American Idol - Season 7

[virgo]

YAY!!!! It begins tonight.

Is anyone else excited?!?!?

:clap:

[Conveyor Belt]

I'm excited!

[ComputerDude]

I'm not. I'm sad that there isn't anything else on to watch so I know I'll end up getting all involved in this garbage just like I do every year.
Considering that really only two out of all the winners really made it big, there's no reason to root for any of the contestants because chances are fairly small they'll have any sort of life-long career.

[Conveyor Belt]

The auditions are sometimes the best part. I love watching people who are SO sure they can sing get up there... Can they not hear themselves?

[virgo]

The auditions are sometimes the best part. I love watching people who are SO sure they can sing get up there... Can they not hear themselves?

That's part of what I love. It's like Open Mike Night at a local bar. Although, last year, I did get a little tired of all the audition-based shows. I think I read somewhere that they are scaling that back a bit.

[virgo]

I'm not. I'm sad that there isn't anything else on to watch so I know I'll end up getting all involved in this garbage just like I do every year.


I hear ya. To think, I didn't even watch the first three seasons. Then I caught an episode or two in Season Four and I was hooked. :(

[dyates]

REFUSE to watch it..but you all can go ahead :smt001

[onlyme]

I'll watch the auditions but that's about it. I am just peeved that I can't watch "House" because of AI :evil:

[jkspatty]

I'll watch the auditions but that's about it. I am just peeved that I can't watch "House" because of AI :evil:


I agree. I would much rather watch "House". Not too much into AI.

[proudtobefrompetal]

I for one cannot wait!!! The kiddos and I have been planning out strategy out all week... pizza and the love seat!!! CANNOT WAIT!!!

[jmb]

I'm ready for it. A girl from here tried out in Atlanta but didn't make it. She is a good singer, hope they show her audition.

[Elle May]

My best friend, Mary Ellen, has a nephew that will be in AI this year so I'll be watching and hoping that he wins.:clap:

[Southern_Belle]

i can't wait! i am totally excited about it! i love the auditions and i love the competition. i love the whole show! yay AI!

[virgo]

My best friend, Mary Ellen, has a nephew that will be in AI this year so I'll be watching and hoping that he wins.:clap:

Elle, you will have to tell us which one he is (or was). We can root for him! Which city did he audition in?

[virgo]

American Idol returns with improvement in mind (http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/15/tv.americanidol.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview)


NEW YORK (AP) -- "American Idol," for all its success, is not above tinkering -- especially after last year's revolving door of celebrity mentors and Sanjaya Malakar's improbable run.....

.... Executive Producer Simon Lythgoe acknowledged that the show suffered last year when finalists failed to top the excitement and star quality of performers from previous seasons; on the other hand, he said producers erred by giving too much air time to famous mentors like Jennifer Lopez with individual projects to promote rather than delving deep into contestants' back stories to foster a stronger connection with viewers.

"We felt as though we made mistakes last year with not really pushing and introducing the talent as well as we have done in the past," he said. "In the past, we knew about (season five also-ran) Kellie Pickler. We knew about her dad going to prison. We knew about her mom leaving (the country singer when she was a toddler)."

This time around, the show will redirect attention to the finalists and bring back alums such as McPhee and season-two winner Ruben Studdard during results shows to keep fans abreast of what they're up to, Lythgoe said. There will be a new set to spice up a tried-and-true format.

"The most important thing is the show has got to look better," Simon Cowell said during a recent telephone news conference. "It's got to be more fun as a show, and if it is, I think more people will watch. I think it absolutely comes down to the content of what we provide the viewers."

[Elle May]

Elle, you will have to tell us which one he is (or was). We can root for him! Which city did he audition in?

It is a cousin, not nephew but I'll find out his name. He auditioned in California.

[Honey]

It's on. It's on.

[Southern_Belle]

it's on!!! yaya!

[virgo]

it's on!!! yaya!


WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!

[amanda]

When did Allison Sweeny start hosting the show? I missed last season.

[virgo]

When did Allison Sweeny start hosting the show? I missed last season.

Uh, that is The Biggest Loser. This is American Idol. :kekeke:

[virgo]

I am a fan of both shows, but Biggest Loser is being DVRd right now :)

[Southern_Belle]

lol!!! "from the hair to the nipple!!!" OMGosh!!! LOL!

yeah and amanda - allison sweeney started last season.

[Southern_Belle]

oh my gosh!!! this guy in the gold suit! LOL

[virgo]

OMG. The Let My People Go guy needs to go!!!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[virgo]

Oh my. The female linebacker. She's only 16??

[Southern_Belle]

oh - temptress plays football. she is quite scary. she is very scary.

[amanda]

Uh, that is The Biggest Loser. This is American Idol. :kekeke:



opps.....sorry....

:exit3:

[Honey]

Oh I am sad she can't sing.

[Honey]

I could just cry.

[virgo]

opps.....sorry....

:exit3:

That's OK. It's the meds. :) :smt023

[virgo]

Aw. How nice of them to walk her out. awwwwww.

[Honey]

Ew Ew Ew

[amanda]

I'm DVRing it right now. I'll step out so I don't see what happens. :)

[virgo]

I'm DVRing it right now. I'll step out so I don't see what happens. :)

What else are you watchin? Biggest Loser?

[virgo]

Ew Ew Ew

What happened, Honey?

[Honey]

The girl with her tongue sticking out.

[Southern_Belle]

LOL! Honey you are too funny.

The cricket guy is bad. and that was so funny how they made the cricket chirps after he was done! LOL.

[Southern_Belle]

he is so monotone!!! every not is the same.

[virgo]

I just love looking at the judges' faces at times like this. LOL

[amanda]

Sinatra is rolling over in his grave.

[thrillseeker]

This Rudy character is too funny. He thinks he is HOT stuff and he is sooooo bad.

[Chichiguita]

I could just cry.


Me too....I felt sad for her...:(

[thrillseeker]

this is just sad. SOOOOO sad.

[Chichiguita]

Keep your batteries in your calculator....quote of the night...:clap:

...

[virgo]

Oh my......the costumes!!

[thrillseeker]

Angel Cant sing at all

[thrillseeker]

Keep your batteries in your calculator....quote of the night...:clap:

...


You got that right. LMAO :laugh:

[Southern_Belle]

the guy with the red wig! LOL!

[Chichiguita]

...illegal use of glitter...

[Southern_Belle]

i have made that my new signature!

[virgo]

"I like to march to the beat of a different drummer."

This ought to be good.

[Honey]

I'm scared!

[thrillseeker]

oh my gosh, Janis would just ring her neck. WOW.

I see graves moving. I am scared.

[Southern_Belle]

"judges i hope to knock you on your feet."

she isn't THAT bad actually. she isn't great. she isn't American Idol material. she is be in a garage band or cover band playing in clubs or festivals.

[virgo]

I'm digging the earrings, LOL

[Honey]

Security! Security!

[Southern_Belle]

look how she walks... lol

[virgo]

LOL. "I am going for actressing"

[amanda]

Some check that girl for a gun....her meds are ALL off.

[virgo]

For some reason, I am thinking of Noway with this chick. :smt103

[Chichiguita]

LOL. "I am going for actressing"


Me Too!!!!!

I'm going for actressing too!!!!!:-D

Actressing and glittering...

...cuz I got "hoospa"

always:clap:

[thrillseeker]

LOL who let the the bypass lesbos out of the cell. I think she needs signing lessons. And dear god help us if she thinks she can act.

[thrillseeker]

For some reason, I am thinking of Noway with this chick. :smt103

Me too Virgo. Hence the Bypass lesbo comment. LOL.

[Chichiguita]

My friend's daughter has RETs.

[virgo]

Wow. The young woman with the daughter who has Retts. :(

[amanda]

I feel a tear jerker coming on.

[Chichiguita]

Oh, please tell me this mamma can sing...

[virgo]

I hope she makes it.

[Chichiguita]

:clap:

[virgo]

Not too bad!!! Whew!

[Honey]

Thank you Lord she can sing!

[amanda]

A sure pick. The girl got soul.

[virgo]

Yay!!!!

[Chichiguita]

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!:clap:

[amanda]

That one gave me chills.

[Southern_Belle]

she can sing. but i definatley agree with Simon about de-wedding-nizing. i didn't like all the "breathiness" and the way she said "yours" at the end of the phrase.

i hope she makes it to top 10 for her daughter. i don't think she will, but i hope she does.

[Southern_Belle]

she can sing. but i definatley agree with Simon about de-wedding-nizing. i didn't like all the "breathiness" and the way she said "yours" at the end of the phrase.

i hope she makes it to top 10 for her daughter. i don't think she will, but i hope she does.

[virgo]

I am so happy for her!!!

[virgo]

I am so happy for her! Angela Martin! We'll have to remember her name!

[Southern_Belle]

let my people go! LOL! HAHAHAHAHA!

[virgo]

"No Sex Allowed!!!!"

ROFLOL!!!!!!!!

(this guy is a social worker?)

[Southern_Belle]

lol! i know. and i loved the foot stomp that went along with it.

[virgo]

Do ya'll remember the one from last season -- the woman with the yellow feathers?? OMG. She was hilarious.

[Honey]

Christy Cook is good.

[Southern_Belle]

she is very good.

[ComputerDude]

The hottie from Oregon is my new favorite.

[Chichiguita]

:clap:
Everybody sing!!! No sex aloud!!!!!
:clap:

wowsers!

[virgo]

Oh my. The black cape.

[Southern_Belle]

are you serious!? oh my gosh!

[Honey]

My eyes!

[virgo]

:smt103 :smt103 :smt103

:kekeke:

[Chichiguita]

My eyes!


:bowrofl:Honey--THAT is exactly what my son was saying!:bowrofl:

[thrillseeker]

OMG. I dont think my eyes just saw that. What was he thinking. And this diva cant hit them notes.

[thrillseeker]

here we go. Virgo I think IBB needs him....LOL.

[Honey]

Security!

[Southern_Belle]

oh pedro - no sir.

shekinah - buh bye with your boa!

saying the F word with a kid in your arms. nice. classy.

Paul - stalkerish, creepy, gross. Paula - call the police now.

[thrillseeker]

ok maybe not

[virgo]

What a freaking weirdo!

If she were a chalkboard, I'd chalk her.....???

[thrillseeker]

weirdo just excaped the asylum so we need to Call 911!!!!!