American Idol Season 6 Volume 2

[lawyerlee]

I don't have any problem with what Chris said. It was a nice sentiment. But it's not like he transitioned from answering Simon's question to saying that. He just stuck it in there. I think he did that because he wanted to make sure he had a chance to say it, but I can understand why people think it sounded awkward.

[Sophia]

Rickey.org puts up audio and video. Sometimes it's just one or the other, though, for certain performers.

http://www.rickey.org/?cat=44

[basianov]

I agree... the contestants know they only have so much time to talk after their performances, and I think Chris realized he'd be cut off soon, so he just decided to say something about VTech right then and there.

Although, "nasally" is a style I don't much enjoy, I must admit. ;)

I really enjoyed Jordin's performance, and for once, I was engaged by Melinda's performance. Typically, I notice Melinda's always excellent voice, but this time, I enjoyed watching her as well. I think she looks better with longer hair.

Phil was really good, but his teeth always distract me. ;) Plus, he's so pasty that he looks somewhat emaciated to me.

I think my favorite performance of the night was Jordin's.

[conneals]

Phil--awful--FF right away
Jordin--loved it--I really love this girl
Sanjaya--awful, awful, awful--FF
LaKisha--agreed that she was shouting the end--FF the very last of it--she's really been disappointing me
Chris--awful, nasally--FF--I can't believe he said he was nasal on purpose :rolleyes:
Melinda--I actually liked it, even though it wasn't her best & it was too country for me--I thought she did a good job
Blake--I thought he was pitchy and sounded bad--totally disagreed with the judges--didn't FF because I kept waiting for it to get better and it didn't

Bottom 3: Phil, Sanjaya, Chris, with Chris going home (although I wish Sanjaya would already)

I absolutely agree. I thought Blake was way pitchy and some of his notes actually hurt my ears.

For the first time in a long time, my DH, a music educator, watched the show with me. He said that Melinda and Jordin are the only decent performers on the show...and quite frankly I agree with him. Blake is cute and can dance, but I just don't care for his voice.

[MrsBeckyLP]

eta: Chris' "nasal" singing sounded just like the lead singer of Rascal Flatts, in my opinion! I think that he was trying to imitate him and did a good job at it.

When they said Chris was singing "Mayberry" it finally dawned on me who he reminds me of: Gary LeVox, RF's lead singer. I've been trying to figure out all season who he sounds like, and though he sings a different genre of music, Chris sounds like Gary. I think Paula was a bit off with her comment about him sounding good and being able to sing any genre of music. Though I think he sounded like Gary LeVox, I still wasn't crazy about his overall performance.

I wasn't so crazy about Jordin's version of "Broken Wing," but it's hard for anyone to sound better than Martina. The only Idol who's ever done Martina well, IMO, was Carrie Underwood. Jordin was good; not great.

Phil, surprisingly, did well last night. I was surprised when he said he wanted a career in country music. Then why hasn't he shown it until now???

LaKisha sucked. Her lisp was very apparent during "Jesus Take the Wheel." Not good.

I didn't like Blake much. I'm not too crazy about "Stars go Blue" in the first place, so that could have something to do with it. I think the judges gave him more credit than he deserved last night.

Melinda was pretty good, but I have no idea where she found that song. She said it was new, but I've never heard of it or the artist, and I listen to country music all the time. Martina said she'd never heard it either. She just annoys me.

Sanjaya: :rolleyes: eta: Would he stop hiding his hands inside his shirts? Every time he meets with artists to go over songs for the week, his hands are inside his sleeves. Button the damn buttons so they stay where they're supposed to be.

******

I measure my "wow" factor in goosebumps, and I haven't had any all season long. This season of AI sucks. (Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry have given me plenty of goosebumps in the past.)

[kam]

I hate when the singers argue with Simon. It seems so wasteful. C'mon - you INTENDED to be nasally? Unless you're playing Adelaide or Audrey on Broadway, no one wants to be nasal. Lots of people are, but no one wants to be nasal.

I would've appreciated it if he just said after the criticism, "Sorry you feel that way, but I really want to acknowledge VT" etc. Arguing and then switching like that was very disjointed.

[May27JnJ]

Some Country music is "nasally". People may not do it on purpose, but it just happens.

If I was on stage under pressure wanting to extend love to families, I would have done the same thing Chris did without even thinking.

[MrsBeckyLP]

I would've appreciated it if he just said after the criticism, "Sorry you feel that way, but I really want to acknowledge VT" etc. Arguing and then switching like that was very disjointed.

ITA. I though it was extremely awkward, and I don't think we'd be having this discussion had he handled it the way you described!

[imagirliegirl]

ITA. I though it was extremely awkward, and I don't think we'd be having this discussion had he handled it the way you described!

Yeah but we have to remember that he's a young guy with no television experience who's now on a live show. I'm sure he has no idea how to properly handle situations like this. He wanted to say something so he just spit it out. I think if Ryan or a seasoned performer had done it like he did, there might be cause for question. But Chris really seemed genuine and I think he did the best he could. Who cares how it came out, he sent well wishes and I think all of the people at VT can use all of the prayers and love anyone can send them.

[Cricket4]

Thanks, Sophia!

[sparkle&shine]

Regarding Simon eyerolling -

The morning DJs that I listen to went to the taping last night and were talking about this. They said that Simon was talking to Paula and wasn't really listening to what Chris was saying. They were discussing that Chris thought that 'nasally' was a form of singing which is what Simon rolled his eyes at.

Simon put a statement out saying that he was horrified after watching the show back at how it went down.

The DJs said that he is telling the truth and that he asked Paula after Chris went with Ryan what he had said and looked really upset when she told him. That is why he added that part in after offering their sympathies.

[jellybeany]

American Idol.com (http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=704)

"This is a sad time for everyone, so it is especially disheartening that a quick camera cutaway could have been misinterpreted. We're sorry for any grief caused by this misunderstanding, but Simon was not reacting to Chris at that point. He had turned to speak to Paula and didn't actually hear Chris' final comments. Everyone at "American Idol" feels compassion for those affected by this tragedy. We opened the show with those thoughts and Simon later expressed sincere condolences on behalf of the judges, recognizing the challenges we all face in dealing with this horrible event."

- Nigel Lythgoe, Executive Producer, American Idol

[westamp]

Wow! Carrie looks smokin'!

On the other hand, I don't know why Kelly is looking like an overgrown Avril Lavigne (she's such a sulky person. I don't know why she's famous. Voice is ok, not great).

[ginadc]

Nice of AI to put out that statement.

Agree with kam and futuremrslp. Sure, he's a kid, but he's not an idiot...he's been doing this for awhile now. If he really wanted to express those feelings, why didn't he say something right after he finished his song, or before the judges started offering comments? To say it immediately after Simon had just totally slammed him--especially as he was "talking back" to Simon with his "nasally" comments--came across to me as insincere.

Of course, he's always come across to me as smarmy and insincere, so maybe I'm projecting a little.

[Cricket4]

Has this crazy moment been posted yet?

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

[May27JnJ]

Omg!

[Adaya]

Has this crazy moment been posted yet?

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

LMAO!! That's awesome tv. :D

eta: I can't stop giggling.

[lawyerlee]

Has this crazy moment been posted yet?

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

OMG, that's killler! :D :D :D The first time it sounded like he said "Sangina." Like vagina. Only not.

[ginadc]

Bwah!!!

[Sophia]

LMAO! It did sound like "sangina" the first time.

[sdianems]

LMAO! It did sound like "sangina" the first time.
It did, totally! I love the comment by the news anchor that "she is from NY and can handle these guys"! :p

[phoenics]

The AI boards for Sanjaya are thinking he's going home. So maybe it's coming soon...???

What - the Apocalypse?

I've given up hope that Sanjaya will go home, lol. He'll probably end up in the freakin' final.

[laeberge]

I'm completely shocked by one of the bottom three! :eek:

[KiKi'sMommy]

WOW...I am shocked about Blake. I don't really care for him, but I kind of feel sorry for him because he seems genuinely upset!

[Smilin13]

I'm betting Phil was pretty shocked his group wasn't the bottom 3.

To be honest, the pessimist in me is shocked that Sanjay was in the bottom 3.

NOT FAIR, I want to see Shrek the Third. I'm jealous.
:)

[mrstim]

somebody either pm me or write it in white - who's going home?????????

[KiKi'sMommy]

Is it me or does Martina look extremely thin? (Of course this is coming from a hugely pregnant woman carrying 25 extra pounds!) I told my MIL I thought something looked off about Martina last night. I normally think she is beautiful and she just looks sick or something.

[Smilin13]

Shows not over yet.
Bottom 3
Sanjay
Lakisha
Blake

[MrsBeckyLP]

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Smilin13]

OHMYGOD!!!!!!
Hell has frozen over.

Sanjay is going home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rose]

Please don't let it be Blake!

[swcolleen]

Life is GOOD! :)

[kugrrly]

I think Sanjaya cried more than the little girl did a few weeks ago.

[shoegal]

For those who want to know highlight . . .

Sanjaya was voted off

[swcolleen]

I almost felt bad for him seeing him cry-but he is a 17 year old kid but I am still glad he is going home-he should have gone home earlier! I am happy with the top 6 now:)

And simon looked pretty happy too:)

[Smilin13]

Blake was the first one to be "saved".

I'm ....in shock. I had really thought that Sanjaya was going to make it to the final. I guess I didn't have much faith in the program.

:)

[Sophia]

Wooo hoooooooooooo!!!!! Finally! it's about time!

I did feel a teeny bit sorry for him when he started crying, though. For a milisecond.

[loving624]

FINALLY!!!!!!!

Now we can have a real show without a joke in there!

[May27JnJ]

It's about damn time!

Did he honestly think he was as good or better than the others? Come on!

[Sophia]

Wow. Dial Idol was very accurate this week.

[kwsu44]

THANK GOODNESS ... FINALLY!

I would like to think my 10 calls for LaKisha helped her ;)

[kindermom]

What a hoot that the audience broke into alot of applause when they announced it was him. Like everyone was cheering him off.

[mrs_pell]

OMG...Jimmy Kimmel is KILLING me! It's all about Sanjaya being voted off. "How to talk to your kids about...SANJAYA!" He started off showing the announcement, and then Lakisha's family's reactions, then the world's reactions. Hilarious!!

(Of course, the part about Angelina Jolie adopting Dannilyn (sp?) was pretty freaking funny too! :D )

[sublime311]

OMG how freakin' hot was it when they showed Blake wiping Lakisha's tears!?! Hot and sensitive. Just like I like 'em.

Ew. I sound like a dirty old lady.

So, I wonder who will be Vote for the Worst's next pet project?

[phoenics]

OMG how freakin' hot was it when they showed Blake wiping Lakisha's tears!?! Hot and sensitive. Just like I like 'em.



Must watch out for this!! LOL!

Watching right now... of course I already know who is going home (couldn't resist reading the posts)... but now I can look forward to that hottie wiping Lakisha's tears!!!

:D

[Scooter]

WOOOOOO!!!

Incredible!

:D

[mimieliza]

Awesome. Now I can really watch without being irritated.

My picks for the rest of the season:

1 - Melinda
Love her more than any other Idol contestant EVER! She is just at a whole different level.

2 - Jordin
Very talented, fun to watch. :D

3 - Blake
HOT. And his singing has a lot of style (although last night stunk).

4 - Lakisha
Great voice, but I find her a bit boring.

5 - Phil
Blech. Funny looking.

6 - Chris
I really do not like him. He makes my ears hurt. I hope he or Phil are gone next week.

I think it would be fun if Melinda and Blake were in the top two. They would be fun to watch together.

[lawyerlee]

OMG how freakin' hot was it when they showed Blake wiping Lakisha's tears!?! Hot and sensitive. Just like I like 'em.
Seriously. That was *so* hot. Yummy. :D

Buy-bye, Sangina. I felt a little sad for him, but I'm still glad he's gone.

I was suprised to see Blake and LaKisha in the bottom three. Especially Blake. I really thought Chris would go home this week. Shows what I know!

[QueenDillyDally]

Yay for Sanjaya going home!!! :D

Of course, wouldn't you know, my stupid Comcast DVR decided it didn't want to record AI last night (or the night before) even though it was scheduled to tape. Grrr! :mad:

I had a feeling that Lakisha would be in the bottom 3, but surprise by Blake.

IMO, Chris R. was saved from the bottom 3 because of the VA Tech sympathy. He is so darn sweet and I think people genuinely felt bad for him on Tues night. I hope he does better next week because he is a cutie although I don't think his voice will let him go much farther in this competition now that Sanjaya is gone.

So, what is next week's Theme?

[Asha]

OMG how freakin' hot was it when they showed Blake wiping Lakisha's tears!?! Hot and sensitive. Just like I like 'em.

Ew. I sound like a dirty old lady.

well, you're not the only one. my mom was telling me how she thinks blake is sexy too. he's not the young. he's at least legal.

[coquelicot]

What a hoot that the audience broke into alot of applause when they announced it was him. Like everyone was cheering him off.
LOL, couldn't hear the audience's reaction. We had some friends over, and all 4 of us were cheering at the announcement, too. I mean, literally jumping off the couch and yelling.

I couldn't believe Blake was in the bottom 3. I thought he did a better job than Chris. LaKisha being there didn't surprise me.

Way to go to Melinda for refusing to be put on the spot by Ryan!

[May27JnJ]

Way to go to Melinda for refusing to be put on the spot by Ryan!

They do the same thing every year. I think it's horrible. Yeah, I can't believe that Blake was in the bottom three and Phil and Chris were safe.

[jimmysgirl424]

LOL, couldn't hear the audience's reaction. We had some friends over, and all 4 of us were cheering at the announcement, too. I mean, literally jumping off the couch and yelling.


Way to go to Melinda for refusing to be put on the spot by Ryan!


DH and I watched it together last night. I should mention that DH supported Vote for the Worst, much to my annoyance and had actually cast votes for Sanjaya in the past. He kept insisting, even last night, that Sanjaya would be in the Final Three. He got very quiet once Sanjaya was put into B3...but we both still felt it would be Lakisha going home. (and OMG...totally shocked that Blake was in there!) When Ryan said that Sanjaya was leaving, I screeched right into DH's face and did the happy dance. :D I'm still in shock today that he is actually gone and we can now try to salvage the rest of the season. Thank goodness! And call me mean, but I didn't feel the least bit of sympathy for Sanjaya. I felt like he was literally making a mockery of the show over the past few weeks, as evidenced by his cocky, smarmy grins and attitude that nobody could touch him. :rolleyes: He should have gone weeks ago..if he had, then maybe he would have gotten a bit of sympathy out of me. (damn..I'm mean! :p )

I had to add this comment made my DH. I had actually DVR'd Tuesday's performance show, so we watched that and the elimination shows back to back. When DH got a look at the dress that Jordin wore on Tuesday, his immediate comment was "WTF....that dress looks a giant fruit roll-up!". I nearly went into hysterics, it was so darn off the cuff and I hadn't mentioned everyone here comparing it to a garbage bag to him ahead of time, so his reaction was knee-jerk and totally funny. :D

Off to celebrate the fact that we are now Sanjaya-free!! Woohoo!!! :D

[Lauren23]

Having Sanjaya voted off Idol last night was a great birthday present! (Yesterday was my birthday...obviously...) Now I can watch the show again.

I hate when they make the top person choose between the two groups. Come on, now. Don't put a person in that position. I'm glad Melinda just sat there and refused!

I can't wait until the "Idol Gives Back" episodes next week. They look like they're going to be great.

[jimmysgirl424]

Way to go to Melinda for refusing to be put on the spot by Ryan!

I clapped and cheered when she did that. Whatever else..the girl has got class.

[cgmom313]

Ahhhhh... I was so happy. I thought I screamed so loud that I was afraid I was going to wake up my DD.

Like everyone else said I felt sorry for him for a milesecond. You got to give him some kind of credit for hanging in there I guess.

My mom also thinks Blake is hot and this is from a 70 year old widow!!!:eek: She did say that could be the son she never had. Good Lord Mother do you want to be his Mother or Girlfriend!!! :rolleyes:

I am still pullin for Jordin, I just really like her! I think Melinda has a good voice and everything but when she is on stage she just doesnt entertain me. Not sure why!!!

Looking forward to next weeks American Idol Gives Back. Lots of good acts!!! I cant believe Kelly Clarkson is going to perform, I thought she gave AI the big brush off because she didnt want to be associate with them anymore. Hmmmm... Can you say I need to promote my new album???

Alrighty that was way to long. I guess I am gitty without Sanjay!!:D

[Sophia]

Oh, yeah, when they tried to make Melinda choose which was the top 3 and which was the bottom 3--I hate when they do that. I totally saw it coming and was telling her out loud (like she could hear me :o ) not to do it. I was very happy when she sat down. :)

I was surprised to see Blake in the bottom 3. He doesn't do it for me like some others do, but I realize he's usually pretty darn good. This week, though, I thought he did a very poor job.

I really thought Chris would be the other bottom 3 person and had a good chance of going home, based on his performance. Maybe he got some sypathy votes because of his ties to VT. Maybe people actually liked his nasally singing. :eek:

[Aimee]

Today, we can all go to work, to school, and generally go about our business breathing a sigh of relief. Our long national nightmare is finally over.

[imagirliegirl]

I am glad Sanjaya is gone but I actually felt bad for him when everyone started cheering. He's just so young. I think he's been trying to make it seem like this is a joke to him but he really seemed upset & embarrassed when everyone cheered. I bet once he settles back into normal life he's going to think about what's been going on and be pretty sad.

I can't believe Blake was in the bottom 3!

[sparkle&shine]

I have to say that I enjoyed the group performance last night!

I am of course also so happy about the results last night. I think that the only reason they put Blake in the bottom 3 was to make people wonder which group was safe and which wasn't. I am glad that Melinda didn't pick. I hate when they do that.

[southerner]

I have to say that I enjoyed the group performance last night!.
me too! who sings that song?

ETA: I bet Lakisha is kinda like a mother figure to all of them. Did you see how long she stood there and comforted Sanjaya? Then, Blake taking acre of her make-up when she was crying. They seem like a close bunch.

[jellybeany]

me too! who sings that song?

Jo Dee Messina :)

[ginadc]

Our long national nightmare is over! I really thought LaKisha was done for.

And I love Melinda even more after last night's mid-stage sit-in...and I didn't think that was possible.

[conneals]

I really enjoyed the group performance. It was one of the best that they have ever done, which is not saying much! But then again, I love that song by Jo Dee Messina.

Did anyone notice that Sanjaya was singing "Lets give them something to talk about other than hair"? I thought that was funny.

Didn't they do that to Taylor last year too? I thought he just grabbed the hands of the people on either side.

[mimieliza]

Today, we can all go to work, to school, and generally go about our business breathing a sigh of relief. Our long national nightmare is finally over.

Snort. :D

[nylons73]

Our long national nightmare is over! I really thought LaKisha was done for.

And I love Melinda even more after last night's mid-stage sit-in...and I didn't think that was possible.


Love the Nixon reference! (I guess it's really a Ford reference, but you know what I mean! :) )

[TracieB]

Question!! - I'm trying to find I Who Have Nothing on iTunes and can't find the version sung by Jordin. They only have the one by Shirley Bassey. For those of you who have downloaded Jordin's version, how'd you get it??

[ginadc]

I thought the "other than hair line" was funny the first time he did it. He could have probably left out the second and third repetitions and gone back to the original lyrics, though...it lost the BWAH factor.

Oh, and I was so verklempt at Melinda's huge mommylike hug of LaKisha and then Blake wiping away her tears. How sweet was that? I really hope LaKisha starts bringing it again. She really blew me away the first few weeks and now it's just not happening for her, but I like her. Not as much as I adore Melinda, but I like her and I don't want her to just fade away.

[MrsBeckyLP]

I am glad Sanjaya is gone but I actually felt bad for him when everyone started cheering. He's just so young. I think he's been trying to make it seem like this is a joke to him but he really seemed upset & embarrassed when everyone cheered. I bet once he settles back into normal life he's going to think about what's been going on and be pretty sad.

I agree. I'm so glad he's gone, but I can't help but feel bad for him. I think his cocky attitude is just a cover for the hurt he really feels. He's a young, seemingly-immature kid. It must have been hard for him to get up there week after week knowing the only reason he was still there was because so many idiots were just trying to make a mockery of the show. I'm sure that wore on him after a while.

[Scooter]

It's surprising to me how many people love Melinda--but know I can't be the only one around here who finds her super irritating and boring. Right??

Looks like VFTW has a poll (http://votefortheworst.com/forum/topic2925.html) going to see who they should back next. Right now Phil is at 50%, Chris is 30%, LaKisha is 10% and Blake is 9%. Interesting that Jordin and Melinda aren't even on there, they definitely appear to be the frontrunners at this point.

[ivansbabe]

I definitely agree with imagirliegirl and futuremrslp about Sanyaya. Yeah he wasn't that good, but I just don't understand the over the top distaste in him...there is plenty of crap on the radio which is just as bad IMO.

I'm right there with you Scooter, Melinda is boring. She looks like she's 40 and I see absolutely no huge commercial success in the future for her...again, that's just my opinion :p

[Dizzy]

I think the thing with Melinda is that she's so technically perfect. She never hits a sour note, she knows how to put the right emphasis in the correct spot, form her vowels, etc, etc, but I agree that on stage she isn't as exciting as some of the others.

My personal fave has become JORDIN! She's got such great stage presence and seems soooo sweet & bubbly.

SO GLAD Sanjaya is gone and we can finally get on with a REAL competition.

Does anyone else wonder who *could* still be around had Sanjaya been eliminated first when we got to the TOP 12?? My vote would be Gina.

[Sophia]

Question!! - I'm trying to find I Who Have Nothing on iTunes and can't find the version sung by Jordin. They only have the one by Shirley Bassey. For those of you who have downloaded Jordin's version, how'd you get it??

I have the free live version from here (http://www.rickey.org/?p=2738).

You can also buy a recorded studio version here (http://downloads.americanidol.com/genre.aspx?gid=320&page=c).

[TracieB]

Thanks, Sophia!!!

[phoenics]

I get what people are saying about Melinda - I think part of it is that she's SO perfect that there's no expectation when she sings - you know she'll do everything exactly right and thus there's no suspense.

It's hard to root for the 'best' - when you've got others who have that chance to shock you with a surprisingly good performance.

I like Melinda - she's my fave because she's the best - so I don't penalize her for that... but I can see where some think she's boring - but the thing is, she's got star power to last her a lifetime - not pop AI power - but REAL, patti labelle, anita baker star power.

I also like Lakisha and Jordin - Jordin because she's so young and cute ... I just HOPE that if she wins, she doesn't succumb to pressure to get all thin - she looks great the way she is.

[southerner]

So, what is next week's Theme?
Inspirational Songs

[MsPeachy]

I like Melinda - she's my fave because she's the best - so I don't penalize her for that... but I can see where some think she's boring - but the thing is, she's got star power to last her a lifetime - not pop AI power - but REAL, patti labelle, anita baker star power. I agree. I agree. I agree. :)

Whoever said the group song was one of the better ones was right. I was fully expecting the suckage of Baliamos but got instead something cute and entertaining. I could even stomach Sanjaya during it. :p

[LeslieR]

We just watched last night. I admit it, I felt bad for Sanjaya. He is just a kid after all. That being said, I'm so glad he's finally gone!

I was very surprised Blake was in the bottom 3 instead of Chris. I didn't like either one of their performances, but I figured Blake was a fan fave over Chris. Guess not!

I also liked the group performance, but I've always liked that song. DH who hates country was rolling his eyes and just being generally annoying during the whole thing.:rolleyes:

Was there no Ford commercial this week?

[conneals]

Was there no Ford commercial this week?

There was a commercial...they were all trying to steal a suitcase. Sanjaya ended up with it and inside it was a key. Then they all showed up around him. Kind of mission impossible.

[imagirliegirl]

Maybe Blake wasn't really in the bottom 3 but they put him there to drum up more votes for him. Don't we suspect that happens every season?

[jellybeany]

Here is the You Tube (http://youtube.com/watch?v=JJGApXxcd78) link for this week's ford commercial.

[LeslieR]

Maybe Blake wasn't really in the bottom 3 but they put him there to drum up more votes for him. Don't we suspect that happens every season?

I know people suspect that, but I like to think/pretend that it doesn't happen.:p

Thanks for the link jellybeany!

[udsweetpea]

Maybe Blake wasn't really in the bottom 3 but they put him there to drum up more votes for him. Don't we suspect that happens every season?

That's exactly what I was thinking. There's no way Chris and Phil got more votes than Blake!

[Dotsie]

Jordan and Melinda are my faves. While I do think Melinda has more "staying" power I think Jordan would "fit" in more if that makes sense. Either way I think they are both amazing and would be happy if either of them would win.

Thank GOD Sanjaya was sent packing.

[LeslieR]

I actually liked that commercial!

sidenote/I want an Edge! My FIL brought one home from work the other day and I checked it out when we were over there. They are a lot cuter in person! I think it would make the perfect mom car.;)

[jimmysgirl424]

There's no way Chris and Phil got more votes than Blake!

Actually, given the performances and events of this week's show, I honestly wouldn't be a bit surprised if both Chris and Phil scored more votes than Blake. As far as Phil goes; he absolutely nailed his song. It was a great choice, he showed real personality and flair and got high praise from the judges. Easily his best performance of the season and probably resulted in his highest vote count of the season as well. Chris...I know many people in this thread bashed his performance of Mayberry. But I have to tell you that not only did I find the performance "okay", my DH, who hardly ever watches, saw that performance and said that he sounded better than the original version of the song. He was honestly shocked that the judges raked him over the coals the way they did. So, going on his reaction and assuming that perhaps the American public agreed with that opinon and then throw in some sympathy votes for that whole Virginia Tech/Simon debaucle and I think its quite feasible that he beat Blake out on votes. And...I personally found Blake boring and bland this week. I hated that song and his performance of it was weak at best, I don't think it was a stand-out compared to some of his previous performances . In retrospect, I don't think he had a chance given the drama surrounding the other contestants.

[udsweetpea]

I guess I tend to think Blake has a bigger fan base than Chris and Phil.

[jimmysgirl424]

I guess I tend to think Blake has a bigger fan base than Chris and Phil.

True that. ;) I think it was just an odd week on AI altogether. I mean, who would've predicted that Sanjaya would actually be the one to go this week? I sure didn't!

[udsweetpea]

True that. ;) I think it was just an odd week on AI altogether. I mean, who would've predicted that Sanjaya would actually be the one to go this week? I sure didn't!

I didn't see that either. But I have a feeling the producers probably stepped in. I know a ton of people who vote for Sanjaya every week just because Howard Stern tells them too, and then add in the people who actually like him. I just don't think he really got voted off.

[southerner]

Anyone see them on Oprah yesterday?

Simon was tripping me out. Great interview!

[May27JnJ]

I think the "fanjayas" and VFTW people were losing steam. I don't think the producers stepped in. But I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

[LyLMyssChaos]

Does anyone know what this week's theme is supposed to be?
I know that it is "Idol gives back" or whatever, but is there a specific theme?

[Rose]

The theme is inspirational songs.

[May27JnJ]

Sanjaya being kicked off would inspire me to sing Celebration by Kool and the Gang.

[jimmysgirl424]

The theme is inspirational songs.

So its still going to be a regular performance and elimination week in addition to the Idol Gives Back thing? I was afraid they were kind of going on hiatus this week while they did this benefit thing.

[nylons73]

It is going to be a regular elimination week, but the show is going to be a little different. For one, it is not going to be live on Tuesday. From what I've read, they are going to tape it on Monday or Tuesday morning for broadcast on Tuesday night. This has something to do with the fact that the contestants are all going to be singing longer versions of their songs than they normally would at this point and they need to make sure they don't go over the hour allotted for Tuesday's show.

The two mega surprise guest stars who duet together are rumored to be Celine Dion and Elvis. Celine apparently sings with the real Elvis through the technology that allows one to do this. Someone leaked this because apparently it has already been taped for broadcast on Wednesday.

[phoenics]

Is 'My Heart will go On' an inspirational song? I'd love to see IF Jordin could pull that off.

[Rose]

I don't know how they are picking the songs. The mentor isn't confirmed but based on that he wrote a song for the idols to perform on Wed. people are saying it's Quincy Jones.

[Rose]

According to FutonCritic (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070423fox01) the theme is now "Life Anthem" songs.

[imagirliegirl]

I am surprised that Kelly Clarkson is coming back to perform.

[udsweetpea]

I am surprised that Kelly Clarkson is coming back to perform.

Why is that?

[DisneyGirl]

I am surprised that Kelly Clarkson is coming back to perform.


Yeah, whys that? Just wondering

I feel that all idol winners should perform! I mean idol is the reaon they are big stars now and I also feel they should donate money to help a good cause.

[imagirliegirl]

Why is that?

Because she's tried so hard to step away from the whole Idol thing.

I guess it would kind of make her an ass to not perform for charity but I think if it wasn't for charity she wouldn't be back.

[ysolde]

Sanjaya being kicked off would inspire me to sing Celebration by Kool and the Gang.


Diet Coke all over my monitor!!!:D :D

Coca Cola, proud sponsor of American Idol.

[MsPeachy]

I jsut saw a commercial that said Bono was the mentor tomorrow night.

[Rosebud]

I jsut saw a commercial that said Bono was the mentor tomorrow night.

OMG, really?! I'm so excited!!
:D :D

[Rose]

Song Spoilers:

01 Chris Richardson "If I Could Change The World"
02 Melinda Doolittle "There Will Come A Day"
03 Blake Lewis "Imagine"
04 LaKisha Jones "I Believe"
05 Phil Stacey "The Change"
06 Jordin Sparks "You'll Never Walk Alone"

[imagirliegirl]

I heard a Maroon 5 song at work today and realized that's why Chris sounds so familiar, he sounds a lot like the lead singer of M5.

[jimmysgirl424]

Because she's tried so hard to step away from the whole Idol thing.

I guess it would kind of make her an ass to not perform for charity but I think if it wasn't for charity she wouldn't be back.

I agree. Just about every story I've read about her indicates that she was met with some very hardcore skeptacism by many people in the music industry after winning Idol. Most didn't believe she would amount to much of anything; at the least, a one-hit-wonder, at the most, a one-album wonder. She worked really, really hard to dispel that belief and so much of it wasn't even under her control anyway. (as far as whether or not fans would buy her albums, concert tix, etc.) I think she had it the roughest out of any Idol, simply because she was the first. And I don't particularly blame her for maybe not wanting to return to the show. But...in the name of charity? Thats a whole different kettle of fish. She would look bad if she didn't show.

[Rose]

Kelly also has a new album to promote.

[ysolde]

I jsut saw a commercial that said Bono was the mentor tomorrow night.

I am so all over this. Bono is one of my heroes (and I have loved his music since my early teens).

[udsweetpea]

I think Lakisha's "I Believe" was MUCH better than the Fantasia version, but then again, I always thought Diana Degarmo was better than Fantasia.

[tgr68]

WTHeck is Simon on???? He is being way too nice this week? :p

[imagirliegirl]

I loved Blake. *sigh* It's a gorgeous song and he did a great job.

Chris did well. I like the sound of his voice.

I thought Melinda did a nice rendition of There Will Come a Day. It was just weird for me cause I'm SO used to hearing Faith sing it. She looks so pretty with her hair longer. It's nice that Simon is on her for not looking so surprised anymore. It's helped a lot.

I didn't like Lakisha singing that song but I also think it's a terrible song. She needs to stop singing past Idol winners' songs. It's not working. I've actually been really disappointed with her. I LOVED her at the beginning but it feels like she lost some real momentum after Diamonds Are Forever and she hasn't picked it back up yet. I really think it might be her week to go.

Phil. Wow. I love the song he sang and he gave me chills. It's nice that he's not wearing those tacky hats anymore. I think he is really redeeming himself.

Jordin is fantastic! I can't believe she's only 17. She has a beautiful voice.

My predictions:
Top 3: Chris, Jordin, Phil
Bottom 3: Lakisha, Melinda, Blake
(Chris and Melinda could be switched, that's a tough call)

With Lakisha going home.

[Toonces]

WTHeck is Simon on???? He is being way too nice this week? :p

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe he feels bad for the VT eye roll thing from last week.

[imagirliegirl]

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe he feels bad for the VT eye roll thing from last week.

Well, he's said many times he wasn't rolling his eyes at the VT comment.

I think he is being nice because this week is for charity.

[mimieliza]

WTF is Randy smoking? Blake's song gave me chills!

[Rose]

I loved Blake's song. My Dad didn't like it because Imagine is his favorite song and he compared it to John Lennon's version. I thought it was one of Blake's better vocal even if performance wise it was very mellow.

I thought Jordin was good and maybe I just didn't like the song but it wasn't THAT good.

I am ready for Phil to go home.

Lakisha is disappointing me. She started the competition out so strong but week after week she makes bad song choices.

ETA does anyone else get annoyed by Chris's head bobbing?

[QueenDillyDally]

Favorite last night:
Jordin

Least Favorites:
Lakisha
Blake
Chris

ETA: I think Lakisha will be going home.

Also, I tried like crazy to call in to vote for Jordin this week (mainly so I could donate $0.10 ;) ) but couldn't get through. Grrr! :mad:

[QueenDillyDally]

P.S. Did anyone else notice that Blake hit a really bad note when his vocals went high in the beginning? Why didn't the judges mention it? Or was it just my ears? I watched it twice and heard it both times. :confused:

[MsPeachy]

Oy - Last night was fairly boring. Plus - WTF was up with making this big ol announcement about Bono and then nothing about him working with the contestants??? That was a major letdown for me.

Rankings -
1. Melinda - The best - everything. Control, emotion, presence. She has IT.
2. Jordin - Not nearly as good as Melinda. Her glory notes were strained and she had to really push for that glory note at the end, you could hear it. Plus, I hated the song - Blech.
3. Phil - He is the best vocalist of the remaining guys. I was glad to see he maintained control on the big notes.
4. Chris - He did better than I expected with this song. I liked it.
5. LaKiki - Awful. The song itself should be banned forever and while I was thankful she didn't sound like a cat getting pulled through the wringer like Fantasia, she shouted her way through it very unpleasantly.
6. Blake - I don't see it. His lipless mouth and dead eyes are not cute to me and and his bland singing is boring. His voice has a very very limited range.

[nylons73]

Peachy- I agree with you!

WTF is up with this 'new Blake?' He started out beat-boxing, giving us fresh takes on old stuff, etc. Last night he was snooze-worthy. Imagine? There is just no way to make that clunker 'entertaining.' Didn't Lennon write that while on an acid trip? Well, at any rate, I hated it. This new Blake is not going to survive much longer imo.

Lakiki made another bad song choice and didn't do anything for herself. Easily my favorite at the start, I am really thinking she's going this week.

Richardson - Well, even though (as someone on the FORT pointed out) he didn't really pick an inspirational song (the song is about a man who is in love with a woman who isn't in love with him,) he was at LEAST entertaining.

Phil - What's happening? I actually like him now! He doesn't creep me out anymore. I'm scaring myself! ;) I think I liked his song choice best of all, and I don't even really like Garth Brooks. Again - scaring myself!

Melinda - Awesome, per usual. Has lost the 'who me?' expression and is only getting better and better every week. My only beef with her is that she usually picks songs I've never heard before. Last week she even picked a song that the mentor had never heard before! I hope she picks something 'popular' next week so that I can rock out to her performance :)

Jordin - Not NEARLY as good as the judges told her she was, but her real tears during the song were touching. I think TPTB want Jordin to win, or come in 2nd, so they are not going to criticize her unless she really blows it.

Sanjaya - Another bland performance where he ran around the stage, not hitting any notes, in a goofy outfit/hairdo. What's that? He's not on anymore? Oh, that's why my ears didn't hurt this week. ;)

[May27JnJ]

IMO there's only one person who can sing Imagine.

I don't like Melinda for some reason. LaKisha is getting worse. I love Jordin. Phil's good, but he won't win. Chris is o.k., but he won't win. Blake is getting worse.

I think the top three will be Melinda, Jordin, and Phil.

[coquelicot]

Melinda - Awesome, per usual. Has lost the 'who me?' expression and is only getting better and better every week. My only beef with her is that she usually picks songs I've never heard before. Last week she even picked a song that the mentor had never heard before! I hope she picks something 'popular' next week so that I can rock out to her performance :)
At first, I thought "There Will Come a Day" WAS pretty popular, but I asked DH, a country fan, if he'd ever heard the song before, and he said no. It was the last song on Faith Hill's "Breathe" album, which I own. So it was fairly modern, at least. I'd heard it before, anyway. :) And Melinda definitely put her own twist on the song. Didn't sound much like Faith, but she made it more of a gospel song. Rock on, Melinda!

Sanjaya - Another bland performance where he ran around the stage, not hitting any notes, in a goofy outfit/hairdo. What's that? He's not on anymore? Oh, that's why my ears didn't hurt this week. ;)
LOL!

Okay, now for my thoughts about last night:

Chris R--I just don't see it. What was so good about his singing? I can't get past the nasal tone. He'd be my pick to leave tonight.

Melinda--definitely liking the longer hair on her. Impeccable as always.

Blake--did the song okay. I flinched on his first high note, but he seemed to modify himself on the second one so he didn't have to go so high, and it still sounded okay. I've just never liked "Imagine," though, so it was hard for me to get into it.

LaKisha--I don't remember Fantasia's version of this song, but I did wince when she said that she was doing it. Another former Idol's song. Eek. I thought she actually did a nice job on it. But I do think she's in danger tonight.

Phil--turning himself around big time. Great song choice for him.

Jordin--loved her! That's about all I need to say. :)

[Lauren23]

I didn't think much of last night's show. (But I was glad to be able to watch without seeing Sanjaya butcher something!)

Chris: Blah...I don't like him at all. I think he should go.

Melinda: Predictable but good. Nothing amazing.

Blake: Okay.

Lakisha: I thought she sounded really good. Thought the judges were a little hard on her.

Phil: Loved him last night. I thought he was the best. Because it was for charity I voted for him 20 times. :)

Jordin: Okay, the song she sang, "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a song from the musical Carousel which is one of my favorites. I thought the version she sang was HORRIBLE and she didn't even sing it that well either. I was excited when I heard she was singing that, but very disappointed in her version. That is a very beautiful song but she didn't do it any justice IMO.

I'm hoping for Chris to go home tonight.

[udsweetpea]

VFTW is encouraging people to vote for Phil. Funny I think since Phil was one of the best last night by far!

AOL poll this week (http://television.aol.com/americanidol/poll) just in case anyone is interested.

[Lauren23]

Dial Idol results (in white)

1 Jordin Sparks

2-6 (B3) Phil Stacey

2-6 (B3) Lakisha Jones

2-6 (B3) Blake Lewis

2-6 (B3) Melinda Doolittle

2-6 (B3) Chris Richardson

[conneals]

Not a great night in my opinion. I think Simon is being nice because the show is pushing the charity aspect(which is awesome imho). But the performances were not great.

1. Chris...everything sounds the same. I just don't like him. He is very difficult to hear and understand sometimes.

2. Melinda...she is an incredible performer. You may not like her surprise looks(my dh sure hates them). But she has incredible stage presence. You can't teach that, but you can try to improve on it. She knows how to enunciate and how to grab your attention, even in songs that you have not heard.

3. Phil...he should have made that song sound more country and it would have been better. He sounded good last night though.

4. Lakisha...yuck. Just yuck. She has lost it. I think this time away from her family and child is really wearing her out.

5. Blake...I think Imagine is a beautiful song (I know some of you disagree). thought he was blah. Just blah. And his mouth bugs me. I wonder if being in the bottom 3 last week is playing with his mind.

6. Jordin...I did not hear the same thing the judges did last night. She was pitchy and having problems with the big notes. Really big problems according to my ears. I love that song...it really is insprirational and very moving in the musical Carousel. I still voted for her though, I think she was better than that performance last night.

I tried voting for 2 hours. I got thru on Melinda once, Jordin once & never could get thru on Phil. I am ready for either Lakisha or Chris to go home.

[Cricket4]

Re: Jordin...I'm wondering if she was sick last night. Immediately I noticed that I could hear a raspy intake of breath every time, which I don't remember ever hearing from her before. I've played that role and sung that song (the traditional, soprano way), and while I like her voice I didn't love her take on the song. If she wasn't so emotional and such a passionate performer, it would have fallen flat.

[Dotsie]

Kiki or Blake need to GO. Loved Melinda. Tried to love Jordin but could not. I think the beginning of that song was T O U G H to listen to. I have no op on Chris. Phil was ok.

[mimieliza]

WTF was up with making this big ol announcement about Bono and then nothing about him working with the contestants??? That was a major letdown for me.


YES!!!! :mad: I even made DH watch, and he HATES AI, because we are such huge U2 fans. I was so disappointed. PLEASE tell me Bono will be on tonight?!?


Melinda - She's still #1 for me. She just has a completely different presence on stage, so confident, such a great voice.

Jordin - Another great voice

Phil - Wow! I never really liked Phil all that much, but he was AMAZING last night.

Blake - Yes, Blake's song gave me chills, but I think most of it was the song choice. I like his style, but he's no where near the same vocal talent as some of the others.

Lakisha - Yuck. I happen to like the Fantasia version, so I was looking forward to comparing Lakisha, because I think she has a better voice technically, but she did not pull it off.

Chris - ARGH. Why is still on the show, and why do the judges luuuurve him? His voice is awful, he sings off-key, and he looks smarmy. I really hope he goes home tonight.

[cgmom313]

Show was ok, nobody really stood out to me. I was also disappointed that they never showed Bono mentoring them. Why is that??

I really like Lakisha from the beginning but the last 2 weeks her song choices have been horrible. She just doesnt seem to have the fire she did in the beginning. It is very familar of Mandisa from last season. I am just disappointed in her.

I like Phil and Jordin last night and voted for them both. I did think Jordin was a bit raspy last night.

I think Lakisha is going home tonight.

[Kimberland30]

Re: Jordin...I'm wondering if she was sick last night. Immediately I noticed that I could hear a raspy intake of breath every time, which I don't remember ever hearing from her before.

Now that you mentioned it, it did sound like maybe she was sick. I noticed the raspiness of her voice as well, even when she was singing some of the notes. But I'll disagree with most of the posters so far in that I thought she was WONDERFUL. Her song and the way she sang it made me cry, so I rewound it to watch it again and cried again. Maybe it's just PMS, but I think she is awesome and every week she gets better.

Phil is my #2 pick for the week. All the others bore me to tears and I FF through most of them then listen to the judges. If they said the song choice/vocals were good, I go back and listen to the whole song. I hated Blake singing "Imagine", although I like the song he sucked.

Lakisha could very well be on her way home tonight, which is sad. She was really on a roll in the begining but has really slowed down and chosen some terrible songs. Melinda is a great singer, but IMO she's boring.

Chris R is annoying, and he's constantly on the news here. Whoop-dee-doo! Send him home already so I can watch regular news.

[lindybug]

So why is this going to be "the most shocking results show" this season? DH thinks they're going to spare everyone and let tham all stay.

[Sal03]

DH thinks they're going to spare everyone and let tham all stay.


I just said the same thing to my DH. I think it would be too weird to vote someone off during this kind of show!

[kugrrly]

hehehe jack black and KG. :)

[lbs27]

Oooh, that's an interesting theory about why this will be the most shocking results show! I bet you're right!

Is anyone else completely bugged by their outfits? Is Chris seriously wearing a white hoodie under his jacket? And Phil with the hat?! Oy. Ick.

[Rose]

DH thinks they're going to spare everyone and let tham all stay.

Honestly, I'll be really freaking annoyed. I only vote a few times but last night I voted so many times for Blake and I will be mad if it was for nothing. Even if it did help charity; I would have rather donated some $.

I'll probably change my mind if Blake ends up being voted off. :)

[Toonces]

Okay... I'm bawling.

[kugrrly]

Okay... I'm bawling
Oh so am I. Those kids are jsut so darn cute. The smiles got me.

[Toonces]

The kids... the stories... man, this is an emotional one tonight.

[Toonces]

Is anyone else having problems getting the IdolAid page to show? I've tried to get to it two different ways and keep getting "page not found". :confused:

[kugrrly]

I love Kelly, but that dress looks awful on her.

[lawyergirl25]

I was having problems linking to the page from the AI homepage, Toonces, but when I typed in the address, I had better luck.

Kelly's dress is not flattering.

[kate]

Okay... I'm bawling.

Me too.:(

[Sal03]

I can not even hold myself together. These stories are just gut wrenching. And the most horrible thing is, it does not have to be this way. There is so much wealth in the US and all these kids need is lousy $4 worth of medicine. That poor baby who did not make it in time to the clinic just destroyed me.

[BethIrish]

I know I've never joined in on this thread - but I just have to say - I'm also bawling.

[kugrrly]

ok the duet is rather lame.

[Toonces]

Oh brother... not Celine. Okay, this is cheesey. Celine looks like a hologram (sp?).

[kugrrly]

toonces the driving cat~She really does. It is horrible.

[Toonces]

I didn't just see Howard K. Stern in the audience, did I? Maybe it was that ultimate fighting guy Monica dated on Friends....

Thanks, lawyergirl25 - I'll try that!

[Rose]

Please tell me it's not Celine & Elvis. I actually thought they were going to get two of the biggest LIVING stars.

[kugrrly]

Maybe it was that ultimate fighting guy Monica dated on Friends....


I missed that i sent to the bathroom...

was Jon Favreau there?

[Toonces]

I missed that i sent to the bathroom...

I just looked up his name - Jon Favreau. Not sure if it was him or HKS, or someone else. I think he was in the center area, behind the judges.

ETA: LOL - jinx!

[kugrrly]

Toonces~I have had some wine, so his name came to me after I typed that.

All of them in white is barfy.

[kindermom]

Can someone post in white who was sent home. I missed the end. TIA!

[Toonces]

It doesn't have to be in white since it finished airing in the first time zone. :)

No one was sent home since it was a special week. They will send the bottom 2 home next week tho.

[kindermom]

Ah ha. Thanks! That is what I suspected.

[Chris~n~Jen]

Is anyone else having problems getting the IdolAid page to show? I've tried to get to it two different ways and keep getting "page not found". :confused:

I was having the same problem. I finally got on and put in all my info then hit submit, then I got the same "page not found" error so I'm not sure my donation went through.

I've been trying to call the hotline to donate that way also but have been getting a busy signal the whole time. I'm having a harder time getting through then I usually do to vote.

I'm actually glad they didn't send anyone home this week. I like the fact that this weeks votes will be combined with next weeks votes that way our votes from last night aren't wasted.

[Smilin13]

crap. Not what I wanted to see today.
I hadn't really thought that no one was going to go home until you all started to say it.

And Bono.....on for the last 3 minutes of the show?!?!?!?!?! Now that is crap too.

I thought the Jack Black bit was WICKED funny though.

Now they are going to add the votes to next weeks votes.

*shakes head*

[Adaya]

I thought the Jack Black bit was WICKED funny though.



It sure was. He is such a funny guy.

[swcolleen]

I was glad no one went home during this type of show too-I was nervous though.

Did anyone else think that Kelly Clarkson looked pregnant in that dress? I told my DH she isn't but he isn't buying it!

[kugrrly]

Did anyone else think that Kelly Clarkson looked pregnant in that dress?

To me it just looked liked she had gained some weight.

[KiKi'sMommy]

I thought she looked pregnant too and rounder in the face. I was so emotional tonight, those kids were just too amazing and beautiful for words. I was sitting with my 2 year old and thinking what a privileged life she lives. I was laughing so hard at Jack Black that my DD was asking me what I was doing. She was looking at me like I was nuts. Okay, now I have to gossip a little. Did anyone notice that Lakeisha had some major gappage in her blouse at one point? It was distracting to say the least.

[imagirliegirl]

To me it just looked liked she had gained some weight.

Yeah. That mu mu was not so flattering.

Cuh-razy that they are sending 2 home next week. I thought the way they played it was pretty lame. Just say you aren't sending people home. Sheesh.

[sparkle&shine]

I finally got onto the webpage to donate. I couldn't put in much but if everyone gave even a dollar it would be huge!

I was a bawling mess also.

[melones]

Anyone else think that was a pretty major mind game they just played at Jordin's expense? Thinking she just got voted off could really mess with her confidence moving forward.

[Rose]

Melones I think all the idols already knew.

[QueenDillyDally]

Anyone else think that was a pretty major mind game they just played at Jordin's expense? Thinking she just got voted off could really mess with her confidence moving forward.


Ditto! I was very upset they did that too her. She seriously looked devastated at the thought of going home. :( I don't think she knew ahead of time at all. She wouldn't have reacted that way.

Did anyone see her (Jordin) rip that tissue right out of Lakisha's hand when Lakisha was trying to wipe Jordin's tears away? I thought it was hilarious!!! :p

Scary that they are sending TWO home next week though!!! :eek:

[Asha]

Anyone else think that was a pretty major mind game they just played at Jordin's expense? Thinking she just got voted off could really mess with her confidence moving forward.

yes, i did think that was pretty mean to do that to her. i also think it affected the way she sang the last group song. her performance seemed off in that song, imo.

i think phil is getting better and better. i thought he did an excellent job in the group performances. his voice seemed really strong to me.

i was disappointed with a lot of the guest performers. i really loved the josh grobin performance, mainly bc the kids in the african children's choir were so beautiful and cute. i thought it was weird that the singers were performing in a different location.

the reason celine looked like a hologram was bc i believe she was also a hologram. that performance was taped, and i don't think she came to the set to do her performance. both elvis and celine were holograms.

i thought the clips of the children/families in africa were moving, but i don't think they did such a good job of portraying the need of children in america. yes, it may not be as extreme of a situation as those in africa, but there are heart wrenching stories of children in the u.s., and i wish they had better portrayed that. overall, i think it was a great thing they did, and it raised a ton of money for those in need.

[Lauren23]

I really enjoyed the show last night. The performences (for the most part) were great, especially Kelly Clarkson and Josh Grobin. Jack Black and the Simpons clip were hilarious. The stories were definitely heartwrenching. I hope this is something AI does every year.

[MsPeachy]

And Bono.....on for the last 3 minutes of the show?!?!?!?!?! Now that is crap too. Ditto - I don't think he worked with them on their individual songs either. It was wierd to see him with such short hair though.

I thought the Jack Black bit was WICKED funny though. Oh yell yeah! That was my fave part of the whole show - especially when he told Ryan to get away. I can't remember his exact words but it was hilarious. And then when Randy turned to Seal and asked him what he thought, I lost it. It was good there was some lighthearted stuff in the show.

i think phil is getting better and better. i thought he did an excellent job in the group performances. his voice seemed really strong to me. I too, thought Phil sounded really good on the group vocal. I also noticed how he and Blake seemed to have the most "solos" (that song sucked royally though. )

i thought the clips of the children/families in africa were moving, but i don't think they did such a good job of portraying the need of children in america. yes, it may not be as extreme of a situation as those in africa, but there are heart wrenching stories of children in the u.s., and i wish they had better portrayed that. overall, i think it was a great thing they did, and it raised a ton of money for those in need. I was hoping to see more about the plight of kids in need in the US as well. The N.O. parts and Eastern KY parts were good but I was hoping to see more about the Navajo nation and the visit they mentioned on Tuesday night. The living condition of the Native American people and reservations in general is far too often glossed over in favor of a more "popular" need group. But for years the needs of reservations and their people have been neglected in a shameful way. You always hear charity groups talk about the importance of education and awareness to the plight of the poor and I think it would have been great for AI to bring some awareness to the general public about the situation of our own Native Americans.

ETA: Did anyone notice or think that some of the star performances were missing? I could have sworn that Gwen Stefani was supposed to have done something and I'm sure there were other acts mentioned during the promos that we didn't see. :confused:

[May27JnJ]

I cried. A bunch. I've been to Haiti and I've seen those conditions or worse in person. It's horrible.

Josh Grobin is amazing! He sounds so much like he does on the radio. I love Rascal Flatts but they sounded awful last night!

We tried to donate but we couldn't get through. Do you know if they're still taking donations?

[sublime311]

About Jordin...

I saw Melinda give Ryan a sly wink after he told her he was safe. After Chris was told he was safe, Jordin didn't look pained - she was almost beaming actually. Then, the group huddle after Jordin was told she was safe looked awkward. Blake looked up a couple of times and looked around.... I think Jordin's tears were fake. I think during the group huddle they added tears to add some drama to the show.

Just sayin'...

[May27JnJ]

It was weird. I thought Chris was going home b/c when he stood up he was holding a mic. Hmmm...

Seems a bit fishy.

[Toonces]

I think the contestants knew they were safe, too.

[cgmom313]

I was very moved by all the stories, but I thought the show was really lame. They have hyped up this show for weeks with all these STAR PERFORMANCES. Yes there were some stars but they were taped and in different location, or on for a total of 30 seconds. I think they could have done a better entertaining show for 2 hours.

This show did make me feel how blessed me and my family really have it. I am so lucky to have a heathly daughter that has access to education and health care. For that alone, I made a donation even if the show was lame.

Other notables....
Kelly Clarkson - Great voice but she has put on the weight. That mu mu of a dress. Yuck!!!

Josh Grobin - He was fab. I thought the best of the night.

The other performances was just Eh!!! The Ceine/Elvis duo kind of gave me the creeps. Let the poor man rest in peace for God Sakes!!!

Last but not least, I am not sure if the idols knew they were all safe. Parts of it say they knew and some didnt. If Jordin can cry like that on the spot than she is a very good actress. They should have just said it from the begining but then I guess some people would have turned the TV off. I guess it intices us to stay on for 2 hours.

Ok.. My rant was long enought!!!

[Lauren23]

We tried to donate but we couldn't get through. Do you know if they're still taking donations?

I believe you can still donate on americanidol.com

[KK812]

ETA: Did anyone notice or think that some of the star performances were missing? I could have sworn that Gwen Stefani was supposed to have done something and I'm sure there were other acts mentioned during the promos that we didn't see. :confused:

DH mentioned that he heard she was supposed to perform. How weird. I haven't watched the first half of the episode yet, but I'll have to go back and see who else is missing.

[imagirliegirl]

ETA: Did anyone notice or think that some of the star performances were missing? I could have sworn that Gwen Stefani was supposed to have done something and I'm sure there were other acts mentioned during the promos that we didn't see.

I thought they advertised her as well. What about Carrie Underwood? Did I somehow miss her?

I did think all of the Sanjaya jokes were kind of tacky and a little much. Maybe one would have been okay but I swear I counted 4 in the first 10 minutes.

[lcarlson90]

Did anyone donate money on-line? Did you get some sort of confirmation email that they received your donation? I tried to donate on-line and when I input my info and clicked submit I got "page not found." I am not sure if my donation went through. :confused:

[Chris~n~Jen]

Did anyone donate money on-line? Did you get some sort of confirmation email that they received your donation? I tried to donate on-line and when I input my info and clicked submit I got "page not found." I am not sure if my donation went through. :confused:

Same thing happened to me last night. I had only made a small donation anyway so I decided to call in a second donation just in case the first didn't go through. I actually made a slighly higher donation the second time. On the hotline they say they will e-mail you a reciept. Well this morning I have a receipt but it is for the amount that I tried to process on-line. So I'm not sure if that means that I will be getting a second receipt sometime today for the amount I donated over the phone. Not really sure. :confused:

So to answer your question it appears that the donation I did on-line did go through even though I got the same error message when I hit submit.

You know really they didn't have this whole donation process set up to go very smoothly. They should have known that there would be a huge response and had sufficant lines set up to do so. It's kinda frustrating.

[cgmom313]

II did think all of the Sanjaya jokes were kind of tacky and a little much. Maybe one would have been okay but I swear I counted 4 in the first 10 minutes.

I so agree with this. .. That was my other thing I forgot to rant about. Ok.. Enough already about Sanjaya. I really dont think it is funny anymore

[Aimee]

I thought last night was a total snore. I TiVo'd it and only watched the footage from NOLA and the last 15 minutes. I had no interest in watching a telethon.

I found it incredibly infuriating that Allstate sponsored the footage of NOLA. Maybe if they would actually honor some of their policies down here, and/or be fair in paying claims, things would be a little farther along in rebuilding. It's so insulting that the company has been so shady in the aftermath of Katrina, then do these PR things like sponsoring Idol or the Sugar Bowl, to make it look like they care so much about New Orleans and Louisiana.

[msnicolea]

Agreed Aimee--Allstate has a lot of nerve!

[sparkle&shine]

I thought they advertised her as well. What about Carrie Underwood? Did I somehow miss her?


Carrie Underwood did a video. It as her in Africa with a bunch of the kids. I don't remember what song she covered though. It was really a nice video and the kids were adorable.

[mimieliza]

I thought the performances were super lame. I disliked all the performers except Annie Lennox (who was pretty awesome). I was waiting for a REAL Carrie Underwood performance (not just dubbed over her Africa footage), Gwen, Bono, all the cool people that were hyped leading up to the event.

i thought the clips of the children/families in africa were moving, but i don't think they did such a good job of portraying the need of children in america. yes, it may not be as extreme of a situation as those in africa, but there are heart wrenching stories of children in the u.s., and i wish they had better portrayed that.

I agree with this. I think they wimped out. Showing true poverty in America is too politicized, so they didn't bother. Showing a mother who can't work due to untreated (and uninsured) mental illness or diabetes would be a criticism of our lack of a national healthcare system. Showing the true conditions of some of these inner city schools (sewage backed up into the bathrooms, or buildings that look condemned) would be a criticism of our lack of education spending for the poorest school districts. How about a family that lives out of their car? How about a kid whose only meals each day are those served at school (and God bless him when summer comes and school is out)?

There are people in America who are lacking a lot more than books and toys, and I didn't feel they really showed that. I do have to give them credit for visiting the L.A. food bank, but I wish they would have shown some of the individuals who depend on that food and told their stories.

[swcolleen]

anyone know where to find the last song they sang of the night last night? my tivo cut it off...

[chefker]

LOVED Jack Black - I think that was the best part of the show for me!

The Elvis/Celine thing creeped me out. It just seemed disrespectful and weird. I can't imagine why the Presley family would approve this (I'm assuming that AI would have needed permission from them to use Elvis' image like that).

And what was the deal with Bono? I thought he was supposed to be 'coaching' the contestants. Instead, he barges into their rehearsal for 30 seconds, and tells them "boy, you just murdered that one", or something like that. Nice. :rolleyes:

[swcolleen]

Does anyone know if you buy the songs the contestants sang this week if it goes to their charity? I thought Ryan mentioned that but can't find anything on it....

[MsPeachy]

Does anyone know if you buy the songs the contestants sang this week if it goes to their charity? I thought Ryan mentioned that but can't find anything on it....
I was just in the iTunes store and there's a whole American Idol: Idol Gives back page and currently there are 4 songs/performances on there with "more to come" according to the statement on there. It also says that proceeds from the sale of these exclusives will go to the charity so I guess you will have to wait to see if they put the songs on there. HTH.

[westamp]

Carrie Underwood did a video. It as her in Africa with a bunch of the kids. I don't remember what song she covered though. It was really a nice video and the kids were adorable.

I'll Stand by You by the Pretenders (Gina sang that on the show too).

[ginastorm]

Did anyone notice that Lakeisha had some major gappage in her blouse at one point? It was distracting to say the least.

I noticed this too. With the extensive wardrobe department and budget that I'm sure AI has, surely someone could have gotten poor Lakeisha a shirt that fit her!

Someone mentioned how they saw Jordin grab the tissue out of Lakeisha's hand at the very end. I saw this too and I wondered what all of that was about!

[swcolleen]

I was just in the iTunes store and there's a whole American Idol: Idol Gives back page and currently there are 4 songs/performances on there with "more to come" according to the statement on there. It also says that proceeds from the sale of these exclusives will go to the charity so I guess you will have to wait to see if they put the songs on there. HTH.

Thanks....I will wait and see if they add them there or just on the AI page-thanks!

[mimieliza]

Someone mentioned how they saw Jordin grab the tissue out of Lakeisha's hand at the very end. I saw this too and I wondered what all of that was about!

Jordin probably wanted Lakisha to stop messing up her eye makeup! :)

[MsPeachy]

Pink! That's who it was that I couldn't remember! Didn't we all talk about how she'd supposedly filmed some performance for the Wed. show? So right now I can think of Gwen, Pink and Buble who were supposed to have been on.

ETA: I hope they put the Kelly performance on iTunes. That was my fave of the whole night. :)

[Kimberland30]

Someone mentioned how they saw Jordin grab the tissue out of Lakeisha's hand at the very end. I saw this too and I wondered what all of that was about!

Lakeisha was patting her kleenex on Jordin's face, and Jordin grabbed it out of her hand. The expression on Jordin's face was priceless though, like she was annoyed but you could tell she was playing. It was cute.

I was really pissed that they made it seem like Jordin was going home. What a ton of emotion to put on her for nothing. I would have bawled as much as she did thinking I was leaving.

Last night was kinda boring. I really hated to FF through most of it. I loved the African Choir though, so so cute and they sounded great. I kinda wished Josh would have just shut up and let them sing the whole song.

Kelly Clarkson looked like she gained a lot of weight. Has she or does she just look that way because of the sack of a dress she wore? Not that it matters but usually she wears something more hip than a smock.

[Scooter]

I thought I saw Buble in that Stayin' Alive lip syncing montage? That's pretty low if they advertised him when he only was on for less than 5 seconds.

Speaking of that video, was that Gwenyth Paltrow showing off her stomach? After having 2 kids in the last couple of years?? Did she have a tummy tuck or something?



There are people in America who are lacking a lot more than books and toys, and I didn't feel they really showed that. I do have to give them credit for visiting the L.A. food bank, but I wish they would have shown some of the individuals who depend on that food and told their stories.

I think some of that had to do with the organizations that are getting the proceeds. Like the Boys & Girls Clubs. They're not so much about the families as the activities the kids can do.

And Second Harvest isn't just in LA, it's a nationwide network of foodbanks. I know many people who in tough times have been saved from going hungry by the local Second Harvests. :) I was so glad to see it's benefiting from the donations.

[mimieliza]

Oh, I have no problem with the organizations they are supporting in the US - those are great, I just thought they glossed over the severity of some of the poverty here.

[westamp]

Gwen and P!nk Cut From "Idol Gives Back" (http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/26/gwen-and-p-nk-cut-from-idol-gives-back/)

But Gwen Stefani and P!nk -- who had been previously announced as participants -- failed to get any screen time! Oh no they dit'nt!

Both Gwen and P!nk had pre-taped their performances, so their appearances just needed to be edited into the "live" telecast. Sources tell TMZ that the lovely ladies were "cut for time," and their segments should air on upcoming episodes of "Idol."

Well, thank God they found time for that idiotic "Stayin' Alive" montage and Il Divo!

[MsPeachy]

Gwen and P!nk Cut From "Idol Gives Back" (http://www.tmz.com/2007/04/26/gwen-and-p-nk-cut-from-idol-gives-back/) Aha! I knew I wasn't imagining things!! Thanks for the info westamp! (I think I'd be pretty ticked if I were them)

[msnicolea]

Buble was definitely in the SA video--along with his squeeze Emily Mortimer. I think he and Ryan are good friends, so I doubt he was PO'd.

[Asha]

well, i was talking to my mom about how the clips they showed in the u.s. weren't as compelling. my mom said she disagreed. she is now looking at spending some time in appalachia to volunteer to teach adult literacy. i hadn't thought that not only will people donate money, but some people will be moved to action.

[KK812]

Buble was definitely in the SA video--along with his squeeze Emily Mortimer. I think he and Ryan are good friends, so I doubt he was PO'd.

I thought Michael Buble dated Emily Blunt. :confused:

[msnicolea]

That's who I meant--I get the "Emilies" confused!

[MsPeachy]

I totally missed Buble in the SA video. Guess I was too busy hoping for more Hugh Laurie *drool* ;)

[mimieliza]

Well, thank God they found time for that idiotic "Stayin' Alive" montage and Il Divo!

No kidding! Stayin' Alive was the dumbest, cheesiet thing ever. And who are these Il Divo dudes? They remind me of a bunch of mid-level music conservatory grads who realize they are never going to get jobs as operatic tenors, so they start a crappy crossover group. Yuck.

[udsweetpea]

People actually don't like Il Divo? I think they're amazing! They could sing to me all night.

[sdianems]

No kidding! Stayin' Alive was the dumbest, cheesiet thing ever. And who are these Il Divo dudes? They remind me of a bunch of mid-level music conservatory grads who realize they are never going to get jobs as operatic tenors, so they start a crappy crossover group. Yuck.

They are a group orchestrated by Simon Cowell using his time-honored formula: young, good-looking, can sing. Send them out there to make lots of money!

[ginastorm]

Does anyone know what next week's theme is going to be? TIA!

[ausi2b]

I don't know next week's theme, but for some reason I have stuck in my head that the mentor if Jon Bon Jovi ... :)

[Rose]

I don't like IL Divo either.

Instead, he barges into their rehearsal for 30 seconds, and tells them "boy, you just murdered that one", or something like that. Nice.

I thought his joke was funny. I think there was confusion on the mentoring part. I had read that he wasn't mentoring him for their Tuesday performances but I know other people saw ads where he was.

I know Bon Jovi (I think the band not just Jon) is this weeks mentor but I don't know if the theme is just Bon Jovi songs or rock. I love Bon Jovi so I am looking forward to this week.

[westamp]

I don't like IL Divo either.



I thought his joke was funny. I think there was confusion on the mentoring part. I had read that he wasn't mentoring him for their Tuesday performances but I know other people saw ads where he was.

I know Bon Jovi (I think the band not just Jon) is this weeks mentor but I don't know if the theme is just Bon Jovi songs or rock. I love Bon Jovi so I am looking forward to this week.

Too bad Gina got kicked out before BJ showed up to mentor! I can't see Melinda or Lakisha doing rock!:p

[ginastorm]

Thanks for the info westamp & Rose. I love Bon Jovi & I'm ready for some rock songs!

[Rose]

I'm just glad I don't have to listen to Sanjaya sing Bon Jovi. He really would have rocked some 80's hair.

[swcolleen]

I thought I actually heard the theme was NJ for Bon Jovi but it was on the radio so they could have been just joking (I do live in NJ!)

I actually got a kick out of the SA video and thought it was amusing but I was surprised too that some of the advertised singers weren't shown.

[imagirliegirl]

MSN has a link to a brief video about former contestant Jessica Sierra. Y'all remember her? She was in the top 8 of season 4. She's been arrested for a number of charges including possession of cocaine. Yikes.

[MsPeachy]

Update on the iTunes store - pretty much every performance from Wednesday's show is on there but none from the Tuesday show. I did download Kelly's "Up To the Mountain"

I'm reading that the theme is Bon Jovi songs but I'm not sure if the source is correct or not.

ETA: Yeah - I saw the reports on Jessica Sierra - crazy!

[cgmom313]

Ahhh... Bon Jovi I heart Jon Bon Jovi!!!! I was thinking the theme would be rock or 80's theme.

Cant wait!!! I hope they actually show Jon mentoring or I will be highly ticked off.

[DisneyGirl]

Tonights show should be pretty good.

[southerner]

Nobody's posted song spoilers yet :confused: These have been out for a few days now, so take it w/ a grain of salt:


Jordin Sparks-you give love a bad name
Lakisha Jones-always
Blake Lewis-Wanted
Chris Richardson- never say goodbye
melinda- In these arms
Phil-I'll be there for you

Also, a rumored guest star w/ JBJ tonight is Richie Sambora.

from a thread at www.idolforums.com

[Rose]

The latest spoilers.......

Phil- "Blaze of Glory"
Jordin- "Living on a Prayer"
Lakisha- "Ain't a Love Song"
Blake- "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Chris- "Wanted Dead or Alive"

[lawyerlee]

I gotta say, I'm thrilled they're having JBJ this week. :D

[DisneyGirl]

This will be the first week that I will actually know all the song! LOL

[Rose]

I love your avatar lawyerlee!

[ihearttx]

What Happened To Blake's Hair??

[MsPeachy]

I think this is a great theme week. Bon Jovi has so many great songs.

However, so far the only one I think has done well is Phil. Jordin and LaKiki were totally blah. LaKisha should have sung Always. I wonder what Melinda is singing. I hope it's Never Say Goodbye or I'll Be There For You.

[MrsBeckyLP]

Uh. Blake does not look as cute with dark hair.

I wondered when he'd get back to his "style." I like it!

[ihearttx]

Ok, despite my initial horror of Blake's hair (my eyes! my eyes!), he ROCKED IT! I LOVE IT!!

[imagirliegirl]

Wow. That was risky of Blake but I LOVED it. That was just really different and cool!

[ash0708]

Oh my gosh!! I loved Blake and his hair!! (I'm in the minority... I know!)

[MsPeachy]

HAHAHA - I guess I'm the only one who liked Blake's new hair color. Definitely an improvement IMO. :p


ETA: ash - we x-posted. Glad I'm not alone!

[tgr68]

I LOVED BLAKE TONIGHT!!!

I mean, I love him just about every week, but I went crazy this week - hair, song choice, beatbox - the whole package!! :D

[DisneyGirl]

Not a huge blake fan but the guy took a chance and I guess it worked out in his favor. The guy can scat like no tomorrow.
I though do not find him good looking.

[imagirliegirl]

I love Blake's hair, too!

[DisneyGirl]

Damn it! We are having t-storms and I really hope my TV doesn't go out!

[MrsBeckyLP]

Tonight rocks!!! I'm curious to see Melinda. I don't see her doing well tonight.

[MsPeachy]

Tonight rocks!!! I'm curious to see Melinda. I don't see her doing well tonight. Well it depends on her song choice. She has proven ability to hit the low notes and maintain control in the verses. They put her last so I hope that's a good thing!!

[udsweetpea]

I absolutely loved Blake! The performance and the hair rocked!

[MrsBeckyLP]

Yeah, my assumptions about Melinda were right (for me). There's way too much "soul" in her voice for this kind of music. I didn't like it much.

[imagirliegirl]

Who do you guys think will go home? It's going to be tough. Since they are combining the votes with last week I think Lakisha might be in trouble.

I think Melinda and Blake are definitely safe. I guess any of the others are a toss up. But I would be shocked if either of them were in the bottom. Phil has surprised me these past few weeks.

I think if I were going strictly on this week, I would pick Lakisha and Jordin to go home.

[MsPeachy]

I'm almost worried that someone not deserving will be the one leaving.

I liked Melinda (of course). She's my favorite for good reason. :)

[tgr68]

Okay, my rankings for this week:

1. Blake
2. Melinda
3. Lakisha
4. Phil
5. Jordan
6. Chris

Chris was okay for me, but after Daughtry covering that song last year, I just wasn't impressed at all with this years Chris.

As far as who will be going home tomorrow, I think Phil, Lakisha, and Chris are in trouble.

[laeberge]

Ohhh I loved Blake!

Also, I loved the attitude in Melinda's song. She was great!

[MarriedaGoalie]

I don't ever post on here but I had to stop by to say how absolutely amazing Blake's performance was tonight!! DH said he blew everyone else out of the water tonight!

[Adaya]

All I have to say is Blake rocked my casbah!!

[Sophia]

I didn't like Blake or his hair.

Anyone else having trouble getting through to vote?

[sublime311]

Of course, I loved Blake tonight - his hair, too!

I totally agreed with Randy and Simon that Melinda has a Tina Turner thing going on. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was the same vibe last week. I didn't enjoy either performance.

[Rose]

I loved Blake!! I am so glad he did something great this week.

Why did Melinda sing the one BJ song I had never heard of? I find her so annoying.

Jon Bon Jovi looks so good.

[ivansbabe]

Yay Blake! He did so well tonight, I'm super proud of him. It was really original, even DH who hates the show liked his version.