American Idol Season 6 Volume 2

[Rose]

There is also Gwen's commentary that goes along with the above spoilers:


Supposedly Sanjaya wanted to sing Bathwater and Gwen went to Nigel and told him that she didn't want Sanjaya singing that song.

I was excited for this week because I thought we would get to see Melinda sing something more exciting but she still chose such a dated song.

[QueenDillyDally]

Thanks for posting that, Southerner. Those are some pretty good choices. I think it would be really cool if Jordin sings that! :)

Funny. I was thinking the exact opposite. I'm not sure about that song for Jordin. Interesting choice. I wonder if she will change it up from the original?

[jimmysgirl424]

I can totally see Phil singing "Every Breath You Take", I actually think it fits his vocal range very well. Now, if only he would lay off of the serial killer eyes, it would be good. :p

[kugrrly]

Oh my!!! Sanjaya's hair.. just got a glimpse.

[May27JnJ]

Ew. Who just saw Sanjaya's hair? I think I might stop watching it.

[swcolleen]

did anyone just see Sanyaya's hair? What is wrong with him? serioulsy!

[May27JnJ]

That hair is just wrong. He is sooo not "rock"

[kugrrly]

I wonder how many times Sanjaya will do that lame tongue thing?

[swcolleen]

Oh My God!

[kwsu44]

OMG - Sanjaya looks like Wilma Flinstone!

[kissmytiara]

Ha! We are about to sit down and start watching it -- thank GOD for Tivo.

[lady1297]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAH...that was the worst everything (Sanjaya).....

[swcolleen]

I think we should start calling him Wilma too:)

[May27JnJ]

I LOVED what Simon said. "It doesn't even matter anymore. You're in your own little world."

[kugrrly]

HAHAHA Wilma. :)

[swcolleen]

I LOVED what Simon said. "It doesn't even matter anymore. You're in your own little world."

ITA

[kugrrly]

I LOVED what Simon said. "It doesn't even matter anymore. You're in your own little world."

So are the people voting for him.

[lawyerlee]

Funny. I was thinking the exact opposite. I'm not sure about that song for Jordin. Interesting choice. I wonder if she will change it up from the original?
I like the idea of her doing something sort of unexpected. And she's got such a solid voice that I speculate she could do a wide range of songs. :)

[ihearttx]

OMG Sanjaya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[May27JnJ]

He looked like the character from Fraggle Rock.

[BrownEyedGirl]

I really wish someone would work on Phil's eyebrows. If you look closely, he actually has pretty eyes, well, pretty eyeballs anyway.

[Sal03]

OMG this is so insane with Sanjaya. He is such a freak! I love what Simon said

[May27JnJ]

I think they put light blue eye brow stuff on them too. Yuck.

[Rose]

I can't wait to see Sanjaya's hair! I still have more than two hours to go.

[lady1297]

I seriously love Melinda...I'll buy any record she puts out...

[May27JnJ]

I can't wait to see Sanjaya's hair! I still have more than two hours to go.

I can't wait to see your response once you see it!

[lbs27]

ITA with what Paula said about Melinda. She really does sing "the song" and not just get up and sing the words, know what I mean? I think that's why I like watching her perform, she's just got really good timing, etc., and she just gets up there and does it.

ITA with the PP who said Sanjaya looked like a thing from Fraggle Rock--so true. I think at this point he's just going along for the game/ride and is just completely out there.

[kugrrly]

I guess I really did not understand how Blake made that song his own. He did a 311 cover which sounded EXACTLY like 311. He did not change anything. I guess I do not unerstand the appeal of him.

[kwsu44]

I didn't think Jordin or Melinda were so great.

[lindybug]

Is it wrong that I am a 31 year old married mother, and I have a HUGE crush on Blake?! ;) Don't tell my DH. LOL

Oh, and I was really impressed with Gwen Stefani. She seemed very down to earth and professional, and her comments were right on.

[Aimee]

Chris should have just held the mic up to his nose; that was so nasal.

[myshel]

I really liked Blake's performance of that song. I kept telling DH that it was sexy. :o I also liked Gina's performance as well.

DH and I agree that while we like Melinda and her voice, we've been a bit bored by her song choices lately.

[ihearttx]

Chris should have just held the mic up to his nose, that was so nasal


HOW TRUE! hahahaha!

[MsPeachy]

I have to say - I think Gina was the best tonight. Great song choice and her voice sounded fantastic.

Can you say Show Manipulation? Because that's what we were seeing with Chris R. having the pimp spot. Blech.

I agree that Gwen did seem professional and nice and I thought she looked really beautiful without her usual "glam" makeup.

Bottom 3: Chris S., Haley, Sanjaya

[Rose]

Can you say Show Manipulation? Because that's what we were seeing with Chris R. having the pimp spot. Blech.

Didn't he have it the Diana Ross week too? I think they are just going to rotate him & Melinda for that spot.

[kissmytiara]

Maybe the judges have been living under a rock -- remember Blake sang another 311 song and none of them had ever heard it?! Perhaps that was the case tonight -- they hadn't heard "Love Song" (the 311 version) and just thought it was so great. (I personally wish he'd gone with The Cure)

Of course, it *was* great, and as my husband says -- "he's really cashing in on the pantydropping". LOL! :eek: :D

And WTF was with Sanjaya's hair???

[Sophia]

LaKisha Jones--great voice, as usual, but I'm concerned she's a few decades too late, sort of like Paris last season.

Chris Sligh--good god, where to start? Total disaster. 100% agreement with Gwen, et al's critiques of his inability to KEEP TIME.

Gina Glockson--I thought she redeemed herself tonight. Very pleasantly surprised. I threw a few votes her way.

Sanjaya Malakar--fauxhawk faux pas, awful, yada yada. Please make it stop.

Haley Scarnato--awful--she wrecked one of my favorite songs.

Phil Stacey--perfect song choice--creepy lyrics for a creepy looking guy--he really had the stalker vibe going

Melinda Doolittle--what I said about LaKisha--I'm worried these two have awesome voices but don't seem "current" enough.

Blake Lewis--sorry, ladies, but I think he's overrated and he does nothing for me--his voice is nice and he *is* the best male, but that's not saying much seeing as (most of?) the other males totally blow.

Jordin Sparks--still like her & thought she did well, but I have to say I was a bit let down because I really like her and that song, and I just wasn't feeling it like I thought I would. Still really good, but I expected to be floored.

Chris Richardson--he did sound a teeny bit better than usual, but still just eh.

I loved that Gwen was so honest in her critiques. :)

Bottom 3:
Chris Sligh, Sanjaya Malakar, Haley Scarnato

My faves:
LaKisha Jones, Gina Glockson, Melinda Doolittle, Jordin Sparks

[Chris~n~Jen]

I have to say - I think Gina was the best tonight. Great song choice and her voice sounded fantastic.


ITA! She sounded really good.

I wasn't overly impressed with anyone else. I'm also getting really bored with LaKisha and Melinda even though I know they can sing.

My faves: Blake, Jordin & tonight Gina

[imagirliegirl]

LaKisha Jones - Didn't really like it too much. I really liked her at first but she's dropping.

Chris Sligh - Didn't like it at all. Not a good song choice and it really drew my attention to his lisp.

Gina Glockson - I thought she was really good tonight. The song was perfect for her/

Sanjaya Malakar - um... yeah...

Haley Scarnato - Terrible as usual. I don't think she deserves to be in the top 12.

Phil Stacey--[perfect song choice--creepy lyrics for a creepy looking guy--he really had the stalker vibe going] <-- I completely agree.

Melinds Doolittle - Not my favorite performance, but I still like her a lot.

Blake Lewis - I really like him a lot. His song was just like the 311 version of that song, but I love that song so I loved him.

Jordin Sparks - what the hell was she wearing? It was SO unflattering and really distracting. Not her best performance. Sort of a let down from last week.

Chris Richardson - Not too bad. I thought he did a nice rendition of the song.


Bottom 3:
Chris S., Sanjaya and Haley

My faves:
Gina, Blake, Chris R.

I predict that Haley or Phil will go.

[Rose]

I don't like Phil but I thought he did a good job tonight. He always looks lik he is wearing a lot of make up.

I like Blake & The Cure so I did like it but I would have rather he did a different song like Pictures of You because Lovesong is a bit boring.

This was the first time I thought Chris R. sounded like Justin Timberlake but it was still nasally. It was OK.

Gwen looked very pretty and I liked seeing what she had to say. I think Peter & Lulu did a better job giving them advice that helped with the songs.

ETA - Sanjaya - Horrible song choice. Horrible hair.

[1_mommy]

you know sanjayas hair is really bad when my 3yr old dd saw him on tv tonight, and said he looked like a "man rooster"
i almost peed my pants when she said that!

[ivansbabe]

"Man rooster" LOL! :D That's pretty cute. Yeah, his hair was unecessarily weird. Why did they do that?! Poor kid, he is already humiliating himself as it is.

Like Blake! He's from my town so of course I'm rooting for him, in addition to that fact I think he adds a nice hipness to the show.

I for one can't stand Melinda and I would cheer if she were sent home this week.

[QueenDillyDally]

"Man rooster" LOL! :D That's pretty cute. Yeah, his hair was unecessarily weird. Why did they do that?! Poor kid, he is already humiliating himself as it is.


Heeeeheeee! Man Rooster! Oh, regarding hair styles, I am SOOOOO bummed because my local radio station usually interviews Dean Banowitz, the Hollywood Hairguy, that does all the contestants hair. Last week, Dean was told by AI producers that he can NO longer do any radio interviews. Guess they gave him a "Gag Order" and pretty much told him if he wanted to keep the AI job then he would have to stop the interviews. Maybe he revealed too much. But, he would have totally clued us in to why Sanjaya's hair looked like a rooster. I'm thinking that Sanjaya wanted a Mohawk like Gwen used to wear a long time ago but his hair is too long to keep it up high like that for his performance. Or.... maybe Dean is so sick of doing this kids hair that he purposefully made it look like that so nobody would vote for him anymore. :rolleyes:

Sanjaya just is the worst one of all seasons. And that's bad because I couldn't stand Chicken Little! :eek:

[QueenDillyDally]

:D TOTALLY agree that Gwen looked LOVELY! She is just stunningly gorgeous! So funny how blunt & upfront she was about her critiques. I just love her! Can't wait to see her perform tonight!

As far as last night goes, I was once again disappointed. It wasn't as great as I was hoping.

Gina was the BEST of the night! Her voice was awesome! The beginning of that song was amazing!

Sanjaya, once again, was HORRIBLE. He just needs to go NOW!

WHAT THE HECK is up with Melinda & Lakisha being able to sing songs that are OLD? Weren't those songs like 40+ years old? UGH. I understand the theme was songs that inspired Gwen, but then why didn't anyone else sing really dated songs? Come on now. They just are showing America that they are NOT contemporary. It's going to hurt them in the long run. I wouldn't be too upset if they didn't get to the finale. They bore me. They are wonderful singers & performers but I can't see myself wanting to buy one of their CD's.

Jordin is usually my favorite. But, I just didn't think that performance was as good as the judges thought. The song just didn't do her voice justice.

Phil picked a great song for his voice. For some reason, I think his creepiness is sexy. :o He did better this week than usual.

Chris S., Chris R., Haley, Blake were just eh IMO.

MY FAVE's of the week: Gina & Phil

MY LEAST FAVE's of the week: Sanjaya, Chris S, Chris R, Haley

Who will get voted off? Probably NOT Sanjaya. :( Although, I will do a happy dance if he does! :p

[KiewiStyles]

I totally disagree with Simon. I think Blake is unique but I don't think he is the best male. I think Phil has a much better range than Blake does. I just think Blake is more popular.

[skyblu]

The "man rooster" is just beyond words. Although I don't think he qualifies as a man, so in my head, he shall now be renamed "boy rooster". I cringe when he's onstage. It's not just the fact that he's in over his head singing-wise, but he seems so awkward and embarrassed and just...weird. It makes me uncomfortable. But of course, he'll be here next week. *sigh*

When Phil sang the line "I'll be watching you", FH turned to me and opened his eyes wide and buggy and unblinking and said in a creepy voice, "Phil will be watching you with those eyes!" I guess you just had to be there, but I was cracking up. I thought he sounded really good last night.

Chris R., in my opinion, did not sound good at all. That's one of my favorite songs of all times, and his vocals were sub-par. FH said to me (he was chatty last night), "You can sing that song ten time sbetter just lying here in bed." (I was singing along)

I'm so over Chris S. - and his tempo-less-ness last night was so freaking frustrating! Very very irritating, like an unscratchable itch. It annolyed me.

Lakisha sounded good on the belt-out notes but in my opinion, her lower register was bottoming out. I can't believe the judges didn't mention it, because she was going completely flat on those low notes at the beginning.

Melinda, eh, sure, she's a great singer, she does well with her stage presence, but it seems like all her songs sound the same. A bit boring. And her lack of a neck really distracts me (yes, I'm shallow).

I love Jordin but she "was just okay for me last night, dawg."

Blake was good but also a bit boring. I'm glad he didn't beat box, it wouldn't have worked there.

Haley Oh, Haley. Such a beautiful girl, but when she sings, I keep thinking of beauty pageant talent shows. When Simon said there was nothing to remember her by, I couldn't help but wonder if what he really missed were her bouncing boobs from last week. That was the only time he ever paid attention to her.

Gina sounded AWESOME, the best of the night for me. And the band was AMAZING during her performance. We watched it a couple of times. Great!

[mel7dog]

Funny someone else mentioned Gina and Phil because that's who I voted for as well. I like Blake also, but he didn't wow me as muc tonight as some of the other nights. Jordin is also still one of my favorites, though this week she was only ok to me.

Lakisha and Melinda can sing great, but they are always the same and I am bored with them. I can't see myself buying either of their CD's.

[Sophia]

you know sanjayas hair is really bad when my 3yr old dd saw him on tv tonight, and said he looked like a "man rooster"
i almost peed my pants when she said that!

LMAO! Man Rooster! Classic! :D

WHAT THE HECK is up with Melinda & Lakisha being able to sing songs that are OLD? Weren't those songs like 40+ years old? UGH. I understand the theme was songs that inspired Gwen, but then why didn't anyone else sing really dated songs? Come on now. They just are showing America that they are NOT contemporary. It's going to hurt them in the long run. I wouldn't be too upset if they didn't get to the finale. They bore me. They are wonderful singers & performers but I can't see myself wanting to buy one of their CD's.

Those songs aren't that old. I remember them from elementary school and I'm 37. Last Dance is from 1978, and Heaven Knows was a hit in early 1979. Both by Donna Summer (who rules!).

But your comments pretty much verified what I commented on last night--I may love their choices and think they sounded awesome, but people who aren't fans of disco aren't going to feel the same way. :(

[Kay]

I missed the show last night. I wanted to see the hair everyone is talking about so I just watched Sanjaya's performance on youtube. OMG!!! What is wrong with him? That hair:eek: My eyes, my poor eyes! I shouldn't have watched.

[MsPeachy]

When Phil sang the line "I'll be watching you", FH turned to me and opened his eyes wide and buggy and unblinking and said in a creepy voice, "Phil will be watching you with those eyes!" I guess you just had to be there, but I was cracking up. I thought he sounded really good last night.

you know sanjayas hair is really bad when my 3yr old dd saw him on tv tonight, and said he looked like a "man rooster"
i almost peed my pants when she said that!

Of course, it *was* great, and as my husband says -- "he's really cashing in on the pantydropping". LOL! :eek: :D

OMG - You all are cracking me up with your hilarious comments. :D

Didn't he have it the Diana Ross week too? I think they are just going to rotate him & Melinda for that spot.
Ya know - I can't remember. I have to go look it up. I was thinking TPTB gave him that spot b/c he was Bottom 2 last week and they don't want him gone just yet.

RE: Sanjaya's hair: Honestly, the first thing I thought - well, after OMG! - was that it looked like someone put him in one of those banana clips from the 80's. Then I saw that they were little ponytails. Then he reminded me of a horse. Next time you see a Budweiser commercial with the Clydesdales - look at their manes (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/7081/Horse_Picture.jpg). They are done up the SAME way!:p

[Sophia]

Oh, speaking of Sanjaya and the theory that young teen girls are enamoured of him--I asked my almost 12yo DD last night what she and her friends think of him (most of them are in choir with DD, btw) and she made a face and said he's dorky and he can't sing. So obviously not all little girls are being taken in by his "charms," such as they are. I was kind of hoping for insight, like if one friend liked him, and why. But no such luck, which I guess is a good thing, because do I really want her having a friend who likes Sanjaya? ;)

[Kimberland30]

Well at least Sanjaya's hair was entertaining last night.

[swcolleen]

I honestly think (as do some of my co-workers) that at this point, Sanjaya is really just mocking the whole thing with his hair and such b/c he knows people will vote for him no matter what. I think its ridiculus and have yet to meet or talk to anyone who DOES like him but he still seems to be here week after week...

[Sophia]

I don't think anyone likes Sanjaya becuase they think he's a good singer/talented, but I think some like him for the non-singing entertainment he provides--he's so bad he's fun to watch (for them--I find it annoying and painful). I think the reason he's still on is because of the Vote For The Worst type of mentality, even if he wasn't always who the VFTW site was promoting.

[LeslieR]

I was so excited when I found out Gwen was going to be the star last night, but it fell short for me. They should have all had to sing Gwen or No Doubt songs, IMO.

I used to like Blake, but I got bored quick with the beatboxing. While he sang well last night, he butchered a great song. It was way too slow. Ditto Chris R.

I cannot stand Phil. I don't know what it is about him, but I just don't like him. Neither does DH. Maybe he can sing, I don't know. He's like a dorky, big eared, taller version of Chris Daughtry. I would not be surprised if he went home tonight.

I really like Haley-she's cute and she can actually sing. That was just a bad song for her last night. She was so awesome last week-I like the fast songs on her. She may very well be going home tonight.

I thought Melinda was awesome last night. Loved, loved, loved her hair. Much more flattering than how she usually wears it.

Sanjaya-I also thought it was a banana clip!

Jordin-I wasn't as wowed as the judges. I hated her outfit. That skirt made her hips look really wide. Very unflattering.

That's all I can remember.:cool:

[Sophia]

Dial Idol predictions (http://dialidol.com/asp/predictions/Predictions.asp) in white (scroll down):








1-2 Melinda Doolittle -

1-7 Chris Richardson -

2-7 Lakisha Jones -

2-7 Sanjaya Malakar -

2-10 (B3) Gina Glocksen -

2-10 (B3) Phil Stacey -

2-10 (B3) Blake Lewis -

5-10 (B3) Jordin Sparks -

5-10 (B3) Haley Scarnato -

5-10 (B3) Chris Sligh

[LeslieR]

Crap! I forgot about Gina. I LOVE her. I have never liked the song she sang, but she did an awesome job. I do like her singing faster songs and I wish she would have sang Bath Water instead of Sanjaya. Or any No Doubt song, really.

[udsweetpea]

My votes went to Gina, Lakisha, and Blake last night. I thought Gina ROCKED that song. Chris S. sounded so off. AOL polls predict him as the loser tonight.

[SMgal]

I used to like Blake, but I got bored quick with the beatboxing. While he sang well last night, he butchered a great song. It was way too slow. Ditto Chris R.

I cannot stand Phil. I don't know what it is about him, but I just don't like him. Neither does DH. Maybe he can sing, I don't know. He's like a dorky, big eared, taller version of Chris Daughtry. I would not be surprised if he went home tonight.

I really like Haley-she's cute and she can actually sing. That was just a bad song for her last night. She was so awesome last week-I like the fast songs on her. She may very well be going home tonight.

Jordin-I wasn't as wowed as the judges. I hated her outfit. That skirt made her hips look really wide. Very unflattering.

ITA! I would add to this that Gina maybe my favorite. I like her personality, style and I think she's a really good singer!

[mel7dog]

I can't stand Haley. I think she tries way too hard and seems very awkward on stage.

[basianov]

LaKisha Jones - I think she is a great singer, and did a good job with the song. However, I don't think she has that star quality about her. I am getting bored with her performances.

Chris Sligh - I didn't think it was HORRIBLE, but it wasn't his best. I think he is in trouble tonight. I also really noticed his lisp last night.

Gina Glockson - I am not a big fan of that particular song, but I think she did a very good job with it.

Sanjaya Malakar - I am sorry. I was so amused. I giggled the entire performance because of his hair. I agree with what a previous poster said... he has become the non-musical entertainment portion of the show. Simon's comment about Sanjaya being in his own universe was classic. ;) You know what? Bet he stays tonight...

Haley Scarnato - She has a nice voice, but needs more practice. I agree with Simon that there are many girls out there who can sing like she does. I think she's really pretty.

Phil Stacey - Not my favorite guy (but then, I don't really like any of them), but I think he did really well with that song.

Melinda Doolittle - She is a great, great vocalist. However, I am so bored with her. All of her performances sound the same to me, and I am tired of her deer in the headlights look. I can't imagine her on a CD cover, nor do I think I would buy her music (then again, I don't normally listen to the particular style of music she excels in). She seems so much older than her age and really doesn't appeal to me.

Blake Lewis - I like him. I think he is a creative and consistent performer. I just don't find him as sexy as some, cuz to me, he looks like a little kid (and I am only a few years older than him).

Jordin Sparks - I love her! However, I did not like this performance. I am surprised that she received such praise. She had trouble with the low parts. I still hope she does well and goes far, though. I also think she is pretty.

Chris Richardson - He's another cute kid (great smile).... who looks like a little boy to me. Ha! I really dislike the JT style of music, so his charms are lost on me. Another one who consistently bores me.

[loving624]

Does anyone know if there is a place to watch the full performances online? I thought that Ryan Seacrest said you could do it online, but I'm not 100%. I am so upset that I missed it that I'd like to watch them....thanks!

[Scooter]

I knew Blake was going to do that version of 'Love Song'--it's a 311 cover of the original Cure song. So he didn't actually slow it down, he was just covering the cover. I'm not a fan of that version at all.

Gina did an amazing job. I thought Jordin did well but not sure it was the right No Doubt song for her.

Melinda Doolittle - She is a great, great vocalist. However, I am so bored with her. All of her performances sound the same to me, and I am tired of her deer in the headlights look. I can't imagine her on a CD cover, nor do I think I would buy her music (then again, I don't normally listen to the particular style of music she excels in). She seems so much older than her age and really doesn't appeal to me.

ITA. I'm ready for her to go home! I've started fast-forwarding through her performances. It's just boring to me. I think part of it is her personality. I can't stand that deer in the headlights, "OMG, you really like me?!" thing. Did anyone notice Ryan comment on it last night? When he told her she needs to stop being surprised? Someone on Best Week Ever made a great comment about it, that she's been a professional singer, has an agent & a stylist--time to drop the act that she can't believe she's any good.

[Lindzee82]

I can usually find the performances on You Tube. They performances they have on the American Idol website cost money to download.

[kam]

ITA. I'm ready for her to go home! I've started fast-forwarding through her performances.

I admit, unless I hear something like "Oh, you HAVE to see this performance" I fast forward through most of them. I listen to what the guest celeb has to say, I listen to the beginning and I FF to the end and judges comments.

[udsweetpea]

Count me in as another viewer who is bored with Melinda. She's a wonderful singer, but I can't stand to watch her sometimes.

[Sophia]

Does anyone know if there is a place to watch the full performances online? I thought that Ryan Seacrest said you could do it online, but I'm not 100%. I am so upset that I missed it that I'd like to watch them....thanks!

You can pay for them on the official site.

You can view lesser quality video and download lesser quality mp3s on rickey.org (http://www.rickey.org/?cat=44), but it's free. :)

[Dally]

I'm also a little bored with Melinda. She's a wonderful singer, but she doesn't need to be the American Idol to do well on her own at this point. Anyway, I like her, but I don't feel gushy or anything when I watch her.

Last night I really liked Gina. I also thought Blake and Jordin were good. I must be old because I didn't realize Blake was covering a 311 cover. I only know the Cure version from my high school days. :o I do think Blake would make a great American Idol. They haven't had anyone like him yet. Besides, he's from my town. :)

Prediction: Chris S. is going home and Sanjaya will be around to make us laugh and cringe another week.

[udsweetpea]

Does anyone else think Sanjaya intentionally tried to screw up last night? It sounded like he forgot some words and mumbled a little through the song.

[imagirliegirl]

Does anyone else think Sanjaya intentionally tried to screw up last night? It sounded like he forgot some words and mumbled a little through the song.

I don't think it was intentional. I think he forgot to change "boys" to girls" or whatever and realized he screwed up a little too late. It was a really stupid song for him to pick.

Although I do think he doesn't care to try hard anymore which is sort of lame. I agreed with Randy and Paula when they said "come on", put it out there. He's a good singer, but he just seems to be screwing around out there. I think maybe he just realizes he is SO far out of his league and he's too immature to know what to do about it.

[May27JnJ]

I think he should have went all out and just sang B-A-N-A-N-A-S

[imagirliegirl]

I think he should have went all out and just sang B-A-N-A-N-A-S

Oh that would have been sweet! I would have voted for him if he did that. :D

[LeslieR]

I must be old because I didn't realize Blake was covering a 311 cover. I only know the Cure version from my high school days.

You're not the only one.:o I don't listen to 311 and couldn't name one single song they perform.

ETA: I even had to look up the year Love Song came out (1989) to verify if I was in high school then or not.:p

[imagirliegirl]

You're not the only one.:o I don't listen to 311 and couldn't name one single song they perform.


I think most people recognize it from the movie 50 First Dates.

[msnicolea]

I gotta say, I don't get the infautation with Blake--he bores me to tears and I don't think his voice is that strong.

I thought Gina rocked last night--perfect song and she sounded great.

[AnastasiaK]

Love Gina & Phil!

[salysaturn]

I think it will be Haley going home.

Yikes on Sanjaya's hair :(

[Chris~n~Jen]

I think he should have went all out and just sang B-A-N-A-N-A-S
Now that would have been entertaining!

[Kimberland30]

See, when I read the spoiler that Blake was singing Love Song, I thought they meant the Tesla song. I also didn't know that 311 did a cover of it. While watching it last night, DD said that the song needed to be picked up a little bit (as in tempo). I had to explain to her about The Cure and told her that they were what she'd consider an "emo" band from back in the day...uh...my day.

[coquelicot]

If I beat DH home today, I might try to put my hair in the Man Rooster 'do and surprise him when he walks through the door. :) Then again, I don't know if I have enough Scrunchies to do that...

[DisneyGirl]

If I beat DH home today, I might try to put my hair in the Man Rooster 'do and surprise him when he walks through the door. :) Then again, I don't know if I have enough Scrunchies to do that...

LMAO!


My guess on whos going home is: Haley

[udsweetpea]

If I beat DH home today, I might try to put my hair in the Man Rooster 'do and surprise him when he walks through the door. :) Then again, I don't know if I have enough Scrunchies to do that...

That would be so hot!

[MrsBeckyLP]

I cannot stand Phil. I don't know what it is about him, but I just don't like him. Neither does DH.

I think it's his eyebrows for me. Last night he had way too much makeup on, and his eyebrows are entirely too groomed for a man.

Jordin-I wasn't as wowed as the judges. I hated her outfit. That skirt made her hips look really wide. Very unflattering.

ITA. She looked horrible.

[mel7dog]

If I beat DH home today, I might try to put my hair in the Man Rooster 'do and surprise him when he walks through the door. :) Then again, I don't know if I have enough Scrunchies to do that...

ROTFLMAO! I am seriously thinking about this now as DH will be home soon. MY hair may be a tad too long though and he hasn't seen the show yet, so he might just think I am crazy.

Ok maybe it was just me, but did anyone else enjoy Sanjaya last night for the comedic value he provided? I thought he was funny, not good, but I did enjoy it.

[basianov]

Ok maybe it was just me, but did anyone else enjoy Sanjaya last night for the comedic value he provided? I thought he was funny, not good, but I did enjoy it.


Yeah, me, too. Poor kid. :p

[1_mommy]

if anyone does the man rooster doo tonight, they better post pics in the morning ;)

[LeslieR]

I think most people recognize it from the movie 50 First Dates.

Okay, I've seen that movie a couple times and the only song I recall is the reggae version of Over the Rainbow.:o I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that 311's version must not be very memorable either.

[TracieB]

Blake - Am I the only one who can't watch him sing? Something about his mouth is weird... I don't know what it is!!

Chris R. - I think he's trying to be too much like Justin Timberlake

My prediction for tonight: Haley or Chris S.

[LeslieR]

Dude, I am old. Blake was 8 years old when that song came out.:eek:

[Dally]

Dude, I am old. Blake was 8 years old when that song came out.

Ouch! This is why I usually avoid doing the math around ages...:cool:

[Dotsie]

Am I the only one who *HATES* Blake? He can beat box himself off stage left:) Whoever said they can't watch him sing because of his mouth... I think it's because he has absolutely no lips. When he starts singing I usually walk out of the family room. I can't waste my time on him.

My vote for tonight - Haley.

[TracieB]

Whoever said they can't watch him sing because of his mouth... I think it's because he has absolutely no lips.


YES!! That's it! So annoying to watch... seriously.

[kugrrly]

Am I the only one who *HATES* Blake?

Not a fan either. His beat boxing is quite annoying.

[MrsBeckyLP]

I agree about Blake's mouth (and the fact that he looks like he is 20 even though he's 25), but for some reason I think he's sexy. I can't help it!

[kissmytiara]

Blake - Am I the only one who can't watch him sing? Something about his mouth is weird... I don't know what it is!!


I noticed that last night too -- it's like his mouth is crooked, it tilts up to the right!! (his right, my left)

[lbs27]

Yep, add me to the can't stand Blake list. He doesn't do a thing for me! :D

[MrsBeckyLP]

OMG, how is Sanjaya not even in the bottom three! Uggh.

[Toonces]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[jennylou]

OMG, how is Sanjaya not even in the bottom three! Uggh.

I'd guess that www.votefortheworst.com and Howard Stern have something to do with it.:rolleyes:

[Toonces]

Gwen is awesome.

[udsweetpea]

She's definitely the best performer by far AI has had.

[Sal03]

I'm sad. He was not great last night but he did not deserve to go yet. I have said this 30 times already in this thread, but this show is a JOKE this season

[Adaya]

Not happy!! :(

[swcolleen]

I agree. it was not his best night but Haley didn't deserve to even be in the top 10 let alone still there -in my opinion-but I just can't believe Sanjaya is STILL there. I just dont get it-and its not a great impression for my first season of watching it!

[ihearttx]

Ridiculous!

[TracieB]

Somebody post a spoiler!!!

[MrsBeckyLP]

Chris S. goes home. Bogus.

[tgr68]

I am so sad to see Chris go. :( He was my favorite, and while I knew he wouldn't be in the finale, I was really rooting for him.

Still in shock that Sanjaya didn't even make bottom three. :mad: :eek:

LMBO though at Ryan with the pony-hawk at the beginning of the show!! :p

[Smilin13]

I'm so sad. I really liked Chris S. He wasn't the best singer, but I loved his sense of humor.

My husband seems to believe that Sanjaya is going to win this year. Ohmygod, I hope not.

:confused:

[Aimee]

Bullshit. Total bullshit.

I'm hanging on for ABBA week and ABBA week alone. After that, I'm out.

[ash0708]

I've lost all faith in the show. Well, I guess it would be the voters that I have lost faith in, but seriously. I think it is time for AI to step in and do SOMETHING. Even if it is limiting each phone line to one call-in vote and one-text, that would keep people from voting for Sanjaya over and over again. I am completely and utterly disappointed. I will miss Chris S. He was not the best singer, but his personality was a breath of fresh air in a disappointing competition.

[DisneyGirl]

Blake - Am I the only one who can't watch him sing? Something about his mouth is weird... I don't know what it is!!

Chris R. - I think he's trying to be too much like Justin Timberlake



ITA with everything you wrote.

Blakes mouth is very weird...I was just telling that to DH when we were watching it last night. DH commented on the fact that I was most likely the only one who even noticed his mouth. HAAA, glad I am not.

Regarding Chris R: He is such a JT wanna-be its ot even funny..PUH-LEASE!

[mel7dog]

I thought Tony Bennett was next week?

This whole season is such a joke. Even the people who are good don't really wow me that often. Thank the lord for DVR :)

[imagirliegirl]

I think Blake and Chris R. should form a boy band after all of this.

Not surprised at the results at all.

[southerner]

I thought Tony Bennett was next week?
You're right.

[kugrrly]

yea i am done with this show. I should have stopped a few weeks back when I realized that there was not a lot of talent this season.

[QueenDillyDally]

Did anyone record AI last night on their DVR?

We have Comcast and I got up this morning to watch the show on our DVR. Well, it only taped the first 12 minutes of the show. Wondering why? Was it a problem with our DVR exclusively or did anyone else have trouble with their recording too. This has never happened to us before where it recorded a partial show.

I'm super bummed because I wanted to see Gwen's performance last night. And, it would have been nice to see the judges reactions of the votes.

Ugh. Another week of Sanjaya. :( Chris S. wasn't my fave, so I'm not bummed he's gone, but Sanjaya deserved to go before any of them.

[kcjaime]

Sanjaya is a joke, and seeing his victorious little smirk when he was told he was safe about pushed me over the edge.

I really do think I'm going to have a hard time watching this show anymore if he sticks around for another week, and unfortunately, I'm betting he will. He is beyond terrible.

[southerner]

QDD, Here's a not that great You Tube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBexyGIpUqk) of Gewn's performance last night. WTH was Akon doing up there? I was waiting for him to bust out into a rap segment. He didn't do anything except bust out a few "yeahs" and "yeehaws" :confused:

[Sophia]

I'm annoyed Sanjaya wasn't even in the bottom 3, but honestly, he wasn't the worst this week, Chris S. was, so I'm ok with who went home. I was also glad to see Haley and Phil at the bottom.

[MsPeachy]

QDD, Here's a not that great You Tube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBexyGIpUqk) of Gewn's performance last night. WTH was Akon doing up there? I was waiting for him to bust out into a rap segment. He didn't do anything except bust out a few "yeahs" and "yeehaws" :confused:
DH & I were asking ourselves the exact same question. Plus he looked kinda dumb in his red sweatshirt alongside Gwen and her dancers' matching outfits. Gwen was great though and that song is super-catchy.

As for the results - meh. I'm not surprised. Chris has been on a downward slide recently. His performances haven't been up to par.

At this point, I'm still holding out hope that Sanjaya will be eliminated before Top 5 and am guessing those Top 5 will be:
LaKisha, Melinda, Blake, Chris R and Gina.

[Lauren23]

Chris S. was not the best but by no stretch of the imagination deserved to go last night. I will watch one more week and if neither Haley nor Sanjaya gets kicked off, I won't watch until both of them are gone. I just can't take it anymore. Neither of them should have even made the top 12.

[skyblu]

Can someone tell me who was in the bottom 3? My stupid cable was down last night. I can't believe I missed Gwen!

I gather Chris S. is gone. Eh. Not breaking my heart, but I agree Sanjaya and Haley should have left waaaaaay before him.

[Lauren23]

The bottom 3 were: Chris S., Haley and Phil.

[MrsBeckyLP]

WTH was Akon doing up there? I was waiting for him to bust out into a rap segment. He didn't do anything except bust out a few "yeahs" and "yeehaws" :confused:

I was wondering the same thing. DH was so disappointed. I thought he was going to bust into a rap or something when he appeared on that small stage behind the judges. Weird.

[jimmysgirl424]

Sorry, but no way did Phil belong in the bottom 3 last night. I thought his performance Tuesday night was by far his best and the judges seemed to think so too. I'm just not understanding what America is thinking this year. And it doesn't help that Randy, Simon & Paula picked a crappy Top 24 to begin with anyway.

SANJAYA GO HOME!!! :mad: :mad:

[swcolleen]

I am still in shock sanjaya didnt go. I agree with others that Chris S had not been great this week but he still should have been there longer than sanjaya-I can't stand to even watch that kid and I agree with whoever it was that said his smirk at the end when he was safe was a little arrogant-ugh!

At this point I really just like Jordin, Blake, Melinda, Lakisha and Gina (well DH likes her!) but I am getting bored with Melinda and Lakisha's songs....

[coquelicot]

Sorry, but no way did Phil belong in the bottom 3 last night. I thought his performance Tuesday night was by far his best and the judges seemed to think so too.
I agree. I was shocked that Phil was in the bottom 3. Heck, even if he reminds you of a stalker, he picked the "perfect" song to reflect that! :D

It's too bad that Chris S. has one bad week and *poof* he's gone. Haley (on several occasions), Sanjaya (on practically every occasion), Phil, and Gina have all had at least one night that was not very good, but somehow their fans pulled through and let them stay. I tried pulling for Chris S. multiple times just because I thought he deserved another chance (more so than some people...cough cough), but I guess it didn't work.

[ihearttx]

I don't know if this has been discussed or not, but apparently there is talk that Chris Sligh's leaving was more producers than America's vote. Apparently last week during his post-song Ryan interview, Chris said "Hi Dave" twice..Dave is the guy who runs Votefortheworst.com. So then you see Ryan kind of confused and Simon says something about how they'll talk about it later and Simon also says "that was rude" to Chris....hmmm!

[May27JnJ]

I don't know if this has been discussed or not, but apparently there is talk that Chris Sligh's leaving was more producers than America's vote. Apparently last week during his post-song Ryan interview, Chris said "Hi Dave" twice..Dave is the guy who runs Votefortheworst.com. So then you see Ryan kind of confused and Simon says something about how they'll talk about it later and Simon also says "that was rude" to Chris....hmmm!

I visit that site from time to time just to see what they're talking about. Apparently, Dave challenged Chris S. to say hey to him or shout out VFTW. If he did that Dave and VFTW would never say anything bad about him and if Sanjaya left, they would get everyone to vote for him.

[jimmysgirl424]

I visit that site from time to time just to see what they're talking about. Apparently, Dave challenged Chris S. to say hey to him or shout out VFTW. If he did that Dave and VFTW would never say anything bad about him and if Sanjaya left, they would get everyone to vote for him.

:eek: :mad: Why in the heck would anyone involved with Idol want anything to do with that site? Its just not right! I'm kind of wondering if it wouldn't be prudent to restrict the contestant's internet usage (or at least monitor it) while they are still on the show? And I don't remember Chris saying "Hi Dave" last week, but its possible I just didn't catch it.

[ihearttx]

:eek: :mad: Why in the heck would anyone involved with Idol want anything to do with that site? Its just not right! I'm kind of wondering if it wouldn't be prudent to restrict the contestant's internet usage (or at least monitor it) while they are still on the show? And I don't remember Chris saying "Hi Dave" last week, but its possible I just didn't catch it.

Here's the clip from YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psFTyc2Znkc

[MrsBeckyLP]

Chris said "Hi Dave" twice..Dave is the guy who runs Votefortheworst.com. So then you see Ryan kind of confused and Simon says something about how they'll talk about it later and Simon also says "that was rude" to Chris....hmmm!

Ah, I didn't catch the "Hi Dave" comment, but I do remember Simon saying "That was rude." I was totally confused at the time. Honestly, I can't help but think the voting is rigged most of the time anyway.

[ihearttx]

Ah, I didn't catch the "Hi Dave" comment, but I do remember Simon saying "That was rude." I was totally confused at the time. Honestly, I can't help but think the voting is rigged most of the time anyway.

Me too! Ever since the great Constantine debacle of 2005..I have been convinced they rig the votes for ratings. :rolleyes:

[msnicolea]

Yeah--and like Chris Daughtery really got 4th place or Justin G was in the bottom 2 with like 4 weks to go--puh-lease.

[May27JnJ]

Then again...people think that he was saying "Hi Dave" to David Hasselhoff. Since he wanted to make him cry. Who knows.

I'm almost wondering what would happen if people really stopped watching b/c of the whole Sanjaya thing.

[KK812]

Gwen Stefani is the epitome of cool. She is just so talented and WOW looks fantastic

[Chris~n~Jen]

Did you all catch Chris saying something to Phil about him owing him $50 bucks?? It was when he was singing after being voted off and was walking around hugging all the contestants.

Just wondering what that was all about? Now with this new "Dave" theory, makes me wonder if he thought the producers where going to kick him off and maybe Phil didn't think they would and they made a "bet" on it. :confused:

[Sophia]

OK, now I'm really confused.

[Chris~n~Jen]

Here's the clip of his sing off. You can totally hear it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=R16vmipQCBg

[Rose]

So then you see Ryan kind of confused and Simon says something about how they'll talk about it later

I think that had to do with Ryan's hand motion.

[ihearttx]

No, I'm pretty sure it was about the "Hi Dave" comment. Sligh is/was well aware he's not supposed to make those kinds of shout outs. No other contestants do that. "Soul Patrol" was one thing, but it was very obvious what he was doing.

[udsweetpea]

If producers can kick off Chris, why couldn't they kick of Sanjaya? I guess its all for ratings.

[ginastorm]

Ha! I did hear him tell Phil that!

[ihearttx]

If producers can kick off Chris, why couldn't they kick of Sanjaya? I guess its all for ratings.

That's what I was saying earlier. Much like when Constantine was kicked off over nasty Scott Savol and Anthony Federov.

Until they start publishing the results, I will always be skeptical! :p

[imagirliegirl]

QDD, Here's a not that great You Tube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBexyGIpUqk) of Gewn's performance last night. WTH was Akon doing up there? I was waiting for him to bust out into a rap segment. He didn't do anything except bust out a few "yeahs" and "yeehaws" :confused:

I'm pretty sure that's all he does in that song. I always thought it was Will I Am from the Black Eyed Peas who did that in the song. :cool:

Sanjaya isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I bet Phil, Haley, Chris R and possibly Gina or Jordin will go before he does.

[udsweetpea]

I think someone needs to organize a "Kick Sanjaya Off" website much like VFTW. They should tell everyone to vote for a particular person each week instead of spreading out everyone's votes.

[Rosebud]

Until they start publishing the results, I will always be skeptical! :p

This isn't official or anything, but according to Dial Idol, Sanjaya isn't anywhere near the bottom of the pack. According to them, last week he came in #4 and got more votes than the far more talented Jordin and Blake. He was the #1 vote-getter in Nevada, for goodness sakes! I can't believe there's a Fox conspiracy when an independent site is predicting those kinds of results for Sanjaya consistently.

It sucks... but I guess some people are determined to keep him around.

[Sophia]

I think someone needs to organize a "Kick Sanjaya Off" website much like VFTW. They should tell everyone to vote for a particular person each week instead of spreading out everyone's votes.

But then the top 2 would be the WFTW person (Sanjaya) and the anti-Sanjaya person of the week. Everyone else would be at risk. It wouldn't help anything, and it would add to the vote-manipulation problem.

[Rose]

The problem is the Top 24 doesn't consist of the absolute best singers. Every season someone makes farther than they should, kicking off someone better. The producers want an interesting show so they pick singers & personalities not just singers. Until that changes, there will always be a Sanjaya or a John Stevens (who I liked).

[Sophia]

Another problem is the show is based on call in and text votes from the general public. There's no accounting for the taste or motivation that causes a person to vote for one contestant and not another. Even if "experts" in the music industry were choosing the winner, people would be unhappy with the results.

[Regina Phalange]

Did you all catch Chris saying something to Phil about him owing him $50 bucks??

I heard that too last night. I wasn't looking at the TV so I was really tuned in to what he was saying and I was caught off gaurd when, in the middle of his song he said "You owe me $50 bucks". I looked up and he was hugging Phil. :confused:

[Rose]

There's no accounting for the taste or motivation that causes a person to vote for one contestant and not another.

Yep, there are actually people voting for Sanjaya because they think he's good. Scary.

[nylons73]

I heard that too last night. I wasn't looking at the TV so I was really tuned in to what he was saying and I was caught off gaurd when, in the middle of his song he said "You owe me $50 bucks". I looked up and he was hugging Phil. :confused:

I just watched the Fox Reality Channel's 'kicked off contestant show' ( I think the real title is American Idol Extra or something like that.) Anyhow, it's on every Thursday and exclusively features the kicked off contestant and their family. Chris Sligh addressed the 'You owe me 50 bucks," comment to Phil. He and Phil are suitemates (with Chris R. and Blake as well.) At any rate, Chris Sligh mentioned to Phil at around 2 in the afternoon that he felt he was going to be going home. Phil was saying 'no you aren't, it's not you.' So, Chris S. and Phil made a bet ( of 50 bucks) that Chris would not be going home. Since Chris S. WAS the one booted off, Phil owes Chris 50 bucks. :)

What I find sad about finding out the 'suitemate' arrangement is that it's apparent that Sanjaya must be all by himself. :( I think that it must be very difficult for him. He's on his own, in a strange city, with most of America making fun of him week after week. It's a little heartbreaking to tell you the truth.

[Aimee]

What I find sad about finding out the 'suitemate' arrangement is that it's apparent that Sanjaya must be all by himself. :( I think that it must be very difficult for him. He's on his own, in a strange city, with most of America making fun of him week after week. It's a little heartbreaking to tell you the truth.

Since Sanjaya is under 18, he's probably staying with one of his parents, which is why he doesn't have a suitemate. I doubt he's that much "on his own".

[nylons73]

Since Sanjaya is under 18, he's probably staying with one of his parents, which is why he doesn't have a suitemate. I doubt he's that much "on his own".


I am just repeating what I read in the LA Times about his living situation. I believe he tried out (last summer) as a 17 year old, but I am not sure he's still 17. At any rate, the fact that he is alone was not mine, but the LA Times. I apolgize for not crediting them.

[Dally]

Interesting article about Sanjaya and AI:
Could Sanjaya mania be "Idol's" undoing?
By Chris Rovzar
New York Daily News

The Federal Way teen says he'll win, but Simon Cowell says if that happens, he'll quit. Even Paula Abdul, usually the kindest judge, says the buzz surrounding this unlikely contender has "run amok."

It started with the Web site votefortheworst.com, which encourages voters to keep 17-year-old Sanjaya on the Fox show because his performances — marked by a weak singing voice that often veers off-key and flowing hair that has been arranged in increasingly bizarre styles — are just so bad.


Here's the rest of the article: Seattle Times Sanjaya article (http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=idol30&date=20070330&query=sanjaya)

[Rose]

I think Sanjaya is still 17.

In a radio interview between Ryan Seacrest & Nigel, the producer, Nigel said that Sanjaya & his Mom came up to him before the show and asked if he should go ahead with the mohawk so she is around him.

[MrsBeckyLP]

Here's a link (http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070330/NEWS01/703300336) to an article in the Greenville (S.C.) News – Chris S's hometown newspaper – about his departure from Idol. He addresses the "You owe me $50" comment among other things. It's quite informational and touches on a lot of different topics.

[Toonces]

I visit that site from time to time just to see what they're talking about. Apparently, Dave challenged Chris S. to say hey to him or shout out VFTW. If he did that Dave and VFTW would never say anything bad about him and if Sanjaya left, they would get everyone to vote for him.

I'm glad Chris is gone then. That's sleazy. Did anyone read this Yahoo article (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070330/ap_en_tv/american_idol_sligh) where Chris said he considered quitting before getting voted off? Yeah, right. :rolleyes:

[Aimee]

[QUOTE=catgirl1007;1276306]I'm glad Chris is gone then. That's sleazy. /QUOTE]

What's so sleazy about it?

[imagirliegirl]

I'm really surprised that Chris admitted he just stuck around to get on the tour for the cash. I'm not surprised he did it, just that he actually admitted it. Strange.

American Idol's site says Sanjaya is 17, but I don't know how often they update that information.

[jesvet]

catgirl- He is not as cool as he seemed, yucko.

Did you see the part where he was kicked out of Bob Jones University for attending a prohibited contemporary Christian concert? I had no idea he came from such a conservative background- Idol is so mainstream!

[phoenics]

I think that the people voting for Sanjaya may just hate American Idol... think about it - if someone like Sanjaya wins, then the show is dead. Over.

Because no longer would the winner be any good. I mean, even though I knew Taylor Hicks way back when, I don't think he should have won last year. He was okay (better than Sanjaya), but I almost think voters are just trying to spite the show now - or Simon, lol.

It's kind of funny actually.

I don't think people really like Sanjaya - or maybe they just identify with him since he can't really sing and they think, well if he can win, they can win.

[nylons73]

catgirl- He is not as cool as he seemed, yucko.

Did you see the part where he was kicked out of Bob Jones University for attending a prohibited contemporary Christian concert? I had no idea he came from such a conservative background- Idol is so mainstream!

After reading Chris's 'media' interview (posted on the FORT website) I don't fault him for the Bob Jones choice. He says that he came from a very very conservative Christian background and his parents didn't let him listen to pop music, watch tv, etc. When he was of college age, his parents gave him 2 choices for college, BJU, or another school even ~more~ conservative (according to Chris.) Chris says he didn't have the money to put himself through college so he chose what he thought (in his words) was the 'less crazy' school and went to BJU. He said that once he enrolled there, he was trying to figure out how to leave so possibly he orchestrated his own 'expulsion.'

As for wanting to leave the show before he was voted off, my first thought was 'yeah right.' But if you read his interview you will learn that he was getting death threats pretty heavily after he made that 'teletubbies' comment to Simon. He was literally losing sleep for weeks because people were honestly going on his blog (where he had left the comment function open to all) and saying things like 'I am going to find you and kill you for being so arrogant to Simon.' etc. If that were happening to me, I would definitely check in to leaving the show! Now I think we know why Chris seemed so 'boring' the last few weeks. He was afraid his humor would get him in more trouble!

I feel badly for Chris because I think he would have gone farther if he would have been his 'old self.' I don't think I would buy any of his future work, but I do wish him well.

[sublime311]

Nylons, wow, I had no idea. I feel bad for cutting him off from my votes last week, but maybe it's for the best if he was suffering. I LOVED him in the beginning, but he was definitely not himself in the end. What you wrote totally explains the change in his performances and his personality.

Re: the threats... There sure are some crazy ass people out there.

[phoenics]

Nylons,

Oh my gosh that's horrible! I really liked Chris too - his Kiss from a Rose was amazing! I haven't like Katherine McPhee until she publicly dissed him on the Today show when she heard that amazing audition. Personally, I think K McPhee is a spoiled, entitled, snotty, stuck up bitch. I couldn't believe she said that about him. Whew, that felt good.

That's really sad about Chris... wow. What the h#ll is wrong with people?

[udsweetpea]

I just watched the clip of McPhee on the Today Show on YouTube, and I really think she was just being honest. Everything she said was true... he's got the style going on, some goofy hair, and she thought people might get behind him because its not the typical "Idol".

[Sal03]

Personally, I think K McPhee is a spoiled, entitled, snotty, stuck up bitch. I couldn't believe she said that about him. Whew, that felt good.
LOL I was on the fence but I have read too many bad things about her. Where there's smoke...
Plus on my local radio station they had interviewed her and they usually gush about everyone and they said she was a bitch. way to make a good impression on the way up

[Toonces]

[QUOTE=catgirl1007;1276306]I'm glad Chris is gone then. That's sleazy.

What's so sleazy about it?

That he was doing what the VFTW web guy asked him to do, and if he did he was told he'd get VFTW votes (after Sanjaya got booted). Unless I read that incorrectly, which wouldn't be a surprise. :) I don't know, just seems kind of like partnering with the "enemy".

[phoenics]

I just watched the clip of McPhee on the Today Show on YouTube, and I really think she was just being honest. Everything she said was true... he's got the style going on, some goofy hair, and she thought people might get behind him because its not the typical "Idol".

The thing that bothered me was that she never even commented on his voice - which was off da chain in that song - she just zeroed in on how he looked. I guess it must piss her off that she got beat by Taylor Hicks - she likely projected onto Chris.

I guess you can say that she was being honest. Honestly SHALLOW and petty.

[Toonces]

Up for grabs... just found these while performing my new obsession:

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/cat777/th_suckjaya.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/cat777/th_melindadoolittle1.jpg

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/cat777/th_melindadoolittle2.jpg

[imagirliegirl]

Why on earth would someone make death threats against Chris over the Teletubbie comment? That's ridiculous.

[msnicolea]

I think Chris is sousding like a total idiot. He keeps using the " I wanted to leave anyway" excuse--for Idol, for college, etc. . . And I'm not buying the death threat stuff. He could have left he show if he was really afraid.

[Sophia]

I think Chris is sousding like a total idiot. He keeps using the " I wanted to leave anyway" excuse--for Idol, for college, etc. . . And I'm not buying the death threat stuff. He could have left he show if he was really afraid.

That struck me, too. I guess it's his standard excuse for everything. Not sure what to make of the alleged death threats, but seeing as his "I wanted to get kicked out" excuses smack of dishonesty, I don't really buy that part, either.

[diam124]

I think Chris is sousding like a total idiot. He keeps using the " I wanted to leave anyway" excuse--for Idol, for college, etc. . . And I'm not buying the death threat stuff. He could have left he show if he was really afraid.

I agree, I think Chris is just a sore loser.

[southerner]

Check out Paula's outfit at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/wcsoutherner/wedding%20pics/paulaabdulkidschoice.jpg

[msnicolea]

My god that woman NEVER gets it right. All that money--what a waste.

[MrsBeckyLP]

My god that woman NEVER gets it right. All that money--what a waste.

ITA ... what is she thinking???

[MsPeachy]

Whoa - I have the exact boots she is wearing! From the waist down = good. From the waist up = trainwreck :p

[udsweetpea]

Happy American Idol Day!

[ladystyx]

Happy American Idol Day!

Happy American Idol Day to you too. You ready for tonight?

[udsweetpea]

I'm so ready for tonight! Are there any song predictions out there?

[ladystyx]

I'm so ready for tonight! Are there any song predictions out there?

Not that I've seen yet...Im in 6 different forums at the same time too. *sigh* All I wanna do is get my notebook ready for tonight so I dont have to write so fast. Sheesh!

[Toonces]

There are so many...! I hope someone sings The Way You Look Tonight and sings it WELL!

[ladystyx]

Ooooh now that's a very nice song choice Toonces! Im thinking nearly every one of those kids could do well with that song. Nearly...not all ;)

[Toonces]

Ooooh now that's a very nice song choice Toonces! Im thinking nearly every one of those kids could do well with that song. Nearly...not all ;)

Hmmmm... now to whom might you be referring? ;)

I'm waiting for song choice spoilers on another board.

[ladystyx]

Hmmmm... now to whom might you be referring? ;)

I'm waiting for song choice spoilers on another board.

In the lines of being diplomatic...Im not going to say. I will say my favorites Melinda, Lakisha and Jordin shouldnt have a problem with it however .;)

[Lindzee82]

What is the theme tonight?

[Toonces]

I read on another MB that it's standards and that Tony Bennett put together the song list like Gwen did last week.

[Adaya]

I read on another MB that it's standards and that Tony Bennett put together the song list like Gwen did last week.

Yeah, I just saw that on Extra.

[udsweetpea]

Phil just won big points with me. The song wasn't spectacular, but how sweet was he?!

Melinda was great, but she needs to stop acting surprised with everyone's reactions.

[laeberge]

With each passing week, I find myself liking Sanjaya more. Not because he can sing (because he's clearly nowhere near up to par with the rest), but because he's a kid who's working hard each week to put on a performance, and he never ceases to come up with something new.

Now, I won't vote for him, but I like watching him.

On a sidenote, Simon's response to his performance ("Let's try a different tactic...GREAT!") was too funny!

[Eric's Wife]

Just wanted to brag about my cousin....If you go to mtvnews.com, you can see him give commentary on the gwen AI episode. It aired on MTV last week. He gives a 1 minute funny summary of the episode. (Thanks for letting me brag.
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?name=news&id=1555956

[Sal03]

There are so many...! I hope someone sings The Way You Look Tonight and sings it WELL!
That was my wedding song :) so I was praying sanjaya would not ruin it!
jordin was my favorite tonight. I found Gina's tongue ring distracting. did not go with the genre.
Simon was so funny after sanjaya!

[LDS Angel 19]

Blake and Lakisha got my votes tonight, although I'm not really sure I was super impressed by anyone.

[sublime311]

Just wanted to brag about my cousin....If you go to mtvnews.com, you can see him give commentary on the gwen AI episode. It aired on MTV last week. He gives a 1 minute funny summary of the episode. (Thanks for letting me brag.
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?name=news&id=1555956
That was funny! Thanks for sharing.

[imagirliegirl]

PLEASE let Haley be gone next week.

[QueenDillyDally]

My least fave's this week....
Phil, Sanjaya, and Haley

My fave's this week....
Chris (his best yet), Jordin, and Melinda

I predict that Phil will be going home this week. :(

[udsweetpea]

I also predict Phil will be going home.

I'm getting bored with the show this season. When its on, I can't help but do other things besides watch it.

[Lindzee82]

I predict that Phil will go home, too. :-(

[May27JnJ]

I didn't get to watch last night. However, I did see Sanjaya's hair. :eek:

[LeslieR]

gah-we had recording difficulties last night.:mad: Anyone know where I can view the episode? I checked youtube and was only able to find Blake's performance so far.

[Sophia]

You can view the performances on http://www.rickey.org/?cat=44
I don't think he puts up the commentary, though.

[MsPeachy]

Wow - last night was so ...... meh. I don't even care anymore. Sanjaya could win and I would feel very "whatever" about it.

[Sophia]

Yeah, I don't have any meaningful comments about the preformances. Basically, Melinda and LaKisha are boring me, Gina wasn't as good as last week, and I didn't like Jordin's song choice. I'm meh on everyone else, as usual, so the whole episode was meh for me this week.


Dial Idol predictions in white, scroll down:




1-5 Melinda Doolittle -

1-9 (B3) Phil Stacey -

1-9 (B3) Sanjaya Malakar -

1-9 (B3) Chris Richardson -

1-9 (B3) Blake Lewis -

2-9 (B3) Jordin Sparks -

2-9 (B3) Gina Glocksen -

2-9 (B3) Lakisha Jones -

2-9 (B3) Haley Scarnato

The DialIdol results (actual numbers, not the "ranks" above) seem closer than usual and aparently voting was way down compared to last week's numbers.

[LeslieR]

Thanks Sophia!

[kk junebug]

Melinda was great, but she needs to stop acting surprised with everyone's reactions.

Ummmm TOTALLY AGREE! i mean it's nice to be modest and all, but come on...when you can sing like that you KNOW you're good! :cool:

[loving624]

Nobody blew me away last night. I agree about Melinda though, she seems genuinely nice but the shocked expression on her face is getting old week after week.

Simon was hilarious about Sunjaya though, that reaction made me laugh.

I think Haley or Phil will go home tonight.

[Lauren23]

Actually, I think last night was my favorite show so far. Of course, I love old standards. :)

I thought everyone did a least a "okay" job, with the expection of Sanjaya. Omg, he reminded me of the cruise singer from "Out To Sea" - only way worse. If he doesn't get voted off this week I cannot watch anymore until he is gone. I don't usually like Haley either but she was amazing last night compared to him.

[MrsBeckyLP]

I'm getting bored with the show this season. When its on, I can't help but do other things besides watch it.

Me too. I actually muted the volume and watched Prison Break online during AI last night.

[imagirliegirl]

I think Phil & Haley will be in the bottom two. Hopefully she will go but I'm more concerned it will be him. Bummer. I want her gone.

I agree with everyone else, I'm getting annoyed with Melinda. She has this "please don't flog me" look every week. She can be humble but still know how good she is.

Lakisha really lost me that week she sang Diamonds are Forever and she hasn't done anything to recover yet. I'm disappointed!

I don't think Phil sounded as bad as they said but I can't look at him when he sings.

Sanjaya...I was pretty disappointed. I thought this would be a great opportunity for him to show that he actually can sing. It seems like these old songs would be perfect for him. But he picked some song that came off totally cheesy, especially with that slicked back hair. I've been feeling sorry for him because he's so young but he lost my sympathy this week. He's asking for whatever he gets.

Haley = ick. I think each week her performance is off Broadway at best. I thought it was interesting that she looked annoyed when Simon said "you have great legs". It's like, come on sista, we know why you dressed that way. The other week she loved how people noticed her bouncies.

I thought this was a good week for Chris. I don't remember much about his performance and that worries me. He seems like he's one of those who just manages to fly under the radar but that will catch up with him.

Blake was good as well. It was nice to hear him just sing.

Gina sounded really nice but I didn't like her outfit. I thought it really distracted from her song, which was lovely. I would have liked to see her look the part a little more. A nice dress or something.

Jordin - I actually had to look her up on the AI website. I forgot about her! I do like her though.

[sdianems]

Haley = ick. I think each week her performance is off Broadway at best. I thought it was interesting that she looked annoyed when Simon said "you have great legs". It's like, come on sista, we know why you dressed that way. The other week she loved how people noticed her bouncies.

LOL! I noticed the eye-roll, too; interesting considering the legs comment came right on the heels of her telling RS how much it means to her when Simon has a compliment to give, but I don't think she was banking on the "physical attributes" compliment...too bad! Her singing was meh at best...

[westamp]

I found Gina's tongue ring distracting. did not go with the genre.

In this week's People, Gina said that the producers initally made her take it off because they said it would hurt her chances with voters in the mid-West. She put it back on in recently in defiance to the producers' suggestions. I do think she's trying to be careful about flashing it (I noticed that the cameras would pan away if her ring starts peeking through or she would sort have a half closed half open smile - nothing too wide to flash it to the cameras).

I don't know too much about tongue rings but won't it affect your singing (especially enunciation)?:confused:

[westamp]

LOL! I noticed the eye-roll, too; interesting considering the legs comment came right on the heels of her telling RS how much it means to her when Simon has a compliment to give, but I don't think she was banking on the "physical attributes" compliment...too bad! Her singing was meh at best...

Puleaze, she started dressing with the short shorts, skirt and blouses down to there to get the guy vote. Now she doesn't like Simon's comment? :rolleyes: You can't have it both ways. We know you can't sing and you're just eye candy for the preteen guys...

[msnicolea]

The singing isn't even worth commenting on anymore.

I HATED Gina's hair--yuck

Hailey looked like a performer at a state-level beauty pageant

[jimmysgirl424]

Sorry, but absolutely no one blew me away last night. :( I'm just not feeling anyone, dawg. Oh well.

And DH and I got into an arguement last night because he is hot to trot over Vote for The Worst and actually voted for Sanjaya last night! :mad: :mad: This from the man who has never, ever cast a single vote for AI in the entire time its been on the air. I actually went to sleep mad at him for joining in the Sanjaya madness. Grrr....

[udsweetpea]

AOL polls put Gina as the one going home tonight.

[Scooter]

I fast forwarded through Phil this week, it was so boring.

I thought Blake, LaKisha, and Jordin did pretty well. Gina was ok.

I didn't think Sanjaya was terrible last night, his "Steppin' Out with My Baby" performance was much much worse. At least he sang loud enough for hte mic to pick it up this week.

Anyone else ready for Melinda to go home? (Don't throw things at me!) She's gotten enough attention that she'll get a record deal out of this. But she is so annoying with her surprised look all the time. AGH it drives me crazy!!

[udsweetpea]

Scooter I've about had it with Melinda as well.

[MsPeachy]

Anyone else ready for Melinda to go home? Nope. I like to listen to people who can actually sing. Especially in a sea of low-talent hacks. I could care less about how she acts afterwards. As long as she's not being snotty, I'm fine with her.

[loving624]

Kym - that cracked me up that you were mad at DH, but trust me, had mine done it, I'd have done the same thing you did.

I heard on ET the other day that the AI producers said they werent worried about Howard Stern and vote for the worst, they said with 30 million votes it couldnt be affected that much. I beg to differ

[May27JnJ]

I really couldn't help it...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a114/jendubz/18924_f320-1.jpg

[jimmysgirl424]

Kym - that cracked me up that you were mad at DH, but trust me, had mine done it, I'd have done the same thing you did.

I heard on ET the other day that the AI producers said they werent worried about Howard Stern and vote for the worst, they said with 30 million votes it couldnt be affected that much. I beg to differ

Yeah..at first I thought "Well, how much damage can one website (and Howard Stern) do?". But watching him (Sanjaya)remain on the show week and after week and not even land in the bottom two or three has amply proven that this could turn out to be quite a disaster for American Idol. And I distinctly remember reading somewhere that Pop Idol (the British show that inspired AI) was cancelled for almost the same reasons; voting issues. And Simon Cowell himself pulled the plug on that one, so who is to say he won't if Sanjaya wins. I am pretty sure he owns the rights to AI, doesn't he? :confused:

[jimmysgirl424]

LOL May27JnJ at the pic; that is her classic deer-in-the-headlights-can't-believe-I'm-really-on-the-show look! :D

[udsweetpea]

DBF came home yesterday saying one guy at work hates Sanjaya so another one of his co-workers voted for Sanjaya 300 times last week just because. People like that bother me.

[Rose]

I heard on ET the other day that the AI producers said they werent worried about Howard Stern and vote for the worst, they said with 30 million votes it couldnt be affected that much. I beg to differ

I don't think HS & VFTW have as much effect as everyone thinks.

[Sophia]

And Simon Cowell himself pulled the plug on that one, so who is to say he won't if Sanjaya wins. I am pretty sure he owns the rights to AI, doesn't he? :confused:

I thought that the creator, Simon Fuller owns the show, not Simon Cowell.

[sublime311]

I cannot be the only person that thinks Melinda looks a lot like Lionel Richie...

[imagirliegirl]

I cannot be the only person that thinks Melinda looks a lot like Lionel Richie...

I think if Macy Gray and Lionel Richie had a love child, it would look like Melinda.

[Adaya]

I think if Macy Gray and Lionel Richie had a love child, it would look like Melinda.

Gahhhhhhh!! LOL!!! :D

[kugrrly]

Bob Marley is rolling in his grave after hearing that awful rendition of "One Love." Bad choice for these singers...awful commercial.

[Toonces]

Suh-prise, suh-prise!

[sublime311]

A surprise for tonight:

Michael Buble Makes a Surprise Guest Appearance on American Idol Tonight!:

Michael will perform for the first time, ‘Call Me Irresponsible', the title song off his upcoming CD being released May 1st.

[kugrrly]

oh I love him!!

[kugrrly]

how can it get tough with Sanjaya still there?

[Toonces]

WTF is Gina wearing?

Once again, the wrong person is going home.

[imagirliegirl]

You know what annoyed me about last night? Tony Bennett gave them advice and some of them (Haley and Lakisha) disregarded it! If Tony Bennett tells you to do something, then do it!

[Adaya]

WTF is Gina wearing?



I know...her boobs were almost on her knees and the whole outfit just screamed NO!

[lbs27]

Quick question--I'm sure this is in one of the threads, but I'll never find it. :rolleyes: Who sings the song that they are now using while they show the montage of the person voted off? Is it called I'm Going Home, or something like that? Who sings it?

Thanks a lot! :)

[mrs_pell]

Quick question--I'm sure this is in one of the threads, but I'll never find it. :rolleyes: Who sings the song that they are now using while they show the montage of the person voted off? Is it called I'm Going Home, or something like that? Who sings it?

Thanks a lot! :)

It's Chris Daughtry! :) And I think it's just called "Home."

Who went home tonight? I didn't watch. Actually, I haven't even watched the show from last night yet! Tomorrow I'm off work, so I'll catch up then.

[kugrrly]

Mrs Pell.... Gina

[imagirliegirl]

What.the.phuck.

Gina did not deserve to go before Haley, Phil and Sanjaya.

Booooooo America. Booooooo.

[mel7dog]

Was it just me of did Michael Buble seem way off tonight? Maybe his music was off, but he just seemed awkward and kept messing him. I have seem him on other shows and he was way better before. Honestly he seemed drunk to me :confused: ;)

[kugrrly]

Michael Buble did seem off...not his kind of thing.

[Sal03]

Was it just me of did Michael Buble seem way off tonight? Maybe his music was off, but he just seemed awkward and kept messing him. I have seem him on other shows and he was way better before. Honestly he seemed drunk to me

You know...I kind of was thinking that too!

Another week...more BS. I am telling you - it was the tongue ring

[kugrrly]

I should stop watching this show.

[udsweetpea]

Weird how Michael Buble mentioned Antonella Barba.

[mel7dog]

I can't believe Gina left. In the past there has always been 1 or 2 people who stayed longer or left ealrier than they should have, but I really think this year is just a joke. I don't even know why I watch. I couldn't handle this show without DVR to FF :p

[mel7dog]

Weird how Michael Buble mentioned Antonella Barba.

Makes me think he was drunk even more. Why did he keep turning and smiling?