Idol Headlines for 4/30/08

Remind me… I thought that there was a full dress rehearsal right before they go on air (and that’s why some of the vote-for-me clips look/sound different than the performance we just watched. It is my understanding that the judges DO watch the dress rehearsals and take notes. So, wouldn’t that explain some of Paula’s confusion and comments? As someone in her later forties, I hate to cast stones at Paula, at least too hard, for getting a bit confused. Although… she should be familiar with the routine by now!

From that MTV article:

we didn’t play a lot of covers, maybe a little bit of, like, the Presidents of the United States of America or whatever

“Millions of peaches, peaches for me.” Oh God…I’m reliving the 8th grade. Fun article. See, these are the type of stories I wish they’d tell on the show.

Why do your best at the live performance if you’re going to critique them on the rehearsal? Either way someone gets cheated: contestant or viewers.

Why was Paula so hard on Brooke last week for her false start when, by all accounts, she did really well at the rehearsals? Soft-hearted Paula should’nt have given her such a hard time.

Actually, 4got, I think it can be to many contestants’ advantage to have two shots at a performance…at least for judging commentary. I’m talking about small differences in performances, not major gaffes like forgetting lyrics. Of course, the vote is based on the second performance. Maybe MJ can comment because I think she went to a dress rehearsal a couple of years ago…or maybe that was someone else from GrayCharles (it seems so long ago!)…

They watch a playback of the rehearsal. The sound isn’t great in the studio. I get it… but to pre-script your feedback before watching the actual performance isn’t cool in my book. It leaves the show open to the “it’s all rigged” press we’re seeing today.

Paula should get the boot. Not for this comment, but for overall performance. Paula is so out of it that she can’t even remember what she’s watching -or she’s just paying absolutely no attention.

Bring in someone fresh(er), more current, and coherent. Please!!!

I vote for Michael Slezak, Dave White & Michael Johns as AI8 judges…if the show goes on.

Added bonus: Papa Johns can perform instead of all the geriatric ‘mentors’ this show attracts.

Okay here’s the deal. Last night was speed idol. If I am not mistaken this was the first time that they were supposed to critique after both performances.

The line up after the first song might have been somewhat impromptu and Paula was thrown for a loop. She is not the most cognizant or present of the idol judges. Randy understood what had happened Paula did not.

They usually don’t read their critiques from notes, so that leads me to believe that they were warned that they would be pressed for time so they should take notes so that performance would remain fresh. Of course Paula heard Jason sing THREE times and got confused. The critiques were written down so that they wouldn’t screw stuff up but that is exactly what happened. I am not apoligizing for Paula cause last night she screwed up badly, but it’s not the international incident that it is made out to be. Frankly I think it may be a good thing, controversy sells. People haven’t given up on idol cause they think it’s rigged, they have given up cause it’s stale and a bit repetitive.

The only good thing is if Syesha survives this week, which she should both Davids ought to be a bit scared because frontrunner ain’t the place to be, underdog is! I am starting to see her in the final two, and if that happens all bets are off.

Somewhere, back in the cascade of Idol news and information, didn’t Simon say he listened to the performers either at rehearsal or on the tape playback of the rehearsal. Then, when the actual show was airing, he watched the audience. (The reason he is always turned sideways to the contestants). ????

I am certain Pauler saw the rehearsals, made her judgments there (and probably has many, many times before), so she can just groove, dance, etc. during the show.

The problem, as I see it, is that, in her, uh, altered state last night, Paula suddenly pulled the curtain back on the Idol sham of pretending the judges are judging what America sees at the same time.

Granted, there are things that happen in the actual television performance (such as Brooke forgetting her words), upon which the judges comment; but my guess is the judges have already done their judging, note-taking, etc., before the show airs on television.

I just assumed that was common knowledge.

Jason’s scripted response tonight for last night’s trainwreck, “I’m just here for the kool-aid.”

On Oprah (I think) they did idol backstage and Simon and Paula both said they watch the rehearsals via video camera before the show. It’s not a secret although if you don’t follow the show carefully, it’s probably a surprise. Hell, I used to the think the judges actually were there for the auditions of everyone in those football stadiums.

I don’t remember them reading from notes so I think the note taking and change in format threw Paula for a loop. She’s already pretty loopy.

I don’t cut Paula any slack. I don’t care if she watches the rehearsals. It’s fine for context and to see how they’re progressing, but her commentary needs to be on what America sees on their tv, not what she saw in rehearsal. If she can’t keep them separate, she shouldn’t watch the rehearsals. That goes for all the judges.

What difference does it make if they watch and take notes during the rehearsals? Their job as judges is to be on site during the performances on the live show and to judge them accordingly. Jason had a good first performance – at least as good as Archuleta’s two weak ones – but he didn’t get the benefit of the doubt on his second. Paula (along with Nigel, Randy, Simon) had their minds made up after dress rehearsal and nothing Jason could have done with “September Morn” would have changed that. Jason, being the only true non-professional in the final five, couldn’t make an instant recovery from the slam he knew he was going to get before he even sang. Who can blame him for turning in a lackluster performance? The whole thing reeked and I’m disgusted with the whole process. I truly did not believe any season of American Idol could exceed season 3 in blatant pimping of one or two performers and the ruthless humiliation of another. It’s sickening and I’m not buying their weak and pitiful excuses. How could her notes on David Cook go from “lacking charm and not trying hard enough to make the top four” to ‘”fantastic”. I’m supposed to believe that? How stupid do they think we are?

What’s so shitty about what Paula did last night? Jason Castro had his performance slammed before he even sang a note. I can’t imagine what that did to his confidence. The whole incident must have thrown him for a loop. Paula owes him an apology. I hope she did just that after the show was over last night.

I seem to remember a hard-ass Paula cutting Brooke no slack last week when she stopped and started her performance. I say tough shit. Paula is paid millions to do a job. She can at least get the very basics of that job right. At least freaking stay awake and pay attention. You know. At least.

I’m not buying any excuses from Paula here.

mj, I totally agree and blunder through the second song was exactly what Jason did after last night’s BS. I literally saw the wind go out of him last night.

I’m not blaming Paula for what was a terribly produced show.

Under the original format, the judges were to say nothing until after the second performance. At least that’s the way Ryan explained it.
Because it was Speed Idol, they suddenly had enough time to go to the judges for quick verdicts on the first performances.
The Idols had to be found and then rushed on stage.
So of course Paula got confused. Afterall, this is Paula.

And today, I feel bad that she is taking the brunt of criticism when it should be Nigel explaining how he could take a successful format and turn it into a disaster in 60 minutes.

Paula should apologize, she fu&%^# up. In the long run though Jason is on borrowed time, as he is phoning it in and not bringing anything new to the table. If that had happened to David Cook he would have put his cocky grin on and done the damn thing anyway. If it were Syesha, she would have put her bitch face on and just done the damn thing. Jason defeats himself. With his words and his perceived cavalier attitude just makes me think he is just floating through this. Yeah, they may edit him badly but they don’t put words in his mouth. Frankly I think he is surprised to still be their. After Paula’s apology, he should give her the five he owes her, cause if he stays and Brooke goes this week, he will owe it all to Paula. Maybe she was on script after all. That last sentence was bought to you by Conspiracies R Us, lol.

Paula being a loose cannon and drunk/high has been one of staples of the show. However, the producers and Paula do owe Jason Castro an apology. If he leaves tonight it will seem unfair because of the screw up. If they’re lucky, it’ll be Brooke’s turn and the “affair” will be forgotten.

Of course, if it’s all rigged, they’ll just make sure Brooke leaves no matter what.

Let me tell you, I’ve done LIVE TV and had to wing it for 12 hours (in f’ing high heels). There is NO excuse, poorly produced or not.

I agree with you, MJ. Paula is paid a ton of money to do a job. She totally took Jason’s confidence and shit all over it. Trying to lie her way out of it isn’t working.

But I’m going one further — Nigel is handing out the script. Randy telling DA that he’s the bomb each and *every* week even after he flubs his lyrics? Please – he might deserve to *be* bombed, but he sux.

It’s TV — they’re all puppets – Nigel being the puppet master. And, well, they obviously think we’re stupid.

How I wish someone could write the tell-all and expose to the world what a screw-up mess this show has become.

I agree jpfan. I think that the producers will lose Brooke this week, hope it all blows over because Jason will be safe, and then Jason will be gone next week. They’ll still get the same result but it won’t “appear” so planned. At least to the non idol-obsessed.

I agree that Paula’s comments probably will keep Jason in it. Although I think his fan base is bigger than Brooke’s and only one girl was going to stay after tonight anyway. Who knew Syesha would end up such a spoiler? SMFTW

The judges aren’t thinking their critiques up on the spot, that’s always been pretty obvious. I can see developing a critique during dress rehearsal, but then leaving some room for improvisation for the real performance.

In the case of Paula, however, I would not be surprised if someone helps her script her remarks ahead of time. How is it that one season she’s completely coherent and the next she’s making sense?

Of course, the marching orders the judges receive from TPTB come into play in the judges critiques as well.

This is from the LA Times account by Richard Rushfield (who was there last night):

from my vantage point, Paula seemed to be just reading through her notes and read into the notes she had taken on David Cook, thinking they were Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s second song without stopping to recall he had only sung once at that point.

Please tell me the media isn’t stupid enough to accept the excuse that she was reading from her David Cook notes.

Please tell me the media isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stupid enough to accept the excuse that she was reading from her David Cook notes.

Have you been reading Richard Rushfield’s re-caps? I post them because they are so hilarious. He’s just about as loopy as Paula is.

First off not buying Jason Castro just walked off the street on his way to get a slupy w/ no musical expeariance the guy was in a band (high school or other) .The days of just local high school or church chior are over for the most part and some contestants may not have as much expearince as others but thier are other artist who do not get this chance on tv.This was my opinion .

I agree with Mj Puala gave Brooke a hard time for messing up then she did it herself the diference is the former is not paid the big bucks . I am sure it did shake
Jaosn a bit being told your preformance will not be good before he did it is not a good thing unless Paul is an expert at reading tea leaves. Jason deserves a big appology no excuses.

Have you been reading Richard Rushfieldà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s re-caps? I post them because they are so hilarious. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just about as loopy as Paula is.

He’s the one who wrote the ridiculously OTT mush on Carly’s elimination isn’t he? Okay, that makes me feel better.

I just don’t want the show/Paula to lie its way out of this one. Somebody needs to do some serious explaining and apologizing.

From the ‘comments’ of ‘On the Scene with EW’

canzus Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 02:13 AM EST

It sounds like they weren’t even supposed to do a mid-show judging, but pulled it out at the last second. In my opinion, Jason’s first performance was stronger than everyone else’s except perhaps Syesha’s and god forbid that people come up with their own opinions on the contestants. I think they felt they needed to get in there and sway a few people’s opinions before they solidified and that’s why there was that sudden rush mid-show that confuzzled poor Paula.

And then Adam wraps it up with this:

At the ad break, the judges were all whisked out of the studio, Syesha Mercado, David Cook, David Archuleta and Brooke White left waving to the audience, and Jason Castro was left on a stool, stage center, contemplating what, exactly, had just happened.

If you watch Jason singing September Morn, half way through he looks at the judges and you can see Randy and Paula deep in discussion. Very encouraging!

Obviously they were rushed and changed the judging script and that confused Paula….I can forgive her….plus, she’s probably a sleep deprived person….however, some of the judge comments were head-scratcher.

For example Paula called Syesha BROOKE! What the f***???? and then Simon said Syesha was an actress-singer — which she is — and we know that Simon is biased against (aghast!) country and theatrical singers. That’s why he’s so anti-Syesha. And she had the right to ask “why” and that wasn’t sass. That was wanting to know.How many of us are brave enough to ask “why?”

Syesha was the only one who works the stage….the only one who moves on stage….and the judges seem to not like that this year, but when Bo and Taylor and Fantasia did it, they thought it was fantastic. I don’t get the judging this year. Singers have missed lyrics, totally trashed lyrics and they get a pass. The judges need to go back and look at their tapes!

I’m feeling sorry for Syesha after all of this mish-mash, but you know she’s a fighter. And poor Jason, probably wants to go home and go on tour already… That’s probably why he’s looking so confused and down after singing.

Please, AI, do me a few favorsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.
1. Get rid of the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“mosh pità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ -stupid idea stupidly done and done in spite of universal revulsion.
2. Letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s have whole songs and not snippets.
3. Please stop RJ from DA love and adoration (does he have a, you know à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“crushà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  on the kid?
4. Paula has needed to go for a while, do it now!

After watching Paula and Randy nodding to each other during Jason’s first performance, I am open to the possibility that Randy had some input into her script and maybe Simon, too, because “charm” is his Jason buzzword. Sometimes Paula was the only alleged judge to get Jason’s “charm” and that, along with their succinctness, are what makes her notes seem so inauthentic.

For two weeks, Jason has been operating at less than 100%. As ginormous and horrifying as Paulergate is, we get to see only 2 hours of Jason’s misadventures in Oz. No wonder the two most sensitive souls, Brooke and Jason, seem broken. This can’t be easy on Cookie, either.

But we already knew the more despicable side of AI, didn’t we? I basically predicted this nightmare here.

If anyone can catch Ryan Seacrest’s show – http://www.kiisfm.com – Paula will be on next.

Jason has some real supporters here. That being said, even ardent supporters have and to question his song selection. They also have to ask where the “Hallelujah” and SOTR Jason has gone. Those songs were sung with passion and understanding. The last two weeks he has been going through the motions.

you guys are right. It’s not so bad that the judges watch rehearsal footage before the show. But, the judges are being paid a handsome fee, and should actually pay attention during the performances. This includes possible last minute production decisions and/or improvised patter from Ryan.

So what was the “damage” done last night by Paula’s divulving her feedback of Jason’s second song before he even sang it? It must have undermined his confidence. To Jason’s credit, he didn’t seem too badly shaken up, but who knows how it actually impacted him… “choked up before performance”, indeed. If that were me… I wouldn’t have responded as well.

Still hope TPTB dump Paula, though.

I just watched Paula’s little blurb on ET that I posted above. She says that they learned at the last minute that the judges would save their critiques until the end.

The dress rehearsal has judge stand ins, and the show proceeds just like it would live on air. Caffiend told me on the phone after rehearsal that the judges would save their critiques until the second performance. Paula watches the dress rehearsal, no?

Also, how does David Cook figure into this? She introduced her remarks, “your second song…” Was her negative critique meant for David C? Yeah right.

First class dissembler, that Paula.

Paula hears whispers in the dark…..wow…..there are medicines for that

Check out Idolatry and Carly’s interview. She’s so positive…she said she has offers already. Great!

Funny:

http://www.chicagolive.com/user_submitted/american_idol_recap_top_five/

Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so shitty about what Paula did last night? Jason Castro had his performance slammed before he even sang a note. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t imagine what that did to his confidence. The whole incident must have thrown him for a loop. Paula owes him an apology. I hope she did just that after the show was over last night.

Exactly. That’s exactly how I feel. Even if you make notes during the dress rehearsal, you have to be open to critiquing based on the actual live performance. The judges need to comment based on what the viewer sees in my opinion. Not, just base their comments on the rehearsal so they can chat or dance or whatever during the live performances.

And – I’m with MJ – there’s no way Paula writes her own notes.

That’s still the most bizarre moment I’ve ever seen on this show. And, today it’s still cracking me up.

For Paula to write her own notes, you would have to assume she can write…big assumption

Supposedly the theme for Top 4 is “songs that shaped rock & roll.” Just in case there was a doubt about who they want to win.

I HOPE Syesha survives and gets tagged with the winner of the worst season on record, not because of talent but the production of it all. They dont deserve David C or Jason or Michael or Carly. The winner of Idol this year will be the biggest loser and I HATE saying that because I loved this show just didnt start voting until Jason C and SOTR. I saw Jasons promise and light that this show has tried really hard to put out. In his last interview he said he was lonely there, you are sooo right Terrie, what is going on that someone who is surrounded by so many is lonely. Jasons first auditions were never shown, he got no media in the weeks before the “real” show began. They pan out on David A’s loss of words but lets pan IN on Jason yawning or edit him all up to create the image that he is dum when he is attending Texas A & M, is an aggie and Michael Johns said one time that Jason can say things that are so profound, he is not always goofy.

I don’t think there is a get Jason conspiracy. Many don’t get shown in auditions. He has slipped. I honestly think he reached a level where he is burnt out and isn’t meant for the grind.

Honestly, I think Jason’s just tired of trying because he knows he’ll probably get slammed. He really looked bummed out last night.

By the way, Paula was actually in the studio, at the rehearsal, when he performed “September Morn”.

Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s so shitty about what Paula did last night? Jason Castro had his performance slammed before he even sang a note. I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t imagine what that did to his confidence. The whole incident must have thrown him for a loop. Paula owes him an apology. I hope she did just that after the show was over last night.

I seem to remember a hard-ass Paula cutting Brooke no slack last week when she stopped and started her performance. I say tough shit. Paula is paid millions to do a job. She can at least get the very basics of that job right. At least freaking stay awake and pay attention. You know. At least.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not buying any excuses from Paula here.

I completely agree with this. The problem isn’t so much that Paula was reading notes she or someone else had made earlier, it was that she panned Jason even before he sang a note of his second song. I cannot imagine what it must have been like to sit on that stool in the middle of the stage during that commercial break.

Whatever happens tonight, I am proud of Jason for the way he handled himself throughout the competition. The judges have constantly thrown him under the bus. Just to refresh our memories, here are the strikes against him:

0. ETA: One of four contestants in the Top 24 not to receive any footage prior to the Top 24 performance night. He was the only “silent one” who survived through the semifinals to make it into the Top 12.

1. He was told to lose the guitar, only after his second time using it on the show. His response? Hallelujah the following week.

2. His laid back demeanor was termed “not caring” (which Carly dispelled in her interview, saying that Jason practices a lot). His response: Over the Rainbow.

3. Idiot/stoner edits. Sure, no one forced him to say those things, but choosing to use those lines in the short video clip certainly doesn’t help his image.

4. Larry King Live. Enough said.

5, Panning him if he doesn’t change up the arrangement. Why doesn’t Archuleta ever get called on this?

6. And now…PAULA-GATE.

Jason’s taken all this crap like a man: he doesn’t argue with the judges, but instead just nods and smiles. Instead of bitchslapping the judges like I would have, he just allowed them to give their crap comments…in Paula’s case, for the SECOND time. I think he’s honestly surprised with how far he’s come and has realistic goals about what he wants to accomplish on the show. He’s shown maturity and poise way beyond his twenty-one years, which is why I’m proud of him.

I voted the full two hours….que sera sera.

“4. Larry King Live. Enough said……” I must have been out of the loop….what happened with Larry King?

Nice post, Prime. You forgot one, though. No footage prior to Top 24.

I hardly think Jason is owed an apology. Last week, he totally bombed even WITHOUT a pre-performance critique from Paula. And now, after he does a repeat of last week, it’s suddently Paula’s fault?

What about all the people Simon projects to “go home” during the eliminations? Wouldn’t comments like that also seem to affect a person’s confidence? Are these countless people also owned apologies?

Jason is a sweet kid but the Elliott comparison is too much. Elliott did his best every night and when he got voted off, he left like a champ doing a song he believed in. He was a tough competitior every night. Sorry, I can’t say the same for Jason. The one who is showing the fighting spirit is Syesha. She holds her head up no matter how often she’s been on the bottom.

Elliott and Syesha both had to overcome a lot before they got on Idol. And it gave them an inner strength I haven’t seen much this season.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“4. Larry King Live. Enough saidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  I must have been out of the loopà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.what happened with Larry King?

Allow me to expand on that. On Larry King Live, here’s what the judges had to say about Jason:

1. He had no shot at winning.
2. Randy would sign KLC, but would not sign him.
3. Simon picked him to be in danger along with KLC and Syesha.
4. Simon exclaimed “NO!” when Larry announced that Jason had won the “who should win” Poll at CNN.

They didn’t trash him VERY badly, but he unarguably received the worst publicity that night among the 8 contestants who were still in the running.

The following day, he sang Over the Rainbow.

I hardly think Jason is owed an apology. Last week, he totally bombed even WITHOUT a pre-performance critique from Paula. And now, after he does a repeat of last week, ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s suddently Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fault?

What’s that got to do with it? It goes beyond his performance being Paula’s fault. She gave him a terrible review before he even opened his mouth to sing his song.

Yep. She owes him an apology. Big time.

That Carly Simon quote in the associated press article about Brooke just warms my heart. Well, at least it makes me feel better that I’m not alone in finding her talented. I believe that Brooke will go home tonight. And, I’ll be sad about that, because I don’t think she finished high enough to get the chance to make the CD I want to buy. I’m going to be all like PJ waiting 2 years for an Ace CD lol.

I’d love to see Syesha and her endless supply of bitchface leave my TV tonight, or maybe the grossly overrated Archie. But, alas I do not believe I’ll get my wish, so be it.

There’s one thing I do know for sure though – if somehow Archie was the shocking boot – they’ll make sure he’s standing next to Jason – so Jason can take the blame.

I can’t see anyone but David Cook winning this show at this point. He’s just so far advanced musically. Even with the crazy tweens, I don’t think David A can beat him. David C will pick up far too many of the casual, only vote on the finale peeps.

I still can’t get over Randy calling David A’s weak performances the bomb. David A sounded like an off key squeak toy to me last night.

And, if Brooke does leave tonight, at least she can go out on a high note. Because her second performance was better than both of Archie’s. I was glad that when she had the set back of the not so great first performances, instead of falling apart, she came back out and just did better. She didn’t seem emotionally fragile to me last night at all.

Jason is a sweet kid but the Elliott comparison is too much. Elliott did his best every night and when he got voted off, he left like a champ doing a song he believed in. He was a tough competitior every night. Sorry, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say the same for Jason. The one who is showing the fighting spirit is Syesha. She holds her head up no matter how often sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been on the bottom.

I’m sorry, but I said I am proud of Jason like I was proud of Elliott in Season 5. I believe I am entitled to express that on this blog.

ETA: I removed that phrase anyway because it didn’t really flow with the whole paragraph.

Nice post, Prime. You forgot one, though. No footage prior to Top 24.

Thanks, pj. I added that in.

Whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s that got to do with it? It goes beyond his performance being Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fault. She gave him a terrible review before he even opened his mouth to sing his song.

Yep. She owes him an apology. Big time.

I think I misunderstood. I agree that Jason is owed an apology for having his performance panned before he even had a chance to do it.. That’s totally understandable.

Thanks Primeminister. It is hard to explain why judges would go on such a show and talk specifically. Sure they can pimp the show and talk about each other, but to even discuss people still competing is inexplicable. Everybody in top 8 could win. Jordan wasn’t expected to rise from top 8 and she did. The producers don’t use their heads. While I think Jason hurt himself with performances lately. As of top 8 he had done LC touchingly and as you said did Rainbow. He was a contender till lately. If he makes it tonight, and I think he will, he still can pull out some magic, but it is getting late.

I think I misunderstood. I agree that Jason is owed an apology for having his performance panned before he even had a chance to do it.. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s totally understandable.

My phrasing this morning must be very Paula-esque. :).

I agree, every person is responsible for the way they react to a situation. No one promised these kids Idol would be easy. The show must go on, and all that.

However, if Paula’s remarks threw Jason off, I still feel kinda bad…

Season 5 I heard afterward some held back from responding a bit and also was slammed for thier style). Jason personality/style is being slammed for being him. I do not think it is a conspiracy was just not thier TCO by a long shot. Tlhe e problem is you only get to see what AI shows youfor a few months of them it maybe totally not thier style or what they are as an artist.

The question I ponder is if contestant whom is having some strong preformances past weeks while some are not.Jason C gets the third or second spot do to this incident is it fair to the other contestants continues to be strong and Jason/Brooke are not up to thier A game ? So the incident with Paula may have a ripple effect.
Overall preformance=A game

I didn’t say you couldn’t have an opinion. I just don’t see the comparison between the two myself. They seem like totally different people and musically are miles apart. Plus Randy and Paula loved Elliott, Jason not so much. :)

Oh, and I just remembered.

Strike against Jason #7- Nigel going on record to say that he was shocked Carly got the boot and that Jason deserved to leave. Did he have a Brooke moment and forget that Brooke screwed up big time the night before?

#8- No mentions of him being sick during ALW week. If the judges used that as an excuse for Ramiele and KLC’s less than stellar performances, why did they fail to mention it this time?

Primeminister – I love you in all your awesomeness – you made me laugh and brought me back from the dark side. I almost joined vftw, wheeww good save

I think Jason is owed an apology. TPTB have been bus-throwing him like crazy, and Paula showing us how scripted the judges’ comments are is particularly ugly. The way the whole thing was handled (leaving Jason on stage by himself during the commercial break while everyone else got quickly ushered out) is also just plain ugly. Also ugly: Showing David Cook being brought on stage while Jason’s numbers were being given out. It was distracting to me and had to be distracting to the viewers.

I look at last week as a bus-throwing too, in that ALW was just so darned shocked about a man with dreads singing “Memory” (this from a man who has spent how many years in musical theater? And Jason is the wackiest character he’s ever seen?) and in that TPTB had to have ALW back to bash Jason again on results night.

Elliot, my favorite Idol of all time, ALWAYS, left it all on the stage. He gave all he had. Jason is not that way. He can be passionate, but not always.

That Carly Simon quote in the associated press article about Brooke just warms my heart. Well, at least it makes me feel better that Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not alone in finding her talented. I believe that Brooke will go home tonight. And, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be sad about that, because I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think she finished high enough to get the chance to make the CD I want to buy. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to be all like PJ waiting 2 years for an Ace CD lol.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d love to see Syesha and her endless supply of bitchface leave my TV tonight, or maybe the grossly overrated Archie. But, alas I do not believe Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll get my wish, so be it.

I couldn’t agree more with both these sentiments, Spense. Carly Simon was on GMA this morning and if I closed my eyes, I could hear a very similar tone in her voice that Brooke has in hers when she’s singing her best. Her style reminds me of Carly – the early years too. I really hope she gets an opportunity to record because I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t say you couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have an opinion. I just donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see the comparison between the two myself. They seem like totally different people and musically are miles apart. Plus Randy and Paula loved Elliott, Jason not so much. :)

You said “Jason is a sweet kid but the Elliott comparison is too much.” The only comparison I made was they way I feel towards them. Therefore, I assumed you were referring to my expression as “too much.”

I still canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get over Randy calling David Aà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s weak performances the bomb.

Man crush.

I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t believe theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re going to stick with the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s notesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  story either. It just shows complete lack of respect for AIà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s viewers. Can they possibly think weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re that gullible? If youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re gonna lie, at least be smart about it. But I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think even their safest explanation (notes were from dress rehearsal), is acceptable. The whole thing justs reaks of predetermined judging and favoritism. And while that may be the case, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want my nose rubbed in it. And that brings to mind another one of my favorite sayings à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t piss on my back and tell me that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s raining.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Personally I think they owe Jason Castro and all the AI viewers a big fat apology. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d say weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re also due an honest explanation, but I know thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a pipedream.

(I posted this on the other thread, but it seems to fit in with this conversation.)

I am so tired of the judges. Randy and Paula – jokes, Simon – ah – Simon. I would love to see the audition that you saw on Jason, the one you loved so much. You did not allow us to see that and I think as an apology to him you could bring out that audition with him now please.

‘I Am I Said’ could have been a memorable performance if Brooke had been given the time to fully develop an intricate arrangement.
Brroke was short changed because the show was so rushed.
So I say, Brooke is owned an apology.
Except when I think back to ‘I’m a Believer,’ Brooke owes us an apology.
So let’s call it even.

Except when I think back to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a Believer,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Brooke owes us an apology.
So letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s call it even.

LOL – that was kind of a trainwreck. I too would have loved if I Am I Said didn’t feel so truncated. I thought she was doing a lovely job with that song, and I would have liked to hear more.

Like many of you, I was not a fan of Speed Idol. And, I would have loved to have seen Ryan’s private backstage reaction after Paula so completely f*#ked up his well-oiled machine.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹I Am I Saidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ could have been a memorable performance if Brooke had been given the time to fully develop an intricate arrangement.
Brroke was short changed because the show was so rushed.
So I say, Brooke is owned an apology.
Except when I think back to à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a Believer,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Brooke owes us an apology.
So letà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s call it even.

LOL, JSG.

And, I would have loved to have seen Ryanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s private backstage reaction after Paula so completely f*#ked up his well-oiled machine.

He said he’s going to hug her tonight “until she wants him”. His words, not mine.

What sickens me is that whoever wins this year will be saddled with winning during one of the most bizarre and lowest-rated seasons yet. I personally feel DC is one of the best contestants they’ve ever had, and wish he’d been on a previous season. Agree wholeheartedly with the comment that AI doesn’t deserve any of these talented singers after the botched and phoned-in job they’re doing with the show itself this year.

I just hope, as with all other Idolgates, this will just blow over too and be forgotten (for the most part) so that these kids can move on with their careers without any kind of rumors following along behind.

Oh yes, they owe Jason an apology, however, whether or not he receives it, is doubtful. And, really, what good would it do at this point? Paula and the others need to judge based on the live performance, not what they see in rehearsal. Otherwise, they are phoning in their critiques, and, getting paid the big bucks for doing so. They blame some of the contestants for “Phoning” in their performances, yet it’s ok for them? No! No! This is all wrong.

The judges are useless anyway. They offer no real constructive criticism, just abuse. Yes, I said it, it’s verbal abuse, and, they are hammering Jason big time with it. If you’ve ever dealt with anyone suffering from verbal abuse, then you know that it takes the wind out of their sails.

Of course, Jason isn’t the person they saw in the auditions. He wasn’t beat up on then.

They’ve edited his clips to make him look like a nut job, same as they did with Kellie Pickler. Made her out to be an airhead, and, she really isn’t. However, I’m not sure that Jason can recover professionally from this.

This is my last season watching this crapfest, and, when Jason goes, so, do I.

Brian Dunkleman may have been telling the truth when he said they are mean to the contestants.

I’ve got a sad heart for Jason. He is so unique and wouldn’t say a bad word to the judges out of respect. I think TPTB and the judges show a great lack of respect for the idols….don’t they know that with just a few words they can crush their spirit. Makes me sad.

Seraphina — PLUS, Clive is not head of BMG, so we don’t know what kind of a A&D push they will get when they release their record.

I don’t think this has been posted, but if it has, my apology’s.

Paula’s interview on KIIS LA.

It’s the 2nd one.

David A sounded like an off key squeak toy to me last night.

:laugh_tb:

It’s a new day and I feel the same way as I did last night…which is, really, really mad.

First of all…the judges failed to give credit where credit is due…Syesha was great last night. Really. And I don’t even like her.

I really, REALLY wish they would stop acting like David A. is God’s gift. He’s just not. Even “horrible Jason” was better than him last night.

I feel horrible for Jason. I can’t imagine what that must have felt like. He didn’t talk back or say anything, though. He just took it and went on. Great job Jason. I hope he doesn’t get kicked off. I voted for 2 hours!!!

If Idol’s intent was to get people talking about the show, Paula’s gaffe last night certainly did the trick. Even people who don’t watch the show are asking me about it.

I love the fact that Carly Simon loves Brooke. That made my day. I think Brooke is almost certain to go tonight (the Paula gaffe surely spurred Jason’s fans on and Simon’s parting shot surely spurred Syesha’s fans on).

I also liked the “squeaky toy” comment about David A. My sentiments exactly.

Carly Simon has just become my favorite person in the world. I hope Brooke doesn’t go home tonight, but I kinda hope she does at the same time. If she stays, that means someone else goes, and I think she’ll get a tremendous backlash if she outlasts anyone other than maybe Jason. But at the same time, I don’t want TPTB to win by getting Jason off the show. At least Brooke would go out on the strength of “I Am, I Said”, which was her best in weeks. I am crossing my fingers that she gets her album. I will buy it the day it comes out, without hearing a note.

I didn’t watch the show the first season, and, came in when season 2 started. Even then, they pulled their shenanigans. Always praising Ruben regardless of how hoarse, and, same he sounded. Slapping Clay every chance they got, even though we now see who h as had the better post Idol career.

I’m sick of Randy’s slobbering all over David A. He’s ok, not a child prodigy. I feel bad for the kid. He probably should’ve waited until he was through puberty to try out. Assuming, of course, that AI will still be on the air.

And, they wonder why the ratings are slipping? They took great delight in throwing their season 5 winner under the bus, and, think nothing of it. Well, some of America take umbrage with it. We don’t know what goes on backstage, but, after Paula’s mess up last night, it doesn’t take too much imagination to know. The manipulations are horrible.

I don’t care at this point, who wins. The producers will pick who they want anyway. I still think that Jason is a threat to their David/David finale, so, they have gone out of their way to discredit him.

Sure, Jason had something in his throat before he sang his last song. It was probably thick, black smoke from the bus he was thrown under.

Paula was on Ryan’s radio show this morning. She made the comment, “That’s live tv, this is so much fun.” Not if your name is Jason Castro it isn’t.

Thanks, Pam for the second interview on Paula. They are sure doing some high-steppin for AI trying to get out of the muck they find themselves in. Nothing at all was said about apologizing to Jason for Paula’s craziness. Bunch of morons.

Paula was on Ryanà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s radio show this morning. She made the comment, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s live tv, this is so much fun.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Not if your name is Jason Castro it isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t.

Absolutely. I don’t buy into the conspiracy that producers actually script their judgements (though I’ve no doubt they know who the producers would like praised to the hilt), and for the most part believe they were her own notes, she just got confused in that tiny little brain of hers (it’s already public knowledge they watch rehearsals/feeds, why hide it now??).

HOWEVER, to go on about how much fun it was and not for one minute acknowledge Jason’s situation, is unforgiveable. This will no doubt be addressed tonight, but in what form and if an apology to Jason will be made…well, I’m not holding my breath.

Although I don’t really agree with the “squeaky toy” comment about David A. I do however think that this is not the place for him to “showcase” his talent. Neil Diamond called him a prodigy which does NOT make him an American Idol. He would NEVER sell out stadiums or sell millions of CD’s, let’s just face that fact. He does have an amazing voice for his age but please let’s be real, his just not celebrity material.
Jason in my opinion is tired of this cart and pony show. He is not really ready to leave as much as I think he is just ready for it to all be over.
Brooke has some talent, she reminds me of Carly Simon, it’s no wonder Carly Simon came out in favor of Brooke. But having said that I don’t think she is American Idol material. The industry (music) will eat her alive. She would be WAY to gullible and would fall for any LIE someone throws at her. I could see her turning into a (Lindsay Lohan, Brittney Spears, or Jessica Simpson). There is an old saying “How do you keep her on the farm when she has seen Paris?” Something like that.
Now that Carly is gone I would love to see a finale with David Cook and Syesha. With David of course winning the whole thing.
David is a “force to be wrecked with” he has been the only one that has consistantly been on mark, aside from the slightly weak performance of “Innocent” he has be right on.
Just my opinion.

I can’t listen to Paula’s interviews at work. Are Paula and Ryan both pretending that the comment about the performance lacking it’s usual “charm” and the “not fighting for a spot in the top 4″ and the summary of the two performances actually applied to David Cook’s first performance? If so, then I can’t believe how stupid they are. They need to apologize to Jason, own up to Paula’s script, and declare Jason safe first tonight, if he is safe.

cheese – she can`t even decide which story to use! On the one hand, she muttered something about meeting family there for the rehearsal, so she heard the last part of Jason`s second song earlier and wrote about that when they were told to jot notes down…then in the next breath she`s still trying to say she was reading David’s notes. Lots of excuses about last minute changes from Fox execs, Nigel & Ryan left in the lurch timing-wise, and how confusing it all was for her. awww.

Popwatch breaks down the interview here.

These interviews don’t seem to even be making any reference to the possible effect it would have on a contestant to hear his performance slammed before it is given. Could they be so dim and self-centered to not even realize that angle?

I’d looooooove to know what Jason’s thinking right about now….

These interviews donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to even be making any reference to the possible effect it would have on a contestant to hear his performance slammed before it is given. Could they be so dim and self-centered to not even realize that angle?

No kidding, justshootme. They’re just saving their own butts.

Well, justshootme, I think they are being dim and self-centered because nothing has been said about how Jason must have felt after Paula’s stupid mistake.

Wow… (from the interview)

She did not once express any remorse or concern about what her comments may have done to Castro’s chances in the competition, and his confidence when he finally did get to sing “September Morn” live.

Somewhere, back in the cascade of Idol news and information, didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Simon say he listened to the performers either at rehearsal or on the tape playback of the rehearsal. Then, when the actual show was airing, he watched the audience. (The reason he is always turned sideways to the contestants). ????

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s TV à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re all puppets – Nigel being the puppet master. And, well, they obviously think weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re stupid.

How I wish someone could write the tell-all and expose to the world what a screw-up mess this show has become.

Of course, the marching orders the judges receive from TPTB come into play in the judges critiques as well.

This is in the comments section of the Idolator article:

That said, from Top 5 on out, generally The Powers That Be are not subtle about who their Chosen One and Chosen Runner-Up are; in the Newsweek article six years ago, Simon admitted point-blank that “you’re not going to get honest judging” at this stage of the competition.

I’m just flabbergasted about last night. The whole theme should be “WTF just happen?” instead of ND. THe only performance that I liked, and I’m trying to be unbiased as I can, was DC’s. Because it was memorable and more put together than the others. And yeah, he kicked ass, but mainly that reason I stated. Paula, oh, Paula. When you do drugs, do them after the show in the privacy of your own home, mmkay?

I think my post got lost somewhere. But anyhoo,
I’m just flabbergasted about last night. The whole theme should be “WTF just happen?” instead of ND. THe only performance that I liked, and I’m trying to be unbiased as I can, was DC’s. Because it was memorable and more put together than the others. And yeah, he kicked ass, but mainly that reason I stated. Paula, oh, Paula. When you do drugs, do them after the show in the privacy of your own home, mmkay?

I really, REALLY wish they would stop acting like David A. is Godà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gift. Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just not. Even à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“horrible Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  was better than him last night.

ITA. He has a good voice, but that’s it. Nothing special. And his performances were straight-up karaoke.

The last statement to claify ……..
The word “IF” jason c / Brook are not up to thier usual par…..

More concerned about the ripple effect it will have on the conestans and AI short term.

Who do you think is going home tonight?

I don’t know who’s going home tonight, but, whoever it is, you can be sure they will have Jason standing next to that person to make him the villian once again.

This whole debacle is like a teacher giving a student a grade on a test never taken, and, then saying, oh, I graded you on how I saw you studying. No matter what Paula says, or how spin city tries, this will not fly.

And, in all of this, not once have they acknowledged, excuse me, what’s his name? Oh yeah, Jason. Are the judges and producers having fun yet?

From the National Ledger:

One side note: It really is time to replace Paula Abdul. She was so bad tonight that after the first round of songs by the five finalists that she thought David Cook has already performed two songs. She is useless on the show.

I think it is time to replace this writer. She is useless. Or must have been on what Paula was.

Home tonight…..
1st choice DA
2nd Choice Jason
3rd Choice Brooke

Brooke saved herself with song 2 as song one was just aweful.

Who I’d like to see go home tonight……Paula.

Who I think is going home tonight…..Brooke

So, I guess at this point we can assume that Paula simply doesn’t care how what she said affected Jason? If she apologizes to Jason tonight – I’ll think the only reason she’s doing it is because one of Nigel’s interns has been reading this blog prior to showtime.

Apparently, while posing as the supportive judge, she’s actually the narcissistic one. Her only concern in this whole debacle is lamely attempting to defend herself. She sure doesn’t give a rat’s ass about Jason.

Deb Byrd(vocal coach) says Jason would be relieved to go home…I think Brooke and probaly Syesha would also be relieved…..these guys are not Dummies and they KNOW full well who the Producers want in the Finals….I like all these kids but the Transparent Manipulation is at an all time high this year and It is really bordering on Abuse.

When did she say that, Coco? :(

I remember seeing Deb Byrd on our local AI channel and she didn’t seem very crazy about Jason (this was a month ago). I sometimes wonder if they don’t sway the idols into singing songs that aren’t the best for them.

I saw that interview too jane. It made me wonder how much support she’s giving Castro. Especiallly combined with that Nikki Mcgibbon (?) interview saying how unfair the coaching time was divied during her season. On the other hand maybe it’s better if she just keeps her grubby hands off him.

Yeah, but if she is telling Jason he sounds good on certain songs when he really doesn’t, they need a new vocal coach. I don’t think she should show favoritism.

She would be WAY to gullible and would fall for any LIE someone throws at her. I could see her turning into a (Lindsay Lohan, Brittney Spears, or Jessica Simpson).

I don’t get this leap of logic. Just because a person wears their heart on their sleeve doesn’t mean they are a dimwit. And if someone can consistently refuse watching R rated movies on moral grounds, I highly doubt her fortitude will be tested to the degree of going down the path of the trainwrecks mentioned.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get this leap of logic.

Yeah, I’m going to have to agree with you there. After watching the extended video interviews with the contestants, I find Brooke to be very articulate. I don’t think she’s gullible or dim or whatever. I also don’t think she’s as fragile or sheltered as some believe.

OMG, I am half way through this Seacrest interview and I can’t believe it.

How is it that I knew. ME a blogger in effing Boston, MA knew at SIX EFFING 30 that the judges critiques were going to be saved til after the 2nd performance , but the judges themselves didn’t???

The rehearsal is a run of the show. The studio audience there knew what was up. Paula claims to have been out in the studio during the rehearsal. I am calling total bullshit.

Here is a suggestion. Do the effing job you are paid to do.

Paula claims she said “second song” but was really talking about David Cook. So, she repeated, practically word for word David Cook’s critique when Jason Castro finally sang in the second half?

Why not just fess up to the eff up? Ugh.

I’m taking to the front page.

Deb Byrd(vocal coach) says Jason would be relieved to go home

That would make #9 on the Strikes-Against-Jason list. Idol execs who work closely with the contestants and who are supposed to be impartial really need to shut up about these things.

Brooke moved out to LA at 19(?) to be a singer, had some bad industry experiences, and moved back home a few years later. This is actually her SECOND move to LA (when she became a nanny). She is not that naive to the business. I’m not that sure she’d be all that gullible if given a chance at the big time.

I’d like to know where Deb Byrd said this about Jason…can anybody help me here.

You go, MJ! LOL.

I wonder if Paula will be there tonight or have been overcome with brain freeze.

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/say_what/index.html

Deb Byrd(vocal coach) says Jason would be relieved to go home

I say, if Jason really wanted to go home, then why on every results show practically does he look so nervous that he might puke, and then when he is told he is safe have a big grin on his face?

Jason deserves so much more credit than he gets from the judges and producers.

And… also, go you, MJ! Booya, I’m also from MA. Yeah!

I agree Blaker_Cindy. Jason is always so nervous on the results show. He definitely wants to stay. I don’t know where Deb Byrd gets the idea he would be relieved to go home. No way.

Speaking as someone who wears her emotions on her sleeve, I can fully understand where Brooke is coming from. No one has ever called me dim-witted or naive but I am emotional.

I think Brooke is tougher than people give her credit for. She will do well in a recording studio but maybe live performances before huge audiences are not her thing if she tenses up at that.

Because the producers so badly want a David/David finale, I hope one of the others can squeeze into the finale with a David. That’s all I want from this season now.

The favoritism on this show just makes me nuts. It happens every season. I don’t know why they can’t just let nature take its course and play out naturally. If its Jason’s time to go, let the voters decide. Don’t push it down my throat for the sake of what? good TV?

And they bent over backwards last week to point out how not only excusable but “professional” it was for Brooke to stop the freaking band and restart? And how cute it is for her to write the lyrics on her hand? If Brooke had to perform under these circumstances they’s probably have to take her out on a stretcher.

Still pissed.

Byrd said it in that interview just above Paula’s on that Link posted from Seacrest Radio show this morning……..it is posted in this thread

Thanks, coco. I’ll go look. Also, why do we even need the stupid judges anymore. Let the idols singing speak for itself….we can make up our own minds if we like it or not.

Hey everyone… I haven’t read any of the posts today, as I wanted to calm down after last night’s debacle. Anyway, as a Castro fan, I am sort of hoping he goes home tonight, and here is why: I would rather remember his memorable, standout performances on the show than remember him being ridiculed and kicked by the judges for his final weeks. And I want other Idol viewers to remember him in a positive light as well, not the creatively drained, shell-shocked kid he is becoming. I hate for a casual viewer to tune in and have seen him the last 2 weeks and think that that is a true reflection of him as an artist. I think Jason might actually love a few weeks off at home and with his girlfriend. And, if he does leave tonight, I want Simon to give him the same respectful send-off he gave Carly. (I don’t expect any such thing from Randy, and could care less what Paula says to him).

The favoritism on this show just makes me nuts.

I don’t think the judges are in the tank for Brooke, if that’s the insinuation you are making. Oh no, this is clearly a battle between the 2 Davids and if I was any other competitor, I would feel absolutely stepped on in the attempts to bring about the duel TPTB so desperately want. It really is quite appalling to see the blatant pimping the 2 Davids receive on a weekly basis.

If Brooke had to perform under these circumstances theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s probably have to take her out on a stretcher.

She’s *been* performing under these circumstances lo now 7 or 8 weeks and nary a stretcher to be seen. Also, whilst playing piano, I highly doubt one can also read lyrics from the *palm* of her hand at the same time. Who knows? I wouldn’t doubt that it was TPTB’s way of addressing her false start without really going into it due to time constraints.

Can’t wait for the studio version of her 2nd song!

Jason deserves so much more credit than he gets from the judges and producers.

I agree. A friend (a David C fanatic now and a co-Elliott fan from before), sent me a text message this morning saying she’s sorry about what happened to Jason. She then went on to say, among other things, that it must be harder for me now as a Jason fan than it was before for us as Elliott fans because TPTB respected Elliott then, at least. :(

Also, whilst playing piano, I highly doubt one can also read lyrics from the *palm* of her hand at the same time. Who knows? I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t doubt that it was TPTBà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s way of addressing her false start without really going into it due to time constraints.

That whole hand thing was so fake. I’m not sure why she agreed to that.

The favoritism on this show just makes me nuts. It happens every season. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know why they canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t just let nature take its course and play out naturally. If its Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s time to go, let the voters decide. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t push it down my throat for the sake of what? good TV?

And they bent over backwards last week to point out how not only excusable but à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“professionalà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  it was for Brooke to stop the freaking band and restart? And how cute it is for her to write the lyrics on her hand? If Brooke had to perform under these circumstances theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s probably have to take her out on a stretcher.

Still pissed.

No kidding. The favoritism shown to Brooke pisses me of.

Examples from last night:

-Randy said Jason’s vocals are definitely not the best in this “vocal competition” then goes on to say that Brook’s imperfect vocals were pretty good.

-The judges LOVED that Brooke played the piano and was inside her box. On the other hand, Jason got panned for not stepping out of his box. What the heck?

I’ll be happy with either Jason or Brooke going because I don’t think the competition can handle 2 folkies. The only thing that could screw this up is having no eliminations tonight.

Anyway, as a Castro fan, I am sort of hoping he goes home tonight, and here is why: I would rather remember his memorable, standout performances on the show than remember him being ridiculed and kicked by the judges for his final weeks. And I want other Idol viewers to remember him in a positive light as well, not the creatively drained, shell-shocked kid he is becoming. I hate for a casual viewer to tune in and have seen him the last 2 weeks and think that that is a true reflection of him as an artist. I think Jason might actually love a few weeks off at home and with his girlfriend. And, if he does leave tonight, I want Simon to give him the same respectful send-off he gave Carly. (I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t expect any such thing from Randy, and could care less what Pauls says to him).

I share the same sentiments, mocha. If Jason or Brooke leaves tonight, it will be a win-win situation. If no one leaves, the show will just be as chaotic next week…and we can already guess what the judges comments for Jason are going to be. Why don’t you just read off your card now, Paula?

That whole hand thing was so fake. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure why she agreed to that.

Yeah, All the hand stuff needs to stop. David C’s IGB hand bit was so cornball IMO.

Always keep in Mind that the Judges always talk out of both sides of their Arse…….and keep in Mind that DAMAGE CONTROL can be quite amusing……>> in A –You are nauseating me kind of way…..What a JOKE they have become!!!!

I feel the same way, mocha.

Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s *been* performing under these circumstances lo now 7 or 8 weeks

I’m talking about this specific circumstance. Not general situation .She never had to go out and do a performance directly after hearing it slammed. None of the rest of them did.

I don’t want Jason going home tonight. To do so, would be a win for TPTB. And, in he past, most who came in at 5th haven’t had that much of a post Idol career. It’s better to go 4th or 3rd if you can’t make the top 2. And, sometimes, a 6th or 7th place finish is good too. At l;east then you get the shocking elimination sympathy.

I don’t want Jason to go home either. I think he needs to have a few more (or at least one more) moments. That said I’m thinking there might be something to the no elimination thing tonite. I can see Jason’d camp being po’d with what happened but the other contestants might think it gives him an unfair advantage from a backlash from the fans standpoint. I hope Brooke or DA or Syesha goes tonite.

No kidding. The favoritism shown to Brooke pisses me of.

I don’t think the judges give a shit about Brooke – certainly not to the point of favortism. I think they give her that faint kind of praise whenever they’re saying anything positive.

I do however feel the crap flung at Jason so far has been completely unfair. They’re treating the poor guy pretty badly.

If you ask me, Debra Byrd (vocal coach) should not be saying that Jason Castro wants to go home as she did at the end of this segment on Seacrest’s show. That is something for Jason to say himself…if indeed he wants to go home. I, for one, don’t think he does. Makes me mad.
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IMO-it is ok to protray Brooke as a freak but them not Jason as an idiot? I think not for both of them. The incident happened to Jason he was just unlucky to be the person standing there the guy seem a litte like wtf is going on. The Hand writting from Brooke I am sure it was a set up and no one says no to idol..I am also thinkng someone tells them to talk back to..

The TCO are the Davids ..throughout the comptition Brooke and Jason have been the targets …last week Puala was harsh which surprised me and this week Daivd of courcse to varying degrees..People react diferently to situations thier not drones.

I want Brooke(Her talking back is tiresome but whos perfect) Off for some reason and now Jason(being layed back thats david) I am tired of the blaming of other contestants..The Daivds are the TCO that is how it is and I think the big blame should be on AI producers who run the show ..

Treated differently people are diferent .

Everytime Paula Abdul speaks I find myself clutching my couch pillow with sweaty palms. Kind of like when you watch iceskating and you know someone is going to overshoot their triple sowcow. That’s pretty much every night with Paula. I wouldn’t be disappointed if they replaced her with someone less likely to embarass themselves on a nightly basis. She’s not constructive, she’s not composed…she’s a disaster. Whether it is a personality quirk, medication, or a tumor of some sort…it’s an indefensible problem on the show.
(putting both hands up Simonesque)…Sorry!!!

About the no elimination rumor, I can’t see them doing something like this. I know they did it last year, but it was for IGB. The show does owe Jason an apology though.

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Yeah, I’m pissed at the Jason thing too, but lets not blame the other contestants. This one is on the judges and the producers. All of them, including the Davids, just get up there and perform. TPTB have an agenda that’s bigger than all of them.

I really hope there isn’t a no-elimination tonight. The backlash would be horrible. And then we would be stuck with trying to cram another 10 songs into an hour again. No, let’s just get on with the elimination, and if it is Jason, then there will always be an asterisk by his elimination in my book. (as in *unfair elimination)

Maybe an On Air Intervention for Paula would be a good 1st step for American Idol tonight—–and I don’t care if it is Before or After >>>>The Apology

There will be an elimination tonight. The show must go on,and, right on schedule. Gotta gun for those May ratings.

Oh, to hear Ryan say, America, what have YOU done? No, the better question is AI, what have YOU done?

I ment Jason not David..

POPWATCH: On the scene

iTunes recordings are up!

Does anyone know which song is the one Cocky recorded? I’m fine with either one, but I really do hope it’s the latter we get as the studio version.

Oh yay!!! And it’s Brooke’s 2nd song too! It sounds fabulous.

Does anyone know which song is the one Cocky recorded?

His first song, I’m Alive.

Oh yay!!! And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Brookeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s 2nd song too! It sounds fabulous.

Oh, well that’s good news. I love Brooke, but I sure as heck wasn’t buying that first one!

His first song, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Alive.

GAH. DANGIT. Why oh why was there only one studio recording for the contestants this week? *sob*

How does Jason’s sound?

How does Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sound?

It sounds good to me. I’m not a fan of the song, but Jason sings it well.

Cook’s is great as well – he’s flawless as usual.

Brooke’s sounds absolutely lovely to me (but I’m admittedly not objective here).

Argh, DCook’s recording is the first song?? Shit. I really wanted a studio version of the 2nd one.

So, I guess, anyone know where I can get a download of the live performance for the 2nd one?

So, I guess, anyone know where I can get a download of the live performance for the 2nd one?

Rickey has it, as always (creepy guy, but he’s useful precisely for getting those downloads up, like, 2 minutes after the performances end). I got it already after the show ended and listened to it the entire day at school, and it is nothing less of amazing, trust me. :)

Hisaki
Apr 30th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
So, I guess, anyone know where I can get a download of the live performance for the 2nd one?

Rickey has it, as always (creepy guy, but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s useful precisely for getting those downloads up, like, 2 minutes after the performances end). I got it already after the show ended and listened to it the entire day at school, and it is nothing less of amazing, trust me. :)

Yeah, Rickey has it. It really isn’t long enough for me. I WANTED THE FULL VERSION! Boo-hoo! “I’m Alive” is great, though.