end of the season. There's a article posted by a trustworthy outlet that FOX plans to revamp the show and it includes axing all the judges.

[Ryan57]

Kree won the coin toss and elected to go first. It may sound like a dumb move but it isn't. With the way the judges like to compare contestants.

Also Randy announced he's leaving at the end of the season. There's a article posted by a trustworthy outlet that FOX plans to revamp the show and it includes axing all the judges.

Yeah, I heard about Randy. Shame. Legend for me.

Anywho, be interested what the revamp will involve. Be glad if Mariah goes, she goes on and on when giving her thoughts.

[BBfanUSA]

Now Nicki is leaving which means, it's about to be a manslaughter and the only person who's safe is Ryan.

Also Last night was decent.

[BBfanUSA]

and the winner has been crowned. It's

Candice

[Black Dagger]

I'd quite like John Legend on the panel.

Or bring back J-Lo and Steven Tyler :worship:

[Marc]

Sweet Candice was amazing, I'm glad she won!

[BBfanUSA]

Her Coronation Song is #12 on US iTunes. Her debut album will be out July 12 around the time the AI Tour Starts so expect her to perform a song or two from it on the tour.

and Marc you're a mod. the final hasn't shown in the UK spoiler tag your post.

Also they made available Angie's You Set Me Free on iTunes. I guess if she was in the final This would probably be her coronation single despite performing it eariler in the year

[Ryan57]

Pleased that Candice won .

Will have to get a hold of Angie's song. Loved it.

[BBfanUSA]

For the Season 13 panel the rumors are swirling around that they're approaching Idol Alum to take the seats.
http://www.mjsbigblog.com/fox-considering-filling-american-idol-13-judges-panel-with-alums-report.htm

[Black Dagger]

Adam Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Kelly Clarkson
Blake Lewis

plz

[BBfanUSA]

Well Mariah is leaving now. What A surprise.

I actually hope Keith isn't axed because he actually does give constructive criticism.

[BBfanUSA]

Nicki soon officially confirmed she's leaving on the same day as Mariah.

Meaning Keith is the lone man on the Judges island for now. .

Meanwhile behind the scenes, Executive Producers Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick have been axed along with FOX's head of Alternative Reality TV programming.

[BBfanUSA]

The new head Producer has been announced has familiar with Producing Idol. He's produced the Swedish version of Idol and his name is Per Blankins. Probably expect a bunch of songwriters to make it far then. (I like that)

Also no word on Keith coming or going yet.

Also Fox has also hired the production company that does the graphics for the MTV Movie Awards and VMA in recent years to focus mainly on the live shows. So expect a new title sequence and better production during performances. Along with probably more recent songs.

Also Season 2's winner Ruben Studdard will be a contestant on the Biggest Loser coming this fall in the US.

[BBfanUSA]

It's confirmed that Keith Urban is returning for this season

[BBfanUSA]

Panel will be confirmed today

It's J.Lo (Boo), Keith (Yay!), Harry Connick Jr. (Yay! He'll call out J.Lo on BullS***)

Also there's going to be a different mentor in place of Jimmy. Randy Jackson is speculated to be the replacement

[BBfanUSA]

It's been announced that results show have been reduced to 30 minutes.

And it has been confirmed that Randy is back as a mentor

[BBfanUSA]

Ricky Minor the musical director for the show for 2-9 will be returning. He left Idol to become the leader of the band that's on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Leno is leaving the show in January so Jimmy Fallon can take over with the Roots. He wasn't busy so the new production team contacted Ricky.

They're showing commercials over here. I think I'm going to love Keith and Henry. Way more positive panel this year.

[Gstar]

What's the difference between mentor and judge? What position does Randy have?

[BBfanUSA]

What's the difference between mentor and judge? What position does Randy have?

Basically he gives the contestants pointers on their performances, helps them become better. It's what that guy with the cap, Jimmy, was doing last season.

[Gstar]

Ohh so Randy will still be around, ok. Might watch this season, it's just that American Idol isn't as good as it used to be

[BBfanUSA]

Yeah, I think FOX may end Idol in the few years unless they have a jump in ratings this year.

The commercials look great in the US though.

[BBfanUSA]

The Show Starts Jan 15th, I figured that I may as well post some US Ads

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTTkI_JFQ4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osFdSTD6gbE&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL8x9Zx_hMDsZvIvKVcvyPDyPBz_Fqdg6u
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKwjqxxe5rI&list=PL8x9Zx_hMDsZvIvKVcvyPDyPBz_Fqdg6u
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWyY_mroo5M&list=PL8x9Zx_hMDsZvIvKVcvyPDyPBz_Fqdg6u
Actual Contestants By The Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRRRjAsLQcU&list=PL8x9Zx_hMDsZvIvKVcvyPDyPBz_Fqdg6u

[BBfanUSA]

There's some rumors regarding this season.

one not really spoilerly but the finale is rumored to be in New York At Madison Square Garden.

SPOILERS
There's two stages regarding the semifinals process this year, There's a Top 31, may have been 32 but someone must've failed background check.

The First Semifinal part is basically they're split into 3 age groups Juniors (Probably 15-17), Intermediates (18-24 possibly), and Seniors (25-28 probably).

Then 16 singers go through to the second, unknown how many will make it to the Liveshow finals.

One rumored contestant is X Factor US 2 judges house eliminee, Jillian Jensen, she's part of the rumored 31 contestants.

[Jack.]

Do we know if this will air on channel 5 again ?

[BBfanUSA]

Probably will

Appearantly Fox confirmed the finale will be in New York

And there will be a special ep, promoting Candice Glover's Album. They're supposed to be debuting The New Stage as well.

They will reach 500 episodes during the Final 3 week, The Results show that week will be specifically the 500th but both episodes will celebrate 500 eps. What'd be cool is that one of the themes for the Top 3 they have each member of the top 3 perform with a former contestant (It'll probably depend on who will be in the final 3 but I bet it will be Adam Lambert, and two more recognizable contestants that have the time like J-Hud, Chris Daugherty, Carrie Underwood

[Kate!]

Probably will

Appearantly Fox confirmed the finale will be in New York

And there will be a special ep, promoting Candice Glover's Album. They're supposed to be debuting The New Stage as well.

They will reach 500 episodes during the Final 3 week, The Results show that week will be specifically the 500th but both episodes will celebrate 500 eps. What'd be cool is that one of the themes for the Top 3 they have each member of the top 3 perform with a former contestant (It'll probably depend on who will be in the final 3 but I bet it will be Adam Lambert, and two more recognizable contestants that have the time like J-Hud, Chris Daugherty, Carrie Underwood

Ooh. Love this idea.

[BBfanUSA]

I think they'll celebrate it both nights, The Results show that week will be 1 Hr, rest of the final stages results will be 30 minutes.

[Kate!]

This should be starting soon I think, it's usually late Jan/early Feb iirc? The only thing I don't like is that I often find out before we actually see the results show here, it's can't be helped I know but it spoils it a bit. I try to avoid seeing any spoilers but usually end up knowing somehow :(

I'm glad J-Lo is back as a judge and that Randy is still involved, I'd love Steven Tyler to return as well.

[BBfanUSA]

Disregard what I was saying before. Someone sent out an elaborate hoax email.

But we know how this season is setup

[Jack.]

I remember reading somewhere that the results show will be on the same night as the normal show.

[BBfanUSA]

I remember reading somewhere that the results show will be on the same night as the normal show.

No it won't, It will be the night after in the US anyway. 30 minutes down from the 1 hour it's usually is.

There's no way Idol will do a One Night Live Show only thing, Mainly because That would always mean a contestant would be practicing the whole week for nothing

(The Show is live on the east coast and it's tape delayed on West coast because at that time it's typically Dinner time on the West coast meaning not everyone would be watching.)

[BBfanUSA]

The Show begins tonight in the US by the way.

[Kate!]

thanks for all the info :)

[BBfanUSA]

Well it's on right now in the US,

If you like watching bad auditions, Idol is not the place.

Right now, American Idol is proving that unless you have a gimmick like chairs that have buttons and are big and red, having no Bad Auditions is a bad idea.

[BBfanUSA]

Well the episode that I saw last night was pretty good, a few great singers at first glance.

They're pimping a gal by showing her audition twice now. Marianne Sellers. She looks like a black Miley Cyrus.

The Show Begins on 5* Feb 1st by the way, Saw BBSpy Report that.

There is Thursday Auditions shows this year, I just forgot they still had those last week and Haven't gotten around to see it.

[Jack.]

Has anyone got a YouTube link to the episodes?

[BBfanUSA]

Has anyone got a YouTube link to the episodes?

To the whole episode? Idol has it's own YT page.

[Braden]

Not much discussion about this season, but I have to say that I completely love this girl :flutter:

lzWmoRfHEAo

[Black Dagger]

YES BRADEN, YES.

I watch every year, but I didn't think people were watching and I hate spamming threads by myself.

Majesty/Jess/Sam/Jena/Emily >>> really good top 13 this year.

[Braden]

I've only started watching clips tonight, so I'll start watching properly with the live shows.

I'm really liking Majesty & MK, sad that Bria wasn't chosen as the wild card. Jena is a good option though. Her 'Video Games' was really good.

[Headie]

I can't @ Briana not making the Top 10 or even being considered for a wildcard spot. She was one of the best in the competition.

Majesty, Malaya & Jena >>>>>

Also, can we please take a moment to realise that America voted in 5 WHITE GUYS and left the 5 BLACK GUYS on the losers couch :laugh:

[Kate!]

I've started watching now, cba with audition stages and all that. Not seen enough to have a favourite yet.

[Ryan57]

Is it just me or does Malaya freak anybody else out? She comes across as some sort of sociopath that's also a dominatrix. :umm2:

Was hoping she'd of gone last week.

[Headie]

I love Malaya :love:

[Black Dagger]

I quite like her, last week was diabolical for her, but Kristen was one of my B3 of the competition, so no major loss.

[BBfanUSA]

Well, the results are in....and the results this week are kinda surprising...

Bottom 3: Sam, Ben, Majesty
Saved: Sam
Eliminated by .07% Ben

[Black Dagger]

It pisses me off how Majesty can have ONE awful performance and get reprimanded by the American public for it and being put in the B2, yet Dexter can be constantly horrific, ****ing country kuhnts.

[BBfanUSA]

Oi BD, Spoiler that it hasn't shown in the UK yet.

At least a "Country" artist went home this week.

[Black Dagger]

It's been axed in the UK. :laugh:

Shame it was the better one </3

[BBfanUSA]

Oh, I didn't realize that.

I will not be surprised if it's axed in the states after this year. The Voice is on (as you know) and that's soaking up Idol's viewers.

Although I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to have a All Star Idol Series after this series as a proper sendoff for the show.

(If they ever do, I'd want the All Star Cast to include Kelly and Carrie <3)

[Ryan57]

I thought 5* were showing it at weekends over here?

Be a shame if Idol was axed. :( Great show.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/01/16/video-undefined-1AB7222E00000578-904_636x358.jpg

Especially with Harry. What a legend. I love how Keith and Jennifer get up to clap, but he never does. :joker:

With his biggest fan returning to be cradled again. Fantastic stuff.

[BBfanUSA]

The Cradling thing was shown alot in the ads before the show started. Which is probably why he showed up during Harry's performance.

Harry Connick is a Brilliant judge.

I am Kinda annoyed with the Memory wall thing they have on the new set this year. But other than that I love the new set.

[BBfanUSA]

Tonight's Results

Bottom 3: MK, Majesty, Dexter
SAVED from B2: Majesty
Eliminated: MK (Save was not used)

[Ryan57]

Wasn't an MK fan myself.

Maybe it was just me, but she looked like her confidence was totally drained. She never seemed to smile on the couch in the performance show.
Then, if I'm not mistaken, that band that Harry chose to play on the results show finished their performance and every other contestant applauded, except her. Felt as though she was resigned to going.

[BBfanUSA]

Yeah she was drained.

Crowd was chanting to Save Her though. I don't know if she wasn't prepared or wasn't too confident about her save me song but she took a few seconds and talked with the band director and then performed Let Her Go

Next Week's theme is big band, Should be a fun one if they use more modern tunes like XFUS did (Someone still did Feeling Good, but I think except for one other person, Everyone did modern day tunes)

[Ryan57]

Hate big band when it's done on our X Factor in the UK. :idc:

[BBfanUSA]

Well it's called (I'm In the) Band

Most are assuming it's Big Band.

[BBfanUSA]

First of all, it's basically Band Week. Not Big Band, Just Band week.

Second Here's this week's results
Bottom 3: CJ, Sam, Majesty
Eliminated (They didn't reveal B2): Majesty, Wasn't Saved. 3 More Weeks til it's gone

By the way, here's something funny.

Did you know that Phillip Phillips is still relevant? He just released another single from his second album. I've heard it on the radio.

[Ryan57]

Glad to hear Phillip is still around.

Wish more talent shows would follow suit with the new, shorter, results show. They're just drawn out for no reason. :idc:

[BBfanUSA]

Show is tonight, Theme is their judges audition song.

Phillip's new single is called Raging Fire and he performed it on the show. It's really catchy. Only thing I hated about his Idol performance was that he still looked constipated like he was through most of his series.

I think the Voice over here is 1 hour but they fill it properly with their contestants performing with established acts or having acts performing in duos, trios, quartets.

[BBfanUSA]

Tonight's results

Bottom 3: Malaya, CJ, Sam
Booted: Sam, but the save was used (He's been charting on iTunes pretty high)

This means next week's a double elimination, The next theme is 80s. Requests which were meant for next week along with 80s will be moved to next week.

Also when they used the save, Confetti litteratly fell from the celing onto the stage and they played The Man by Aloe Black...

What. The. Hell. :joker:

[Marc]

LOL the confetti.. he didn't win fgs what was the need.

I hope Caleb goes next week.. I don't see the appeal personally. And Dexter.. but I know America love the country and rock acts.

Jena Irene :love:

[BBfanUSA]

Turns out only one person is going next week...darn, I was hoping it was a double just so we can sneak in a shock boot with CJ.

[BBfanUSA]

Top 8 redux only one went home,

Bottom 2: Cj and Malayla
Booted: Malayla

[Ryan57]

Reckon Sam will be in danger this week. Those teenage girl votes just won't be enough sooner or later.

[BBfanUSA]

Loving the theme this week:
Competitor's Choice

[BBfanUSA]

LOL Demi Lovato is on the show this week. Not performing but giving critiques from the lounge on the set by Randy.

She's honest just like her time on XFUS. Which wouldn't fly with Idol producers every week.

[BBfanUSA]

Dodged a bullet right there, Someone who stayed for too long went home.

Bottom 2: Jessica and Dexter
Eliminated: Dexter

[Ryan57]

Glad Dexter went. Wasn't a fan. Didn't expect him to depart though.

[BBfanUSA]

Praying, Praying that CJ finally goes this week.

Jessica was good this week and closed the show so she should be safe. Maybe the show isn't bussing her.

Gut feeling bottom 2 will be
CJ Alex
I want it to be CJ Alex
but I think it will be CJ Sam

[BBfanUSA]

Gulp, Good News and Bad News.

Good News is that CJ FINALLY went home.
Bad News is that it looks like Jessica could be going next, she was in the bottom 2 again after closing the show out. That's not good.

[Ryan57]

Seems the teenage girls are voting relentlessly for Sam. You would assume Jessica will be next to go, but if I remember correctly, Sam was in the bottom two once and wasn't the next week?

Might even of been in the bottom two twice. Can't remember.

[BBfanUSA]

I think he was at least Bottom 3 twice.

Out all who's left, Alex and Caleb haven't been in danger once, Jena was in danger back in Week 2, Bottom 3 I recall.

It's a bit tough to call how the boot order will go but I think the rest of the season's boot order will go like this,

Sam, Jessica, Caleb, Jena and Alex make the final and Alex wins.

EDIT: Jena would be the first Judges WC to make the final if my prediction holds true. Only one other WC has made a final, that was Clay Aiken (Who has the most craziest fans out there) who finished 2nd in series 2 by the narrowest of margins.

[Ryan57]

Who's the favourite to win in the States?

I wanted Alex to win to begin with, but Caleb is impressing me more. I was thinking the final two will be Caleb and Jena. They're the most consistent.

[BBfanUSA]

Jena is actually, she's charting on iTunes almost every week.

A Caleb Jena final would be fun to see.

I wonder if they'll change up the Finale set (Which kinda looks X Factor like to me sometimes with the contestants coming out of the screen in the back)

Given how there has been a dramatic rehaul of the stage, I see that happening for this season.

[BBfanUSA]

There's a elimination twist tonight.

C'mon Top 3 vote to eliminate someone in the bottom 2.

[BBfanUSA]

The Twist was this, The contestants had the option of cancelling the elimination this week in favour of a double next week or continue with how it usually goes. If they wanted to cancel the elimination all contestants had to agree to it. Two said to go on with the elimination this week, the other 3 said to cancel the elimination.

So tonight's elimination was....
Sam Woolf.

I have a feeling that who said no were the ones that were most safe...Alex at least and either Jena or Caleb. More than likely Jena since Caleb mouthed let's stay together to everyone and Alex nodding no right before they started voting.

[Marc]

Jess hanging on in there :love:

[Ryan57]

Right person went. Expecting Jessica to go next. She is absolutely FAF. Removing that nose piercing would make her even fitter.

[BBfanUSA]

Show has been confirmed for a 14th season.

Probably will be it's last so here's hoping they do an All Stars.

[Ryan57]

Is All Stars a possibility at all? It's just what would the prize be? And would the more successful ones, like Kelly Clarkson, even be up for it?

[BBfanUSA]

Nah, it's been confirmed it's a regular season.

Everyone's coming back and after auditions they're only doing one show a week reportedly.

Yeah, shoulda cancelled this show instead of X Factor.

[Ryan57]

Seems a bizarre idea to only have one show a week.

[BBfanUSA]

Strictly does it already over here. They combine the public vote from the week before with the combined scores comprised of the current week and the week before.

Personally I hate the idea. Don't really see how Idol can pull it off unless they make the bottom 2 singoff with the songs they have set for that week and judges decide who goes.

[BBfanUSA]

Well Duets are coming out, the following were announced during last night's performances.

CJ, Dexter and Darius Rucker (Not random, this former Hootie and the Blowfish Singer has a good country career)
Jessica and Jennifer Nettles (Jen has an amazing voice)
Malaya and John Legend
Sam and Phillip Phillips (Not the first time a former constestant has dueted with a winner, Jordin Sparks has done it before twice)
Top 13 Girls with Demi Lovato

Looks like an awesome lineup so far. I'd imagine the final 3 are getting solos as well.

[BBfanUSA]

And your final 2 is

Caleb and Jena

Duets for the final 3 are KISS and Caleb, Paramore and Jena, and Jason Mraz and Alex

Kind of a shocker that there's no WGWG this year for the 2nd year in a row in the finale.

[BBfanUSA]

Reminder, The performance show is tomorrow and the results are on Wednesday.