Season 7 Top 5 Performance – Recap

I loved Jason’s song! Woohoo!

I think Jason better bring it the next song

I didn’t like Jason’s #1. Hopefully, he brings it next time.

I think I’ve already forgotten Jason’s performance.

I’m sorry I doubted you, DC. I’m sorry!

I saw a special on how the performance order is created. I remember them saying they never want to start the show with a sappy ballad or slow song; they like upbeat and then and even mix throughout. Why didn’t they start with David? I wanted to get up and fly. He rocked that song!

I think Brooke’s manic crazy eyes will haunt my dreams tonight. Bless her heart.

And why is Little D dressed like something out of Jailhouse Rock?

switch the brookes around

David C did very well! At least I thought so. :biggrin_wp:

I liked Jason’s better than Brooke’s and her WOOOH!

Jason beat Brooke

Pam
Apr 29th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
David C did very well! At least I thought so.

Me too! And he sounded GREAT in the preview of the second song!!!!!

Thank you Hicks!

David A did a great job. I’m wondering if picking popular songs may have been a bad idea b/c they’re 100 years old and easily forgotten. It’s like the house next door; you see it so much you hardly notice it until it changes. They’re going to need to put a spin on the popular stuff to make it stand out. Syesha bored me. The song was pretty, but I almost fell asleep and missed the rest of the show.Brooke seriously needs something to help her focus. Paula could also use some meds.

Someone take the coke cup from Pauler….

Well Paula, way to really show America how pre-set everything really is on AI. Good gawd………

Someone take the coke cup from Paulerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

I’ll second that!

What the crap? Was she talking about Jason or David

For me so far
Jason, ok
David Cook, ok
Brooke, why is she still here?
David A, ok,
Syesha, I thought did very well. Hurts me as a DC fan to say this, but immediately after I thought round 1 went to Syesha.

Pauler – I’m so embarrased for you. Maybe she heard their rehearsals? Making scuses here………….

She was talking about DC doing poorly, she said “oh, those were notes for you, David.” Then she calls him awesome. WTF?

idolbeat I don’t know, but when asked by Ryan and Simon she thought Cook did fantastic. Have no idea what she was drinking seconds prior to that on her Jason comments, lol.

round 1 100% David Archuleta this can co down as worst night in ai history so far

neil diamond songs suck a$$

how embarassing when david cook comes aout when castro doing his #s and ppl screaming and cheering for jc and jc got all embarassed since he was horrible

What is Paula ON???

Jason just threw in the towel with that performance and I don’t blame him one bit. I would do the same dang thing if I knew what was about to come from the judges. Rock on, Jason.

WOW! Cook’s is the best of the night so far!!!!

David Cook – “blazin”

Jason did better on the 2nd, but again, I was bored. I’ll forget this one and it’s a popular song.

David Cook is a freaking star! Thank you, David, I will be downloading your 2nd song from myxer.com so I can hear it EVERY time the phone rings! You are un-freaking-real!

Woohoooo!!!!! I knew it!!! Way to go Randy, Paula and Simon!!! I agree #2 was Brilliant!

Simon makes me mad – Jason’s style is more like Neil’s – David Cook’s is not. Comparing apples to oranges.

they might as weel could have sang 1 song each cuz round 1 with its speed and no judges all i remember is david archuleta’s and now we have a normal show for half hr

Am begging DC’s forgiveness now – I take back every fear I had – every doubt I had. That is ANOTHER song I’ll be buying. Thank you.

I must learn to have faith in this guy. My friend called and said “he just may be the best ever on AI.”

Well, he sure is original, that’s for sure.

How could Jason not be choked up – he was basically told he sucked before he sang.

best brooke in a while

I never thought this show was rigged before, but the whole Paula/Jason thing really threw me off. How can it look like she is not reading from a script?

tinawina
shes not reading a script its her notes from probably rehearsal which she watches usuually as she sometimes says

Hated Brooke’s 1st song, and I love Brooke. Loved the 2nd. She’s still going home though. LOL.

So either they truly hate Jason and want him gone yesterday or they want him to stick around and are using the old reverse psychology…either way, it’s BS. Telling him he sucks before he even sings the song and then stomping on him some more after, awesome. I love how he needs to get outside his box but DC is a rock genius and shouldn’t change a thing.

I’m so mad, I’m shaking. How dare they? Critiquing Jason before he even sings. Why don’t they just back that bus up and grind the wheels over him a little more.

tinawina
if her fans like u say u r complain shes going home will not save her and then obviously she goes home cuz u have no hope if u really love her vote and dont be pessimistic

kthejohnster, I know that’s a possibility with Paula. But still.. it was just a tad weird.

As for my Brooke comment, it was a joke. Trust me, I will be voting for her tonight.

Actually, this will get Jason a TON of votes. Brooke did GREAT with her second song but either she or Syesha will be gone now. AI has po’d the public and they’ll get revenge by phoning in.

HAHAHA! And I’m not even a big Jason fan but more power to him! I’ll sacrifice my fav to have the public stick it to AI.

Seriously, I don’t care if she made notes while at rehearsal – he hadn’t even sung but yet she critiqued his performance. If he goes home, I bet reporters will be chomping at the bit!

David Cook is amazing. Just amazing. Remind me to never doubt his song choices no matter how strange they look on paper.

Pauls blew the cover on this show’s fakeness. Judging Jason BEFORE he sang Way to go, Idol!

worst night this season!!!!! DEFINITELY

Vote for Jason!

Was it me, or was Syesha off for the first half of the song? She performed it well though.

On the recap you can see how the light was sapped out of Jason from those blood sucker judges.

She DIDD??? Yeah Cook from what I hear but what the heck is going on ? It doesnt go on here for another hour???? What did Simon and Randy say about Jason?

Thats ok if you cant type because you are voting for Jason – I will do the same

Well, Brooke is probably going home, but she was till better than David A was tonight.

I loved Jason & David C.

Syesha was just plain obnoxious tonight with her “We’ll See” crap to Simon. Dang – I don’t think I’ve ever seen that kind of comeback on the idol stage before. Maybe she stays – but she should go home just for being a bad sport with bad hair tonight.

And Paula. My gosh – WTF was that? She starts commenting on Jason’s second song before he sings it? With Randy & Simon trying to stop her and even all of the contestants giving her please shut up looks? Wow – she really tipped her hand tonight. Now, I suspect Paula doesn’t actually pay attention to the performances, but has her assistant watch dress rehearsal and write out her comments.

I’m sure David A is safe – but he was the worst of the night for me.

Cook pulled it off.
Archie won the night.
Loved, loved, loved Brooke’s “I Am, I Said!”
Jason sucked gutter water on both songs.
Syesha will go home, ’cause she doesn’t have anybody to ‘save’ her.

way too rushed tonight. didn’t get to enjoy it.

didn’t like lil david tonight at all.

Y’all do realise Paula’s slip-up was basically her saying her ”lines” before Jason’s 2nd performance … cuz you know their comments are pretty much scripted.

spenser
i totally missed the syesha response. the show was too fast. will have to rewatch to catch that.

Yeah Cook – you go – I KNEW he could do. Jason needs the votes from what I am hearing but not seeing yet. So, Jason most of my votes are going to you and David

1) Cook’s “All I Ever Really Need Is You”
2) Syesha’s “Hello Again”
3) Brooke’s “I Am, I Said”
(eh, to round out five)
4) Cook’s “I’m Alive”
5) Archie’s “Sweet Caroline”

Everything else… eh. I agree with pretty much everyone else; tonight’s show seemed extremely rushed. If I had my druthers, I’d like to see Jason go home.

then pauler tried to pull a fast one and say she meant cookie, but then when it came to him she said he was awesome. we aren’t stupid pauler.

jason was so much better than they gave him credit for.

I felt like Ryan was running a relay- way too fast. If they need more time for God’s sake get the network to ante up I felt bad for him It was really annoying Get the idols out hurry up Ryan definitely earned his pay. I would venture to say it was the worst night in Idol history. God awful songs, Paula giving a review before the person sang, Ryan looking much less calm cool and collected than normal No great performances, lots of sucky performances

OK, I think I will wait and see – JUST THESE FEW OPINIONS ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE.

Geez, what a f’d up night.

I hated Brooke’s first song but LOVED the second one. I didn’t like David A’s first song but he did alright with his second (though I can’t see anyone but ND singing that song). Jason did soooo good on the first song and he blew the second one but we all know why. I loved Syesha’s first song but not her second.

And then there is that guy who is in a league all of his own: David Cook.

He was INCREDIBLE.

I agree with others, it’s his to lose at this point.

I don’t know what to think about bottom 2 anymore. Will it be what the votes really are or what the producers want? If it’s producers, it’ll be Jason and Syesha in the bottom 2 with Jason leaving.

However, if AI really goes with the (cough) votes, I see Jason staying after Paula’s screw-up.

It’ll be interesting to read the blogger’s opinions concerning the obvious scripting of the show on tonight’s show. Unreal.

I”m sure she was referring to the rehearsals; but pull your head out of your ass, Paula.

Jason’s just going through the motions. Time to go home. Paul screwed up completely, just totally embarrassing for the 30 million plus people home watching.

I loved David A’s America. He sings it with such range, emotion and overall exuberance you just can’t help loving his voice and him. I did not enjoy Jason’s singing at all and I agree completely with Simon. Brooke does not have any range either and is completely a boring singer to me. David Cook is a good entertainer but I do not enjoy his voice as it is very scratchy and raspy, the kind of voice that is popular today though. Syesha did a nice job for me and is miles better than Brooke.

Well

I am truly disappointed that the “older” performers and their songs are made to seem not as good if they are “NOT” updated ala DC.

I know people do covers and are successful w/their arrangement. Do we really expect that from this AI’s?

And I see DA is still the chosen one. I’m still not seeing what everyone else sees in him.

If JC is voted off tomorrow then I won’t be watching again this season.

I’m not even sure about DC second song. really didn’t like. Just really didn’t like the whole night and I love ND.

this was such a weird night. the best tonight were David A and DC. syesha was ok. didn’t like anything else.

Did Paula call syesha “Brooke”? I swear I heard that (when she starts commenting on her second song).

Ugh to Syesha’s “I know” comment when Randy said that she was a great actor and singer :thumbdown_tb:

Didn’t like tonight at all, but if I had to pick it would be Brooke’s second song and DC’s second song. DA’s voice cracked. Randy blows and throws unwarranted praise at DA. ugh. Jason still makes me smile, and I prefer his voice over DAs. Don’t want to see him go.

SpenserJ- I’m with you on the David A. performance. I thought he stunk! The nasal thing was really bad tonight, too. I thought “America” was totally the wrong song for him. He didn’t do a bad enough job to go home, but he bombed tonight. David Cook is my homeboy!

WTF!?!?!!? How can they bore us with an hour long results show (well, I actually kind of enjoy it, I guess), but speed through a performance show like that?! I’m a DC fan, but I felt a bit sorry for Jason with the obnoxious comments by Paula about his song BEFORE HE EVEN PERFORMED! Wha?!?!?!?

mj maybe you know? I was pretty sure the judges don’t get to come to rehearsals. There are fake judges in place and the show is supposed to be new to the judges. If that’s true we just confirmed AI is definitely a fake. God, I wonder if Paula has to pay $5 million for revealing AI’s secrets.

Way too rushed. This was one of the worst nights of the season.

I liked David Cook’s first song and Brooke’s second. Jason’s first song was ok. Did not like David A or Syesha at all tonight.

I’m actually getting busy signals voting for Brooke tonight. That’s the first time that’s happened all season.

I should add that I love to watch Jason perform. Not necessarily how he sings…

I heard the Brooke Paula said referring to Syesha also Man, bad night for Pauler!

I haven’t weighed in on this season all year. Tonight, I break my silence. First off, I have no horse in this race. I don’t care who wins; I can’t see myself buying any of their music. That said, it’s been fun watching, listening, reading and generally enjoying the usual AI carp. So why say anything now? Because I don’t think I’m hearing the same music that so many others seem to be hearing. IMHO, no one did very well tonight, not Jason, not Brooke, not David A., not David C., not Syesha. Jason was not as bad as the judges made it seem, Brooke, Syesha, and David A. were meh, and David C? I’m just not getting him either. When I close my eyes and listen he sounds like a copy of so many others right now. And he sounds the same every week.

Maybe it’s like that ring tone that one of my students made me aware of today. Of course, students aren’t supposed to have cell phones in class, let alone in detention, but this guy did, and I didn’t bust him. Because of the way our hearing changes as we age, we can no longer hear some high pitched tones. He used the ring tone on his phone and I heard nothing. The other kids in detention immediately looked at him. They had all heard it. I think that’s what’s going on with the judges – and many fans – this year. No one seems to be hearing all the tones. Guess I’ll just chalk the season up to the ring tone phenomenon. Yikes!

OK, back to anonymity!

Argh! Frustrating night! I hated this rushed format. DCook was the best by far, he has this thing figured out.

My other fave, Jason, didn’t fare so well. I think he is worn out and creatively drained, and I am torn between wanting him to get to leave before they continue to run the bus over him, or letting him come back one more week to leave on a better note. I am going with the latter, vote away!

I have heard that the judges DO listen to the rehearsals. Paula and Randy have both mentioned this through the years. (pressed button too soon whoops).

They are not seated but they are milling around. Either Paula or Randy mentioned one time that someone (MJ?) sounded so good in rehearsal but it was a shame the performance didn’t go as well.

Not sure if it was MJ, but someone this year.

Hicksaholic, you are genius. The fake judges write script for the real judges and Paula is reading script? Loved that everyone let her blab on! Har har!

What an weird night. It seemed so rushed and awkward. And that Paula comment???
Random thoughts: I appreciated the fact that Syesha looked good and put effort in her performances. I liked “Coming to America” and didn’t like Sweet Caroline. I guess people missed Paula saying she was looking at the American Idol when she commented on David Cook.
He’s the lock now.

One of the worst nights ever for this show. I don’t care if Jason or Brooke leaves first.
For the most talented season ever, this is a very mediocre/underwhelming Final 5.

Wow, this show was a damn train wreck! Jason phoned it in even before Pauler eerily critiqued him before his second song. That may help him, but it shouldn’t because he is in over his head. Those songs are exactly things that he should have been able to put a Jasonesque spin to them and he just blew it. He won’t go home though cause Simon threw Syesha under the bus, then backed over her for good measure. I am not a manic voter, but I have tossed a few in for her, and will do a bit more. I am glad David laid to rest that he can’t do up-tempo. Hopefully next week we will see him do something contemporary. He’s got the chops, not the material must follow. I must say I liked Sweet Caroline, that was the first smile I saw from him that wasn’t forced in weeks. Made me glad. Brooke is just loony, loopy, and a bit ditzy. I have never gotten her, and this week was no exception. ‘I Am’ was the perfect vehicle for her, but her anxiety and word written on her hand distracted me…..did she even sing that verse? If she did, I totally missed it.

WTF!?!?!!? How can they bore us with an hour long results show (well, I actually kind of enjoy it, I guess), but speed through a performance show like that?! Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a DC fan, but I felt a bit sorry for Jason with the obnoxious comments by Paula about his song BEFORE HE EVEN PERFORMED! Wha?!?!?!?

Really! I was so looking foward to Neil Diamond night, and they rushed it and crewed it up beyond belief.

Chewsday Aren’t you a Taylor fan? I might be wrong but I just wondered because as I watched all of the perform tonight I was reminscing about Taylor in Season 5 God I was so excited I could hardly wait There may be some more technically talented than Taylor but nobody at least IMO brought it like Taylor.

iloveoliver-
If the songs were fine the way they were originally arranged, they’d still be at the top of the charts by the original artist and they’d still be played as much as they were when they first came out. Change is good. People get tired of hearing the same song, the same way, all the time.

As far as Jason goes, yet again, a snafu will keep him around another week. The last few weeks something has happened and people call in and cast pity votes for him. He’s cute, but boring. Paula is an idiot, but her mistake shouldn’t keep him around. If he was a professional, he’d have to deal with all kinds of bad comments before, during and after his performance, without sacrificing his performance.

In Caffiends remarks from the rehearsal she said the judges told Jason that he looked comfortable up there, so they must be there

I don’t thing Simon threw Syesha under any bus. I think he did her a huge favor. He’s no dope and probably knew she needed something to save her butt. I’m sure he’d love for Brooke or Jason to leave pronto.

hicks – I don’t think they do get to go to rehearsals. That’s why I’m sticking with my theory that she has someone watch rehearsals for her and write her comments.

Randy calling DA the bomb after that karaoke performance was the most disengenous judge comment I’ve ever heard on this show. In both of his songs, DA had about 6 Peter Brady voice cracks. I’m not saying he’s untalanted – he was just so not “on” tonight. To me, and I may be alone, they were both all kinds of bad. But, I suspect he’ll get KLC’s “yeah patriotism” vote.

I’m still furiously texting for Jason – and sending in some phone votes for Brooke and David C.

I do have to say though, that DC may be one of the most dynamic performers we’ve ever seen on this show. It didn’t even matter that he sang the most obscure songs. Even though he may not be my absolute number one fave, I can easily say he was the best of the night. He’s got such a unique quality to him. That boy is just loaded up with talent.

As I’ve said before, as soon as we lose Jason and Brooke, I’ll be a full time Cooktard.

Oh Weelassie – you must watch that again. Simon tells Syesha she’ll be in trouble, and she responds (just full of cockiness) “we’ll see”. Ugh – that was just wrong.

In Caffiends remarks from the rehearsal she said the judges told Jason that he looked comfortable up there, so they must be there

sumi: Look at it again – it says “fake judges” in Caffiends remarks.

I’m a serious Idolholic and i got a major bone to pick with the shows producers. They wonder why their ratings are going down? Its because they focus more on Ryan Seacrest’s annoying monologging and his stupid stories about how he sang neil diamond in front of the mirror with a comb in his hand (he probably forgot to add he was wearing a wig while dressed in his moms lingerie) and five minute intros on how great Neil Diamond is and how many albums he has (including the one coming out in a few days, ironic?). I don’t care about these things. I CARE ABOUT THE CONTESTANTS!!!

I went back and watched some of season 1,2,3 episodes and there was none of this garbage. Each week we learned something new about the contestants from their videos or even the way thy carried themselves.

Tonight just sent me over the edge- 1st when Paula created headline mania with either her clairvoyant powers or the fact that most people are now going to think the show is rigged (i personally just think she’s a fucktard who saw the dress rehearsal and knew she was gunna be too smashed to think of anything mildly rational to say on the live show so she had someone write down what she was thinking). And 2nd- tonight’s show just felt overly rushed, like “Hey quick go sing for your minute-thirty then hurry up and sing another shitty neil diamond song again.”

I’m just mad because i love the show and the reason the ratings went up every year (up until 6th) was because people were interested in its simplicity: People get the chance to sing (yes i know its about their personality too) and their fate lies in the hands of the american public. THATS IT. Sure its ok to throw in a little judge humor and bantering and maybe a guest judge here or there, but don’t overdo it. And with the changes they are talking about next year, I really hope they keep the auditions because if you noticed Idol producers- the audition episodes hold the highest ratings- so why get rid of them? Thats not the problem.

I think they need to go back to simplicity:
-Every other week the contestants get to sing WHATEVER song they want (if it gets cleared obviously) and everyother week from those weeks would be Motown,60s,70s,80s,90s,2000.
-Limit Ryan Seacrest’s word count.
-MORE FOCUS ON THE CONTESTANTS PERSONALITIES/LIFE!!! THEY MAKE THE SHOW!!!
Just small things that I think would help the show and that i miss.

Having said that- I think the next three weeks couldnt matter less. It’s going to be David vs David and whoever does better on the finale will win. I think Archuleta better suits the title but maybe its just me. I think his voice has incredible tone especially for a 17yr old and ya- he’s just it.

Anyways, I’m done bantering. No one will remember tonight’s show by the time the finale rolls around- so why does it matter since we know who is going to make it there?

For the first night I didn’t like David Cook’s voice on the first song. Too raspy. I liked the way he styled the song, just not the way he sounded on it. The second one, I loved, and I hope that’s the one that is the download.

I kept trying to remember if they’ve ever done this speed demon kind of a show before. I mean, they always sing two songs at this stage of the competition, and have a mentor, so why was this show more rushed than any other they’ve ever done? That’s what rehearsals are for, is to pace the show. Neil Diamond sure got short-changed in his “face-time”.

I don’t see Archie’s genius. I just don’t see it.

Poor Jason.

I’m beat just from watching that thing, feel like I ran a marathon. Or maybe I feel like I’ve *been* beaten.

Rita

Jason is NOT a professional yet, at all. He only sang a few times before an audience before being on here. David Cook has an album out already and a lot of training and David A has been force fed music by his dad since the age of 7. So it would be very hard for Jason to act like a professional just yet. I and a lot of people see his raw talent and sincereness that will eventually be honed into some very very good. Jason was a drummer in a band before all of this and I think he has done so well in spite of the newness of it all. David C should win, I think he is the clear winner but I want to see Jason around longer.

I don’t know if the judges physically go to rehearsals; but
I have heard them say that they DO see the rehearsals
(video possibly.)

Oh, and I love me some David cook, but I sure do wish he’d leave that hair of his alone. He just keeps wanting to do stuff to it, and it looks way too funky.

Rita

You know, I have to give David A. credit for a great voice. He sounds great, but I’m just not feeling the whole Idol thing for him. Did you hear ND say about him being a prodigy that needed some guidance (or something to that effect)? What do you make of that? Still voting as I type…for DC. I’ll probably throw some votes to JC, too. Paula just made me mad. :furious_tb: :furious_tb:

Jason-forever in blue jeans-it was very pleasant. it fit very well in his list of songs for the show. I don’t agree with how it was panned.

David C-I’m alive. I didn’t know this ND song but it captured my attention. Best of the first round for me.

Brooke-I’m a Believer-lil David should have sang this song. It was just awful. Worst of the first round.

David A-Sweet Caroline. hmmm. his voice is cracking. I just didn’t like this at all. Second worse of the first round.

Syesha-Hello Again-She did pretty well on this. She does nothing for me but her voice is good.

first round:
David C
Jason/Syesha
David A
Brooke

Second Round:

Jason-Sept morn-Again, i really liked this low key song. It had a very nice tone. Don’t understand throwing him under the bus. And Pauler’s critique of the second song when he didn’t even sing it yet was so crappy.

David C-All I ever need is you-never heard this one before either but he made it into a cooktastic song. Loved it. Strongest of the night by far. He is on another level.

Brooke-I am I said, one of my favorite ND songs but I didn’t like her version. It was ok. Much better than her past few weeks. It was ok.

David A-America. Again, his voice is cracking and this was pure cheese. He played the KLC card and I personally didn’t care for it. He has had years and years of practice and should be able to work the stage and not just stand there and stick his hand out.

Syesha-Thank the Lord for the Nighttime. Never heard this one before. It was ok. This was such a rushed, weird night that I feel I didn’t get to enjoy the songs. She has a nice voice but she fails to interest me.

Second round:
David C

big space

jason, syesha,brooke
david A

I don’t understand simon’s critique of syesha. she has been constantly better than brooke for weeks now and he says she may go home. hmmm. Brooke’s first song was lightyears worse than syesha has EVER been, on any song. so i don’t understand his comment. Syesha does nothing for me but I can hear that she sounds good. Pauler had to be drunk or high tonight. I’m going to just forget tonight ever happened. It was that bad with the rush and the way they judged the songs.

Hey, MJ. I can’t seem to watch the videos. Its saying some type of error. :[
I don’t know if I’m the only one, or not. It’s been viewed a few times.

Does anyone know if a contestant has ever gone home after singing in the pimp spot?

Seriously, I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t care if she made notes while at rehearsal – he hadnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even sung but yet she critiqued his performance.

Yeah, that was completely ridiculous. They really threw him under the bus tonight. I hope it all blows up in their faces.

Brooke’s 2nd song was beautiful.

David Cook is amazing – can we just declare him the winner, and let him get to recording?

Jason is NOT a professional yet, at all. He only sang a few times before an audience before being on here. David Cook has an album out already and a lot of training and David A has been force fed music by his dad since the age of 7. So it would be very hard for Jason to act like a professional just yet. I and a lot of people see his raw talent and sincereness that will eventually be honed into some very very good. Jason was a drummer in a band before all of this and I think he has done so well in spite of the newness of it all. David C should win, I think he is the clear winner but I want to see Jason around longer.

I’m with you sumi

Look at me,. still on here and said I would wait. I feel a little sick to my stomach about what I have read. I dont think I will want to watch Idol anymore after this and that makes me sad. It was fun and entertaining but now? Argggghhh

I saw some backstage thing with the judges and they ALL WATCH THE DRESS REHEARSALS via video. I think it’s hard for them to hear during the live show.
She took her notes then and got totally confused.

“Does anyone know if a contestant has ever gone home after singing in the pimp spot?”

- Yeah, last week…Carly

weelassie, I don’t need to write a recap now because you pretty well summed up my thoughts also.

What is next week’s theme? How will it go? 2 songs again but with a bit of breathing room for Heaven’s sake?

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Does anyone know if a contestant has ever gone home after singing in the pimp spot?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Only Anthony Federov on top 4/season 4.

My fav show was a complete and utter train wreck tonight, easily the worse I have seen in all seven seasons.
rush, rush, intro, intro, guest mentor, comment, comment singing singing, judging, judging.. Ryan and the judges blabbing about nonsense- the entire thing was a complete blur to me- the songs were so short, they had barely begun and they were going for the glory note or the smouldering look in the camera before I had time to blink.
basically most everyone stunk imo

can we get a do over? I like Neil Diamond

Duke DC sang last that night, Carly was second to last.

Edited because it was not Rami.

I never like the fact that Jason never seems to know the songs when he meets the guest. They have access to the Internet, don’t they? Couldn’t he maybe find out a bit more about the guest beforehand?

I don’t like Syesha’s “I know” and “we’ll see” attitude.

I don’t like the over-hype of David A. I’d appreciate him more, I think, if the judges gave honest appraisals and didn’t force feed him on us. He is not flawless. I can think of a lot of adjectives for him but flawless and “the bomb” are not what spring to mind.

Most of all, I hope they never do this rushed-pace show ever again.

sumidol
David C has an album that was probably home made. I don’t know how much vocal training he has. I don’t think Jason has had any training before the show. He has such a pleasant voice. Imagine how he will sound with some training. I don’t know that many of them have had vocal training other then David A who has had it for many years. It would be interesting to find out. Wonder if it is posted on the AI sight?

I really do like Jason’s voice in the low range. I was pleasantly surprised.

I also want to add that I hated the rushed format. Please, next time, just cancel House or whatever. That was awful the way it was rushed. I had no idea what I’d seen by the time it was over, and I was so mad at the way they treated Jason. ARGH!

Melinda went home last year on Top 3 night after being in the pimp spot.

David C went last last week. Carly was second to last. The final performer has probably gone home sometime, though I can’t remember when.

Tonight just sent me over the edge- 1st when Paula created headline mania with either her clairvoyant powers or the fact that most people are now going to think the show is rigged (i personally just think sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a fucktard who saw the dress rehearsal and knew she was gunna be too smashed to think of anything mildly rational to say on the live show so she had someone write down what she was thinking).

LMAO

Jason’s clip package showed him in such a negative light, not being sure of the lyrics and all. Neil said he thought he’d do alright, but everyone else he declared brilliant, a prodigy, etc. I hate how they edit these things…you know that plenty of them are probably still getting their lyrics down at that point.

Syesha isn’t going anywhere.. she got the pimp spot, and Simon probably pissed off enough folks to power vote for her.

I think Rami may have this year but not sure. When she wore the black highwaisted shorts. LOL

I hope it is cookies second song that got the studio recording. I want it, I need it. I love cookies.

My ratings:

1. DC
2. Syesha
3. DA
4. Brooke
5. Jason (sorry folks…he was a deer in the headlights)

It was a terrible show. Fox has stretched so many Idol shows until they were over stretched and this one they compacted into a real mess.

I don’t think anyone is happy about tonight. Paula’s little flub, even though I believe that she was just reading notes from the rehearsal, is going to be conspiracy theory fodder from now on! I know that the judges do see the rehearsal, they have said it before, but it did look shady…not to mention that had to make Jason feel shitty and undermined, i’m sure. The pace of the whole show was just ridiculous and I am so tired of the stupid filler. Someone mentioned it earlier…show us more about the contestants, we like seeing their personality. I don’t care to see 500 frames of Neil Diamond in a hideous sparky shirt!

weelassie, I hadn’t thought of that. Only one studio song per person this week? Or both?

If only one, I hope it’s Jason’s and Cook’s first and Brooke’s second.

And Jason’s voice sounded great in that lower register!!!

I hope it is cookies second song that got the studio recording. I want it, I need it.

UGH UGH UGH!!!

I forgot that we only get one of their songs. Please oh please let it be Cookie’s second song.

David C has an album that was probably home made. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know how much vocal training he has. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Jason has had any training before the show. He has such a pleasant voice. Imagine how he will sound with some training. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know that many of them have had vocal training other then David A who has had it for many years. It would be interesting to find out. Wonder if it is posted on the AI sight?

Weelassie, I realize that about David C’s album and I promise you I am NOT trying to take anything away from him .

Oh, Paula Paula Paula…

The theme sucked, the songs were rushed and a lot of the performances were sucky to meh. I only really liked Syesha and Cookie. Jason sounded good for Jason (I liked September Morn) but that’s not enough when you have bigger voices around, and you’re on AI.

Archie and Brooke were yucky. I *didn’t like* when KLC played the America card but I *understood* because she was getting desperate. Archie doing it is just…unnecessary and gross.

I’m worried about what impact Paula’s OOPS will have on the show. I’m pretty sure those were just her notes from dress rehearsal but it just looks soooo bad to the general public…

The first words out of my husband’s mouth when Paula “goofed” was something to the effect of, “See, I told you the whole thing was rigged.” Not good for AI when the rating seem to be under fire.

Oops, I mean ratings.

DAà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s voice cracked. Randy blows and throws unwarranted praise at DA. ugh.

I noticed this. It makes me so angry when they continue to call him “the bomb” and fail to give him any kind of critque. Some constructive criticism would do him good.

I think the negative comments about Syesha after a pretty good performance (I am looking at you, evil Simon) will motivate people to vote for her. She just jumped DC to the #1 spot on Dial Idol

Maybe the postive comments about Brooke will make people think she will be safe….maybe they were trying some reverse psychology on the viewers. We know how AI loves to manipulate their viewers.

ETA: I have never been one to criticize Ryan, but maybe he could have played it a little cooler tonight and it would have helped the show feel LESS rushed. I’m not sure it would have helped, but I’m just throwin’ that thought out there.

Only two things to say regarding tonight.

1. Welcome back, Ditzy Pauler.

2. No one should sing Neil Diamond songs but Neil Diamond. Period.

Let the chips fall where they may.

WTF?! How can Syesha be #1 on DI?! :annoyed_tb:

Steph – I just saw the same thing! Maybe mj (I think it was mj) is right when saying that Syesha will make the top 3. Interesting.

I saw some backstage thing with the judges and they ALL WATCH THE DRESS REHEARSALS via video. I think ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s hard for them to hear during the live show.
She took her notes then and got totally confused

Yeah, well I call bullshit on that. Regardless of what they see earlier, their comments are supposed to be on the live performance. They aren’t supposed to base their critique on the live show. That must be why Paula was so flumoxed last week – and all she could say to brooke was don’t start and stop again. Her notes were based on Brookes rehearsal, which ALW called flawless – so Paula had nothing to say about the live performance after her mistake. And, that makes me LMAO.

If Syesha is really #1 in voting, then fanbases do not matter. Pretty amazing if it is true. It’s got to be vote splitting- people are getting behind their fave, and the casual voters are voting for her in droves.

Jason- “FIBJ”- I hated the song, but I think Jason did really really well, and he was smiley and looked like he was having fun.
“September Morn”- His voice was nice, but once again, the song was terrible and cheesy. And PLEASE someone make the fans stop with the waving!!! Randy is a big fat jerkface, but I think Simon actually gave good advice. Anyway, I think he did really well, but I’m voting super hard to Jason tonight!

David C.- “I’m Alive”- Awesome, just like I knew it would be. Paula is on crack.
“All I Ever Really Need Is You”- He started out off key.. ee! This was not so good at first, and I kept waiting for it to get better but it didn’t really (did I just say that?!). I think it was the song, not David. Why did the judges like it so much, was there something I didn’t see? He’ll be safe though, and I still love him!

Brooke- “I’m a Believer”- Ick. She was just not there, and it was awkward.
“I Am… I said”- Much, much better than the first song. I actually liked this, but she still may be in trouble. Simon was spot on.

Archie- “Sweet Caroline”- He was frickin’ off key for half of the song! So not good, but his fans will eat it up I’m sure.
“America”- His voice cracked, he was off key and he sounded like he was just singing to daddy’s music in the car or something. I used to like him, what happened? I don’t even know if he’ll get KLC fans voting for that.

Syesha- “Hello Again”- It was ok. Stereotypical for her, and she yelled a little bit.
“Thank The Lord For The Night Time”- Not the best vocal but she had fun, which will be really helpful to her. I like her so much better when she’s having fun. Dare I say, Randy was right? But maybe Simon too? I dunno.

Archie was the worst, Cookie was the best. Jason, Brooke and Syesha are all in trouble.

Haha tonight wasn’t a trainwreck, more like a tsunami. I wonder if Pauler could get the sack for this ?

Hard to believe that Syesha can be great during ALW week and be bottom 2 and ok this week and be number one.

DA was very nasal tonight. He tried to “Stevie” up songs that didn’t fit that style. Funny how Randy didn’t “notice” his voice cracking or his flat notes. Talk about pitchy.

After a second listen I move DA down to a tie for last with Jason.

That must have sucked for Jason already knowing how his performance was gonna be critiqued for the next song. David C was the best tonight. Everyone else was meh.

According to Dialidol, the gap is increasing. Who is voting?!?

panz, maybe people felt she didn’t deserve bottom 2 last week and are voting for her now? I really find it hard to believe she is suddenly the favorite after an entire season hovering in the bottom. would like to hear any commentary from the dial idol guys on this….

At least now we have an explanation for the overpraise of David A. He must kick ass in rehearsal. And, that must be what Randy bases his comments on. They shouldn’t even do the show live if that’s how they decide what to say.

I don’t care if Paula wrote her notes during rehearsal, she shdn’t have opened her mouth. If I was a contestant, I’d go through the motions during rehearsal and give it my all during the ‘live’ show.

The show is totally scripted. Let’s just crown David Awful, give runner up to Cocky & start the concerts. Absolute waste of time & money making all those calls and putting money into the FPTB’s pockets.

I don’t think Jason or Syesha shd get that treatment. Down with American Idol!!

mocha, something is up with dialidol tonight. I kept clicking on predictions for about 5 minutes and couldn’t even get names. much less results. Syesha was third earlier and zoomed up after the malfunction. Very weird.

Michael and Carly… I miss you guys. A lot.

I haven’t read the thread. Too busy voting… and still am. My cell phone is dead and I’m having a bit of trouble right now. That said, everyone knows that their teleprompters are on the table. Thanks Pauler.

maybe people felt she didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t deserve bottom 2 last week and are voting for her now?

I think it is that combined with simon’s comments about her being “in trouble” this week when her performance was fine. At least her voice didn’t crack….

People vote for weird reasons. I thought Syesha looked lovely and like a star. The others not so much especially Jason and Brooke. The stylists aren’t doing them any favors this season.

ETA: Jason was better than Archie, but he’s judged on changing the song up and Archie is not? Grr.

OK, maybe I’m a dumbass, but won’t the votes change once the west coast actually views AI? They haven’t seen it yet, right?

With the two phone lines DialIdol might be sketchy, but OMG Syesha and DC neck and neck and Archie a distant 3rd. This could be interesting!

The raw numbers on dialidol and the “predictions” don’t seem to match up. Is anyone else seeing this?

The raw numbers on dialidol and the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“predictionsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to match up.

Where do I click to see the raw numbers?

ETA: Jason was better than Archie, but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s judged on changing the song up and Archie is not? Grr.

No kidding.

The Mountain Time zone just got done with the show.

Brooke was a bit too bubbly in song #1, much much better in #2 but just as she was getting into a groove, bam! the song was done. Me no likey the rushed format.

And what is with Little David’s stage persona? He looks so much the part of the HS show choir singer with the bop-up-and-down moves and the upturned hand reaching out. Does he ever waver from this?

I don’t see that this season is any different than previous seasons. They’ve always pimped someone and tried to get someone sent home. I’ve heard that the judges always listen to the dress rehearsal because they can’t hear well during the show. What was different was the producers trying to fit too much in tonight. They should have skipped that middle part altogether since it didn’t save much time.

I thought David C was the best tonight but was surprised that nobody was able to really do a Neil Diamond song really well.

The gap between Jason and Brooke is closing on Dialidol.

YIKES!

What’s weird is that Syesha is first on dialidol score but both of her lines are at the very bottom in terms of raw numbers. I realize that dialidol isn’t statistically significant but that makes no sense. I wonder if her low actual numbers is messing dialidol up somehow.

would like to hear any commentary from the dial idol guys on thisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.

Well, I’m no dialidol guy, but I think I may have an explanation. There is a chart on DI you can look at the next day “Geo Predictions,” and you can put your cursor over each state to see which states voted more or less for each person. You can see where the trends are for each one: for example, DA carries the Utah vote each week, and so on. DC carries the east coast each week, etc. etc.

I’ve been watching DI all nite tonite, and DC was in the lead. However, that trend changed at 10:00 ET – when the next wave of voters are kicking in with their votes, so Syesha is carrying Central (or Mountain, whatever) Time voters right now, but I’ll bet by the time the nite is over DC will be back on top once the West Coasters start voting.

Hope this isn’t too much explanation……………..

Steph – when in dialidol, click on stat, then raw numbers.

the small gap between syesha abd DC is getting smaller as well.

ETA: I see what you mean, tmt. weird…

Michael and Carlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ I miss you guys. A lot.

Me too, Preston.

The raw numbers on dialidol and the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“predictionsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem to match up. Is anyone else seeing this?

I noticed this, too. It’s really bothering me. How can the raw numbers be so low for Syesha and yet she tops the DialIdol score card. Usually, the person with the lowest raw numbers is in the bottom three. :wallbash_tb:

The Judges watch video of the rehearsals in their trailers (which are like, McMansions!).

Jason’s a goner.

Grayhound – thank you for the explanation!!

You guys do remember that dial idol was WAY off last week, right? I believe Brooke is the goner this week.

ETA: Also, if you are interested in understanding what all of the different numbers on dial idol mean, they do have a detailed explaination on the site. I read it during season 5 but don’t remember the details. But it is there if you’re interested.

I went to take a look at other weeks on dialidol and see how the raw numbers match up to predictions but the other AI7 weeks aren’t there. I don’t think dialidol is working right tonight.

btw, THANKS, mj. I am so glad to be able to get onto this website on a performance night. I could never ever get on before.

Grayhound – thank you for the explanation!!

you’re welcome, except that it scares me that I know this information. Non-busy job right now is to blame…….

Dear Simon, as a Syesha Mercado fan I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thanks for making this season so damn memorable, lol. You threw her under the bus and she got up and said, those tread marks go really good with this dress! Spunk, I gotta tell ya. I don’t give a crap about any of the other ones, 19 has probably signed the Davids weeks ago. Will be interested in what they both put out. Jason and Brooke keep fighting each other for the title of the most clueless idol contestant evah, and my girl is gonna cobble a career of this. I am indeed happy!

Jason or Brooke deserve to go home because for me Jason is too blase about his choices and preparation. He doesn’t do his homework, and it must be a bit insulting to the mentor. He should have taken a page from David C book weeks ago. Make sure you know your stuff. Brooke writing the words on you hand and letting America know that isn’t endearing, it freaking insulting and pathetic. One of you should pack you bags and report to Regis and Kelly Monday morning. I mean it! Oh, btw yep the kids voice cracked, and guess what it doesn’t matter cause while he no longer is a lock, he’s human and it happens to the best, that is endearing.

Last week didn’t DI have Carly dead last?

I’d like to echo panz: The move has been a great thing, MJ! I’ve never been able to get on here after a performance night before, this is awesome. Thanks!

JASON IS NOW LAST ON DIAL IDOL.

I actually didn’t think Jason did too bad tonight. At least not enough to get the comments he did. And Randy is so transparent. You can always tell his favorites, and he critiques them that way. It doesn’t matter how they sing. At times you can see the judges while the contestants are singing, and they are talking or not paying attention. Its a wonder they can sing at all looking at that. Maybe thats what the mosh pit is for, to hide the judges, lol. Again, DC was awesome tonight, even though I didn’t know the songs. And I agree with others that said DA was bad tonight. I did notice the cracking voice and he was off key more than I ever heard him before. Personally, I think America was too big of a song for him. It needs a big voice, and he just ain’t got it. Did Brooke and Syesha even sing tonight?

You’re welcome peeps!

The American Idol show does NOT deserve David Cook – let them HAVE Syesha -the morons deserve her

Okay, there is no way I believe dialidol tonight. There is no way that David Cook is leading only in West Virginia. That makes no sense. Syesha is leading in only 3 states yet they predict her first.

OOPS, NEVER MIND (as Emily Litella used to say). I had it on “predicted loser.” Apparently, WV doesn’t like DC, dialidol thinks.

Yay MJ! Look how the number of posts spiked since the move. You are the woman now.

I guess I really don’t understand Dial Idol. He’s dead last for busy signals, and therefore predicted to go home, but he’s got the most Dial Idol votes. If they count themselves as a representative sample, shouldn’t that mean he’s getting one of the higher amount of votes overall?

I’m so done with this show if brooke outlasts jason. That is ALL.

Archie sucked large on his cruise ship as well. Sigh.

Okay, there is no way I believe dialidol tonight. There is no way that David Cook is leading only in West Virginia. That makes no sense. Syesha is leading in only 3 states yet they predict her first.

Agree, something is amiss!

Dear Simon, as a Syesha Mercado fan I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thanks for making this season so damn memorable, lol. You threw her under the bus and she got up and said, those tread marks go really good with this dress! Spunk, I gotta tell ya. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t give a crap about any of the other ones, 19 has probably signed the Davids weeks ago. Will be interested in what they both put out. Jason and Brooke keep fighting each other for the title of the most clueless idol contestant evah, and my girl is gonna cobble a career of this. I am indeed happy!

Jason or Brooke deserve to go home because for me Jason is too blase about his choices and preparation. He doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do his homework, and it must be a bit insulting to the mentor. He should have taken a page from David C book weeks ago. Make sure you know your stuff. Brooke writing the words on you hand and letting America know that isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t endearing, it freaking insulting and pathetic. One of you should pack you bags and report to Regis and Kelly Monday morning. I mean it! Oh, btw yep the kids voice cracked, and guess what it doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t matter cause while he no longer is a lock, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s human and it happens to the best, that is endearing.

AMEN to that abbysee!!!

I’m with you pj. But don’t forget, VFTW is voting for Brooke. Hopefully, that won’t be enough.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m so done with this show if brooke outlast jason. That is ALL.

Not a huge JC fan, but I tend to agree. I’m getting annoyed with Brooke’s Elvis snarl!

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m so done with this show if brooke outlasts jason. That is ALL.

Archie sucked large on his cruise ship as well. Sigh.

Agreed. I’ll just catch DCook’s performances on youtube.

When they open two lines, Dial Idol is useless. Plus they don’t account for increasing VOIP and cell phone usage. Still fun though.

This episode was too!goddamn!rushed! I just got Cocky’s live mp3s from Rickey’s and while All I Really Need Is You is 1:58, I’m Alive is only 1:19. I didn’t bother getting anyone else’s mp3′s but 1:19 is pretty damn short (although I don’t know how long Innocent was, which apparently didn’t reach the 1:30 mark, either).

Hard to say who’s going to go this week. I have my fingers crossed that Syesha and her Broadway-ness will leave us tomorrow. She’s quite a good vocalist and I thought she did relatively well tonight, but she’s just not fit for the title of American Idol, IMO. And her shrieking is getting to me.

Hahaha, my parents are watching the recording of tonight’s episode in another room. I’m hearing Pauler’s mess-up right now with Jason’s and Cocky’s critiques, LOL.

ETA: RANDY NEEDS TO DIE. [/randomoutburst]

Did they leave iin Paula’s screw up for the midwest feed of the show?

Granted I hated Neil Diamond week- this was on front of AOL News:

Neil Diamond gives “Sweet Caroline” New Twist:

AOL Music

Oh MY FREAKING GAWD – I JUST HEARD PAULA GO ON ABOUT JASONS 2ND SONG, HE HASNT EVEN SUNG IT YET- WHAT A MORON – LIKE I SAID THEY DESERVE SNOTTYMCSMUG FACE SYESHA AND NOT COCKYMCSMUG FACE DAVID C. THAT WAS RIDICULOUS AND I DID NOT THINK BROOKE WAS A DISASTER AND I STILL LOVE JASON

I’m just guessing but Syesha may be on top since her busy signals are the biggest percentage of her total calls. so even if she’s getting the fewest number of votes, her lines have the most busy signals compared to successful votes. which, lol, could really just mean AI is being stingy and giving her smaller capacity lines. (or she’s very very popular in certain area codes)

dialidol’s sample is too small to really predict anything anyway, imo.

Midwest and east are on at the same time. Mountain and West are shown later.

Pauler screwed up tonight. Bigtime.

I’m still voting…..

Jersey, I’m midwest. It’s live here too.

The raw numbers never match the DI score — use the DI score.

Thanks guys. I didn’t realize that, LOL. We’ll have to wait for Carie’s report I guess.

SIMON DOES LIKE JASON – HE KNEW IF HE SAID SOMETHING NICE HE WOULD BE GONE – RIGHT?

I was so excited all day for tonight’s show and what a big disappointment!
It was AI on speed.

I have been vote splitting again between DC and JC and getting through almost every time.

The judges just plain SUCK!

jersey, Dial Idol wasn’t way off last week. There were 5 contestants within the margin of error that could be voted off. Only was really safe — DC.

The little thingy may have said safe for DA but he was still within t he margin of error.

He’ll be gone anyway sumidol.

Edited for spelling.

Did they fix Paula’s screw-up in the mountain or pacific time zones? They don’t necessarilyget the same version we get here in the midwest.

tmtpoole
Apr 29th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Okay, there is no way I believe dialidol tonight. There is no way that David Cook is leading only in West Virginia. That makes no sense. Syesha is leading in only 3 states yet they predict her first.

Agree, something is amiss!

David Cook is leading in 13 states, Syesha in 16. Click the Predicted Winner tab.

The real judges are usually at rehearsal, watching the show on a monitor. Paula was definitely at rehearsal; she made an appearance in the audience before rehearsal started.

MJ – Just want to tell you what a treat it is to be able to get into the site on performance night! Usually I have to wait til the next morning.

Thanks for everything you do – and you do it well!

Augh. I can hear my mom and dad talking about how “amazing” Pleatherleta was on both songs. What the FORK. I am deeply hating my family right now. Where the hell did I put my shoe…

Okay, I’m going to throw a few votes down Cocky’s alley and then go back to homework. If the boy goes home tomorrow and I didn’t vote at all, I am going to feel great guilt for at least the next 10 months.

Hmm. From DI’s current poll:

“Who is going to win?

David Cook 52%
David Archuleta 30%
Jason Castro 11%
Brooke White 4%
Syesha Mercado 3%

Total Votes : 4944″

This makes me reaaallly happy right now.

Syesha problem tonight was she reached for a note in each of her songs she couldn’t quite get too. Other than these two notes (Read yells) she was quite good.

Woo Hoo, my state representin’ for Jason on dial idol, lol.

So what if Syesha is #1. As long as you’re in green on DI, you’re fine. She’s allowed to have one good night after multiple visits to the botton 3. The world will survive not having a David on top of DI.

Dial Idol doesnt use the raw vote to predict. They use the “busy percentages.”
This is from their site:

Every time DialIdol makes a phone call it records whether a busy signal was detected. If a busy signal was not detected it’s assumed to be a vote. Your results are then submitted back to DialIdol.com’s servers which total up everyone’s results. The more people that use DialIdol the more data we have to determine who America is voting for and that means we can measure the busy signal and predict who is winning and who is losing.

Anyone still on the show is ‘fit’ to be the American Idol, or did Syesha not get the memo, is she suppose to sleepwalk her way through?

Jason looked so pissed with the judge ´s comments, and I don ´t blame him.

DONT WORRY ABOUT JASON THE WEST COAST HERE HAS NOT STARTED VOTING FOR HIM YET. DAVID COOK YOU WERE AWESOMENESS . LET HIM THRU ANOTHER WEEK AND IF HE DOESNT KICK IT UP A NOTCH I WILL SHUTUP AND WAIT FOR HIM TO GET MORE EXPERIENCE AND WATCH HIM DO A DAUGHTRY LATER (A SOFTER GENTLER DAUGHTRY BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN)

ok…folk weighing in..

jason castro– personallhy i thought he sucked ass
folk bf: “heartless, gutless worm” (folk bf is a huge neil fan and was very very very upset by jasons performances.)

david cooke- awesome. go with the unknown,
folk bf: unknown songs, but he sang them like neil would…in his fashion and his own way

brooke: me: omg, the first song was horrible. second much better. folk bf: has no talent. her sole objective is to be in the spotlight. not impressive.

archuletta: ME: I hate him. what he did to caroline and america is beyond words terrible. folk bf: pbs and nickoleon are best for him. as even disney is too riske for him. he can relate to the under ten crowd. he is stuck in one genre. all his songs sound the same. he is crap.
syesha: i though she did very well. folk bf: diva potential./

Jason sang with no drive or emotion. FIBJ is an over the top song…he was underwhelming

Jason looked so pissed with the judge ´s comments, and I don ´t blame him.

The judges are running multiples buses over his face right now. It is SO obvious which three they want gone in the next three weeks.

Syesha is first on DI? So much for wishes…

Folk, you actually have the bf watching with you now? Awesome!

I hate voting. My thumb hurts.

Syesha is first on DI? So much for wishesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

WTF????

Hmm, alright, so I guess I should just stop checking Dial Idol once Top 5 hits, haha. You’d think I’d have it figured out after 2.5 seasons…

I thought David Cook and Syesha pretty much ruled the night. Thought Archie was very high school assembly. Brooke and Jason just didn’t bring it tonight.

Have to agree with you all, this was one of the worst Idol nights I’ve seen in a long time–particularly for a top 5 night. Not good.

Am not a fan of Syesha, but her solid performance, having the pimp spot, and Simon calling her out pretty much guarantees her a spot in the top 4.

NOLA
Apr 29th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a goner.

Not if I can help it I’m over 500 votes.

My thoughts on tonight:

This is supposed to be a singing competition. Based on that, Jason should go home. Jason is cute and has a nice voice, but the most successful AI winners and alums are powerful vocalists. It didn’t make sense to me that a guy like Taylor won AI, because he’s just an OK vocalist. He’s more of an entertainer. Jason has his niche, but I don’t see him selling millions of records like Daughtry, Clarkson or Underwood.

Jason looks miserable to me anyway. He doesn’t look like he’s in it to win it at all. I think he’s ready to go home to his girlfriend.

Syesha, although I don’t like her personally, has a very good voice. She won’t win, but she will have a productive career. She also tries really, really hard every week.

Brooke’s voice is actually decent when she’s not overtaken by nerves, but she’s not in the league with the two Davids.

David Archuleta will get a record deal and sell a lot of records. It’s hard to imagine how he’ll evolve, though. Will he eventually concentrate on spiritual music?

David Cook is going to win this thing and become a huge star,

MJ – Your new host ROCKS! (So far at least!) Last week this site was down and out for the count at this time of night.

That said, let me say this about Paula… she manages to make Dean Martin, Cheech Marin and Hunter S. Thompson sound like Mormon missionaries. Jim from Taxi was never as wasted.

That’s pretty bad.

And if American Idol wants to get their credibility back with the American public (and get their ratings back up) they need…

1. To make it an amateur hour where anyone who even THOUGHT about having a chance at having a record would be disqualified. We don’t want to see second chancers, we want innocence.

2. We want stories. A mother who sings around the house who doesn’t know she is good. A kid who lives in a town of 600 and gets to go to Hollywood. A son who has to work on the farm but takes a chance on family bankruptcy to follow a dream to sing for a living.

3. We want less bickering. Simon always rolls his eyes at Paula and Paula always interrupts Simon.

4. Paula ads NOTHING to the show. Simon is the star. Ryan has to understand that. Randy gives the show “street cred” with his history. Fire Paula. Maybe get a celebrity commentator each week. Maybe a fan. Maybe create a show looking for the next judge (hear me FOX?).

5. Stop resurrecting has-beens careers. Neil Diamond? Are you kidding me? He wrote songs for the Monkees over thirty years ago! Dolly Parton? Her 15 minutes of fame was over 9 to 5 minutes ago.

6. QUIT BEING HYPOCRITES. The judges say, “You sound too karaoke, too broadway, too much like your trying to copy an icon/diva”. So you idiots have them sing Beatles’ songs, Weber musicals and Mariah Carey. What’s up next week, classic tunes from ocean liners?

7. This is AMERICAN Idol. We don’t want Australians, Irishmen or other contestants that aren’t citizens. Having a green card (or whatever Carly needed to qualify last time around) isn’t enough.

8. Quit the teasing. We’re grown ups. Three, four or five years ago the, “And we’ll find out after the break” thing was fresh. It is irritating now and we don’t like the fact that you get a kick out of giving your contestants grey hair and high blood pressure.

9. Cut out the schmaltzy BS. Reenacting the Brady Kids each and every elimination night is amateurish. Look at the Tivo logs. Everyone in America younger that 80 fast forwards through that CRAP.

10. TARGET your viewers. The 70 crowd you cater to has no spending money and doesn’t text vote.

11. Who the hell buys Ford or drinks Coke? That DEFINES your %$*@ show! Ford was last hip in the 60s and Coke hasn’t been the best selling soft drive (or even best selling cola!) in YEARS! You need Toyota and Monster or BMW and Red Bull or something.

Sheesh! This isn’t rocket science.

panz Apr 29th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Did they fix Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s screw-up in the mountain or pacific time zones? They donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t necessarilyget the same version we get here in the midwest.

No, they didn’t fix it. My mom and I were so confused. We figured they taped the critiques at the end of the show and she just spaced out.

Voting madly for DC.

About Syesha, I think a large chunk of Carly’s votes went her way.

still voting……

Sounds pretty right on to me Caffiend…..but I still really want Jason to make an album:)

David A is in the bottom 3 on DI and he’s also at risk for going home.

I feel so sorry for Jason. How cruel can they be? I think his second song was very haunting.

Paula will be the butt of jokes and will make headlines tomorrow. How is the show going to explain the critiquing of a contestant before he sings?
Their usual bull that’s how and many viewers will accept it as truth.

Oh, and…

12. Move the crowd back so we don’t have to see the 12 year olds waving their arms during every freaking song (that obviously doesn’t deserve waving too!!!!) Grrr.

Krazeek120 – you said that last week and the week before and the week before about Jason – maybe this time you will be correct but I am hoping you are not. Thanks

YES! My mom just said, “If he [David Cook] doesn’t win American Idol, I am going to be very mad at America.” You go, mom!

Is it normal for every single call to go through in the last 15 minutes of voting time? I’ve dialed in some 30 times for Cocky, alternating lines every few calls, and not a single busy has hit me.

My opinion after round 1 was pretty much the same as Simon’s-

Jason- forgettable
DCook- above average
Brooke- awful (though not quite a nightmare…)
David A- amateurish (but better than I feared, as I too live in Red Sox nation and hear that song A LOT)
Syesha- old-fashioned

Round 2-

Jason- terrible actually, and I am a fan
DCook- Best of the night (BUT- what was up with his hair tonight? I love me some David Cook and the stringy hair sticking to his forehead was really disturbing).
Brooke- I liked this. I’m sorry, but I just like the tone of her voice.
David A- I thought the end of the song was good, but heh…
Syesha- good performance, but too similar to last week’s. I can definitely see her on Broadway, but I can’t imagine her selling albums because she just doesn’t have enough of an identity. She and David A. are both just a little too old-fashioned for me.

I agree that the show was too rushed and kind of awful, but in no way was the “worst show evah” for AI.

mj:

I hope everyone enjoyed tonightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s edition of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Speed Idolà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t exactlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

I didn’t either. I was looking forward to ND songs but it turned out to be a hot mess. Way too rushed to the point of being manic. Manic like Brooke’s “I’m a Believer”. yikes.

I was disappointed when I heard Jason’s song picks earlier today and he didn’t disappoint…they sucked and so did he. Jason’s been my favorite for several weeks now but I couldn’t bring myself to vote for anybody tonight.

My rankings for the night:

David C.
Little David (only because of America, his first song sounded like crap)
Syesha
Brooke/Jason (with either one of them going home)

Re: Paula’s screw-up – that might be the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen on this show. I understand they listen to the rehearsals but still, to not know where they’re at in the live show…just bizarre. It was a very strange night.

Aahhh. Done voting. I feel like a failure, only 40-something votes this week…stupid homework.

My mom is dissing Jason now. I feel. Like. Slapping. Her. Gah.

sumidol, I hope I’m not either. I got in a couple hundred votes for him, I think. I just have a REALLY REALLY bad feeling.

It took Syesha a hell of a long time to find her voice. That was relaxed performance. and a lot of fun. And Simon is throwing her curve balls like he did Carly. And Syesha aint taking it.

Allison
Apr 29th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
NOLA
Apr 29th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a goner.

Not if I can help it Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m over 500 votes.

500 out of 30 million is not very many.
I don’t mean to be cruel; but he needs to go home.
Hell, he needed to go home weeks ago.

Caffiend
Let me give my opinion – Taylor kicked ass and has more talent than all of the season 7 combined because he’s different, distinguishable Jason has a hint of Taylor but has a lot of growing to do He’s so young

Is it normal for every single call to go through in the last 15 minutes of voting time?

Yes. Typically, it’s easiest to vote in the last hour.

I am in the west coast and for JASON a busy signal every time – Cook too -

OK, weirdest and worst episode of Idol ever.

FLOVED: DCook’s 2nd song. I still don’t know what the hell it’s called, but it sounded pretty awesome.

Varying degrees of like: Forever in Blue Jeans (liked quite a bit), I Am…I Said (ditto), both of Syesha’s songs (she’s very good and I’m still not really interested), DCs first song (all 78 seconds! – it was just kinda goodish for me, but really, what can you do with a song in 78 seconds)

OK: September Morn – Jason didn’t seem to be into it, emotionally

HATE: “Sweet Caroline” and “I’m A Believer” – it’s a Karaoke Revolution!

ANOTHER LEVEL OF HATE: “America” – I don’t even have any words for how I felt about this. I will never complain about DA’s “boring ballads” again. Yikes! oh, and also PAULA

I was trying to vote for Syesha tonight, as the strongest female still here. Only got through twice. I did like her second number, with a different band it could have had a current Winehouse/Sharon Jones sound.

Well, I’ve done everything I can for Jason. Dayum! Tough to watch.

I still WAY preferred him over both David A and Syesha tonight, off-key as he was. DA and SY are just too…there’s something missing.

I feel really bad for Jason too. I think that he did fine with his first song. But then he had to sing right after Paula made it clear that she was going to give him a poor review on the second song whether he did good or not. She’s such a loser…..I wish they’d get rid of her. I think he did as good as he could on the second song but probably felt embarrassed and just wanted off the stage. In my opinion, Paula’s the one who should feel bad, as well as anyone involved with the show. And I’m not so sure that she wrote down comments after hearing the rehearsal. Even if she did, that’s no excuse for falsely judging a live performance before it had even happened!

Usually, I get more and more interested as the season wears on so, by now, I am really excited and looking forward to each show. Not so much this year.

Paula’s screw-up makes me wonder whether they are watching the same performances we are. I’ve wondered about that–how else to explain Randy’s comments about David A sometimes.

After tonight I can SO see Syesha in the Top 3. Oh, Lord.

Very good suggestions Majordude!

And Nola, your wish may come true, maybe not.

Am not a fan of Syesha, but her solid performance, having the pimp spot, and Simon calling her out pretty much guarantees her a spot in the top 4.

Agreed. I think Simon was using his reverse psychology to try and drum up more support for her. They’re definitely through with Jason. I do feel sorry for him in that respect but he didn’t do himself any favors tonight with those performances.

ANOTHER LEVEL OF HATE: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  – I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even have any words for how I felt about this. I will never complain about DAà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“boring balladsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  again. Yikes!

I was almost wishing he was doing his usual dreck by the time we were 15 seconds into “America” — usually pretty good, just some level of sleep-inducing. I knew I’d hate whatever Archie was going to do once I found out both his songs were upbeat, but I didn’t think it would be as bad as it was.

O, re: Syesha, she was much better tonight. It’s just a shame that she seems to have a FATHEAD.

She could have all the talent in the world but arrogance has brought down many who had more talent than she does. She needs to count her blessings and, shut up !

We have speed dating, now we have speed singing. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING??????

aight, i did the best i could. I think I got in about 400ish votes for Jason.

Whoa, I just noticed that Jason is the same height as Ryan. He’s pocket-sized! That’s kind of cute.

sumidol – I’m west coast too, our phone lines aren’t open yet, right?

still waiting if they’ll show paula’s oops here or edit it out.

Well I was sure Jason was gone last week and he didnt even hit the bottom 2. But now I am even more certain than last week that he will leave. I love the dude, but these past two weeks he just has not brought it. Is he tired? not care? Que pasa Jason? Syesha has brought it, if the chick hits the bottom two yet again, thats just so wrong. David C is a stah. I dont really care much for the other D or Brooke.

Gwendolyn — you and me both. I think Simon is going to be surprised. She was very relaxed and she had fun and she has a good voice. It just took her a while to come out of her shell.

My thumbs are crippled from voting but it was worth it. David Cook ftmfw.

My thumbs are crippled from voting but it was worth it. David Cook ftmfw.

Jim from Taxi was never as wasted.

I’m crying here…..too funny!

Yea krazeek I have that same bad feeling but I am out here in the west and have been voting non stop and cannot get thru for Jason – only busy signals and cook

Chicago-sally
Apr 29th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Gwendolyn à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  you and me both. I think Simon is going to be surprised. She was very relaxed and she had fun and she has a good voice. It just took her a while to come out of her shell.

I don’t want her there, though. :laugh_tb:

This was the night for Jason and Brooke to shine. They relaxed. Now, it’s very possible that this girl could be on her way to the Nokia.

Kudos to her, though.

Why doesn’t DI change when I refresh now? People are still voting, right? :ponder_tb:

Paula’s on that stuff.

why were the performances so short??? 1 minute???? What’s with that????
It’s getting tight folks…..David A. sounding the same looking the same…oh well *sigh*

Sorry, Hicksaholic, and I don’t want to get into a Taylor Hicks thing, but there’s a reason he didn’t succeed as a recording artist. He is not a great vocalist. He’s good-looking and charming and interesting, and fun to see in concert, but he’s not a belter like the most successful singers that have been on the show. That was a popularity win. I see Jason as the same kind of Idol.

I’m speechless afteer that show.
It was all kinds of bad.

Neil Diamond’s song book lived down to my expectations.
Too many songs. Too many songs that sound the same.

DavidC was the only one who really impressed, again.

Nigel and the gang are going to have to do some pretty serious soul searching after this one.

I am voting in Az and the lines are open here but we are actually considered mt – sorry my station is based in cal/az

Brooke’s I’m a Believer was a wreck….go home Brooke!

caro, just calling them as I see them…
I haven’t voted this season and have found by not voting,
one can enjoy the show much better.

May the best MAN win.

I am still nervous for tomorrow. Seriously, 40 something votes is not going to make a difference. Sniff.

O, re: Syesha, she was much better tonight. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just a shame that she seems to have a FATHEAD.

She could have all the talent in the world but arrogance has brought down many who had more talent than she does. She needs to count her blessings and, shut up !

Can’t agree with you more. I think I’d actually like her better if she just stood there and smiled and nodded pleasantly and didn’t talk back when getting critiqued, Ã   la the Davids. To me, she keeps acting as though we should feel, like, blessed by her presence.

Missed the show tonight. Had to work late. MJ-I love you and your = site for being so prompt! I got all the videos with no commercials! Maybe this is how I need to start watching the show instead! Man, it didn’t even take too long! So while it must have been rushed on normal air time, it felt exceptionally rushed just watching clips.

Glad I still got to enjoy Paula’s drunkenness!

Jason fans….no votes for me tonight because I didn’t get home until far too late. So I HOPE those who did vote, did a good job. Although I had a friend call and tell me his numbers so I tried to get a few votes in via cell phone when I went to the bathroom. Is that dedication or what?

I like Brooke…but she shouldn’t outlast Jason. I dislike Syesha and I’ve been so mad about her staying around for so long, but now I fully anticipate her being final 3 without a doubt.

The Neil Diamond night that I was so anticipating kinda left me feeling dissatisfied.. Rushed and not all that I hoped it would be.

And I had SUCH high hopes for Neil Diamond night!!!

Personally, I would not like to get up and sing a song immediately AFTER being told that it was horrible.

Kudos to Jason for getting through it and for it not being all that bad.

Pay no attention to that man behind Pauler’s scripted comments.

It’s more than Paulagate. Who writer her notes for her? Nigel?

Gee, it’s not like they tipped their hand with Ryan’s opening, right? I mean, who is going to crack tonight when what he meant was, who can we get to crack?

Rickey is saying this will bring the show down. I cannot wait for Michael Slezak to weigh in.

Oh. My. Dear. God.

To me, she keeps acting as though we should feel, like, blessed by her presence.

Yep!

Wow! So many posts.

I’m as confused at this moment as Paula obviously was in her “Jason’s 2nd song” comment (before any of us had seen a 2nd song).

Not a Taylor fan at all but have been seeing him in the news and here and there more and more since he has put some years between he and idol. I really dont think an AI win would be good for Cook just for them and I work for Fox but am pretty disgusted with the show right now

My God, can someone just PLEASE send Jason home? Vote totals shouldn’t even matter at this point. Just ax this guy. He didn’t even TRY (not saying he’d be any better).

AI is doing some major cover up work on the boards right now…they’re deleting anything that talks about Paula’s screw up with Jason and they’ve banned soonerlover (if that means anything to any lurkers) for posting a thread encouraging fans to vote because Jason had asked her to. Don those tinfoil hats! Hahah.

Okay…

David Cook is clearly in another league. Whoever said upthread that their friend called them and said that he may be the best ever – I agree. I learned after “Billie Jean” not to question his song choices. That’s why I just couldn’t bring myself to freak out when the spoilers came out. LOVE HIM, loved his 2nd song (that teeny bit of falsetto was gorrrrrrrrrgeous), and loved seeing him with the guitar strapped back on. Rawker!Dave! we have missed you! Welcome back, Cocky McSmugface! (prays to the iTunes gods that the second song is the download this week.) Both of those songs, I feel like I could hear on the radio at this very moment – especially the second one. FABULOUS.

Two gripes – 1. Paula – WATCH IT with the “I can see you as the winner now” – that kinda shit can backfire and lull fanbases into complacency. 2. I’m still kinda irked that he didn’t have to go first. But him telling me that all he really needs is ME helped me get over that pretty quickly. Ahem.

Hmm. Syesha – liked the second song better than the first. She’s getting better week by week and not getting much credit for it, I agree. I wasn’t crazy about the first song, but the second song was better, til she ruined it with the attitude at the end.

Jason – rewatching these performances, he sounded good, I thought. He has a good, if untrained and inexperienced voice. I like him, and any other week I’d have thrown him some votes but with it being down to the wire like this, I’m only voting for my fave. Sorry, Jason. I’ll buy your album though!!

Brooke – 1st song was awful. AWFUL. I cannot think of any other word to describe it. *shudder* 2nd song was much better, but I’m still ready for her to go. At least she seemed to be more relaxed tonight, but her reaction to Simon’s “nightmare” comment was a major turnoff.

David Archuleta – voice cracks, karaoke performances… yeah he attempted those elusive uptempo songs, and both of them came off as karaoke to me (“Sweet Caroline”? REALLY?).

So, all that said: I’m still 200% David Cook FTMFW.

Ahh Terrie you are here, I am glad

holeighannie , thanks for the update on the official AI board. I am trying not to go over there much on Tues/Wed this season. I bet they’ve got their work cut out for them tonight.

As for Syesha, yes, exactly right. Her attitude really turns me off. I think she is the most improved of the season. I want to like her and then she goes and says something like that. It would not be the end of the world if she outlasted Brooke or Jason, though.

JSG and Krazee make sense. You’ve just been told you stink, you’re not good and then you’ve got to go back out and sing AGAIN! Yep, Neil Diamond’s songs all sounded the same….there wasn’t much high-low range….the same beat….it lived down my expectations too.

Well whatever, at least they go on tour. Syesha came out fighting which is good. She makes a good stage performer….regardless of what Simon thinks. David A sounded the same-o, same-o.

What can be said about Castro and Brooke? They’re lucky to be on the tour.

Hmm. Syesha – liked the second song better than the first. Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting better week by week and not getting much credit for it, I agree. I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t crazy about the first song, but the second song was better, til she ruined it with the attitude at the end.

She’s fighting back. She’s sick of Simon criticizing her, and she’s probably taking cues from Carly to fight fight fight. Simon did Carly in too. The other judges loved her and Simon would always criticize her….not say one good thing about her…until Jesus Christ and it wasn’t enough to save her.

Plus Syesha is Caribbean; right? They will let you know what’s on their mind. It’s in their blood.

Bring the show down makes it sound like people still take it seriously. I think that ship has passed. I appreciate David Cook’s talent but let’s not annoint him the best ever yet. Although of course, he is automatically amazing because he stands out AMONG THE MOST TALENTED TOP 12 EVAH. I think AI should rehire that director they fired early in the Season. The show’s a real mess without him.

panz: You’re welcome, I’ll report anything else of interest, haha. They’re making it so easy to call “conspiracy” on the whole thing.

sumidol Apr 29th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

Ahh Terrie you are here, I am glad

Group hug to you, sumidol, pj, and all of Jason’s fans here. If they would go this far to sabotage Jason, he’s better off out of there. That said, I am voting for Jason to send a message. I hope he survives and walks off the show on his terms.

thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a reason he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t succeed as a recording artist. He is not a great vocalist….but heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not a belter like the most successful singers that have been on the show.

I’ve got to disagree with this. Who says successful recording artists have to be great vocalists? Ever heard of Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Joe Cocker, Roy Orbison, and many others I can’t think of right now?

Music is like art to some of us. We like who moves us, makes us feel something. I own a lot of different types of music. It’s all over the map. But not a single recording of a *perfect* polished belter, ala Celine. Blah.

David C is going to win it all. he’s a pro.

“Well I was sure Jason was gone last week and he didnt even hit the bottom 2. But now I am even more certain than last week that he will leave. I love the dude, but these past two weeks he just has not brought it. Is he tired?”

Yep, they’re all probably tired….Chris S on his blog and S6 Idols said they were run ragged 24/7 doing promos and about mid-way they just tuckered out.

When I watched the show, I thought David Cook was fantastic and the others were just mediocre. I just listened to all the performances again and still think Cook was fantastic, but I moved Jason up a few notches. He wasn’t as terrible as I thought he was on his first song. I do hate that stupid song. And I thought he sounded beautiful in the second song. I just love his voice – it might not be the strongest, but there’s just something about it. I think all the judges were on crack based on the comments after he sang – and BEFORE he sang. That Paula garbage better not do him in.

The rest of the crew? Little David was boring as usual. I wish they would just let him sing and not talk – maybe I would enjoy him more. His complete lack of an confidence in the interview before he sings makes me nervous and his performances are always overshadowed by his breathing for me – I always think he’s going to hyperventilate. Brooke sounded horrible in her first song and just ok in the second and Syesha was ok – she just doesn’t do much for me.

Brooke, Syesha or little David – one of them should go. I’m still hoping against hope that it’s a Cook/Casto finale. That is the only exciting outcome I can see. How boring would a David/David finale be???

And they need to get rid of that stupid, ridiculous mosh pit.

Wouldn’t this just be the shocking boot of this season or maybe any season? DI now has David A in danger of being voted off. He really is not all that far ahead of Brooke/Jason, according to them.

Group hug to you, sumidol, pj, and all of Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s fans here. If they would go this far to sabotage Jason, heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s better off out of there. That said, I am voting to send a message for Jason to send a message. I hope he survives and walks off the show on his terms.

You’ve got it right, Terrie. I’m coming to terms with the possibility of Jason not making it past tomorrow night. I’ve decided I’m okay with it if it happens this week, because well, little I can do about it. If he gets out now he’s got enough exposure to hopefully do things the way he wants to. IF he makes it another week, I hope, that would be fine with me too, but ultimately I don’t think winning American Idol will benefit Jason (or any of the idols at that matter, because once Clive Davis gets a hold of them their CD will probably not be so wonderful…shudders at the thought of what he could try to do to David C if he won!!!)

So hopefully he gets out, goes Indie, and does wonderful. That’s my hope for Jason and I think I’ve decided I’m okay with that.

Although if he makes it until next week, I’ll still vote my little fingers off for him.

They all just looked so worn out tonight. Jason looked like he had just given up by his final song. Tsk.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m still hoping against hope that ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a Cook/Casto finale. That is the only exciting outcome I can see. How boring would a David/David finale be???

Ah, I’m hoping it happens too (although it probably won’t. Stupid TPTB, running over Jason). If David/David happens, it’ll be a bit of a snoozefest (I’m looking at you, Mr. Pleather Pants). But if we get Cocky/Jason, we’ll have two vocalists who have styles that have never been the ones to win on the show before (rock vs. folk; and yes, I’m aware Kelly crosses over into pop/rock but it’s nothing like what Cocky does). I think I’m just really getting my head a tad too high hoping for a CC finale, though. Sigh.

Anyway. So those on DI who are predicted to be safe have never gone home, ever (I’m basing this on what I’ve heard; I have no idea if it’s actually true since I only pay attention to DI when I am truly worried…like now)?

Clive Davis won’t be getting ahold of any of them – he’s been replaced at the record company. It will be very interesting to see what the new honcho Mr. Weiss does with the first idol under his control.

Voted like crazy for Jason, just because, no one should have to sing right after being negatively critiqued on the performance you are about to give. DC should and deserves to win. But, I just listened to the mp3s of Jason’s performances, and without seeing all of the hoopla and his pissed face, he sounds very good.

How Randy could call that mess of Archuleta’s “Sweet Caroline” the bomb, is beyond my comprehension.

I miss Michael!!

Enough said. The show sucked tonight.. JMHO.
This top 5 is pretty boring, sorry. Well except Cookie, I guess. But him winning is so predictable right now.. Zzzzz.. MJ would have at least brought some competition.

holeighannie Apr 29th, 2008 at 11:25 pm

AI is doing some major cover up work on the boards right nowà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re deleting anything that talks about Paulaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s screw up with Jason and theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve banned soonerlover (if that means anything to any lurkers) for posting a thread encouraging fans to vote because Jason had asked her to. Don those tinfoil hats! Hahah.

For those who avoid the scary boards, Soonerlover is a Castro insider supposedly close to Jason and his family. She always posts accurate but deliberately vague spoilers and her messages are usually cheerleader-ish in a good way.

I’m off to start voting Pacific time.

Poor Jason. After Pauler already telling him he sucked before he sang-I mean why bother? She is such a ditz. Then she tried to cover it. I hope she doesn’t think we are that stupid. I imagine she watched the rehearsal. She has mentioned several times that she does. West Coasters-let us know if they edit it out please.

Paula and the notes: That’s what happens when you rush a show. The songs were 1 minute long!!!! Who sings for one minute??? You can’t get the essence of the song. That was poor planning.

Plus Syesha is Caribbean; right? They will let you know whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s on their mind. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in their blood.

Do we really have to make this into racist shit every effing week? First it’s because Chikezie is Nigerian and now it’s because Syesha is Latin? I don’t care what someone’s background is and what “is in their blood.” There is something to be said about standing there and taking your criticisms with CLASS!! Her attitude tonight after the critique was CLASSLESS.

She may have a good voice – but she does not connect with me on a personal level. That’s her biggest problem.

wow, simon’s comment made a huge impact with syesha fans. dial idol is showing her in first. hard to believe but that’s where it is at the moment.
they are showing jason last. Heck, i only got in 10 votes tonight. all the circuits were busy.

Hisaki, KLC was predicted to be totally safe the week she went home.

Thank you St Lucia, I really feel like crying and I know that no matter what i say if you can’t feel the emotion that I feel with Jasons music then you are just a different breed of cat and I dont even mean that to be funny, I know memory – cat yeah yeah. It will take me awhile to get my funny back after tonight. Everyone is just different and I wholeheartedly disagree with the fact that to be a winner you need to have this loud powerful voice. He just needs to train that voice to show the people who are saying nasty or mean things what a lot of other people can see. I am so glad for this show this year for one thing – for introducing a lot of people to Jason so that we can loolk for him later when he gets away from the disaster that this show has become.

Plus Syesha is Caribbean; right? They will let you know whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s on their mind. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s in their blood.

Chicago-sally:

OMG you have to STOP making generalizations like this. YOU ARE OFFENDING PEOPLE. One more remark like this, and I’m banning you.

Yes, I am still voting for Jason only for an hour (a few for Cook) and have only gotten thru busy signals on two phones 4 times. It is 9p here

I’m on the west coast and they did NOT edit it out.

My take? Paula’s notes were probably from the dress rehearsals because the judges said on Larry King that they watch those a lot. Still, it wouldn’t surprise me if Paula is scripted to some degree because she is too wasted to come up with anything on the fly.

I’m hoping this mess saves Jason because I like him. Now I have to go vote. My votes are going to Jason and Cook. Cook was incredible.

Terrie: Thanks for explaining that; I’ve been over here and on Castrocopia and I forget that not everyone follows the JC scary board, haha. As of now the posters on AI can’t even post sooner’s name without getting their threads deleted. Controversy x10.

I am so glad for this show this year for one thing – for introducing a lot of people to Jason so that we can look for him later when he gets away from the disaster that this show has become.

That’s the only reason I watch. I don’t care who wins the crown. Besides Jason, I’ll add MJ and Cook to my list of those I plan to follow.

Jason picked the wrong songs and sang them with almost no emotion. It really looked like he gave up before he even started.

DA, what can I say, he was nasal, looked like he needed to poop, his voice cracked, he tried to add “stevie runs” where they didn’t belong and looked like he was in 8th grade choir. ( And those were his good moments)

Brooke on song one looked like anybody’s quiet cousin being talked into singing karaoke. Just aweful. She was better behind the piano.

DC had a song that lasted 1:19, …talk about getting cut back. He hit a great little bit of falsetto on song two and was a man among children tonight.

Syesha could have been really really good but reached for several notes she couldn’t reach and croaked them. Where was the vocal coach to teach her to roll away from that?

DA, Brooke and Jason are neck and neck for bye bye.

Michael and Carlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ I miss you guys. A lot

Heh… That’s the understatement of the year.
MJ and Carly brought a lot of flair to the show. Now it’s just so boring and predictable.
They should have been Top 4 along with David C and David A.
At least that would have made some competition and keep things interesting. TPTB really messed it up this season by letting them go so early.. JMHO

MJ’s elimination was the worst thing that could happen to AI. It doesn’t matter now, they both will go on to do wonderful things.
I am hearing Michael already has a tons of offers on the table from record labels. That’s exciting to hear. I hope things work out for him.. Him and Carly deserve it so much after trying to make it in the music biz.

I wasn’t entertained tonight at all. No highlights except DC deserves this thang..
Makes sense Paula is scripted- yet she takes no time to rehearse herself, obviously.. How she be as wealthy as she must be and NOT hire a speech coach is beyond me.

Wow…a Syesha/DC finale…is that possible? If Syesha continues to be as consistent as she has been….maybe.

David C’s first song was really quite dreadful. I personally think he is cheese with a capital C. His 2nd song was much better but he is being pimped to death. Flames, declarations of winning, pandering up the ying yang. I still don’t see the “MOST AMAZING TOP 12 EVER!!!!!” in this group.

I mistyped in my message but don’t have editing capablilities…that last sentence is missing a word :redface_wp:

(Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m looking at you, Mr. Pleather Pants).

Lol hisaki. I’ve called him pleatherletta since he wore those awful pants. and, just to add, you don’t wear tennis shoes with pleather. it doesn’t go.

Yes tonight Jason choose a wrong song fibj but I felt the emotion in his last and all his songs.

I had to go to that site “What Not To Sing” so I could refresh my memory of other Top 5 nights. There was no Top 5 last season so it was just the Top 6 singing one Bon Jovi song (and also one of the best nights of Season 6) and during Season 5 they sang a current song on the Billboard charts and a song from the year before. In Season 4 they sang 2 Lieber and Stoller songs. So they have had 5 contestants do 2 songs in one hour before so why was tonight such a disaster in terms of pacing? The speed singing and speed critiquing did no one any favors.

For me there was only one standout performance and that was Cookie’s second song. Everything else was just meh. I voted for Jason for 30 minutes but I won’t be destroyed if he goes home tomorrow. In a weird way I think crazy Paula is right, he needs to fight for this and I just don’t think he has it in him to play the Idol game. His “Forever In Blue Jeans” was sweet and charming and unfortunately, pretty forgettable. I really question his judgment in picking the second song; the best adjective that I can come up with to describe that performance is “flaccid”. I don’t want to see him go home before he gets a chance to sing a song that was written in this century and it kills me that Pleathereta (trademark Cheese?) will go on and on . boring the carp out of me. I also think that Brooke’s shouting “No! No!” when Simon called her performance a nightmare is a more effective way of playing the Idol game than Jason’s bemused befuddlement. Oh and Syesha making Top 3—never would have dreamed it possible at the beginning of the season but I think it is now very possible.

Here’s my review of the show tonigt I usually type it up and send it to some friends for fun:

After last weeks disappointing elimination of this seasons best vocalist Carly Smithson we are treated to the 5 remaining à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“singersà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  tackling or as some might say crashing and burning through the songs of Neil Diamond otherwise known as the King of Cheese. I have to admit Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not really well versed in the music of Neil but from what I witnessed tonight neither were the contestants. I know in every season we get to the one episode close to the final where it seems like no one cares anymore, the ones who have no chance of winning the dead man singers and then the few chosen ones decide to have an off night to rest up for the finale evidently tonight seems to be this episode. In Memorial of each of their performances and in honor of one of the fastest get them on get them off I’ve ever seen I will be reviewing them together and also because I really canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t bring myself to say more then a few words about them. I also canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t bring myself to mention Paula Abdul with one minor exception Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure everyone else will be making many comments about her. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just everyoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s favorite wacky solid gold dancer. So on to the singers for this à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“fun filledà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  night!!!

Jason à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s So Dreamyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Castro à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Forever in Blue Jeansà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  & à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“September Mornà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ I thought the first song worked well for his delicate à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“voiceà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and luckily the band didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t drown him out like they usually can and everything worked. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t know if the complete mental meltdown of Paula threw him off or if he just decided to end to continue his standard of sleepwalking though a performance but on his second song it looked like he was having an out of body experience and wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t even present which is what I wished would happen to me during this. I thought he had a half and half night with one good performance and one that could make his fans sleep during voting.

David Cook à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m Aliveà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  & à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“All I Ever Really Need is Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ In his first song I thought he proved that he was anything but alive. It seemed like the band drowned him out and he couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get a handle on the song and everything was all over the place. I thought his second performance was the type that you see in a montage for this yearà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s winner. I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t care for the song very much at one point I asked if it was still going on but I thought he delivered it well, sang it great and turned in a performance that you will remember on a night such as this. I think that he is a lock for the top two and I think heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s getting ready for the win.

Brooke White à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m a Believerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  & à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Amà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦I Saidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ At this point in the show is when I started realizing why they were having the judges only review their second performance and skip the first. This was the just the wrong everything for her from the puffy BLONDE hair, silver pants, jacket with the flipped up collar and Maria Von Trap guitar playing I really thought Brooke was in trouble after this. You now its bad when you hope she has one of her breakdowns during the performance because at least ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll end but then something happened by the second number and Brooke came out and did a song that fit her perfectly and she was fantastic. I thought the second performance was the performance of the night for her and everyone else from the vocals to the emotion that she conveyed. This was fantastic!

David Archuleta à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Sweet Carolineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ & à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Americaà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ I was disappointed because I knew my Carly was originally going to perform Sweet Caroline and I think it showed that David snatched it after she was eliminated and couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get a handle on this. I thought the Vegas arrangement overpowered him and it seemed like he was unsure of himself in the song. In the second song it seemed like he started it at such a high pitch performance wise that he couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t keep up with it and I think it would have been much more effective if it had started soft and then built to a showstopper. I thought he had his usual nasal strength in the big notes and really weak on the notes after and before and with the American flag and jailhouse rock outfit Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m sure ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll appeal to his fan base but also turn some people off. In a season where heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s known as the up with people balladeer he choose to songs that were to stretch him and stay true to his fan base I think they did but overall hit him because he chose two songs that really needed an older performer who can tackle this type of performing and sell it for everything in the world and he canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t do that.

Syesha Mercado à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hello Againà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  & à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Thank the Lord for the Night Timeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ I think the judges couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t possibly hammer home the Broadway label with her anymore then they did tonight. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s funny I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think Syesha had a homerun with either performance but unlike everyone else I also thought she didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have an outright flop like the others did. I thought her first number was soft and pretty and used her breathy voice very nicely and the second one had some sizzle to it and showed a lot more personality then she usually does and had a nice vocal to it. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think she had the night she could have had but also I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think she hurt herself like the others did.

I think this was a night that made people really appreciate Andrew Lloyd Webber Night last week. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s funny for all the cheese that Neil Diamond is he really makes his songs look so easy to perform and our final five proved how difficult it is to be able to sell these songs unless you know how to give it your all. I think that these are the type of songs that need someone who isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t afraid to throw themselves into one of these songs and sell it for all its worth and no one really did that tonight with both their songs through they were able to work out some of the kinks on their first song doing much better on the second one.

It seemed like with the exception of Syesha who had two à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“goodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  performances everyone had one really awful performance and one really good one. My favorite individual performance of the night was Brooke with I Amà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦I Said then followed by Syesha for turning in two respectable if not entirely exciting performances that made her look like a star compared to the others after her there was David Cook with his second performance that made him look like a winner. I think that the bottom two are going to be Brooke and Jason as justice for Carly going home last week (Sorry I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t resist putting that in there one more time) but more importantly because they both have this loser cloud over them and with them both being the folkie à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Singer/Songwriter it will cause them to split the vote at a time when everyone needs the votes.

As for going home it depends I think that if all dream-eyed girls are still sleeping after Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s last performance that he might not have enough of them awake to vote to save him. I think bringing in all there past baggage it boils down to who finished their final performance better Jason and his September Dung Heap of a sad song that he seemed like he was stoned and waiting for his pizza to be ready or Brooke who sang the hell out of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Amà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦I Saidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and felt every emotion in the song sat and finished last and fresh in viewers minds I hope beyond hope that Jason is sent to some deserted beach where he would be happy and never both us again where Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll be happy. Tune in tomorrow where we get to hear a double feature of Neil Diamond show these kids how ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s done and Natasha Beddingfield performing to show Brooke that there is still a chance to make it in the world as long as sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s out there.

flaccid
oh, lmao. that’s going to stay with me for hours.

Youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve got it right, Terrie. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m coming to terms with the possibility of Jason not making it past tomorrow night. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve decided Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m okay with it if it happens this week, because well, little I can do about it. If he gets out now heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s got enough exposure to hopefully do things the way he wants to. IF he makes it another week, I hope, that would be fine with me too, but ultimately I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think winning American Idol will benefit Jason (or any of the idols at that matter, because once Clive Davis gets a hold of them their CD will probably not be so wonderfulà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦shudders at the thought of what he could try to do to David C if he won!!!)

So hopefully he gets out, goes Indie, and does wonderful. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s my hope for Jason and I think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve decided Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m okay with that.

Although if he makes it until next week, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll still vote my little fingers off for him.

Wow, the exact same sentiments were expressed by those in chat. You should join us when you can, St.Lucia.

Although I voted the full two-hours, I, too, am at peace with the possibilities of Jason leaving us tomorrow. He’s had a good run on Idol with a number of performances to be proud off. Getting an indie deal will be good enough for me.

I’ll catch DCook’s performances online and vote for him in the finale.

I did not enjoy tonights show at all. The rushed format was maddening to say the least and those damn people in the mosh pit are a pain. They wave their hands in front of the camera and block your view and the constant screaming drowns out the performers. Both of those things need to go asap.
performances : David Cook best over all ( very consistant and talented)
Syesha good ( her fun personality is coming out )
Brooke didn’t like #1 , loved #2
Jason not up to par , too bad seems like a sweet kid
David A , didn’t like either song #1 was a mess ,#2 meh
I find David A one of the most annoying contestants ever. He is sooo programed , reminds me of those people in that texas cult. He is TCO and will win but to me he is perfect to sing in an amusement park .

I’m listening to “September Morn” again, and I really really hope this is the one available on iTunes. I LOVED IT. The look on his face when Randy started talking was priceless. He was pretty ticked off. I wanted to cry and vote for him, but I already voted for Cookie. This sucks.

My rankings

1. Syesha….I still don’t like her, but she was the only one who had 2 solid performances tonight.

2. DC….Could live without his first performance, but really good 2nd performance.

3. Jason…Neither performance was good, neither was bad. So he’s in the middle. I am still fuming over Paula’s pre-critique, though.

4. DA…usually, I think he’s boring, but good. This week, I thought he was boring, but bad. America was a huge trainwreck for me.

5. Brooke…poor Brooke. Just send this girl home. IAB was probably one of the worst performances of the season. Her 2nd performance was OK, but not enough to redeem that terrible first performance.

Overall, very weird, terrible night. Terrible. Wish I hadn’t watched.

Oh – here I go again (and again for the last time on here I fear). I am a mother of many and part of my job is keeping an eye on Idol so I have watched since day one. I have loved many a contestant and voted here and there but not until Jason Castro have I felt so compelled to get in there and vote for two hours straight. I LOVE Cook too and didnt really really get Jason until SOTR then went back and listened to all. I like his tone, I like his goofy personality and what I like most is when he sings he makes me feel good and that is what music is about also , like the quote I put up about Neil, you dont always have to be picture perfect but you do have to invoke feelings in the songs you sing and that is what Jason does for me. If I want to rock and roll (and embarass my kids) I will turn to dc or someone like him. So, if Jason is voted off I will be sad but it not the end of the world, it just a now disastrous tv show to me after the rush and madness of tonight, whoever does win is welcome to become known as the Idol of the worst season in Idol history and NOT because of the talent but the way it was produced.

I really hope Jason doesn’t go, but at the same time, I agree that he’s better off becoming an indie scene king! I’ll just miss watching him and I had harbored illusions, briefly, that we could have a David/Jason finale……..I am proud of him for making it this far, in a competition where BIG voices are pretty much demanded, he’s done very well!

I think Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d actually like her better if she just stood there and smiled and nodded pleasantly and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t talk back when getting critiqued, à   la the Davids. To me, she keeps acting as though we should feel, like, blessed by her presence.

Did you guys feel the same about Chikezie and Sanjaya when they talked back? You know, that’s what makes the show when the contestants talk back….whether it’s Brooke or Syesha….except Brooke is always apologetic….David A is the one who stands there and smiles nicely…..I like a little sass in the show, esp. toward Simon — who is always 99% right….but you can tell he has his biases.

And did Paula call Syesha “Brooke”; did I hear right….geez….Paula get some sleep….that’s what sleep deprivation does to you.

I don’t pick up that vibe about Syesha at all….where can I see that attitude you guys keep writing about? I just don’t see it….I see someone who in the beginning was probably uncomfortable performing on that stage….and who had to go through weeks of being in the bottom 3 and maybe gave up a couple of times, and you know what? She’s still there.

She’s our Vonzell Solomon!

One thought that came to me when I was watching Syesha so “Thank The Lord For the Nightime’ was that Melinda would have killed on that song. I was thinking of how amazing she was when she did Tina Turner’s “Nutbush City Limits”. Syesha was good but her little cutie faces and gestures really did seem more like a broadway revue and not a soul stirring, get off your feet and praise the lord kind of performance that the song really needs. Yeah, I miss Melinda.

Did you guys catch Paula calling Syesha “Brooke”; was it my imagination? Geez…Paula….get some sleep! that’s what sleep deprivation does to you.

I loved Vonzell, but I don’t see any similarities between her and Syesha, at all. Vonzell was so SWEET and relatable! At the same time, I don’t think Syesha is particularly snotty, she’s just kind of…….missing something, I guess.

Syesha wasn’t liked on “The One.” The judges ragged her. She was on the verge of being voted off when the show ended.

She just has a way of rubbing people the wrong way. She had a pretty good
night and then ruined it all with her rude, crude comments.

Jason just didn’t bring his “A” game. I get the feeling perhaps the whole experience has taken a huge toll on him. FIBJ is an ubeat song and he sang it like Perry Como. ( Look him up) September Morn was like he was going through the motions. He has a huge voting block, but like everyone that block alone isn’t enough. He needs independants and to energize his base to make sure to be inspired to vote hard., He did neither.

Syesha had me until she opened her piehole at the end and ruined it with her attitude. She needs to learn the gold rule on AI and the judges, nod your head, look serious and say thank you. Good or bad that is what you do. Don’t give me attitude, I don’t want it nor do I need it.

Also, nice shout out to Adam Cook tonight. Did you notice the AC sew onto DC’s jacket pocket. Nice touch!!!

The first half was horrible! The second round wasn’t as bad, but it didn’t really do anything for me. The only thing that I really paid attention to the whole night was that Syesha used the stage and wasn’t wearing shoes. These contestants need to work the big new stage more, except Brooke. Please keep her behind the piano for she is way too awkward without.

I miss Carly!

Congrats on the new server, MJ! Look at all the comments you’re getting.

ETA: I miss Carly, MJ…and Kristy.

NOLA

caro, just calling them as I see themà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦
I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t voted this season and have found by not voting,
one can enjoy the show much better.

May the best MAN win.

It’s ok NOLA. I thought I read that you and all your family were voting for DC (the MAN). Still, eveyone goes in their own time and there’s no reason to hurry that.

I was thinking tonight would be Jason’s night, but it wasn’t so. I liked his first song, love that distinctive sound in his voice. But after being told his second song was going to suck as much as he does, before he even sang it, he didn’t have a chance. Overall his song choice wasn’t good, and I still voted for him even though I’d rather see him off on his own so I can buy his CD sooner.
Speaking of sooner, I’m also banned from the evil site, even though I’m such a goodie two-shoes I never break the rules, so no idea what that’s about. That’s ok, though. I’ll be gone for the next 8 days and won’t mind missing all the trolling that will go on if Jason is actually safe this week.
I didn’t think anyone did great this week. DC songs sounded exactly alike, but if I have to choose someone other than JC, it will be DC.

Huh? What is “the one?” So she’s been in a competition like this before?
See, that’s another reason I love Jason, probably the only one of them that is truly an undiscovered!

caro, No, none of us are voting. Cook is our favorite, out of the remaining contestants, although I still believe Archuleta will take the win.

Dammit, I sure miss Michael Johns.

Oh another thing – Simon says to Jason – you have not been the contestant we first heard in a couple of weeks now. Jason is the ONLY one out of all of them that we have not seen or heard his very first audition. All the shenanigans they have pulled with Jason are wrong. I KNOW how my producers can edit and put together a tape and they pick the worst moments, pan in on him yawning, pan out on David A screwing up his lyrics and so on

Jason passed Brooke!!!!

I’d call this night ‘Murder Most Foul’.

Did they have to stamp on Jason before throwing him under the bus?

She just has a way of rubbing people the wrong way. She had a pretty good
night and then ruined it all with her rude, crude comments.

I just watched again. She said nothing crude. She did ask why she was in trouble and then never talked again except to say she was still smiling. What was rude?

Hey Caffeind, if your still here. Thank you AGAIN, sooooooo much for your reports from Dress Rehersal. I love them and hated the week you were gone.

YOU RAWK SISTAH!!!

I’m no way in hell okay with Jason going. I’ll deal. I guess. LOL. Archuleta and White were worse. Gah.

mj, do you know anything about soonerlover supposedly being banned from IDF?

Jason passed Brooke!!!!

Holy Crappy, he did. Ok, I just got excited again….I will try not to though:). Haha, it really IS easier when you don’t get all invested and vote. This hasn’t happened to me since Elliot!

mj, do you know anything about soonerlover supposedly being banned from IDF?

From the official boards, joydrop, not IDF.

But here’s what an IDFer said:
I saw her post earlier before she got banned. She was saying that JASON is asking for our votes and can’t spill the details yet but she’ll be back. Then that post got poofed.

P.S: I really need to go to bed.

pm, go to bed! lol

And thanks for the info. VFTW is all over Pauler’s mess.

Didn’t get to catch the show when it aired so didn’t get to vote for my favorite. Having said that tonight was a whirlwind of a show. When I heard Paula’s comments about Jason I thought I somehow had skipped his second song and went back to check for it before I realized this was Paula speaking nonsense again! I think Jason has had some brilliant performances but didn’t feel that either one of his songs tonight were. I did prefer the first song though. David C. – love him more and more each week. Thought the second song was better than the first. Is it just me or does he look more physically attractive too? I really like Brooke but I feel like her performances are just not up to par lately. Definitely prefer the piano Brooke to the guitar Brooke. David A. – in the beginning I really liked him and picked him for the win. I still think he has a good voice but he has become soooo boring to me. His expressions and mannerisms are always the same. I just want him to shake it up a bit. Have to say I didn’t even listen to either song all the way through. Syesha – really thought she’d be gone before now. The girl has got some supporters! Thought she did pretty good tonight.

Can I just say how grateful I am that this weeks media scandal in no way invovles DC!!! How many weeks was he AI headline news??? Thank you Paula and your wacked out self tonight. What an idiot.

Kids…this is your brain on drugs…Just Say No!!

Thank you to whoever posted the AOL Sessions link for Neil Diamond. Now that’s what a ND song should sound like. :thumbup_tb:

Thanks, Baxter! Unfortunately, I am working next Tuesday so will have to miss Final 4. I’m on for Final 3, though.

I think the clear cut winner for tonight was Carly Smithson. She would have sang circles aound all of them done a better job with an acoustic version of Sweet Caroline that would have been considered brave and beautiful and if she got lucky with America she would have the been able to bring all of her personal background, power voice and her performing skills into turning that song into the classic moment on Idol. Oh Well! I was impressed that David stood up and walked the stage a little during his song I was shocked at how much heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gown as an artist.

Huh? What is à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“the one?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  So sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s been in a competition like this before?
See, thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s another reason I love Jason, probably the only one of them that is truly an undiscovered!

Yes, it was an Idol type reality show. It got cancelled. I detested
Syesha on there, and damn it if she doesn’t pop up on this one.
It was called “The One: Making a Music Star”

If any of you are watching “Can You Duet,”, there are two guys on
there that were also on “The One: Making a Music Star.”

Jeremiah Richey and Nicholas Brownell

sethgoose Apr 30th, 2008 at 12:47 am

Jason passed Brooke!!!!

Since I am voting as fast as I can out here in SoCal, I’d like to take credit for Jason’s surge. But I’m guessing Nigel knows he is in deep dookie and he’s got Dial Idol voting for Jason on every computer in the AI compound.

Susan at Neon Fiction has written the following:

What’s most unclear at this point, however, is whether she was commenting based on her own notes on Jason’s dress rehearsal, or if the notes in front of her, should a detailed handwriting analysis be performed on them, would actually prove to be written in Nigel’s manipulative cursive penmanship. One thing is certain, though. By placing Jason first, and then Paula clumsily commenting out-of-turn, the show’s agenda was revealed. Congrats, Pauler & producers. Your certificate of inauthenticity has been served.

I also think that Brookeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s shouting à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“No! No!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  when Simon called her performance a nightmare is a more effective way of playing the Idol game than Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s bemused befuddlement.

Brooke was shaking her head no but it sounded like Paula was the one actually shouting “No!”

I think Paula was the one shouting “no.”

I’m confused because I didn’t hear Syesha talk back to the judges. That “Yeah, we’ll see” came from Paula.

By placing Jason first, and then Paula clumsily commenting out-of-turn, the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s agenda was revealed. Congrats, Pauler & producers. Your certificate of inauthenticity has been served.

AGENDA? lol

I’ll take it one step further: how bout we blame whatever Jason claimed to have “choked” on.

It’s the air out of his lung‘s fault!

Yes, it did. I think maybe what they are referring to, is when she kept probing and asking “why” Simon didn’t like her performace.

bethanysuzanne…Syesha didn’t “Keep probing” She asked one with one word “why” Thereafter there where no more questions from her. I suggest you view the whole thing again right here on this blog.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m no way in hell okay with Jason going. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll deal. I guess. LOL. Archuleta and White were worse. Gah.

That’s AI for you. Michael went during a week others were much worse. Though Jason will probably have the luxury of once again being saved, this time because of backlash towards Paula.

I just rewatched syesha’s second song from mj’s clips-mj thanks for posting those. sometimes i miss one and it is so great to have them available-ok back to what i was saying-i don’t know that it was syesha that said “we’ll see” her mouth isn’t moving. it may have been pauler and not syesha at all. hopefully, someone else will rewatch it and let us know what they see. I didn’t see her mouth moving to that at all. She asked why but that was it as far as i could tell.

Weelassie, it was Paula.

sorry, i didn’t see that others had just posted the same thing. I had just rewatched it and saw that syesha didn’t say “we’ll see.” I wasn’t the only one who saw that…yeah, i’m not nuts:)

This is what I think, take it or leave it. I do have a 15 year background in radio broadcasting, for what it’s worth.

David A can sing but where will he fit in the Top 40 charts? No, he’s not the next Clay Aiken but he’s not Daughtry or even 311 or James Blunt, either. All I know about David A is that he sings ballads very well and this type singer is usually spun on AC. What is AC? It’s where really successful Top 40 artists go to die. (Ironically, I happen to enjoy AC but I’m older so there you go) IMO, he does fit with the Josh Groban, Clay Aiken genre because he isn’t showing ANY personality or versatility. I like the kid but he is limited.

Jason may not have a power/belting voice but he is very interesting and there is a very endearing quality to his voice. He has an interesting look and is a marketing/pr person’s dream. There are a number of ways he can be marketed for Top 40 and I believe he will be very successful if molded the right way.

Brooke…again, not a belter. However, Brooke has a very distinctive voice and with her songwriting abilities, sweet personality, the way she can emote a particular feeling in a song and I hate to say it but it’s true…the woman is really pretty, she can have a very successful career in country and/or AC. Preferably country because she’ll have more success. There’s simply not a voice like hers in the format right now and she would do quite well. She can also be successful as a cross-over artist.

Syesha. Some may not agree with me but I think Syesha can sing a hell of a lot better than Jordin. However, her voice isn’t distinctive at ALL. This concerns me but she can take a turn with Top 40/R&B. See what happens. I just don’t know. She and David A are the ones that concern me when it comes to marketability and $$$. No doubt, she has talent. But what makes her different and/or better than what is out there already?

David Cook – Holy beegeezus! Everyone says he is like Daughtry. Let me tell you, Daughtry couldn’t have performed the ALW song the way DC did last week. I LOVE Daughtry but DC….man….we’ve barely scratched the surface of all he has to offer. This guy is TALENTED. I don’t see his CD being like Daughtry’s at all. There may be slight similarities but DC has his own magic to bring to the table. Cook is AI’s golden child and rightfully so. He’s gonna make Clive smile in the coming year.

Brooke was shaking her head no but it sounded like Paula was the one actually shouting à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“No!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

I don’t know about that one though. If you watch the beginning of her second song when she is talking to ryan she says that she said no it wasn’t. so it may have been brooke. mj’s clips don’t show simon’s comments so i will watch as i rewatch my tape.

I agree! DC blows Daughtry out of the water and then some! that boy is talent embodied.

Hey Giggy, I pretty much totally agree with you, mostly because you said nice things about Jason, but whatever, right! Haha. I have really been disappointed with David A’s lack of, um…luster and growth personality-wise. I still give him the benefit of the doubt and will chalk it up to him being a young dude, but he does need to snap out of his robot-esque ways. That being said, I really like his voice and WANT him to show me that he does have versatility and personality beyond the “oh gee-wiz” variety.

neil must have stolen some of those sparkly shirts from liberace.

weelassie, no apologies necessary! Tonight was crazy!!!

Ugh, aren’t they terrible:)

Let me tell you, Daughtry couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have performed the ALW song the way DC did last week

I think the closest thing Chris D. sang to that was when he performed “What A Wonderful World”. It was pretty good. Leaves me to wonder what Chris D. might have done to David Cook’s song if given the chance.

But that’s a really interesting take/comparison between the two.

Maybe Syesha is a ventriloquist. Was she ever on America’s Got Talent?

Rewatchng ‘Thank the Lord for the Night Time’ it is Paula who says ‘yeah, we’ll see.’
Fact remains, Syesha was given the pimp spot and she really didn’t take advantage of it.
If Syesha changed the words to…. ‘Thank the Lord this show is finally over,’ she would have hit a home run.

From audience eyewitness Adam B. Vary of EW’s PopWatch:

Simon Cowell called tonight’s episode of American Idol “officially the strangest show we’ve ever done,” and I don’t know about y’all, but from where I sat inside the Idol studios at CBS Television City, I’d say Simon was referring to that glorious moment when, halfway through the show, Paula Abdul critiqued both of Jason Castro’s songs after he’d sung only one.

Let’s take a quick step back. With the final five contestants each cramming two Neil Diamond tunes into the hour-long production, it was indeed an unusually frenzied evening, and the judges refrained from commenting on the singers’ first songs. At the end of the first half of the show, Ryan invited all the Idol contestants on stage and then had the judges run through their thoughts on the first half of the show. (Stage manager Debbie Williams had to step on stage herself to motion the Idols to come out to the stage, as if, perhaps, this half-way check-in wasn’t entirely planned.) Randy shocked no one à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ ”just OKà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦doing your thingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦the bomb”à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ and then, with executive producer Nigel Lythgoe and Debbie watching from the wings, it was Paula’s turn.

“Oh goshà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ we’ve never had to write these things down, uh, fast enough,” she said. “Jason, the first song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear.” So far so good. “Um, the second song, I felt like your usual charm, it was missing for me. It kind of left me a little empty.” Huh? The audience began tittering with confusion, and Nigel and Debbie both began quietly freaking out. Paula continued, unaware. “The two songs made me feel like you’re not fighting hard enough to get into the top four.” By this point, several audience members were openly cracking up, Debbie had to stop herself from stepping on camera to end the madness, and Nigel was frantically gesturing a single finger to anyone who could see him: ONE SONG! THEY’VE ONLY SUNG ONE SONG!

“So, David Cook,” Paula continued, until Randy saved the day: “Oh, they’ve just done the first song though, just the first one.” The tension was finally broken with this apology (of sorts) from Paula: “I thought youà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’ Oh my god, I thought you sang twice!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦You know what, this is hard! You know what, I’m looking at, it’s your notes, David [Cook]. You were fantastic.” As Simon swooped in for his chance to scold the Idols, Nigel stepped off stage to, I’m assuming, get the on-site EMTs to give him some oxygen. 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.

A Fox spokesperson declined to comment, and Paula’s rep did not return e-mails seeking comment. Below is the clip in question. What do you think, PopWatchers? Was this just an honest mistake, or did the whole event strike you as bit more…curious? (If you’re looking for our regular on-the-scene write-up, don’t fret, it’s coming soon. It’s just that this was too juicy not to bring up as soon as possible.)

@Giggy – I have a radio broadcasting background, too, and we are of the same opinions for all of the contestants. Clive must be twitching with delight at the prospect of signing Cookie. I’m glad DC has had this opportunity…and for us all to get to hear what he can do.

@weelassie – My 9 y.o. son was excited about it being Neil Diamond night tonight. Why? I asked him that…he said it’s because he liked his sparkly shirts. LOL *sigh*

Giggy – Clive got demoted/fired a week ago. He won’t be doing squat.

He’s replaced by a guy who made his name promoting teen music. If you look at the charts you’ll see the Jonas Bros. and a second pair of teen brothers are selling albums. David A is odd but teen boys are selling music these days. I doubt they’d go in a Clay Aiken direction with him. However, he’s showing his limits like the rest.

Jason – There isn’t a single Top 40 male on the charts currently with Jason’s vibe so I don’t see a future there at all. He lacks the urban edge you need to make it there. If he can write songs he’ll have a future as a singer/songwriter.

David Cook – Yes I’m sure Daughtry is losing sleep because he can’t knock out an ALW tune. Daughtry is a terrific songwriter on top of his chops. Cook will need a band and some great songs to even be in his ballpark.

Syesha, Brooke – modest careers doing music somewhere.

CJ – high five on the crazy life of radio. I really enjoyed the ride! I’m an at-home Virtual Tech now (and loving it) but was on-air, Promotions and Production Dir. for years.

As far as Clive goes, good god, between the up and coming DC and the rising new star Leona, he has to be on top of the world. And rightfully so. AI finally has a contestant who’s going to line their pockets.

But Paula…you got some splainin’ to do!

Daughtry could sing the bejeesus out of ALW. David Cook is very good but he is NOT the best there ever was, just the best for AI – the best in this particular venue. He is the best for American Idol not better now than Daughtry- Cook is what AI needs to make up for the loss in profit they will be feeling because of what this show is becoming this year. They only WISH Daughtry had won but good thing for him he did not. Even Taylor Hicks, whom I am not a fan of, is now seeing more airtime lately as the distance between he and AI gets bigger and bigger. Who knows, as they say bad publicity is publicity and might bear well for Jason, he will not be forgotten soon in any case by even the people who have Jason hate, possibly off this show tomorrow and stuck to Idol thru the tour but good things could come to him and MJ and Carly for getting away now.

Baxter, Syesha showed NO attitude with the judges, other than asking Simon why he thought she might be in trouble tonight. I think Simon was going to elaborate anyway but initially got cut off by the AI theme music, probably cued up by an over-zealous director rushing to prevent the show from running over time. It was Paula, not Syesha, who said “we’ll see”.

Giggy, David C will make Clive smile, as long as Clive doesn’t screw up his CD like he did with so many other Idol winners and runners-up, most notably Taylor, Clay and Bo.

Also, I take issue with your contention that David A isn’t showing any personality. From day 1, he has demonstrated a sweet innocence and charm that has endeared him to many viewers, young and old. And if you were also suggesting that Josh Groban and Clay Aiken show no personality, you clearly haven’t followed their careers very closely.

As for the oft-mentioned “versatility” criticism, every singer has a certain comfort zone: David C’s is rock, Syesha’s is music theater, Archie’s is pure pop, Kristy Lee Cook’s is country, while Jason and Brooke both excel at folk-pop. There are very few artists who can truly sing more than one genre well.

POST-SHOW INTERVIEW WITH PAULA

She’s still trying to cover up her flub by lying through her teeth.

I’m sure that Paula’s notes weren’t written during rehearsal. They have a stand in, but, do watch them on occasion. The fact that she said something about it being hard, and, trying to write fast. Never have we ever seen them writing notes during the performances.

Now, the other theory is that someone else wrote them for her. Maybe, like, how shall we say, an executive producer?

Hard to tell, and, regardless of whatever spin they put on this thing, it will NOT go away. People will forever believe the show is rigged. Who knows? Maybe it is.

I felt so sorry for Jason. He’s my pony this year,and, you can bet I put in extra voting time tonight.

I am, or should I say, I was a confirmed not voter. David Cook is my pony. He’s in my top three of all time, but I haven’t voted for him once. Tonight I voted for Jason. Why? Well, I think he has a great recording voice and I do sort of like him. But more than that, a lot of my friends like him. Therefore, I gave him a couple o’ hundred votes.

So, my peeps, don’t hate me when he gets voted off. :bye_tb:

terrie
thanks for posting that lil goodie. mistakes happen but pauler trying to cover and say it was for cookie was just weird. she probably listened in to the dress rehearsal. She has said in the past that she does this.

CJ-Neil really loves those sparkly shirts. Hope he wears one tomorrow:)

wonder what Rolling Stone is going to put in pleatherletta’s hand for this week-i’m guess a ball and chain;)

This may sound silly, but, I can actually envision Jason having a career in the movies. Not too sure what they’d do with the dreads, since he seems to want to keep them. But, can you imagine the close ups of those baby blues on the silver screen?

Jason – There isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a single Top 40 male on the charts currently with Jasonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s vibe so I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see a future there at all. He lacks the urban edge you need to make it there. If he can write songs heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll have a future as a singer/songwriter.

Perfect then, it is toooo boring with the same ole same ole vibe all the time, get some training under Jason to control and use that wonderful voice to its full potential and then we can get something unique and different in there, as you can see he comes with a huge following of old and young. He is a songwriter also and plays many instruments, Jason will be ok. Primeminister has posted videos of Jasons songs, sung in his home town area only but very good.

So, if that comment was meant for Cook, does that mean she thought he had lost his charm, and, wasn’t trying hard enough to make top 4? Then she blathered something about him being fantastic or something. I don’t remember the exact word she used.

Paula was dancing during Jason’s first song, not taking notes. Pfftt.

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“As far as Clive goes, good god, between the up and coming DC and the rising new star Leona, he has to be on top of the world”

Seriously doubt Clive is on top of the world these days. I think the opposite. I guess all the radio profesionals aren’t into reading much music news.

ok-rewatched and simon told brooke, it was a nightmare and SHE said, no, no,no no, nah, nah, nah and shook her head. Randy chimed in that it wasn’t a nightmare and pauler said absolutely not. So, yes it was Brooke saying No. But it wasn’t syesha saying we’ll see.

Jason and Brooke will probably do a lot better if they are decent songwriters who can write their own material. I am curious to see whether DC writes his own material for his first album.

I just watched the show on my DVR and Syesha comes across fine. She says “I know” in response to the comment that she is both singer and actress. I didn’t find anything arrogant about her, although I do think she’s fond of herself. Her confidence has served her well.

She’s No. 1 on DI, so she must have some fans. She’s also survived about six weeks longer than most people thought she would. Gotta give her props for that.

If Archuleta doesn’t step it up, he could find himself a shocker boot on Top 3 week, with Syesha in the final with DC.

Voting just ended in my time zone. If I helped consign Jason to another week with Nigel and the hounds o’ hell, I hope he can forgive me.

TMZ has picked up Paulagate and it’s not going to fade away. If you don’t think every other network would love to help bring down the ratings juggernaut that is American Idol, you haven’t been paying attention to the recent stories predicting the show’s demise.

Remust,

Of course I can see David A is a sweet boy. But…how can I say this…he is very young and it isn’t that he lacks in personality so much as he has yet to develop one because he is so very young.

I think you missed my point. I adore Clay and Josh. They both have grown over the years and have come into their own. As will David A. It will just take time.

So while David is a very good singer and is a sweet boy it takes so much more than that to become a pop icon. Throw some life experience on David A and in about 10 years instead of just a smile and hesitant wave to the fans, when he walks onto a stage we’ll actually be able to FEEL the presence of a developed, able, confident and talented MAN.

sumidol
i was a huge Daughtry fan but i don’t know how well he would have done with ALW. If he changed up the arrangement and rocked it, he would have been fine but i don’t think he would have done well singing a ALW tune straight. But who knows? Chris was my favorite but he had more limits than cookie does. I’m guessing DC has a greater range than daughtry but a singer here would have to advise on that. I like them both and wish them both well.

Thanks again Pm for the link, Paula you little liar you – you couldnt even look the interviewer or the camera “in the eye” eyes darting up down everywhere as liars often do

I’m rewatching Jason’s second song and it seems like the wind was sucked out of his sails. The pauler snafu seems to really have affected him. The first song was really nice but the second one was deflated. I feel for him.

Pauler Pauler, you should just STFU. You trashed Jason badly. Why I don’t know. Now to come back and say that the second one was for Cook is also not saying the truth since when Ryan asked what you thought of David Cook’s you said *Fantastic*. Too late to spin that one. Also Pauler, you were dancing during Jason’s performance & clearly not writting down notes. I will give you a pass and say you joted those down during rehearsals. Is that fair even? What would have happened if Jason had hit it out of the park?

Why do the judges not have earphones in their ears during each performance? They definitely should be plugged into the sound system.

Please AI turn Bandzilla’s volume waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay down.

@jpfan –

Daughtry is a terrific songwriter on top of his chops. Cook will need a band and some great songs to even be in his ballpark.

And Daughtry was able to have the songs and the band he wanted because he wasn’t tied to the AI contract…but, if Clive is smart, and I think he can be (even though he is an asshat), he’ll allow DC to be the rocker he is. Clive isn’t always wrong, as much as it pains me to say it. If he absolutely tries to shove a rocker into a popstar mold it will be a disaster. Surely the old man has to see that? Of course, I could be sniffing the same fumes Pauler is…I dunno.

Now, if you’re saying that DC isn’t as good as Daughtry, I totally disagree. I am of the opinion that Chris Daughtry is one dimensional as a performer.

The thing that hurt the most for me, about Paula’s comments is that she’s usually the one we can count on to find something good to compliment, and instead she was spewing hate! I couldn’t believe my ears! It was just so unlike her!

And I’m not really positive, but I think she corrected herself to say the second song she commented on was actually David Cook’s, and then she got on Jason’s case again for “not fighting hard enough to get into the Top 4″.

I hate when they say stuff like that, or when they accuse them of not practicing enough to the effect that it prevents some people for voting for Jason and passing bad gossip about him online, only to find out from Carly that Jason practices his butt off!

I felt like she threw Jason under the bus twice.

Can you imagine how he must have felt having to perform the second song after having had the wind knocked out of him like that?

Syesha, you cannot deny that she has a good voice and performs well. She does have a lot of voters and they used to vote for Chikesie and when he left their votes went to Syesha.

POST-SHOW INTERVIEW WITH PAULA

Sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s still trying to cover up her flub by lying through her teeth.

Hmm, I wonder if they’ll let her stick to that story or change it to something more believable tomorrow. It was obvious from her comments she was talking about Jason’s two songs.

primeminister
thanks for that link. The problem for pauler is what she said for the second song is exactly what she was going to say for Jason. It fit exactly. she tried to say it was for cookie but then she said he was fantastic so it just didn’t fit. she is totally lying. hate to say that but it is what it is.

Oh yeah, the media is going to have a field day with this one. And, maybe AI deserves it.

Um, Yeah, Paula, whatever. Geez, just admit that you already had a critique waiting and we’ll still respect you in the morning…..ok, maybe, not but we won’t think you are TOTALLY FULL OF SHIT!

That choking Jason felt before his second song? That was Paula trying to squeeze the life out of him with her advance criticism. :annoyed_tb:

Went back to watch “Drunk Paula.”
It was Paula that was saying no, no, no…while Brooke was mouthing no or nah. That was definitely Paula’s big mouth and she was still rambling when the camera came back to her.

I think the judges watch the video of the rehearsals and decide among themselves what they will say to the performers re the performances.
That’s why half the time you will see the judges not paying attention while a contestant is performing, ’cause they have already decided among themselves who did well and who didn’t. I guess they have to amend it, should one of them really stumble on a performance.

sciencefan, I didn’t hear Paula spewing any hate towards Jason.

Actually, as strange as it may seem, Paula was right. Jason wasn’t “going for it.”

NOLA Apr 30th, 2008 at 2:31 am

I think the judges watch the video of the rehearsals and decide among themselves what they will say to the performers re the performances.
Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s why half the time you will see the judges not paying attention while a contestant is performing, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢cause they have already decided among themselves who did well and who didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t. I guess they have to amend it, should one of them really stumble on a performance.

That’s what Chris Sligh said in an article he wrote for EW. He said that the sound there sucks (well duh, I can tell that from my living room) and that the judges often times rely on the rehearsal performance for their critique. Bunch-o-crap in my opinion, if they’re not going to pay attention why not just have them record their ramblings before the show airs so that they can go get drunk off their kool aid off camera.

Personally, I don’t think DC is hawt. He looked like a scruffy, train-riding bum to me. And, maybe that metaphor describes tonight’s show.

I feel like the life has been sucked out of me for the way they treated Jason these past 2 weeks. There’s no excuse for any of it, unless he is upsetting their David/David finale plans.

Last week, he was very ill, and, granted his song wasn’t as good as it should’ve been, but, I’m also sure he wasn’t feeling totally 100% tonight. Then he was judged before he even sang. Now, let’s do an AI rewind. Last week, ALW said that Brooke was perfect in rehearsal. But, we all know what happened during the performance. If they go by their rehearsal notes, then Paula would’ve said something to that effect. So, I don’t believe for one minute she was reading notes from the rehearsal tonight either. They may watch them on occasion, but, until they actually hit that stage and do their performance, they don’t know how they’re going to do. So NIX on the crap about rehearsal notes.

Secondly, Simon lined them all up like bad kids after their first songs, like kids at a principal’s office, to scold everyone of them. It would’ve been hilarious if all 5 of them, just turned, walked off the stage, and, left the building. The Idols have left the building! Love it. Let them have their danged winner, and, as much as I love Jason, I don’t want to see Cook win either. I did until tonight, but, they so deserve Archuleta. He’s a much better puppet than Cookie will ever be.

Perhaps it’s time to close this show down.

Well it is time for Paula to go. New blood would help a great deal in redefining the show. It needs a real judge with real qualifications and who will give real honest and correct evaluations. ( No not David Hassellhoff)

MrRJ: Actually, as strange as it may seem, Paula was right. Jason wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“going for it.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

Going for which song? Jason hadn’t sung the second song when that comment was made referring to his second song.

Many artists attend rehearsal as just that, a rehearsal– a run through — and save their energy and the best for the actual performance.

To lend credence to what Paula said, based on a rehearsal, is surely a stretch and, as a judge, it was totally unprofessional for her to base her final decision on a rehearsal.

She’s been there and if anyone judged one of her rehearsals as if it were the actual performance, there’d be hell to pay.

I think she just needs to get gone. (and take Randy with you — broken record)

Nola,
i rewatched my tape and simon told brooke, it was a nightmare and SHE said, no, no,no no, nah, nah, nah and shook her head. Randy chimed in that it wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a nightmare and pauler said absolutely not. So, yes it was Brooke saying No. If you then watch when ryan talks to her before her second song she says right then that she said no it wasn’t. I watched her mouth and she was saying no. Pauler was making hand gestures and said absolutely not.

I’ve been a Jason fan this whole time because he is the only one I’ve found truly interesting (was a huge Taylor fan too. )

But MAN, some weeks he just mails it in. It is hard to vote for someone who does not seem to try that hard.

FIBJ was a great song choice for him, but he gave a lackluster, watered-down copy of Neil’s track. (That said, I liked it better during the replay so maybe the studio version will be good)

I had hopes for September Morn. Unfortunately, it reminded me of a grade school recital.

What happened? Some weeks he is brilliant and others I feel like even *I* could do a better job.

I CAN’T BELIEVE Syesha is still in the competition.

Re: Jason, all I’m going to say is that the fiasco that AI created this week knocked the wind out of his sails.

Who knows what’s been going on behind the scenes this last few weeks. Clearly, the snippets we’re privy to re: Jason appear to be an attempt to make him appear a fool.

Editing is a wonderous thing -

Good post on how the show can improve, way back there, Majordude.

Once again, I’m agreeing with a number of posters that David Cook now seems to be the only truly creative, consistent and interesting singer in this batch. “I’m Alive” was not breathtaking, but it was a solid, rockin’ rendering of a song that celebrates life.
“All I Really Need,” with it’s octave-jumping tones, sincere emotion and alternating solo guitar/orchestral arrangement was just terrific.

The question of professionalism on Idol is something of a Red Herring, since the supposedly “most professional” contestants with the most industry creds, Carly and Michael, got booted before some of the least experienced.

But I think what appeals imost s to see someone with raw talent grow and develop before your eyes and ears over the course of this crazy marathon. Has anyone but Cookie done that? Cute Jason seems as cute and musically primitive now as he was at the beginning. David Archuleta has a fine voice, but the breath control hasn’t approved and the sonic personality remains soooo bland. I’m sorry, but Brooke is a sweet kid with twangy could voice but zilch versatility and a very modest vocal range.

Actually, Syesha has come out of her shell and improved a great deal, thanks to her song choices. She’s not Whitney or Aretha, or Melinda or LaKisha. But she’s a sassy entertainer with some natural flair when she isn’t aiming for vocal gymnastics.

DC has matured as a performer before our eyes, taken some cool risks and despite all the accusations of arrogance I find him refreshingly straightforward and mild-mannered in the face of unbelievable stress. I think he’s pro, and I think he’s an artist. That’s why he stands out so much. And the show needs more of this sort of budding star power to justify itself in the final stages of the contest.

One more thought: I like that they tried to have more music on this episode. But given how clogged the show is with junky commercials, and how lazy (and weird) the judges are as they either phone it in or melt down, the format just didn’t accommodate the extra tunes.

The West Coast really brought DA down on Dial Idol. For the first time, he is flirting with danger! Personally, I am loving that. It isn’t that he isn’t a nice enough kid, but he isn’t as perfect as he is made out to be by Mr Randy.

Danger? Never. TPTB won’t allow that. Afterall, this is merely a reality show.

I’m kind of giddy with excitement about that m’self, MrRJ. I just can’t help it.

MrRJ
how Randy thought that first song was the bomb was beyond me. wonder if he heard the same song i did. maybe a roach bomb but not a good bomb.

CJ
dial idol still has syesha in first. i can’t hardly believe that one.

way to go pauler, you made perez hilton tonight too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42aujhtAYzU

I think she just needs to get gone. (and take Randy with you à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  broken record)

Isn’t that the truth? After tonight’s show, there HAS to be major changes made. All the script moments and manipulations are ruining the original premise of the show.

Regardless what anyone thinks of Jason’s performances, what was done to him tonight has never been done to any other contestant. Paula really allowed us to see another aspect of flaws in the show.

Remember peeps look at the raw numbers. Vote totals have Syesha clearly at the bottom. The eliminations are based on vote totals and she clearly is losing that battle. Funny thing is, Little D is second from the bottom in total votes.

@weelassie – I know. I can’t help but think that DC is still really the biggest vote-getter…since DI doesn’t count text votes, ya know? I think the viewers at home were totally ticked at Simon saying Syesha was in danger. I’m sure she’s right up there near the top no matter what. I wish the same thing were true for Jason. Still, I’m betting Brooke is gone.

baxter
why do they show syesha in the lead if it shows different on raw numbers? i don’t understand that site. In season 5 it was dead on during the top 10.

Yeah, I guess I’m not understanding the whole DI raw numbers vs. DI Score. I hope the raw numbers one is more a predictor of how it’s going to go down tomorrow night.

Wee- As far as I can tell, and this is in no way accurate, it is all based on percentages. Her total votes and her busy signals calculated to give a “total” She had high busy percentages, but low actual votes that went thru which threw her total higher than DC’s and into first place. Click on the tab above the totals with all the idols listed in order. It gives you several different screens to look at and see totals.

Hope that helps…

Wee- don’t forget text votes are not calculated into DI. Also the phone lines have been greatly increased since S5 so busy percentages are lower and total votes going thru are higher.

thanx bax

It’s quite possible that Syesha also picked up a majority of Carly’s votes.

I agree Gwen. I do think Syesha picked up Carly’s votes.

Fox News Channel just had a teaser saying something like “what was Paula on last night – reviewing a contestants song before he sang his song”. I can’t wait to see them do the story! LOL. I hope I did enough to get Jason through another week. I will not be happy if he goes before Brooke.

I can’t wait to read Dave White’s review of that mess last night!

I want to see Brooke & DA in the bottom 2.

It shd be Jason I know, the poor boy should be far away from all this negative energy. If I’m feeling terrible for him, I can imagine how he must be feeling but I can’t let go right now. I hope he takes some aggression pills and brings it next week so those FPTB swallow a bitter pill along with all that bullshit they crapped all over the theatre last night.

I do think that Syesha probably picked up the “big voice belter” Carly fans. I think Cocky McSmugface probably picked up the “edgier” Carly fans. I also think that both Jason and Brooke may have suffered in votes from the way they were portrayed on the results show last week – mediocre singers outlasting a “better” singer. Whatever, talent is subjective and Norah Jones is just as talented as Mariah Carey, if you get my drift.

One thing to remember about the vote totals on the DI raw numbers info is that it only measures the votes cast from people who actually use the DI software to vote. So if Syesha is high on the busy signals but low on the raw number/vote totals, I’d think it means that she doesn’t have as many voters using the DI software as the other contestants, but last night she still had as many (or more) busy signals.

Oh and regardless of what she “said” or didn’t say to the judges – the incredulous look on her face (the same one she had when Simon told her there is a “limit” to her voice), combined with the many bitchfaces we’ve seen from her throughout the course of the competition leads me to the conclusion that, as Hisaki said last night, we should feel blessed to be in her presence. Um, okay. Again, good voice – but I have not ONCE been able to make an emotional connection with her in 11 weeks of live performances. Not good.

oh lordy lordy lordy what a horrid show
just when i was thinking paula was sounding like a “real” judge this year she does this *ugh* i feel for jason he did not deserve to be so totally thrown under the bus. Jason will have a career and i for one would buy his music

david cook… i gotta say my kids who do not like rock music think hes awesome in that he makes all these songs he does sound like he was the first one to sing them.. AWESOMELY talented

the rest tonite, for me, were just forgettable and this season is making me not want to invest myself in another one.

I am a Jason fan and although his singing last night on both songs was very good -rewatch again without the bias of the judges ringing in your ears -and hopefully you will see. BUT, emotionally he seemed absent and I agree that he needs to kick it up a notch and GO FOR IT! But, I fear for his safety tonight. He may not get that chance.

BUT, he did endure a horrific week in the media after “Memory” and then to hear that Paula was going to slam him before he sang, probably didn’t help his confidence. That whole incident was HORRIBLE and inexcusable. The comments didn’t even sound like Paula either. I bet Randy wrote it and got Paula lit to agree to read it -then she blew the whole thing! Even last week she stuck up for him on “Memory” –I smell a fish…

Wow! Talk about a lackluster night. Cook has gotten progressively worst and predictable. It’s like he’s not even trying anymore. Jason has gotten better, but the prescripted comments to sway the American public (duh!) are affecting him. S’Nosha is nowhere in the same league as the other 4 left. Brooke is lost and the Archie train keeps on gasping along.

All of those wonderful songs and not one knock-out performance. Unbelievable.

Remember when this show used to be fun.

Paula’s antics left such a bad taste in my mouth that I don’t even want my favorite to win this joke of a contest anymore. Let the actress and the Archbot duke it out FTW!

Re-watched the show and I think I put my finger on DA’s change of expression. I think he got laid this past week!

When the show used to be fun:

Top 4 sing Elvis
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9mzPZFymOGE

Remember when they could sing and dance at the same time, harmonize with each other, remember the words and still look like they were having a ball?

The whole show last night made me mad!!

I hope Jason stays…not only because he is my favorite, but because it’s exactly what the producers DON’T want. Ha.

Great memories, jpfan! Season 5 was the zenith of this show, imo. They haven’t come close since.

Last night was just sad. Poor production, Paula’s mess, lackluster performances by most……..it sure wouldn’t have been the hit it has been if it started out this way!

Thnks for the memories, jpfan. Those were the best days of idol.

ETA Though they did try to throw Elliott under that bus that has Jason’s name on it now. Jason shd last another week to sing Elliott’s ‘fuck u anthem’ I Believe to My Soul

One of these days and it won’t be long,
You’re gonna look for me and I’ll be gone
‘Cause I believe (I believe, yes I believe)
I say I believe right now (I believe, yes I believe)
Well I believe to my soul now,
Tryin’ to make a fool of me (I believe it, I believe it)

Perhaps ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s time to close this show down.

No! No! No! Let’s not forget that we are all here, together, because of this show.

I love this show- warts and all.

I’m just not getting the David C thing. His voice is shot. He looks like a bum and sings like he has a hairbrush stuck in his throat.

Sure he’s somewhat entertaining but being a big fish in a very small pond isn’t going to vault him to superstar. There are guys every night in smoky bars across the country doing better.

I wish they had another Taylor to inject some personality into their performances There is no comparison to Season 5 enjoyment-wise for me.

I too cannot wait for Dave White’s commentary. I hope he sent Paula a dozen roses for giving him the basis what should be a hilarious column.

Oh My, check out the pic of Paula

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20007164_20171835_ 20196507,00.html

Didn’t mind the fast pace of the show, but Ryan was at fault for making it seem even more frenetic and out of control than it was, IMO.

Speaking of out of control… even as a die hard fan and regular watcher of the show, I was floored by Paula’s mistake. I realize they watch playback of the rehearsals before the show, but now it’s obvious the comments are scripted (or at least, outlined) before the live performance.

So, Jason knew he was “scripted” for bad comments before he even sang his second song… and yet he sang his song anyway. Big props to Jason for this… I would have taken my 90 seconds of live TV to respond to Paula’s critique, or better yet, I would have instructed the band to stay out of it and just have sung another song entirely, accompanying myself on guitar. What the heck! Go down in a “Blaze of Glory!” That would be the very definition of a “brave choice”… “changing things up” and “making it current!” Now, mind you, this is NOT a criticism… Jason did the right thing by singing September Morn anyway. But it would have been awesome to see something really radical and crazy.

On the other hand, this was actually a good thing for JC . Even if — IF — he was the lowest vote-getter, there is no way in hell TPTB will let him leave tonight. Not after Paulagate. I thought Syesha was pretty good last night but predict she will be the one to leave due to relative lack of power-voting fanbase. Although I like Brooke a lot, it would be cool for me if she went home tonight… “I am I said” was done well, like old school Brooke, and she could go out on a high note on that.

Paula really must go, and soon.

I only know a small handful of Neil Diamond songs, so I’m not a fan at all, and the speedfest of the show was just ridiculous. I’ve been rooting for Jason – not because he’s the strongest voice but just because it’s nice that someone w/ little experience and a smaller voice has been able to last this long. I’ve also been very impressed w/ Cook. I like Brooke for the same reason as Jason but realize the last few weeks have not been good for her. Syesha is neither here nor there to me, but I do think she has shown improvement. Can’t stand Archie – everything he sings is dull and I do not care for the husky tone of his voice. That said:
Jason – I HATE the song FIBJ and I hate the fact that I can’t get it out of my mind now. I did think he sang the song well & I liked his lower register as well. I felt like he phoned in the second performance, but I see no reason for him to put in much effort since he’d already received his critique before he even sang it. I imagine that just took the wind out of his sails.
Cook – Good on both songs, although I’ve never heard of them.
Brooke – I’m a Believer was not the right song for her. She did very well on I am I said, I thought.
Archie – Somehow his singing “touching me touching you” was just creeepy. And I hate the America song even more than the blue jean song so that didn’t score points either. His voice cracked; it’s seemed very Kristy Lee to me. I seriously have no idea how they could possibly market this kid as a pop singer. If they thought Taylor couldn’t be marketed, this kid is just what, Michael Bolton Jr.? He will be the Melinda this year.
Syesha – She has improved but I really don’t know that she has a fan base to keep her.
Jason has a fan base, and I think folks were ticked that he was critiqued before his second song, so I think he might end up safe. All I’ve wanted for him was to make top 6, so I’m happy there.

http://www.johnsonsdepot.com/crumley/images/tour2/trainwreck2.jpg

That Paula pic at EW seems to have been taken down. It says “page not found”.

I wonder how many people got banned last night on the scary forums?

Hee! – Good pic, Nostro! :clap_tb:

Paula obviously read her comments from the rehearsal. Last week when Brooke started her song again you could have heard a pin drop. Meaning that even lovely drugged induced Paula even noticed. She sure was rattled and watching Simon and Ryan scrambling was friggin’ hilarious.

I felt bad for Jason, but I think his voters will pull him through. He’s just to cute to go home now.

I actually think David A.’s ride is coming to an end. I see him leaving next week.

Syesha seems to have learned early how to distance herself from the “chaoticness” of events around her. Good for her. You need that in life.

David Cook is smug and cocky and I LOVE him for that.

I don’t think Brooke has always been surrounded by anything but happiness and praise. That’s why she couldn’t deal with anything remotely negative. This is a good lesson for her and she seems to be dealing with it a little bit better.

A part of me understands why people are saying that AI is throwing Jason under the bus and part of me doesn’t. Most Jason fans have found his goofiness endearing and now it seems like they are scared that people will find him too goofy. I don’t know I have to think about that one for awhile.

I like Cocky when he’s cocky but he has started simpering these days when he is praised. Please channel the cockiness, Cocky. It suits you better.

The judges are coached each week by the record company executives on how to influence the audience into voting for the most marketable contestant. To say anyone in the top 5 is singing ‘nightmare’ or ‘karaoke’ is rubbish. They wouldnt have made it past top 20 in that case. Emotive language is there very cleverly to influence you into voting for the ‘hot’ one which record labels can sell on the cover of magazines and shows. Dreadlocks CAN’T win American Idol. Everyone knows that. RIGGED.

Saw this comment and somhow this rings true

Sumi, Dreadlocks would look the best on an album or magazine cover. It’s his music that they think won’t sell.

More obvious than Paula proving the show is rigged by deciding who is SHIT before they even sing, notice how they leave no pause for crowd cheer for ANYONE except David: the one they want to influence the crowd to vote for as winner. The mor times you watch it, the more you can pick up on how the judges are directed to skim really quickly over any praise anyone ELSE gets, focus long and hard on telling audience how shit everyone is, and only giving lifting praise to the favourite marketable one

And this comment was on the same link

$ made from AI TV advertising >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>any $ made by record company execs. The show is much more profitable so tinkering with it for the benefit of record company execs doesn’t make sense.

However, getting upset because the judges try to influence the vote is like Claude Rains getting shocked because Rick’s Place allowed gambling. Of course, the judges try to sway your vote. Isn’t that the show’s premise??

Some comments on Speed Idol: I’m actually sad that the show went along at warp speed, because Neil Diamond has some great music writing chops and with the songs cut down to, oh, 70 seconds or so, people unfamiliar with him will never know that.

Misc. thoughts on the songs/show/idle musings.

JASON – I’m not sure how he picks his songs. If he had some guidance, or did some research, he would have picked Red Red Wine – a song that was so perfect for him it’s not even funny. Rather, he picked Sept. Morn – which is a soaring ballad, (like others have mentioned, I also had a “moment” during this song :biggrin_wp:). One thing we know about Jasons voice is that it does not “soar.” I despise FIBJ with every ounce of my being, so I wasn’t a big fan of that song either. BUT, he actually didn’t sing either one horribly – my biggest complaint about him is that he never projects his voice, it sounds almost whispery most of the time. And, AGAIN, the stool. Yes he stood up toward the end of the song, but one never sings great while sitting hunched over. His whole persona is that of a laid back dude, and I think people are interpreting that laid backness (new word I created) as he doesn’t care – I’m not getting that vibe from him at all. All of that said, it wasn’t as bad as the judges inferred. He doesn’t have the best voice, but I actually prefer him to the loaf of Wonder Bread that is Archie.

DAVID WONDERBREADCHULETTA: Sings off key – HE’S DA BOMB. Sings the same way every week – HE’S MASTERCLASS. Sings the wrong lyrics “THAT WAS HAWT.” Come on – are the judges trying to tell me that this guy is so perfect, so wonderful, so top of the heap that they cannot give him ANY CRITICSM AT ALL???!!! He does have a really nice voice, but watching him last night, I was shocked at all of the praise. He was flat in spots of the songs – Not one criticsm of that. He doesn’t project any charisma whatsoever. I didn’t like either song he selected. All I could think was “THEME PARK.” Someone buy this guy some charisma – maybe eBay has some to bid on.

BROOKE – That she is still there vs. MJ or even CS is beyond comprehension. Goes to show what a little personality does for ya. I guess people prefer the “aw shucks blonde” to the “talented but bland.”

SYESHA – She is a beautiful, talented girl. Can’t get on the Syesha train however. Not sure why.

COCKY – Well, it’s no secret that I think he is one of the most talented to ever be on the show. I wish I had heard more of his first song – I think? I liked it, but how could I know, because it was so short. The second song – I was so nervous about these song choices because they were not familiar ND songs, but again, DC did such a good job that I will be visiting iTunes and adding both (if both are available) to my Cocky McSmugface Greatest Hits CD. I think he is an example of an artist who was previously undiscovered (and likely to stay that way) but who deserves a shot at the music biz. What they do to him if he wins with song style I don’t know, but he deserves an opportunity to be heard. He is the example to me, of what this show is truly about. I hope he wins and I’ll be trying to help him win every week.

Sumi, Dreadlocks would look the best on an album or magazine cover. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s his music that they think wonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sell.

I LOVE the way Jason sings – I have watched the show since the first one with Kelly and not until SOTR with Jason have I felt compelled to vote even though I really liked David C. My kids are getting back the phone to vote for David A from now on I dont care anymore. AI does not deserve David C either or Jason and I hope they dont get what they want but I do wish David C and Jason well

Sumi … i very much agree with those comments you posted. The “subliminal messages” given each week are out of control. I’m a Castro fan and I’m completely disgusted. It reminds me of one of my favorite sayings, “just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.”

Jason made a comment last week in his interview that he was lonely there. I dont think he gets guidance or any kind of encouragement from anyone there. To feel lonely amoungst many is a pretty sad statement

I am a mother who was touched by Jasons music and excited by Jasons promise and light that is only being put out there. I KNOW I will see good things come from him.

I think Jason is going home tonight based on Paula repeating her comments that her notes were for David. I don’t think they care if he goes, regardless of what happened. I wish they would do the right thing.

However, getting upset because the judges try to influence the vote is like Claude Rains getting shocked because Rickà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s Place allowed gambling. Of course, the judges try to sway your vote. Isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t that the showà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s premise??

Not in the beginning – it was seeing young raw talent – then they realized that was not paying the bills as much in the end and raised the age limit and allowed people with record deals and all onto the show and this year it got its ugliest. The winner this year of AI will be the biggest loser, attached to the season that had Paulagate and was the biggest joke

Please, AI, do me a few favors….
1. Get rid of the “mosh pit”—-stupid idea stupidly done and done in spite of universal revulsion.
2. Let’s have whole songs and not snippets.
3. Please stop RJ from DA love and adoration (does he have a, you know “crush” on the kid?
4. Paula has needed to go for a while, do it now!

I can’t believe they’re going to stick with the “David’s notes” story either. It just shows complete lack of respect for AI’s viewers. Can they possibly think we’re that gullible? If you’re gonna lie, at least be smart about it. But I don’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 don’t want my nose rubbed in it. And that brings to mind another one of my favorite sayings “don’t piss on my back and tell me that it’s raining.”

Personally I think they owe Jason Castro and all the AI viewers a big fat apology. I’d say we’re also due an honest explanation, but I know that’s a pipedream.

Fixing the show:

Definitely get rid of Paula. Pay her off to get rid of her once and for all.

Instead, bring back each week a former Finalist to point out only the good in each performance. Most of these kids have nice speaking voices, and they are honest and kind-hearted. Josh Gracin, Elliott Yamin, Vonzell Solomon, Justin Guarini, Diana DeGarmo, George Huff, Phil Stacey, LaKisha Jones, etc.

If they wanted to, they could even add the Former Idol to the group number on Wednesday to give them two nights of work while they are in Hollywood, but no solo lines. Scott Savol and Anwar Robinson are very good at speaking and harmonizing, plus they are as sweet as pie.

If Randy and Simon didn’t want the Former Idols sitting in the judges panel, they could cut to a “booth” where they could deliver their uplifting comments.

I would love for them to use Sheila E instead of Paula. Don’t think it will happen though.

Instead, bring back each week a former Finalist to point out only the good in each performance

PLEASE LET IT BE TAYLOR

I would love for them to use Sheila E instead of Paula. Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t think it will happen though.

Well, they can’t do that Jersey. Sheila E is actually a talented musician – she’d expose Randy for the poseur hack that he is.

maybe no one will go home and 2 will be eliminated next week lol

they could dub it Paula Gives Back lol

LOL, dancin.

Personally I think they owe Jason Castro and all the AI viewers a big fat apology.

I agree.

Hi.. new here… Personally I agree w/others.. need to get rid of Randy Jackson.

I thought his overpraise for David Cook last week was RIDICULOUS!!!! Geeze! But, other times his comments are right on. But last week, a little over the top don’t you think?

Well last night gives a new definition to the phrase “Diamond in the rough”…

I wasn’t overly impressed with anyone, altho I did like Cookie. I did agree with Simon that his second song sounded like something I hear on the radio now.

But the rest, meh. And it isn’t all ND’s back catalogue to blame here, I don’t think most of them chose the right song. JMO

Mrs Castro, you might want tp go to Youtube and listen to the Studio version of “Music of the Night” and also relisten to the live version. You might be amazed. This is a guy who deserved all the praise in the world. Even the current star of Phantom was blown away!!!!!!!!!

Mrs Castro, you might want tp go to Youtube and listen to the Studio version of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Music of the Nightà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and also relisten to the live version. You might be amazed.

The live version was good, especially given the other trainwrecks that night. The studio version sounded like a typical theater version that everyone and his brother does. Michael Crawford, he is not.

Here is my thought about Paula & Randy’s unadulterated praise of David Archuleta…

I judge in a small vocal competition on a national level. Every year, the people running the contest give the judges some instructions concerning scoring (done on a 1-10 scale). They say if you give a person all perfect scores, they are better than you and thus you are not qualified to be judging.

I’m just saying…

And I think they should use LuLu instead of Paula – remember her good advice/criticism, what was it, last season? the one before?

MrRJ….
EHHH… I have no interest