Comments on: American Idol Season 8 – Hollywood Week – Part 3 – VIDEO

By: jaybee

jaybee — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:39:26 +0000

I was really ticked when they booted and did not even show Kenny Hoffpauer getting cut for the top 36.He is a very charismatic performer,and a very cute and attractive boy.I recently watched Archuleta’s rendition of “I’m Yours” on youtube,and Kenny’s was actually better.Its very easy to market very attractive teens who can sing very well,have excellent timing,and charming stage presence,so I am very angry that they cut him.

By: kerfuffle

kerfuffle — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:52:48 +0000

Thanks for the updates on Michael, sumidol. I’m glad to hear he’s planning to try again next year. Unless he and his bro’ get an act together and he doesn’t “need” Idol. I just think the entire Castro family is so refreshing. And I think I know … or know I know … where their character and attitudes come from.

By: pj

pj — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:54:33 +0000

It almost seems to me that little Castro did this on a lark after seeing Jason’s success, whereas I think Jason exuded a true passion for music. I actually think Michael has a nice voice, and who knows, maybe with some more practice, he’ll get better and have a chance next year? Or maybe he’ll give it up? Time will tell. I’m not sure why they didn’t show him, though. I get tired of the histrionics (I’m looking at you, Tatiana). I wouldn’t mind a few “boring” auditions. I think the show could have shown his group since they all made it… play up the Castro connection and make some fans happy. I’m kind of surprised they didn’t. They usually like to showcase the relatives, even when they fail. Especially when they fail.

By: mj

mj — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:51:52 +0000

Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦after all, it is their show and of course they want people who jump around and at least pretend to be excited. IÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m never gonna be one of those people who jumps around and screamsÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

In other words…he was boring? Lol. There are other ways to make oneself a compelling personality. His brother managed to do it.

By: MaryS-NJ

MaryS-NJ — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:42:48 +0000

Gwen – you so funny! Yes KAI is extremely attractive – I hope he goes far just for you

Um… me too please? Kai is my designated eye-candy of the top 34. I think I may even like his voice.

By: gabam

gabam — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:15:47 +0000

Sumidol, I was so happy with Michael’s positive attitude about his Idol experience. Not that I really expected anything else.

He did two shows last weekend and he has shows scheduled each weekend until the first weekend in March.

Since there was no drama and no hysterics from him, he got no singing air time in Hollywood. I liked the way he phrased it on his blog:

…after all, it is their show and of course they want people who jump around and at least pretend to be excited. I’m never gonna be one of those people who jumps around and screams…

No drama equals little or no Hollywood week screen time I guess. Oh well.

By: sumidol

sumidol — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:42:50 +0000

Oh Kerfuffle – on Michaels myspace page he says they thought he wasnt serious enough, same stuff they said to Jason. They don’t want people who are laid back, not crazy and secure in their own skin – not as good TV I guess. He said it was best though because they would have eaten him alive and he needs more practise, more time under his belt. It was a good thing for him because getting cut here means he can try out again next year and he plans on it. I doubt they bring him back on Wildcard, it will probably be someone that gets voted off – that THEY liked more than WE the viewers liked?

By: sumidol

sumidol — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:08:56 +0000

Gwen – you so funny! Yes KAI is extremely attractive – I hope he goes far just for you

By: butter

butter — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:58:59 +0000

butter – thatÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s an interesting theory. If it turns out the wild cards are limited to the 54, you very well could be right. IÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m gonna come back and check the Rm 1 list when we get to the top 12.

Thanks…it made sense to me, but I don’t know why I’m trying to make something rational out of this season!

By: seattle_girl

seattle_girl — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:49:23 +0000

Because I think room 1 had all the judgesÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ favorites, I would expect wild card choices to come from this groupÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦of course weÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have to wait and see who steps it up in the semis. Just a theory.

butter – that’s an interesting theory. If it turns out the wild cards are limited to the 54, you very well could be right. I’m gonna come back and check the Rm 1 list when we get to the top 12.

By: anijsch

anijsch — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:52:24 +0000

Why would the judges put in as wildcards those they had already said werenÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worth being in the final 36 and exposed to the voting public?

I think they have the top 12 all planned out, but now with the system of voting people in, it could also bring some surprises and maybe they need the option for a new game plan, which would include other contestants.

The top 12 as a group have to be a mix with will appeal to the whole Idol audience.

By: LK09

LK09 — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:26:25 +0000

I like Kristen Mcnamara, although she had the misfortune of getting embrawled in drama during Hollywood week. I am anxious to see what she can do.

By: FeliciaFan

FeliciaFan — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:11:45 +0000

I can’t believe that they’re not giving Felicia Barton more air time!!!!!!!! They haven’t even shown her singing ONCE in Hollywood. I just found a few newer videos of her on YouTube if you want to check them out. I’d much rather hear some talent, like Felicia, rather than wasting time with the drama queens (and kings) that thye’ve been showing. What is going on?

By: CoBaby

CoBaby — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:07:28 +0000

Have we seen Meghan Corkrey at all in Hollywood? Her audition was so good, but I don’t recall seeing her at all in these Hollywood rounds. Also, I’m not very impressed with this season’s contestants, yet. No one has blown me away during the Hollywood rounds.

By: kerfuffle

kerfuffle — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:02:33 +0000

Back in Season 1-3 the wildcard was all about bringing back people who had already been voted out by America. Some contestants were brought back from Hollywood, but most were from the semi-final rounds.

I would expect most of the wildcards will be chosen from the Top 36.

Rats! I couldn’t remember how they did it in Seasons 2 and 3 (I didn’t watch Season 1). Thanks, mj. But there is hope, and it springs eternal for me. :mrgreen_wp:

Why would the judges put in as wildcards those they had already said werenÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worth being in the final 36 and exposed to the voting public?

My thought is that just because someone didn’t get 3 or 4 votes from the judges doesn’t mean 1 or 2 of the judges didn’t really like them a lot, and feel strongly that they deserve a chance.