American Idol Season 7 - 2008!!

[RetroRuss]

Well the show kicked off here in the UK on ITV2 and this year we get two shows a week - one on Thursday and one on Fridays!! We also don't have Cat Deeley (thank God) doing annoying indents. Initial thoughts are that Simon seems to have mellowed, Randy's got harder and Paula's a little bit more normal than usual.

[nrgbeat]

Once the regular competition begins, I will start watching and will have opinions on the performers. I haven't really been watching the tryouts as I find most of the wannabees annoying.

[nrgbeat]

I'm glad Josiah didn't make it to the top 24, he was starting to get on my nerves.

I have a feeling the rock and roll nurse may wear thin too. Every song she sings is going to sound like a Janis Joplin wail.

[RetroRuss]

I just watched the repeat of the Top 24 show....to be honest I am not 'as close' to the show this year as in previous years. It's difficult to call at this stage for me - whereas the past three years I had already said who was going to win!!

I'll try next week - I guess we'll get it on Thursday & Fridays. I like the rocker girl...as well as the Irish girl & the Austrailian bloke - Michael Lockwood - so far.

[discokicks]

Now that they've narrowed it down to the top 24 contestants, I took a look at last night's show focussing on the 12 guys in the competition. There is some great talent this year...I liked at least 8 out of the 12 performances...really good stuff.

But it's definitely all about that youngun on there. His name is David Archuleta....17 years old....and a star in the making. He just simply has fantastic natural vocal talent but it was when he chatted a bit afterwards with Ryan Seacrest that did it for me. He seemed somewhat bewildered at just what happened when he mentioned that getting on that stage in front of the larger audience captivated him...he was meant to be there. I compare it to what it must have been like when Streisand or Minnelli had that first big performance. It was thrilling to watch...nothing phoney or manipulated...a rare moment for television lately.

[nrgbeat]

Of the four that went off last night, I predicted the two girls and Garrett. I was surprised that Colton got the boot and would have picked the guy that sang "Moon River" or Chickizee (however you spell his name).

[discokicks]

Originally Posted by nrgbeat

Of the four that went off last night, I predicted the two girls and Garrett. I was surprised that Colton got the boot and would have picked the guy that sang "Moon River" or Chickizee (however you spell his name).

Yeah, those first four didn't stand a chance. The guy singing Moon River was a real disappointment...couldn't believe it when he chose this song to compete. It was a flashback to Pat Boone/Tab Hunter days (not that I was around then by the way ) He'll be gone next week.

Do you think the stories they tell at the start are real or something phoney to tug at the heartstrings? Jeesh...the one girl sold her beloved horse for the chance to compete and with her winnings, hopes to buy it back! She was one who was lucky she wasn't voted off this time with her forgettable attempt at Rescue Me.

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For those interested , American Idol Rewind (FOX) will air its "disco night" episode from the season that featured Ruben and Clay Aikin next Saturday March 1, at 7:00 PM .

At least, that's the case for here in the LA market.


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[nrgbeat]

Do you think there is less interest in the show this year than in previous years? Did Sanjaya kill it for everybody?

[efunk_adelic]

hello everyone :D

as mentioned above... I pretty much agree with all that was said. David Archuletta is a crack up, i'll be looking forward to him being on stage.

I don't have a favorite because there's around 6 that i'm rooting for at the moment... i'll wait and see how it unfolds towards the top 12.

[remicks]

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Shall we just award the AMmy to David and get it over with ..

......squeeze his head off and dangle him from a mirror ...




IMAGINE






side note .....is AI fake??



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[nrgbeat]

I'm getting very strong gay vibes from Miss Danny Noreiga.

[RetroRuss]

I've had a bit of a bad week so missed the boys but caught the girls...I think Carly Smithson as well as that boy David will be the finalists...although I do like the rock chick girl - Amanda Overmyer!

[efunk_adelic]

the ladies had a rough week... nothing really special from any of them.

the men however had some great moments from the favorites.

Michael Johns - Go Your Own Way
David Cook - Alright Now
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David Archuletta - Imagine (was good but not a WOW moment for me...)

[nrgbeat]

Rumor has it that David Hernandez worked as a stripper in a gay bar.