American Idol Thread

[goroos1994]

Yay... American Idol is coming back on TV around mid-January. What kind of talent are we looking for this year. I'm hoping a diva will win.

[Captain.Remy]

I only watched series 4 with Carrie. Well I want to be surprised this year as I am going to watch.

[Billy]

I cant wait for this, last yearsa was great I LOVED Haley & Gina

[Ruth*Star]

Wooo! I'll be watching, i watched last years and enjoyed it so i'l be watching this years.

[Spike]

I'll be watching too

[GiRTh]

I'll be watching too. AI is a proper talent contest.

[xDramatick]

Can't wait for this.
I still believe that Kelly Clarkson, Blake Lewis and Katharine McPhee are the best contestants to be on the show though.

I hope there's some good talent this year.

[GiRTh]

Dont forget Carrie Underwood and Clay Aitken. There'll be some real gems for sure.

[Dan_]

Really looking forward to this.Every single year there is a couple of great singers and most of the finalists are of a good standard.

[Wasted]

Looking forward to it. Loved Melinda Doolittle last year, but I don't think she ever got a record deal. :sad:

[Tom4784]

I'll start watching at the live shows I think, 4 hours of auditions is too much! That being said i am looking foward to it!

[Noel]

I cant wait! I loved it last year!
My favourite artists to come out of AI would be Kelly Clarkson, Blake Lewis, Chris Daughtry, Kelly Pickler and Fantasia =D

[Billy]

oh i loved Alaina too last year, but suprise suprise seh went out like 2nd

[Conzors]

I liked Lakisha Last Year..

Have You Heard Her Studio Version of Jesus Take The Wheel?

Its Bril..

[Billy]

YES thats my fave studio one after Haleys True Colous

[CassetteFinger]

I cant wait, hopefully they will find a huge sucess like Carrie underwood. Last year was a letdown for me. Hopefully this year will be better. Nothing has beaten season 4 yet.

[MarkWaldorf]

PMSL Is anyone watching it now? Some of these people are just :joker:.

[Spike]

Yeah I’m watching it now, the bad auditions are worse than the X factor bad auditions.

[Oxymoron]

I hate American Idol

[Spike]

Originally posted by Oxymoron
I hate American Idol

good for you

[Oxymoron]

Originally posted by Spike
Originally posted by Oxymoron
I hate American Idol

good for you

It seems to have a lot of Americans on it

[Spike]

Originally posted by Oxymoron
Originally posted by Spike
Originally posted by Oxymoron
I hate American Idol

good for you

It seems to have a lot of Americans on it

are you trying to be funny?

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Spike
Yeah I’m watching it now, the bad auditions are worse than the X factor bad auditions.

I know, haha. I just said that to someone. :laugh:

[cujo-man]

Boogies.

[Wasted]

I'm watching this right now. :laugh: lmao at the pair that were just on

[MarkWaldorf]

I loved it last night. Lmao at the Phillapino guy!

I am your brotherrrrrrrrrr, your best friend foreverrrrr, singing the songs to the music that you loveeee, we'll be brothers till the end of timeeeeeeeeee, together or not, you're always in my heartttt.

Freaking hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpIG_Ql2V1I&feature=related

Pmsl at Paula's dancing!

[Wasted]

PMSL at that one, lol at Paula and Randy! :laugh:

[Spike]

That audition was hilarious, he would be great in the Eurovision song contest. That is my favourite audition ever.

I really want Randy and Paula to be judges on The X Factor

[MarkWaldorf]

Haha, yeah it's brill. :laugh:

Yeah, I prefer the AI auditions rather than the XF ones. Paula was good on the XF last year.

[Spike]

The AI good auditions are much better than the XF good auditions and the AI bad auditions are much funnier than the XF bad auditions.

[Sarah.]

^That's because America is the bestttt.

Lmfao at that guy, he was awesome.

[MarkWaldorf]

Yeah, America does produce a lot of talent. But their bad ones are pretty bad. :tongue:

[Spike]

Originally posted by mrs_rko
^That's because America is the bestttt.

Lmfao at that guy, he was awesome.

Yeah America is the best

[CassetteFinger]

There are so many Carrie underwood clones, oviously none will ever beat her, but some of them are very good. Hahahaha yes the Phillapino guy was hilarious. I actually like the song he made up.

[Ruth*Star]

I'm loving AI atm, i watched on sunday i think and some of the auditions were great.

[MarkWaldorf]

Can't wait for this week!

[CassetteFinger]

Me either. I love how americans are so over dramatic. I remeber on season 4 (or 5) some mum just kept fainting on the floor, cause her son got through haha.

[Spike]

The next set of auditions are on now

[Sarah.]

The one who thought she sounded like Mariah Carey was sooo funny.

[Conzors]

This may be a silly question

But what time and day is it on in the UK?

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Conzors
This may be a silly question

But what time and day is it on in the UK?

It's on Thursday and Fridays, not quite sure on the times.

[ThisIsMarie]

Originally posted by Conzors
This may be a silly question

But what time and day is it on in the UK? In the evenings a few times a week. They only started showing it in the last year or so.


I think I'm going to watch it. I didn't see the first weeks worth, i'll have to get a torrent or something.
How many eps was on last week, seemed like loads, hours at a time.

[CassetteFinger]

Originally posted by ThisIsMarie
They only started showing it in the last year or so.

No they havent. I have been watching american idol since season 4, wich was 2005, which was three years ago. I know there were other seasons on before that aswell, but i took no noitce then.

[MarkWaldorf]

It's been on in the UK for ages, I remember watching Fantasia win on ITV2. It's on at 8pm/9pm Thursdays and Fridays.

[CassetteFinger]

Yeah, and i also remeber a christams special thing on ITV2 with Kelly,Ruben and Fantasia on it.

[Dan_]

The only one they didn't show was season one.

[Legend]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EPk2vN5aT9M

"what evs"

"thorry"

:laugh:

I love her. Don't find her the slightest bit annoying. :tongue:

[Dan_]

:laugh: she seems like she will be fun.

What's going on with Randy's sideburns!? Looks like he's copying Vernon off corrie.

[Dan_]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkXQhB3G80

"I don't have a good voice? Y'all should never come to South Carolina, because this what you're going to get"

"This show is fake and rigged"

:joker:

[Legend]

Yeah I saw him, how deluded can someone be? :laugh:

My favourite is Perrie, the single dad. Favourite audition BY FAR.

[Dan_]

I'm not sure why he even turned up, he walked off half way through Paula was talking and was convinced he weren't going through, stupid whining bitch.Simon shouting 'Give me a break!' after he did that made me laugh.

I missed Perrie, is there a video of him?

[ThisIsMarie]

Originally posted by Dan_
The only one they didn't show was season one. Oh. Ok

[Legend]

Originally posted by Dan_
I'm not sure why he even turned up, he walked off half way through Paula was talking and was convinced he weren't going through, stupid whining bitch.Simon shouting 'Give me a break!' after he did that made me laugh.

I missed Perrie, is there a video of him?

Yeah ...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=V_R6OijMnXI

Some YouTube comments of the vid say he's been kicked off for bringing a gun with him ... I hope it's bull.

Hillarious:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=06e_IwgLo48

Love her:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OZeRIaxWw7w

[Dan_]

Cheers mate.He's really good! I liked this girl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNsNzsb8Czc

[Legend]

Yeah she was good, I don't think she'll make top 12 but maybe the live shows, top 40?

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Legend
Yeah she was good, I don't think she'll make top 12 but maybe the live shows, top 40?

I think she might stand a shot at getting to the top 24 but not much further.There's such a large depth and variety of talent each year.

How many more weeks of auditions? I always have to get the audio performances off Rickey's site when it comes to the top 24 before the shows even on here.

[CassetteFinger]

Im so glad Big brother is over, cause now i can start watching American Idol properly again :colour:

[Dan_]

Originally posted by CassetteFinger
Im so glad Big brother is over, cause now i can start watching American Idol properly again :colour:

Same here.I pretty much missed last weeks set of auditions.

[Legend]

Originally posted by Dan_
Originally posted by Legend
Yeah she was good, I don't think she'll make top 12 but maybe the live shows, top 40?

I think she might stand a shot at getting to the top 24 but not much further.There's such a large depth and variety of talent each year.

How many more weeks of auditions? I always have to get the audio performances off Rickey's site when it comes to the top 24 before the shows even on here.

No clue, around 4 I think.

I can't do that, I don't like spoiling it for myself. :laugh:

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Dan_
Cheers mate.He's really good! I liked this girl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNsNzsb8Czc

I really liked London too!

[Conzors]

When is Hollywood?

[Spike]

Loved tonights show, Ryan and Paula swapping places was so funny

[FictitiousHouse]

Chris singing 'Since youve been gone' in that first audition was so pathetic but Simon loves a bribe so he said, as if he could be bribed huh :tongue:

[Billy]

I want the top 24 now auditions are boring :(

[Conzors]

Originally posted by Billy21
I want the top 24 now auditions are boring :(

I know lol

How many weeks of auditions left?

[MarkWaldorf]

Not much, should be at the Hollywood stages soon.

I missed tonights show! :mad:

[Wasted]

Originally posted by Billy21
I want the top 24 now auditions are boring :(

Yeah, I get bored easily of the auditions. It only gets interesting for me when the live stages begin, the final 24, or the show where the final 24 are revealed. I'm really looking forward to that.

[FictitiousHouse]

It was funny when that girl 'Rachel' auditioned, the armwrestling champ who wanted to armwrestle Simon but he said he'd expect her to win so he opted out of the challenge. I was surprised when I saw her, as she looked like a normal slim girl, not super-girl:bigsmile:

Anyway she challenged Paula and won but the camera pulled away before the match against Ryan was completed. I bet she lost to him but it wasnt shown, better for ratings huh :thumbs:

[CassetteFinger]

No one has written in this since the 31st, anyway is everyone looking forward to the finding out the top 25? Can someone also tell me, now that american idol is shown on thursday's and friday's. When they do the top 25 they usually have it boy's then straight after the girl's but will they be doing it boys on one day then girls on the next?
Btw my favorite is Asia'h Epperson!!

[Dan_]

I'd imagine when it gets down to the top 24 they will have boys one night and girls the next.

I've already found out who's in the top 24 btw, suspicion got the better of me :laugh:

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Dan_
I'd imagine when it gets down to the top 24 they will have boys one night and girls the next.

I've already found out who's in the top 24 btw, suspicion got the better of me :laugh: Who? Please tell us.

[Dan_]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Originally posted by Dan_
I'd imagine when it gets down to the top 24 they will have boys one night and girls the next.

I've already found out who's in the top 24 btw, suspicion got the better of me :laugh: Who? Please tell us.

Okay but I'd best put spoiler tags.

Boys:

1. David Cook
2. David Archuleta
3. Danny Noriega
4. Jason Castro
5. Luke Menard
6. Michael Johns
7. Garret Haley
8. Jason Yeager
9. Robbie Carrico
10. Chikezie Eze
11. David Hernandez
12. Colton Berry

[Dan_]

Girls:

Carly Smithson
Amanda Overmyer
Kristy Lee Cook
Brooke White
Alexandréa Lushington
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado
Kady Malloy
Amy Davis
Alaina Whitaker
Asia’h Epperson
JoAnne Borgella

[GiRTh]

Have they already done Hollywood week? When are they going to show that?

[Dan_]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Have they already done Hollywood week? When are they going to show that?

It's on tonight and tomorrow night over here.

[Callum]

Have the live shows started yet?

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Callum
Have the live shows started yet?

Nope, they start next week.

[Callum]

Okay, thanks :)

[CassetteFinger]

If you want to see who's in the top 25, to actually see what they look like go to americanidol.com, like dan i couldent wait. I have to say, i havent seen half of them before and i have been watching since the start.

[Tom4784]

I'll start watching this properly tonight I think, I don't like auditions on American Idol at all so I can't wait for tonight! I think I'll hold out and watch to see who gets through, it's gonna be a struggle though!

[Dan_]

Originally posted by CassetteFinger
If you want to see who's in the top 25, to actually see what they look like go to americanidol.com, like dan i couldent wait. I have to say, i havent seen half of them before and i have been watching since the start.

Supposedly some of the guys in the top 24 haven't even been shown singing yet.

[CassetteFinger]

Really, well thats not good for them then. It's usually the people who get no air time, which means they dont get a fan base till the top 25, which usually go in the top 25. I remeber sabrina last year, she was so much better than hayley yet she went in the top 16 and hayley got through but sabrina had no air time at all while hayley did. Thats what i think anyway, you need airtime to also get far.

[Wasted]

So the live shows start next week, can't wait! I haven't really been watching it much so far, I can't get into the audition stages.

[CassetteFinger]

Im so glad Cat deeley aint doing it either this year. She ruined it last year.

[Wasted]

Yeah, her little slots were really pointless and ruined the flow of the show.

[Spike]

Yeah i'm glad Cat Deeley isn't doing it this year, she just spoilt it last year.

[Dan_]

Originally posted by CassetteFinger
Really, well thats not good for them then. It's usually the people who get no air time, which means they dont get a fan base till the top 25, which usually go in the top 25. I remeber sabrina last year, she was so much better than hayley yet she went in the top 16 and hayley got through but sabrina had no air time at all while hayley did. Thats what i think anyway, you need airtime to also get far.

Totally agree, there's people who haven't even made the top 24 that got loads of air time.I know there's featured stories but it's a bit of a joke dedicating so much time to those people.

[Dan_]

I'm really happy that Cat's not doing it this year,those little slots were just annoying and wasted far too much time.I only want to hear them sing and the judges comments.

[GiRTh]

I'm glad Cat isnt on it too.

[Billy]

Originally posted by CassetteFinger
Really, well thats not good for them then. It's usually the people who get no air time, which means they dont get a fan base till the top 25, which usually go in the top 25. I remeber sabrina last year, she was so much better than hayley yet she went in the top 16 and hayley got through but sabrina had no air time at all while hayley did. Thats what i think anyway, you need airtime to also get far.


Sabrian was featured LOADS last year at hollywood :S

[CassetteFinger]

Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by CassetteFinger
Really, well thats not good for them then. It's usually the people who get no air time, which means they dont get a fan base till the top 25, which usually go in the top 25. I remeber sabrina last year, she was so much better than hayley yet she went in the top 16 and hayley got through but sabrina had no air time at all while hayley did. Thats what i think anyway, you need airtime to also get far.


Sabrian was featured LOADS last year at hollywood :S

No she wasent :S, first time i saw her was when they were telling her she made the top 25. Same as stephanie.

[Dan_]

My favourites so far are David Archuleta,Danny Noriega, Chikezie Eze,Ramiele Malubay,Brooke White and Asia’h Epperson

[Billy]

Mines are David A, Alaina Whitaker & Kady Malloy

[xDramatick]

From the girls, I like Kady Malloy, Ramiele Malubay, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson and Alaina Whitaker.
I have to say that Ramiele is my favourite though.

From the boys, I like Colton Berry, David Cook, Michael Johns and Jason Yeager.
However, Michael Johns is by FAR my favourite from the guys.

I'm glad they got rid of that JeremiahJosiahJeremyJosephJohnJackJoanna whatever that guy's name was =|

[MarkWaldorf]

I missed a few shows. :sad: What happened to London and that woman with the ill daughter? I didn't see them in the top 12 girls.

[Billy]

Originally posted by Daren
From the girls, I like Kady Malloy, Ramiele Malubay, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson and Alaina Whitaker.
I have to say that Ramiele is my favourite though.

From the boys, I like Colton Berry, David Cook, Michael Johns and Jason Yeager.
However, Michael Johns is by FAR my favourite from the guys.

I'm glad they got rid of that JeremiahJosiahJeremyJosephJohnJackJoanna whatever that guy's name was =|

Me too i didnt like him.

But I liked the girl who sung Island In The Stream :(

[Wasted]

From the girls I like Carly Smithson, Asia'h Epperson, Joanne Borgella and Kady Molloy. From the boys I like Michael Johns and David Archuleta. Carly Smithson is my overall favourite so far.

I'm glad they got rid of Josiah as well, what a brat.

[Spike]

My favourites so far are Amanda Overmyer and David Archuleta.

[Tom4784]

My favourites are David Archuleta, Amanda Overmyer, Ramielle Malubay, Joanne Borgella and Micheal Johns.

[Dan_]

Josiah seemed a bit of a mixed up kid.I would've liked to see him make the top 24 though.Some of his songs on myspace are really good.

[CassetteFinger]

Im gonna stick with Asia'h. I like the tone of her voice.

[Dan_]

First live show tonight over in America.It's the guys up first again this year.For anyone like me, who doesn't want to wait until Friday to hear the performances then you can go to http://www.rickey.org/

[Legend]

My favourites are Alaina, Asia'h, Carly, Robbie & the 2 David's.

I really wanted Cardin to go through. =[

[Billy]

I really hope Alaina does wellll

[xDramatick]

Thanks for that site Dan_

&OMG LEGEND, so did I!
I didn't really like Joanna? {isthathername?}


I hope Ramiele does well.

[Legend]

Originally posted by Daren
Thanks for that site Dan_

&OMG LEGEND, so did I!
I didn't really like Joanna? {isthathername?}


I hope Ramiele does well.

Yeah, Joanne. No I didn't like her much either, I didn't even think he voice was all that good ... she won't last, Cardin may have got far.

[CassetteFinger]

I was shocked with how good Alaina was. I youtubed :blush:

[xDramatick]

Alaina, Ramiele and Amanda were woahh good.

[CassetteFinger]

Alaina will still never, ever beat Carrie Underwood.

[Dan_]

The girls on the whole seem to be a lot better than the boys this year.My rankings for this week:

Girls:
1.Asia’h Epperson
2.Ramiele Malubay
3.Kady Malloy
4.Alaina Whitaker
5.Brooke White
6.Carly Smithson
7.Kristy Lee Cook
8.Syesha Mercado
9.Amanda Overmyer
10.Joanne Borgella
11.Alexandrea Lushington
12.Amy Davis

Boys:
1.David Archuleta
2.Robbie Carrico
3.David Hernandez
4.Michael Lee Johns
5.Colton Berry
6.Jason Yeager
7.Danny Noriega
8.Chikezie Eze
9.Jason Castro
10.David Cook
11.Garrett Haley
12.Luke Menard

[xDramatick]

My ranking this week -thought he'd do it too- lol

Girls:
1. Ramiele Malubay
2. Alaina Whitaker
3. Amanda Overmyer
4. Asia’h Epperson
5. Carly Smithson
6. Kristy Lee Cook
7. Kady Malloy
8. Syesha Mercado
9. Brooke White
10. Joanne Borgella
11. Alexandrea Lushington
12. Amy Davis

Boys:
1. Michael Lee Johns
2. Robbie Carrico
3. David Archuleta
4. Colton Berry
5. Jason Yeager
6. Danny Noriega
7. David Hernandez
8. David Cook
9. Luke Menard
10. Jason Castro
11. Chikezie Eze
12. Garrett Haley



&&I've seen who's gone.
they're on the American Idol website.
I'm only sad about one of them, the other's I'm pretty glad.

ALSO
because i'm keeping a tab on my faves in my sig, if you don't want me to spoil it before it's shown here, I won't grey out the people that go until Sunday, but if you're fine with it, I'll do it as soon as I find out?

[Dan_]

I look before it's revealed over here,so I'm fine with it.

Like you, I'm only sad about one of them going.I'm glad about the other three going as I thought they were all pretty bad to be honest.

Why were Paula and Simon raving about that Jason Castro guy? I thought he was just a bit dreary.

[MarkWaldorf]

I recognised the song from Brooke's performance without even knowing the original song. The song was sampled on Britney's Blackout Album. :shocked: 8-)

Anyway, I really like Brooke, I hope she goes far. David is really good too for a seventeen year old.

[Billy]

Darenn Im gunna sound picky now LOL, is there any way you could wait till the sunday (except Colton, I know hes out now lol)

[Legend]

Yeah, wait till Sunday please ... or Saturday, just after it airs in the UK.

I loved Alaina, she's my new favourite.

My rankings;

1. Alaina
2. Alexandrea
3. Asia'h
4. Ramielle
5. Syesha
6. Carly
I didn't care for the other 5.

1. Robbie
2. David C
3. David A
4. Danny
5. Jason C
6. David H
7. Michael
Didn't care for the others.

[Dan_]

Just finished watching the guys performance from last night.On the whole there wasn't too many that I was impressed with.Anyway here are my rankings:

1.David Archuleta-He was just brilliant! Pretty much blew everyone else away.10/10
2.David Hernandez-At times he once again really showed off his really good vocal range.Certainly one of the best guys this season.8/10
3.David Cook-A whole lot better than last week.I don't normally like that song but I really liked his version.8/10
4.Chikezie Eze-Entertaining performance from Chikezie.Once he gets into songs he shows that he's a really strong vocalist.7.5/10
5.Jason Yeager-It's good that he's capable of doing another genre.Overall a pretty decent performance.7/10
6.Jason Castro-Carrying on with the whole laid back guitar thing.It was just okay for me.6/10
7.Danny Noriega-There was quite a few tuning issues this week.Very up and down performance but showed some potential.6/10
8.Robbie Carrico-I just don't get this whole supposed rocker with him.Just came across as a bit weak to me.5/10
9.Luke Menard-Better than last week's boring effort but he's just not good enough.4/10
10.Michael Lee Johns-He was pretty much out of tune throughout.Very disappointed after last week.4/10

[Dan_]

I was pretty underwhelmed with the girls this week.Here's my rankings:

1.Alaina Whitaker
2.Carly Smithson
3.Brooke White
4.Syesha Mercado
5.Ramiele Malubay
6.Asia’h Epperson
7.Amanda Overmyer
8.Alexandrea Lushington
9.Kristy Lee Cook
10.Kady Malloy

[Spike]

I'm losing interest this season, I always do until it gets to the final 12

[CassetteFinger]

OMG, i just found out that Alaina went home, im very annoyed at this. I though she would have lasted so much longer :sad:

[CassetteFinger]

I have to say, im very disappointed again this Season. Nothing seems to be matching season 4 or 5, even though i hated season 5 it still had alot of talent in it. Season 4 will forever be the best.

[Dan_]

I'm really shocked and pissed off at Alaina going.Slightly disappointed at Jason Yeager going.Not overly bothered at Robbie going.I'm glad that [spoil]Alexandrea/spoil] went.

[GiRTh]

Who do you reckon will the 'Vote for the worst' this year? Last year it was Sanjaya, the years before Kevin Covais (remember him!!!!) and I think it was Anthony Federov the previous year.

[xDramatick]

I'm really shocked and annoyed bout her going too, Billy's gonna go mentaaal =/

that's two of my faves down now =|

[GiRTh]

I've just ha a look on VFTW and they're backing Danny Noriega and Amanda Overmyer. I haven't watched AI this year. Are those two really that bad?

Vote for the Worst Website (http://votefortheworst.com/):spin2::laugh:

[GiRTh]

Actually on VFTW they're quite happy that one of the better singers (Alaina) has gone.:laugh3:

[Billy]

American Idol Is A Tart.:devil:

[Conzors]

I Like Ramiele. David A. Brooke. And Danny

Shocked At Alania

Going Though :O


Conz xx

[Dan_]

Originally posted by GiRTh
I've just ha a look on VFTW and they're backing Danny Noriega and Amanda Overmyer. I haven't watched AI this year. Are those two really that bad?

Vote for the Worst Website (http://votefortheworst.com/):spin2::laugh:

Danny can be quite good, during the auditions he was one of the better guys but his performances on the live shows have been a bit shaky.

Amanda was another who stood out in the auditions but she's made the wrong song choices at the live stages.They've been fairly obscure songs which she's just not sung well.

[Billy]

Urgh I hate this series. Three faves out in one night lmao!

[CassetteFinger]

Originally posted by GiRTh
Who do you reckon will the 'Vote for the worst' this year? Last year it was Sanjaya, the years before Kevin Covais (remember him!!!!) and I think it was Anthony Federov the previous year.

Nah they had Scott in Season 4. He would not go, it was so annoying. Then when Scott went in the top 5, then they supported Anthony, then he went in the top 4, then they supported Carrie, and she won.

[xDramatick]

I'm really peeved about her going =|

I'm gonna stick with my final 7 though.
I'm starting to like Asia'h more, so I may make a new sig for the top 12 if she makes.

My faves are still Ramiele, Michael and Danny.

OH
and CassetteFinger.
You've spelt Asia'h wrong on your avatar.

[CassetteFinger]

Shame i have :blush2: meh i cant be asked to change it atm haha, i may do at some point. Yes i think you should make a new banner with ASIa'h in it as im pretty certain she will make the top 12 :thumbs:

[Dan_]

I'm already fairly certain that David Archuleta will win.

[Billy]

I really cant believe Alaina is out =\ she was amazing

[Legend]

I went from loving this season to hating it after seeing Darens signature a second ago. I watched the girls on YouTube and didn't have time to see the boys & the results. Alaina didn't deserve to go. Gutted that both Alaina, Alexandrea & Robbie all went ... Alaina was my favourite girl from the 24 and Robbie was my favourite boy. It's a joke. Alexandrea was in my top 3 girls too. I'm gutted. I've not much interest in the show now.

[Billy]

I agree about losing interest in it. It went from my fave to worst.

[Legend]

Same here, AI7 is officially poo.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by CassetteFinger
Shame i have :blush2: meh i cant be asked to change it atm haha, i may do at some point. Yes i think you should make a new banner with ASIa'h in it as Im pretty certain she will make the top 12 :thumbs:

I would do it now.
but.
I can't be certain.
I thought Alaina would DEFO make it.
=|

[MarkWaldorf]

I loved Brooke's performance, again. She's definitely my favourite.

[Dan_]

I knew Robbie and Alexandrea wouldn't stay long, for me Robbie was trying to hard to be a rocker but with too much of a weak voice.Alaina going was a really shock though.

I hope the top 12 is:

1.David Archuleta
2.Chikezie Eze
3.David Cook
4.Michael Lee Johns
5.David Hernandez
6.Danny Noriega
7.Ramiele Malubay
8.Brooke White
9.Asia'H Epperson
10.Syesha Mercado
11.Carly Smithson
12.Kady Malloy

[Conzors]

I want the final 12 to be.

1. Brooke White
2. Danny Noriaga
3. David Archuleta
4. Ramiele Malubay
5. Kristy Lee Cook
6. Asia'h Epherson
7. Carly Smithson
8. Syesha Mercado
9. David Herdnandez
10. Micheal Lee Conns
11. David Cook
12. Chikezi Eze

[Billy]

1.Alaina Whitaker
2.Alaina Whitaker
3.Alaina Whitaker
4.Alaina Whitaker
5.Alaina Whitaker
6.Alaina Whitaker
7.Alaina Whitaker
8.Alaina Whitaker
9.Alaina Whitaker
10.Alaina Whitaker
11.Alaina Whitaker
12.Alaina Whitaker

Would be mine

[Conzors]

^^ Shes Out??

[greggurski]

I'm an American viewer of AI, and I was just wondering when it's on TV in the UK. I just don't want to post any spoilers.

[Billy]

I do know that conzors.

its on thursday and fridays

[CassetteFinger]

Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by CassetteFinger
Shame i have :blush2: meh i cant be asked to change it atm haha, i may do at some point. Yes i think you should make a new banner with ASIa'h in it as Im pretty certain she will make the top 12 :thumbs:

I would do it now.
but.
I can't be certain.
I thought Alaina would DEFO make it.
=|

Its true, i really though she would make the top 12 aswell. I keep forgetting Kristy is there, does she really have a big fanbase :conf:

[MarkWaldorf]

David was actually really good. I didn't expect that at all.

[Dan_]

Most of the guys were really good last night! Here's my rankings:

1.David Archuleta-I'm surprised the judges didn't give him more praise for this.I thought he was almost as good as last week, liked him playing the piano for the first part of the song.9/10
2.Chikezie Eze-I think Chikezie finally nailed it! Started off well and only seemed to get better on a really tough song.I really hope he makes it to the top 12.9/10
3.David Cook-He took a risk with the song choice but I think it really paid off for him.8/10
4.Jason Castro-This was definetly the best that he's done.Song choice just really suited him.I don't think he's a really strong singer but he seems to know who he is as an artist.8/10
5.David Hernandez-Once again he showed that he's got a really good vocal range but there was a couple of pitch problems.Still a solid performance on a difficult song.7/10
6.Danny Noriega-I liked that he tried to do something different with the song,one of his better performances.7/10
7.Michael Lee Johns-Two weeks in a row that he's failed to impress me, this was just totally average.I'd rather he didn't make the top 12 now.6/10
8.Luke Menard-It was perhaps the best he's done but that's not saying much, strange choice of song to try and show off your voice.5/10.

[xDramatick]

I want Chikezie and Luke to go =|

[Dan_]

The girls were better this week.Here are my rankings on last nights performances.

1.Carly Smithson-She's probably the technically best out of all the girls and I think that was apparent last night.Well done Carly!8.5/10
2.Syesha Mercado-The first couple of weeks she was good in places but also pretty shaky.Last night she showed what she was really made of.8/10
3.Brooke White-I think she made a wise choice on the arrangement of the song and she gave another good performance.7.5/10
4.Asia’h Epperson-I felt she had fun with the song, she's really got a nice tone to her voice.7/10
5.Kady Malloy-She's so inconsistent, first week she was great, last week she was poor and this week she was a combination of the both.6.5/10
6.Ramiele Malubay-Just completely the wrong song for her, she was just out of synch with the music.She kinda redeemed herself towards the end though.6/10
7.Amanda Overmyer-It was better than the previous couple of weeks but I just don't like her voice so it's hard for me to like her.5.5/10
8.Kristy Lee Cook-I was expecting her to pick a country song that would show off her vocal skills but instead she picked a song by Journey and it didn't work.What is with the bright red tongue? 5/10

[MR.K!]

does anyone else think that Kady looks like such a spoiled brat ?

[Billy]

Not really, I feel sorry for her, she gets criticised for her personality every week, when Simon produced Leona, one of the most boring singers ever.

[Spike]

The boys were awful this week, didn't really like anyone’s performance. Simon seemed to be really annoyed and nasty when commenting on some of the performances.

[CassetteFinger]

I havent watched idol on tele for week's only on youtube. Im find it boring sitting through a whole show which is annoying. Im gonna start watching properly next week, top 12, big stage, woo :colour: Carly this week was my favorite.

[Dan_]

The top 12 is:


1.David Archuleta
2.Chikezie Eze
3.David Cook
4.David Hernandez
5.Carly Smithson
6.Ramiele Maluaby
7.Brooke White
8.Syesha Mercardo
9.Jason Castro
10.Michael Lee Johns
11.Amanda Overmyer
12.Kristy Lee Cook

[Billy]

Gutted that kady and danny didn't get through

[Conzors]

Woooo sooo glad about

spoil]
1.David Archuleta
2.Chikezie Eze
3.David Cook
4.David Hernandez
5.Carly Smithson
6.Ramiele Maluaby
7.Brooke White
8.Syesha Mercardo
9.Jason Castro
10.Michael Lee Johns
11.Amanda Overmyer
12.Kristy Lee Cook[/spoil]

all of them getting through =]

[GiRTh]

I'd love to watch this season but my freeview is playing up. Does Randy Jackon still say the same things over and over?

[Legend]

Asia'h didn't go through? The season just gets worse.

[xDramatick]

DDDDDAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYY
<333
HOWTHEHELLDIDHENOTGETTHROUGH?
THAT'SEVIL.
HEWASAMAZING.
ANDENTERTAINING.
ANDOUTRAGEOUS.
ANDAGREEEATSINGER.
ANDI'VELOVEDHIMSINCEHISFIRSTAUDITION
ANDRAMIELESTARTEDCRYING
ANDIDONTCAREIFTHISISASPOILER.


the other three I'm kinda =|
went off kady. asia'h i'm sad to see go.

WHY COULDNT SYESHA GO?
OR CHIKEKIKICKIEZIKIEKCIKZIEKCIKE.

[Billy]

can you try n put spaces in please? thanks.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Billy21
can you try n put spaces in please? thanks.

howboutno :D

[Conzors]

Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by Billy21
can you try n put spaces in please? thanks.

howboutno :D
LaughingMyAssOff :P =]

[CassetteFinger]

Im gonna stick with Carly as she is irish and my mum is irish, plus she has a great voice, my favorite this week.

[Spike]

How didn't Danny get through, I thought he was great.

[TopzTom]

I'm furious right now. :mad:

Asia'h was my favourite of this year's bunch and thoroughly deserved a place in the top twelve.

Danny was greatly entertaining and kept me laughing at Simon throughout the competition.

Luke and Kady were the right two to go, but they should've been out with Amanda and Jason - two terribly bad "singers".

[Billy]

I loved Danny and Kady. Another two of my faves out now, mine are going week by week :(

[greggurski]

I was EXTREMELY sad to see Asiah go. But other than Amanda, I love all of the girls, and Amanda really did kick some ass this week with her performance.

[Tom4784]

Sad to see Asiah and Danny go, I'd rather have seen Chikeze leave over Danny.

I think my final choice of favourites now are: David Archuleta, Micheal John, Amanda Overmyer and Ramiele.

[xDramatick]

idk who i'll back now.

Probably stick with Ramiele+Michael.


LMFAO @ Billy.
Curse of Billy Returns?

[Dan_]

My ranking on the top 12 after last nights performances:

1.Chikezie Eze
2.David Cook
3.Brooke White
4.Ramiele Malubay
5.Carly Smithson
6.David Hernandez
7.Michael Johns
8.Jason Castro
9.David Archuleta
10.Amanda Overmeyer
11.Syesha Mercado
12Kristy Lee Cook

[xDramatick]

I thought David A and Jason were REALLY disappointing.
&Sorry, but I thought Brooke killed Let It Be =|
Kristy should have gone instead of Alaina/Kady, and David H should have gone instead of Danny. He has like. NO personality. I forget he's even there. I only know him as 'that gay stripper'.

David Cook is fast becoming a favourite in my eyes, though Ramiele+Michael are consistantly good IMO.

[Dan_]

Kristy really needs to go,has she given one good performance yet? She was particularly terrible last night.Amanda's really not my cup of tea and Syesha was back to being out of tune.

David Archuleta was incredibly disappointing after 3 very good weeks, guess that the nerves got to him.Jason's been pretty much the same other than last week, his style is just too laid back.Lol the whole gay stripper thing with David H is kinda off-putting when he sings but he does have a good voice.

David Cook's my 3rd favourite overall, he's been very good apart from week 1 but that was a crap song choice.

Ramiele was really good vocally but a bit boring.I'm not really a fan of Michael but he was good this week.

I'm glad Chikezie got good feedback from all the judges this week.

[Dan_]

1.David Archuleta-After last weeks mishap he was back to his best.If there was any beatles song I could have picked for him it would've been this.9/10
2.David Cook--I think he's the most consistent guy in the competition, yet another good performance.Not sure about the voicebox bit.8/10
3.Carly Smithson-Starting to come into her own as the best girl in the competition.8/10
4.Syesha Mercado-Most certainly one of her stronest performances.7/10
5.Chikezie-Started off really well but It went abit downhill from the middle onwards with the strange arrangement.6.5/10
6.Ramiele Malubay-Showed her potential in parts but also there were a fair few bum notes, inconsistent performance.6/10
7.Michael Johns-Yet again he was well and truly underwhelming for me, it's all becoming a bit samey for me.6/10
8.Amanda Overmyer-All of her performances are just starting to merge into one for me now.Not good.5/10
9.Kristy Lee Cook-Listen Kristy don't bother singing songs with low notes in them as you just cannot hit them.That said when she was in her upper register you sounded quite good.5/10
10.Jason Castro-I think we might have stumbled on a cure for insomnia.4/10
11.Brooke White-This was completly weak and awkward.She was like a wilting flower up there.4/10

[Billy]

i LOVEEEE kristy. eight days a week was REALLLLLY good :(

[CassetteFinger]

Syesha was the best last night :thumbs:

[Dan_]

Amanda went last night

[Dan_]

There's a strong rumour going around that next week, 5 contestants will compete for one WildCard Tour Spot (David Hernandez,Amanda Overmyer and three others from the top 24). The double-result show will take place on Thursday.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Dan_
There's a strong rumour going around that next week, 5 contestants will compete for one WildCard Tour Spot (David Hernandez,Amanda Overmyer and three others from the top 24). The double-result show will take place on Thursday.

Yeah, I heard that on Rickey.
If that happens, I HOPE Danny Noriega, Asia'h Epperson orr Alaina Whittaker get it.

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by Dan_
There's a strong rumour going around that next week, 5 contestants will compete for one WildCard Tour Spot (David Hernandez,Amanda Overmyer and three others from the top 24). The double-result show will take place on Thursday.

Yeah, I heard that on Rickey.
If that happens, I HOPE Danny Noriega, Asia'h Epperson orr Alaina Whittaker get it.

Those three would be the ones that I'd pick too :thumbs:.

[Billy]

if Alaina was there id actually go to America and vote for her, well maybe not.

OH Alexandrea should go, cos i love her second name

[Dan_]

Very hard to rank them this week,aside from Ramiele and Jason they were all good.

1.David Cook
2.Syesha
3.Chikezie
4.David Archuleta
5.Michael
6.Carly
7.Kristy
8.Brooke
9.Ramiele
10.Jason

[Billy]

Kristy SERIOUSLY upped her game this week

[xDramatick]

My rankings;
1. Carly Smithson
2. Ramiele Malubay
3. David Cook
4. Michael Johns
5. Syesha Mercado
6. Kristy Lee Cook
7. Brooke White
8. Chikezie
9. David Archuleta
10. Jason Castro

Ramiele was incredible! She has to be safe.
I think Total Eclipse was Carly's best performance.
I'm really beginning to like David Cook more and Michael Johns should just continue singing Queen.
Kristy was surprisingly decent, and this is the first week that she hasn't been the girl that I think should go! Syesha was really good too.
Brooke, David A, and Jason were all really disappointing. I thought that they'd be good but I thought they were all bad.

[Billy]

ROFLMFAO. Ramiele was AWFULLLLLLL I usually love her but she was WELL out of tune :P

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Billy21
ROFLMFAO. Ramiele was AWFULLLLLLL I usually love her but she was WELL out of tune :P

Considering she was sick?
I think she was good.
Sure, I'll admit, it was pitchy, but despite being sick, she managed to belt it out decently, and was better than some of the other contestants.

...There were much worse =\
+Simon said she was safe and not as bad as Randy made out?

[Billy]

It was worse than pitchy she screamed it.

Imo she was by far the worst of the nightt

[Dan_]

Yeah, Ramiele pretty much just screamed it and she was out of tune more than anyone last night.It's unfortunate that she was sick but only Crappy Castro was worse than her.The rest were either good or very good.

[Conzors]

My rankings

1 - Brooke White
2 - Syesha
3 - Carly
4 - Ramiele
5 - David A
6 - Kirsty
7 - Chikezi
8 - Micheal Johns
9 - David C
10 - Jason

[Dan_]

The bottom three was-Jason,Chikezie and Syesha.Chikezie went :(

[xDramatick]

I'M SO GLAD HE'S GONE.
he was one of the worst IMO, and should've gone first.
&I'm slightly bitter at Danny not getting through to the top 12 haha.

AND LMFAO.
I BURST OUT LAUGHING WHEN RAMIELE WASN'T IN THE BOTTOM 3
I did try to tell you that she wasn't THAT bad.

Shocked at Syesha, though Jason was expected. I want him to go too =\

[Billy]

It doesnt mean she wasn't that bad, it just means people voted her.

Sanjaya anyone?

[Dan_]

Originally posted by Billy21
It doesnt mean she wasn't that bad, it just means people voted her.

Sanjaya anyone?

Haha yeah,that guy had more lives than a cat.

I'm not happy at Chikezie going, vocally he was one of the better people in the top 12.Syesha didn't deserve to be in the bottom three either.It really should've been Jason leaving.

[Billy]

I was shocked at Syesha tbh. Im so glad Kristy survived, seh deserved it this week

[Dan_]

Yeah, Kristy gave her best performance by a mile.She's certainly got potential but she's not picked songs to properly show off her voice until this week.

[Dan_]

My rankings this week:

1.Michael Johns
2.Carly Smithson
3.David Archuleta
4.David Cook
5.Syesha Mercado
6.Jason Castro
7.Brooke White
8.Kristy Lee Cook
9.Ramiele Malubay

Top 5 were really strong this week.Jason was better than he has been for a while but still nothing special and Brooke was a letdown again.Kristy was back to being bland and Ramiele was just weak and very hesitant.

[xDramatick]

OMFG
I'M ACTUALLY LIKE.
ALMOST CRYING

RAMIELE WENT!

NO.
OMG.
OMFG.
=[[[

[Dan_]

I thought it was her time to go, she's been average at best for weeks now.

[Arneldo]

Carly Smithson to win! whoop whoop whoop!

[Billy]

Syesha was seriously underrated last night

[Dan_]

Yeah.She should have been giving more praise by the judges.

[Tom4784]

I'd rate them like this for this week.

1. Micheal
2. Syesha
3. Carly
4. Brooke
5. David A.
6. David Cooke.
7. Ramiele
8. Kristy
9. Jason

I think this week was pretty good, I thought Syesha was very underated though. I'm kinda sad Ramiele went but i've been expecting it for the past few weeks now. Now they NEED to get rid of Kristy and Jason, they are awful Jason bores me to tears and Kristy is so one-note it's unbelievable she only gets through because she tends to sing patriotic songs.

[Dan_]

Jason and Kristy would definitely be my choices to go next and all.I just don't get Jason, he's got such a weak whiney voice and an album by him would send me to sleep by the half way point.Aside from God Bless The USA, Kristy has picked some really poor songs that do her no favours.

[Billy]

I love Kristy. She picks crap songs, but shes consistent vocally, whereas some of them really go out of tune but she doesnt, she just picks crap songs.

I reckon Jason,Syesha and Kristy will be next out

[Dan_]

Kristy would be better served picking ballads for the next couple of weeks to try and show off her voice instead of these mid-tempo songs that just show nothing.

I think this will be the order in which they finish.

1st-David Archuleta
2nd-David Cook
3rd-Michael Lee Johns
4th-Carly Smithson
5th-Brooke White
6th-Syesha Mercado
7th-Jason Castro
8th-Kristy Lee Cook

[Siouxsie]

i lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve jason

[Billy]

Originally posted by Dan_
Kristy would be better served picking ballads for the next couple of weeks to try and show off her voice instead of these mid-tempo songs that just show nothing.

I think this will be the order in which they finish.

1st-David Archuleta
2nd-David Cook
3rd-Michael Lee Johns
4th-Carly Smithson
5th-Brooke White
6th-Syesha Mercado
7th-Jason Castro
8th-Kristy Lee Cook

I reckon.

1st Archula
2nd David Cook
3rd Brooke White
4th Michael Lee Johns
5th Syesha Mercado
6th Carly Smithson
7th Kristy Lee Cook
8th Jason Castro

[Conzors]

I Think it will go.

1 - David A.
2 - Brooke
3 - David C
4 - Micheal
5 - Syesha
6 - Carly
7 - Kirsty
8 - Jason

[Dan_]

Next week is that idol gives back thing.The guests:

Comedians: Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, and Dane Cook
Athletes: Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Kobe Bryant, and Ryan Sheckler
Actors: Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson, Forest Whitaker, Kiefer Sutherland, Amy Adams, and Jennifer Connelly
Musicians: Ashley Tisdale, Bono, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Annie Lennox, Fergie, John Legend, Maroon 5, Heart, Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men, The Clark Brothers, Snoop Dogg, Vanessa Hudgens, and Celine Dion
Idol Alumni: Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Chris Daughtry (with his band), Fantasia Barrino, and Elliott Yamin.

[xDramatick]

DAUGHTRY<3
Ashley Tisdale +Miley Cyrus <3

It's a decent lineup.
I'll leave the room while Vanessa's on though. I actually can't stand her.
but otherwise it's all good.

[Conzors]

Originally posted by Darenn
DAUGHTRY<3
Ashley Tisdale +Miley Cyrus <3

It's a decent lineup.
I'll leave the room while Vanessa's on though. I actually can't stand her.
but otherwise it's all good.

Why dont you like Vannessa </3

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Misterr.Conzors
Originally posted by Darenn
DAUGHTRY<3
Ashley Tisdale +Miley Cyrus <3

It's a decent lineup.
I'll leave the room while Vanessa's on though. I actually can't stand her.
but otherwise it's all good.

Why dont you like Vannessa </3

I never have?
even with HSM1?
She has the most annoying voice in the world, and I dislike her attitude? I hate how she tries to come across really sweet when she's actually said some pretty bad stuff in interviews +thelike.
I also find her really skanky and kinda lost all her respect but I'll get shot down by everyone on here for elaborating.

Her+Matt DiAngelo are the two celebrities that I find the most irritating. I actually walk out of the room whenever they're on {except for HSM, despite her character being annoyingly perfect}

[GiRTh]

It seems 7 of the final 8 are all seasoned performers. Is AI becoming a talent show for professional singers? Well, unlike X-factor, someone who can actually sing will win it.

When American Idol debuted in 2002, its supposed goal was to find the best undiscovered talent in America. Singers like Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken, who had dreams of stardom but never had the connections, were catapulted to megastardom. The producers found diamonds in the rough and launched their careers. But a disturbing trend has surfaced with the spoiled contestants of American Idol 7 – they’re no longer even remotely undiscovered talent. A large percentage of them are failed singers and entertainers who have already had their shot at fame. Yet Idol thinks that repackaging these failures is a good idea to make us watch their show. Gone are the days where you or your friends could try out for Idol and make it big. Now you have to already have connections. Read on to find out more about how this year’s show will just be a boring hash of recycled pseudo-celebrities who weren’t good enough to make it the first time around. And keep checking back as this article is updated almost every day with new information.

Thanks to sources like JoesPlace, Vote for the Worst has been checking out the contestants who have allegedly made it to the top 24 of American Idol 7 and there's a disturbing trend. To try to combat Sanjaya fever from last year, American Idol producers have gone out of their way to place people into the top 24 who already had a shot at stardom in the past. It seems like a good idea at first- they’re stacking the deck with professionals to try to prevent a Vote for the Worst takeover. But then you realize- if these people didn’t make it big before, it’s highly unlikely that people will care any more about them now. And if all of these people with industry connections made it to the top 50, what about the average Joes who are looking for their shot at stardom? Were they just cast aside this year to make way for the plants? It’s likely that if you tried out for the show and failed, or if a friend with an amazing voice tried out and was turned away, it was to make room for the established professionals. This is not to say that these ringers are any less deserving of stardom, or any less decent or nice, but that the days of everyday people becoming the next American Idol are over.

The biggest offender by far is Irish singer Carly Smithson (formerly Carly Hennessy before she was married). During season 5, Carly was pimped by Simon Cowell before the show even started as “the only person I can genuinely remember from the auditions.” Simon said something similar about Carrie Underwood the season prior. Carly was fortunately dropped from the ranks for not having a visa. Nigel Lythgoe, one of the obnoxious executive producers of Idol, is already back to hinting about her even though she’s never said a word on the show. So why is Carly getting so much hype, and what happened in her past?

Carly Smithson is the epitome of a record industry failure. She was brought to America by MCA Records and recorded a bland pop album that sold only 300 copies (that’s not a typo). Then she faded into obscurity. Now, a mastermind behind the scenes at Idol has decided that instead of just signing Carly to an Idol-affiliated record label, she should be pushed down America’s throats as a contestant on American Idol. Back with brand new tattoos and an "edgier" sound, the record execs connected to Idol are probably hoping that Carly will finally catch on when she’s featured on the #1 TV show in the country. To make things even messier, one of the songwriters for Carly's album also wrote songs for the debut albums of Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, and Kimberley Locke. There's a definite Idol connection here, folks.

So what’s wrong with this? Well, it’s forcing Idol to expose its hand as the premiere marketing tool for struggling artists. Instead of discovering the next big superstar, music executives are deciding who should be popular and getting them on to Idol. Many people watch American Idol because they think they can help make the next big music star out of an Everyday Joe or Jane. But Carly and her large number of has-been companions are merely failed artists who are being planted on the show by their sources to promote themselves. Would the hundreds of thousands of people who auditioned this year be happy to learn that their spot was given to someone who already had connections?

American Idol judge Randy Jackson was quoted in a Rolling Stone article as saying that people watch Idol for “the Rocky story in it…We're not out to find the poster kids and say, "Let's sign them." We're out to find the best undiscovered [talent] and really herald that.”

“The best undiscovered talent”, eh? Apparently that quote was only valid back when it was said to Rolling Stone in 2006. And when he said it here in 2005. And here. And about 1000 times on the show. Simon says it here, that they ask every contestant when they try out if they think they are the best undiscovered talent in America. What is someone like Carly supposed to say? “Well, I’m talented, but technically not undiscovered.”

The sad part is that Carly is not an exception this year. There are many, many more contestants who are supposedly in the top 50 and have failed careers. Michael Johns is another notable contestant. An Australian import, he was formerly the lead singer of a band called The Rising and a band called Film. He also changed his name from Michael Lee. Michael was signed to Maverick Records with Film, and they were supposed to release a debut album in 2003. But according to one of the group members, Michael allegedly screwed over Film by leaving the band and stealing their songs, claiming he wrote them. This guy sounds like a real winner. I wonder why he isn’t already famous?

It doesn’t stop there. Here are some more has-beens who have failed at becoming famous yet snuck their way onto the show:


Kristy Lee Cook was signed to Arista Nashville, had Britney Spears lined up to appear in her debut video in 2001, and is managed by Marty Rendleman, who previously managed Leann Rimes. She also apparently loves to alienate most of America by singing in front of a Confederate flag in a video. Looks like her connections may not help her after all...

Jason Castro was on the television show Cheyenne and played the love interest of the main character.

Robbie Carrico is a failed singer from the pop group Boyz N Girlz United (check out their terrible music video). The band opened for Britney Spears and LFO before disbanding, and he was even one of Britney's first boyfriends. Robbie now fronts the band Missing Picket that rocks just about as hard as Daughtryback.


Syesha Mercado was on the failed television show The One and is the daughter of a Motown backup singer.

Joanne Borgella is a plus sized model and won the televised beauty pageant Mo’Nique’s Fat Chance in 2005. She previously sang with Patti Labelle, Mary Mary, and American Idol's own Bo Bice for a Christmas special. Joanne also appeared on the Tyra Banks Show, Good Morning America, and Hot 97 with Miss Jones.

Amy Davis sang in a band with 2 members of Survivor and was a round 2 qualifier for 2007’s Nashville Star. She is also a fairly successful model.


David Archuleta won Star Search at age 12. During Idol's first season, he met all of the finalists and even sang for Kelly Clarkson and the gang. A few days later, David met with a host of record labels and producers with connections to the show.


Brooke White opened for Phil Vassar on tour.

Jason Yeager was a top 25 finalist on Making the Band.

Kady Malloy had a record out where she worked with famed record producer Nick Trevisick. Nick has worked with Mandy Moore and Natalie Imbruglia. Her record has disappeared from AmieStreet since her audition appeared on Idol.

Samantha Sidley, Shaun Barrowes, and Lorena Pinot are failed plants who did not make the top 24.

And last but not least, Jermaine Paul made the top 50, but according to JoesPlace, he smartly dropped out. The biggest plant of all, Jermaine was already signed to J Records (home of Clive Davis, he who signs most of the winning Idols) and was nominated for a Grammy for a duet with Alicia Keys on her second album. Alicia Keys is known as Clive Davis’s most recent pet project. Jermaine also appeared on a remix to Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” as a part of the group Focus. Jermaine’s website has mysteriously disappeared recently.

These are only the backgrounds we know of so far. As the season progresses, we'll find out more info, and we’re sure most of the other contestants have connections as well.

So were the auditions just a formality this year? Because we’re fairly sure that if you have a Grammy winning duet with Alicia Keys, a band that opened for Britney Spears, or a prior relationship in show business, you probably weren’t waiting in line like the rest of the people who mistakenly assumed American Idol was a competition to find “the best undiscovered talent in America”. Then again, we all know what happens when you assume.

Source (http://www.votefortheworst.com/americanidol7contestants)

[Billy]

VFTW isn pathetic;

Anyways my rankings:

Kristy 9/10 - Shes imporoved so much this week and yeah, she was amazing seriously.

Syesha 8/10 Once again underrated by the judges, but she was immense, she was so much better than Fantasia I thought.

Jason 7/10 Ohh I didnt think he had this in him, his best perormance in ages

Carly 6/10 Not her best performance, but the vocals were great as per usual/

David A 6/10 Okay so bla bla bla he can sing, hes so incredibley dull its unreal.

Michael Johns 6/10 Okay, nothing great

David Cook 6/10 Same with Michael

Brooke 5/10 Ack what happened with her? SHe wasn't really good.

Bottom 3 Predictions; Kristy,Syesha,Carly
Eliminated; Carly.

[GiRTh]

VFTW is hilarious. Its a shame we dont have something similar for X-Factor. Hang on, what am I saying - Leon won.

[Dan_]

Really tough job ranking them this week because I thought they were all at least good.

1.Kristy Lee Cook
2.David Cook
3.David Archuleta
4.Jason Castro
5.Michael Lee Johns
6.Syesha Mercado
7.Carly Smithson
8.Brooke White

It's a really strong top 8 this year, probably the strongest it's ever been.

[MarkWaldorf]

Is Idol Gives Back on tonight or tomorrow here?

[Dan_]

It's tomorrow Mark.Only the top 8 performance show is on tonight.

[MarkWaldorf]

Ah okay, thanks Dan. :thumbs:

[Dan_]

No problem.It's on for 3 hours in total tomorrow night :shocked:

[Red Moon]

I have been watching the show and the more I listen to it the more I think the final order should be:

1st-David Cook
2nd-Michael Lee Johns
3rd-David Archuleta

Even given the fact David Cook was given a hard time by the judges tonight he voice is so good as is Michael Lee Johns. The only reason David Archuleta is in my top 3 is because of his fan base. His alright but so so boring.

There is something about David Cook that makes him stand out. I could see he doing a massive concert and making the whole crowd wow. Michael Lee Johns has almost the same quality. Both of them are far better than anything I have seen on the X-Factor recently.

David Archuleta is very good, but sorry to his fans, he is boring.

[Billy]

Replace Archie with Carly and id probably agree

[KKBL]

Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by Billy21
Replace Archie with Carly and id probably agree

You can have Carly there.... the only reason why I included him was because the American's like kids with soft eyes that look like puppies . Like I said he is very good but boring. It not that I want him in the top three but all those little sweet American girls are going to vote for him,

[Red Moon]

Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

[xDramatick]

OMFG.
MICHAEL JOHNS WENT!!

this is awful.
my two faves gone in two weeks.
how could this happen?
the public are stuppiiid.

&&he was up against Carly (2) and Syesha (3) compared to his first time in the bottom.
Like Ramiele last week who was up against Kristy Lee (3).
To be honest, Kristy Lee is growing on mee.
+I still wouldn't mind Brooke winning.
As long as it ain't David A/Jason.
It's annoying.
-points at hate area in sig-
the only place without red name ¬_¬
I'm backing David C+Carly now.
WATCH THEM GO.
I'd LMAO if Kristy reaches the final.
or wins o__O

IT'S THE CURSE OF DARENN! =[

[Billy]

YES,
I am so HAPPPPY
I thought Carly or Kristy were goners!

[CassetteFinger]

OMG seriously, im glad haha. I like the rest apart from Brooke and D Cook.

[xDramatick]

I want David A to go.
His voice drives me insane.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Darenn
I want David A to go.
His voice drives me insane.

Agreed. He for me is the most annoying one in the comp

[Dan_]

Michael going is a crock of **** in my view.I was expecting him to at least make the top 5.

I'm still certain it will be David C vs David A in the final.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Dan_
Michael going is a crock of **** in my view.I was expecting him to at least make the top 5.



I thought that too.... they showed amazing talent and stage presence :bored:

[Conzors]

Woah. Im Not Actually Bothered That he Went. He Was Talented. But He Werent In My Favourites.

My Ratings:

1 - Kristy Lee Cook - 9/10. - She Was AMAZING This Week. I mean Woah. I Think She Outsang Everyone This Week.
2 - Syesha Mercado - 9/10 - Lets Face It No-One Can Do A Fantasia.. But She Was Good. And I Liked Her.
3 - David Cook - 8/10.[/b]- Woah Dude. I Thought He Was Good This Week.
4 - Brooke White - 8/10 - It May Not Have Been The Best Singing Voice.. But It Was Emotion That Did It For Me. That Song Inspires Her. And You Could Tell When She Was Singing it.
5 - Carly Smithson - 8/10 - She Was Okay This Week. her Best Performance For me Was Total Ecslipse Of The Heart.
6 - Micheal Johns - 7/10 - Really Good. - I Agree With Simon Though.. Should Have Stuck With Blues/RnB.
7 - David Archeluta - 6/10 He Is No Longer One Of My Favs.. He is Going On Popularity Not Talent. I Mean He Cleary Has Talent. but Like He Thinks Hes Gunna Win because Of The Teenage Girls.
8 - Jason Castro - 6/10He did A Good Rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. But like It Was Poo Basically. Lol

So Thats Mee.

Lol

Misterr.Conzors x

[Billy]

Originally posted by ~kizwiz~
Originally posted by Dan_
Michael going is a crock of **** in my view.I was expecting him to at least make the top 5.



I thought that too.... they showed amazing talent and stage presence :bored:


I think they were the worst on the night though.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by ~kizwiz~
Originally posted by Dan_
Michael going is a crock of **** in my view.I was expecting him to at least make the top 5.



I thought that too.... they showed amazing talent and stage presence :bored:


I think they were the worst on the night though.

I don't think he was?
There were much worse.
I'm just shocked because he was the fourth highest selling on itunes this week?
He outsold all the girls; Kristy, Carly, Syesha, and Brooke.
Obviously sales don't reflect the votes.
but still.
I don't believe he was the right person to go home.
IMO, he was the second most talented male left {with David C being first}

[Billy]

Originally posted by Darenn
Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by ~kizwiz~
Originally posted by Dan_
Michael going is a crock of **** in my view.I was expecting him to at least make the top 5.



I thought that too.... they showed amazing talent and stage presence :bored:


I think they were the worst on the night though.

I don't think he was?
There were much worse.
I'm just shocked because he was the fourth highest selling on itunes this week?
He outsold all the girls; Kristy, Carly, Syesha, and Brooke.
Obviously sales don't reflect the votes.
but still.
I don't believe he was the right person to go home.
IMO, he was the second most talented male left {with David C being first}

He butchered that songg :| Carly was bad too, it shuda been one of them that went

[xDramatick]

Oooh.
The next two themes are Mariah Carey and Andrew Lloyd Webber

So I'm presuming that Kristy, Carly and Syesha should be safe.
The vocal focus could put Jason and Brooke in danger.
&I don't know if David A will pull it off, but I gather he'll be safe ¬__¬
David C will more than likely do some rockier arrangement, and the public will call it original and save him.

[Billy]

Hopefullythis can get rid of Brooke. Shes crap.

[Dan_]

I thought Brooke should have gone this week, her voice is starting to really piss me off now.

Her and Jason are going to struggle with next weeks theme.It wont exactly suit David Cook either but he'll probably just change the arrangement of a song and he's got a strong enough voice anyway.

[Billy]

^^ I agree.

OMG, Kristy could get to the TOP FIVE :|

[Dan_]

I'd be happy with Kristy making the top 5, seeing as Michael's gone.

[Billy]

:D She deserves it, she's fought more than anyonefor her place.

[KKBL]

Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

deserted?how has she deserted the UK?and no Simon didnt but her a house in the US.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

deserted?how has she deserted the UK?and no Simon didnt but her a house in the US.

Ugh what?
Just when I thought I'd never have to hear that bloody song again..

[Billy]

Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

deserted?how has she deserted the UK?and no Simon didnt but her a house in the US.

Umm yes he has.

[Tom4784]

He denied it, I read it on Digital spy I think.

[KKBL]

Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

deserted?how has she deserted the UK?and no Simon didnt but her a house in the US.

Umm yes he has.

umm no he hasent.dont believe the Daily Star.Leona confirmed it on live TV

[Conzors]

Originally posted by Billy21
Hopefullythis can get rid of Brooke. Shes c**p.

Oh No You Didnt.

*Bitch Slaps*

Joke.

Brooke may not be the best singer there like..

But she has emotion and feeling into every song (except here comes the sun).

So Like..

Yea.

:P Lol.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

deserted?how has she deserted the UK?and no Simon didnt but her a house in the US.

Umm yes he has.

She released a CD last month here? :conf: Artists always take time out from their native countries to tour/promote in others. She's been out there for like a week or so now.

[Billy]

Originally posted by MarkChap©
Originally posted by Billy21
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Originally posted by Red Moon
Originally posted by Mr.Glass
Leona will be performing her US number #1 single Bleeding Love taken from her US number #1 album Spirit on the results show on the 23rd of April:bigsmile:

Great how she has deserted the UK so soon. Didn't Simon buy her a house over there?

deserted?how has she deserted the UK?and no Simon didnt but her a house in the US.

Umm yes he has.

She released a CD last month here? :conf: Artists always take time out from their native countries to tour/promote in others. She's been out there for like a week or so now.

Noooo, I thought she had got a house from Simon, I know shes not abandoned UK.