American Idol 2008 thread

[TheNinja]

I searched but couldn't find it.

Anyone watch American Idol? It's pretty obvious after one round that there are probably 3-4 guys that actually have a shot, we can just skip the next 2 months.

It's also obvious that Kristy and Asia'h are extremely hot.

 

[mesthead21]

Do we need one?

 

[MrChad]

Amy Davis is easy on the eyes as well.

Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Robbie Carrico were the best of the bunch last night. I liked David Cook's performance as well, but I couldn't get over the fact that he looked like the bug from Men In Black.

 

[FoBoT]

why do they now have professionals on the show?

this Carly Smithson put out a CD in 2001?

http://product.half.ebay.com/U...0QQtgZinfoQQprZ3470299

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

"Among the suspicious singers in the Idol season 7 running are Carly
Smithson, who was once signed to MCA Records under the name Carly
Hennessy; Michael Johns, who used to front the major-label rock band
the Rising under the name Michael Lee; onetime Star Search winner
David Archuleta; former Boys N Girlz United boyband singer (and
Britney Spears's ex-boyfriend!) Robbie Carrico; Cheyenne cast member
Jason Castro; Making The Band also-ran Jason Yeager; former Arista
Nashville signing Kristy Lee Cook; and Mo'Nique's Fat Chance plus-size
beauty pageant winner Joanne Borgella. Poor Josiah and Kyle never had
a chance, fat or otherwise, against these pros"

I found that on Google. I knew I recognized that one guy who played the guitar from Cheyenne. It seems sort of unfair.

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
"Among the suspicious singers in the Idol season 7 running are Carly
Smithson, who was once signed to MCA Records under the name Carly
Hennessy; Michael Johns, who used to front the major-label rock band
the Rising under the name Michael Lee; onetime Star Search winner
David Archuleta; former Boys N Girlz United boyband singer (and
Britney Spears's ex-boyfriend!) Robbie Carrico; Cheyenne cast member
Jason Castro; Making The Band also-ran Jason Yeager; former Arista
Nashville signing Kristy Lee Cook; and Mo'Nique's Fat Chance plus-size
beauty pageant winner Joanne Borgella. Poor Josiah and Kyle never had
a chance, fat or otherwise, against these pros"

I found that on Google. I knew I recognized that one guy who played the guitar from Cheyenne. It seems sort of unfair.

Well this is just getting ridiculous and fake now. So guys like Jason Castro and David Archuleta have obviously been in front of people before. It means their whole "Awww....look at me, I'm just a cute shy little teenager. I'm not talented at all, I'm just so humble" schtick is just a bunch of crap.
What are the rules on this anyway? How do they define "pro" now?

 

[Rage187]

Originally posted by: TheNinja

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
"Among the suspicious singers in the Idol season 7 running are Carly
Smithson, who was once signed to MCA Records under the name Carly
Hennessy; Michael Johns, who used to front the major-label rock band
the Rising under the name Michael Lee; onetime Star Search winner
David Archuleta; former Boys N Girlz United boyband singer (and
Britney Spears's ex-boyfriend!) Robbie Carrico; Cheyenne cast member
Jason Castro; Making The Band also-ran Jason Yeager; former Arista
Nashville signing Kristy Lee Cook; and Mo'Nique's Fat Chance plus-size
beauty pageant winner Joanne Borgella. Poor Josiah and Kyle never had
a chance, fat or otherwise, against these pros"

I found that on Google. I knew I recognized that one guy who played the guitar from Cheyenne. It seems sort of unfair.

Well this is just getting ridiculous and fake now. So guys like Jason Castro and David Archuleta have obviously been in front of people before. It means their whole "Awww....look at me, I'm just a cute shy little teenager. I'm not talented at all, I'm just so humble" schtick is just a bunch of crap.
What are the rules on this anyway? How do they define "pro" now?

they are following the "last comic standing" rules to define a pro. been in movies? had your comedy special on showtime and comedy central? Yeah, your not a pro.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: TheNinja
How do they define "pro" now?

if i can buy her CD on half.com , then i think that falls under "pro"

but it would be better to ask Paula "I am NOT drunk!" Abdul

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

Originally posted by: TheNinja

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
"Among the suspicious singers in the Idol season 7 running are Carly
Smithson, who was once signed to MCA Records under the name Carly
Hennessy; Michael Johns, who used to front the major-label rock band
the Rising under the name Michael Lee; onetime Star Search winner
David Archuleta; former Boys N Girlz United boyband singer (and
Britney Spears's ex-boyfriend!) Robbie Carrico; Cheyenne cast member
Jason Castro; Making The Band also-ran Jason Yeager; former Arista
Nashville signing Kristy Lee Cook; and Mo'Nique's Fat Chance plus-size
beauty pageant winner Joanne Borgella. Poor Josiah and Kyle never had
a chance, fat or otherwise, against these pros"

I found that on Google. I knew I recognized that one guy who played the guitar from Cheyenne. It seems sort of unfair.

Well this is just getting ridiculous and fake now. So guys like Jason Castro and David Archuleta have obviously been in front of people before. It means their whole "Awww....look at me, I'm just a cute shy little teenager. I'm not talented at all, I'm just so humble" schtick is just a bunch of crap.
What are the rules on this anyway? How do they define "pro" now?

I'm not exactly sure. It seems that just about anyone can come in and as long as they sing well or can make for an interesting show, they can get a ride to Hollywood. At least I don't see too many Sanjayas in the making this year. At least that one Danny Noriega seems like he might actually be able to sing so I might be able to tolerate him a bit better.

 

[MrChad]

According to Wikipedia, the "pros" are still within the boundaries of the rules:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol

Contestants are not permitted to have any current record deals or talent management agreements (though they may have had one at some point in the past). Contestants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents eligible to work full-time and, for the first three seasons, had to be 16 to 24 years of age on October 19 of the year of audition. Since the fourth season, the upper age limit was raised to 28 with an earlier cutoff date, August 4, to attract more mature and diverse contestants.

Others who are ineligible include: those who made the top 40 or farther of past seasons; people employed with affiliates of Fox, Fremantle, 19, (e.g., its sponsors, subsidiaries and parent companies); those holding recording or management contracts and those who are not US citizens or permanent residents.

 

[FoBoT]

its a stupid show anyway and i never watch it

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: mesthead21
Do we want one?

Fixed...and no.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: TheNinja

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
"Among the suspicious singers in the Idol season 7 running are Carly
Smithson, who was once signed to MCA Records under the name Carly
Hennessy; Michael Johns, who used to front the major-label rock band
the Rising under the name Michael Lee; onetime Star Search winner
David Archuleta; former Boys N Girlz United boyband singer (and
Britney Spears's ex-boyfriend!) Robbie Carrico; Cheyenne cast member
Jason Castro; Making The Band also-ran Jason Yeager; former Arista
Nashville signing Kristy Lee Cook; and Mo'Nique's Fat Chance plus-size
beauty pageant winner Joanne Borgella. Poor Josiah and Kyle never had
a chance, fat or otherwise, against these pros"

I found that on Google. I knew I recognized that one guy who played the guitar from Cheyenne. It seems sort of unfair.

Well this is just getting ridiculous and fake now. So guys like Jason Castro and David Archuleta have obviously been in front of people before. It means their whole "Awww....look at me, I'm just a cute shy little teenager. I'm not talented at all, I'm just so humble" schtick is just a bunch of crap.
What are the rules on this anyway? How do they define "pro" now?

I'm not exactly sure. It seems that just about anyone can come in and as long as they sing well or can make for an interesting show, they can get a ride to Hollywood. At least I don't see too many Sanjayas in the making this year. At least that one Danny Noriega seems like he might actually be able to sing so I might be able to tolerate him a bit better.

These pros spoil the perceived amateur spirit of the show, but it's all within the rules apparently:
http://www.americanidol.com/faqs/
:thumbsdown:
Oh well, just enjoy the show and not sweat the details.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
These pros spoil the perceived amateur spirit of the show, but it's all within the rules apparently:
http://www.americanidol.com/faqs/
:thumbsdown:
Oh well, just enjoy the show and not sweat the details.

The show has always been about "undiscovered talent", not "best amateur vocals". Should they exclude contestants that have had formal voice training?

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
These pros spoil the perceived amateur spirit of the show, but it's all within the rules apparently:
http://www.americanidol.com/faqs/
:thumbsdown:
Oh well, just enjoy the show and not sweat the details.

The show has always been about "undiscovered talent", not "best amateur vocals". Should they exclude contestants that have had formal voice training?

Formal training does not affect amateur status. Anway, it was my mistaken perception that the contestants were never professionals. Still, it's just TV entertainment, so as long as it's enjoyable, doesn't really matter.

 

[Rage187]

The girls suck this year. Not one performance was note worthy.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: Rage187
The girls suck this year. Not one performance was note worthy.

Yeah, pretty disappointing. Asia'h and Syesha were the best of the bunch IMO.

 

[dennilfloss]

I'm rooting for Brooke White but I have a feeling that David Archuleta will win.

 

[Nitemare]

liked D'Asia, Syesha and Carly Smithson

nobody really stood out of the guys yet, only when I really didn't like was the gay Elvis performer.


I really don't like how they have people on that have had major record contracts before though

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Rage187
The girls suck this year. Not one performance was note worthy.

Give 'em a chance. I'm sure they all had big time nerves.

That said, I'm still liking Amanda.

 

[bigrash]

Originally posted by: Rage187
The girls suck this year. Not one performance was note worthy.

I didn't see the girls show, but that's exactly what I thought about the guys.

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

I like quite a few of the girls actually. I think Amanda is great but may be fairly limited. I do think that Amy Davis and Kristy Lee Cook need to go home tonight though. Looking back through the clips last night they were by far the worst IMO.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
I like quite a few of the girls actually. I think Amanda is great but may be fairly limited. I do think that Amy Davis and Kristy Lee Cook need to go home tonight though. Looking back through the clips last night they were by far the worst IMO.

Simon keeps telling Amanda she is limiting herself. If she doesn't break out and show some different stuff next week it's not going to be good for her.

 

[imported_yovonbishop]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
I like quite a few of the girls actually. I think Amanda is great but may be fairly limited. I do think that Amy Davis and Kristy Lee Cook need to go home tonight though. Looking back through the clips last night they were by far the worst IMO.

Simon keeps telling Amanda she is limiting herself. If she doesn't break out and show some different stuff next week it's not going to be good for her.

Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. I hope she surprises us though. I really like her - I agree with Simon that's she is truly an authentic rocker.

I'm still on the fence with that ex-boybander who says he's a rocker now. Don't get me wrong, I think he sings well, but he doesn't say "rocker" to me.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: yovonbishop

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: yovonbishop
I like quite a few of the girls actually. I think Amanda is great but may be fairly limited. I do think that Amy Davis and Kristy Lee Cook need to go home tonight though. Looking back through the clips last night they were by far the worst IMO.

Simon keeps telling Amanda she is limiting herself. If she doesn't break out and show some different stuff next week it's not going to be good for her.

Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. I hope she surprises us though. I really like her - I agree with Simon that's she is truly an authentic rocker.

I'm still on the fence with that ex-boybander who says he's a rocker now. Don't get me wrong, I think he sings well, but he doesn't say "rocker" to me.

The guy who was trying to look like Axl Rose? He sucked.