American Idol Rewind – More Season 3 Auditions

By On 10/25/2008 · 23 Comments · In Uncategorized

I posted some auditions from American Idol Rewind a few weeks back. And now, I’ve got more videos cut from the past two weeks of Rewind. They’ve finished up the auditions–this weekend’s episode will feature highlights from the Top 12.

Last week’s Hawaii episode completely left out any mention of Jon Peter Lewis (8), who auditioned there. I have a feeling it’s because American Idol has been unable to clear the rights to the song “Crazy Love” from Van Morrison. From what I understand, his audition has only been aired once in the United States. Well, that just won’t do–I’ve got a copy of it, and I’m going to post it right here along with the other videos.

It’s fun to look back on these audtions. George Huff made it to Hollywood, but was initially cut in the rooms. He was brought back after another contestant, Donnie Williams was cut for speeding and drunk driving. Diana DeGarmo has grown up a lot since she auditioned at the age of 16. Camile Velasco’s audition was very good, despite sucking large once she hit the competition. And what is there to say about William Hung? His sincerity won everyone over, despite suffering from delusions and a tin ear.

Check out the auditions from Matthew Rogers – LA (11), Camille Velasco – Hawaii – (9), George Huff – Houston – (5) LaToya London – San Francisco – (4), Diana DeGarmo – Hawaii – (2) and William Hung – Hawaii who was cut by the judges. Each Idol filmed new interviews to accompany their audition footage.

Videos after the JUMP…

Jon Peter Lewis – Hawaii

Matt Rogers – Los Angeles

Camile Velasco – Hawaii

George Huff – Houston

LaToya London – San Francisco

Diana DeGarmo – Hawaii

William Hung – San Francisco

 
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  • http://www.myspace.com/gwendolyndiane GwendolynD

    First time I’ve ever seen LaToya’s audition….

  • t2

    MJ, thank you for that touch of nostalgia. JPL’s audition is one of my favorite.

    Heh…I bet Simon regrets making that “personality of a mouse” comment after wild card performance.

    So glad JPL has gone back to this type of music. His voice really wraps around the song.

  • smartcookie

    Aw, I loved JPL, Camile and George. I still feel bad for Camile, because I think she got so nervous, she psyched herself right out of the competition. But there was definitely something about Camile. (And George and JPL.) They seem like such sweet people.

  • itsalleternal

    LaToya’s audition is indeed a world premiere – it was never shown when the show aired in 2004.

  • Hazehel

    LaToya was my favorite from that year, pity she didn’t do better on AI and after AI.

  • Teenytiny7

    MJ, thank you for the videos!

    I loved seeing Diana DeGarmo’s audition and her now. She’s definitely grown up since Idol. It’s funny that Simon disliked her right from the beginning. I understood what he meant, but it seemed a little unfair at the same time since it seemed he didn’t want to put her through.

  • grrrr

    MJ, this week’s episode “Top 12 Journeys” is a good one for us old-school JPL fans. They showed his original song “Ghetto-fabulous” and it was LOL-worthy. They showed his group performance as well. I think it makes up for not being able to show his audition again.

    Now Boomie’s portion is coming up. Poor girl. :(

  • Suzanne

    Thanks for posting those MJ. That was fun. It’s funny how difficult it is to really assess the singer just from the first audition. George Huff ended up being a stronger singer than he seems here; Matt Rogers was weaker.

    I liked LaToya London best of everyone that year during the show. On that clip, when they cut to the 2008 interview, I didn’t even recognize her. Maybe that’s why she didn’t win–just not distinctive enough.

    Diana DeGarmo–funny to see her with the super dark hair now. Does anyone know her ethnicity? Italian and something else? She’s adorable and mysterious looking at the same time.

  • http://widyatarina.wordpress.com widz

    Mj, there’s an article about former Idols reacting to Jennifer’s family tragedy.

    Former ‘American Idol’ Castmates Offer Prayers, Support For Jennifer Hudson
    http://omg.yahoo.com/news/former-american-idol-castmates-offer-prayers-support-for-jennifer-hudson/14616?nc

  • abbysee

    I liked LaToya’s audition far better than I liked her on the show. There seemed to be a distance between her and her performances on the show, her audition on the other hand was like let it all hang out. I loved it.

    Always liked JPL’s personality better than his singing on the show. I wasn’t sure who he was. After the show, I understood and appreciated him more.

    Never got Diana, she skated through that year as there were at least three people who should have been top two with Fantasia.

    Matt played football right? He always reminded us of such, did he sing too? LOL!

    Camille was intimidated by the cameras I guess. It was a pity because imho she could have really developed into a very marketable commodity for the idol brand. I see her going toe to toe with some of the other girls who came and went during that time frame, must more favorably. Her nerves killed her best chance. Sad.

    I loved Huff Daddy, and that is all. I love the huff daddy bounce he did, I loved the take it to chu’ch attitude he exudes. Just loved him, period.

  • MOMster
  • MOMster

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  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    MJ, this weekà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s episode à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Top 12 Journeysà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is a good one for us old-school JPL fans. They showed his original song à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ghetto-fabulousà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and it was LOL-worthy. They showed his group performance as well. I think it makes up for not being able to show his audition again.

    I’m in the middle of watching my recording, and JPL’s original song is HILARIOUS! The bit of the group number was cool to see for the first time, too.

    Lots of new footage in this episode. It basically takes the viewer through each of the the Top 12 as they make their way through Hollywood and and semi-finals. Good stuff!

    Mj, thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an article about former Idols reacting to Jenniferà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s family tragedy.

    Yes, thank you. I posted that earlier today in the Jennifer update post.

    ETA:

    Matt played football right? He always reminded us of such

    Matt was constantly reminding us that he played in the ROSEBOWL. LOL

    The fact that George was cut in the rooms and only came back because another contestant was qualified was completely excised from his story. Hm.

  • tanigue

    Why didn’t they show Jasmine Trias’ audition? I so wanted to see that. Like we already saw everyone’s audition from the Top 12 except Jasmine’s. :(

  • tanigue

    OMG… I hope you post the new clips MJ!

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Why didn’t they show Jasmine Trias’ audition?

    Probably another rights issue.

    I could probably dig hers out if you want to see it.

    ETA: Her audition wasn’t in the original either. Probably couldn’t get the song she sang cleared, or the songs cost more than TPTB wanted to pay.

  • tanigue

    Yeah, I wanted to see it. But from what i remember, the only thing they show from her audition was Simon saying that she looked to old for her age and when she did the Hawaiian dance.

  • tanigue

    mj, do you have streamable clips of Vonzell’s Classy, Camile’s Guava Jelly and LaKisha’s So Glad I’m Me?

  • Grammie Kari

    I did record many of the shows for Season 3. In the Top 10 show, we saw the mansion and everyone’s reaction to it. Excellent! Rewind has chopped this season to nothing.

    George Huff suffered from severe allergies and was sick for 3 weeks. This showed up in his performances. I felt so bad when he was cut but am happy he has found success in Gospel music.

    “Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s funny that Simon disliked her right from the beginning. I understood what he meant, but it seemed a little unfair at the same time since it seemed he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to put her through.”

    Little did he know she would be runner-up. The difference in the votes were about 2% which I am sure had TPTB in panic mode. Simon was rude beyond belief to Diana.

  • http://www.youtube.com/user/iamthepurplewalrus purplesmile

    My three faves from that season are Camile, George, and JPL.

    I didn’t watch the country music reality show Diana was on, so I’m a little surprised to see how she looks now. I’m not sure I’m liking the black hair. She isn’t as cute as she used to be…

    Simon was so right about the pen salesman quip. Haha. Even then, though, JPL really sounded good!

    I’d love to see the JPL original song and the other clips of him, too, please. :)

  • Ladybug

    I have forgotten way more than I remember in S3, so it was kind of a treat to watch those Top 12 journeys. I hope they show additional footage when they get to S 4 and S 5.

    JPL’s original song cracked me up. He was so unique! I really loved him on that show and it needed someone like him that year because I remember it being, aside from a few performers and performances, mostly boring.

    It was interesting to see that little bit of Effie in Jennifer even back then.

    I remember really liking LaToya, but she seemed a bit detached. She sure could sing, though.

    Fantasia irritated me then and irritates me now, despite her considerable singing talent.

    And George Huff’s likability was off the charts. What a sweetheart!

  • Grammie Kari

    I believe it was Debra Bryd that said George Huff was the nicest contestant she worked with on the show. (This was before Season 7.)

    I haven’t seen the ‘Journey’ portion yet. It is too bad we cannot view the interactions with the Guest Hudges.

  • Teenytiny7

    purplesmile, the dark hair on Diana is definitely a big change from the Idol days, but I actually like it. Here’s the latest picture I could find on FilmMagic of Diana: http://img162.imageshack.us/my.php?image=82058761cu1.jpg She still looks very cute and young.

    It’s always nice to see how the Idol contestants have grown up. Everyone seems so much more mature.

    I’ve always loved George. I never understood why he didn’t make the cut in the first place.