Originally Posted By SFH Ellen and Ryan should switch places. It would give Ryan something new to do, and since he works Top 40 radio, he would be a legit judge. Ellen would be free to be a lot more funny and friendly. Kara and Randy need to leave when Simon does. Bring in a former top Idol contender to judge, since they can probably give the best advice, another performer with more experience, and perhaps a record company exec who will do well on TV... if you can find one that won't have a conflict working with the companies that make AI.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA The problem with the judges is that they're not giving their opinion of the contestants' performances -- they're telling the contestants what they should do to win 'American Idol.' If a particular performance was good or bad -- just speak to that. When the judges start in with 'you should be singing songs that are younger' or 'the audience will love you and you won't get voted off this week' strikes me as stepping out of the show, and looking at it from the outside. Which is weird to me. I also think watching the videos of the contestants working on their songs BEFORE they go on is counter-productive. Why do we want to see a rehearsal of the song before it happens? I don't.
Originally Posted By SFH Now Jim, without those segments with the rehearsals, they wouldn't be able to stretch the show out nearly as long, which they need to do for the sake of commercial breaks, product placements, and so that my DVR will miss the end.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD lol I'm hopeful for a good show tonight. They are doing songs from Lennon & Sir Paul.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I enjoyed the show last night and thought overall they all did pretty well. Crystal and Casey were my favorites. I really like Lee, but thought it would have been much better without the bagpipes. They kinda confused me. I thought Katie did really well last night too. My guess for bottom two would be Aaron and Andrew. Tim did better, but I still think he will probably round out the bottom three.
Originally Posted By SFH Diggery-do, bagpipes... coming up next week... contortionists and an elephant.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Last night I liked Casey, Katie and Crystal. I didn't cringe at any of them but thought Lee sounded off and the bagpipes were distracting. Sometimes I think the judges are going to rip their vocals and they say it's the best they've ever heard. Tim did better but is in another league. I think it's time for Aaron and Tim to go. His name is Aaron, right? Young guy who sang first. This is a very talented bunch that's for sure.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Probably the best week overall for the group (of course, they had great material to work with). Nobody was awful - at worst kinda boring (Aaron especially). Crystal and Casey were the best. Katie has a good voice, but something about her is still cold to me. I thought they were actually kind to Lee and the bagpipes (which were just weird). I still like him though. I thought Siobhan went for simple and elegant and pulled it off - which is harder than it sounds. I think someone from my bottom tier (Aaron, Tim, Andrew and Katie) will go home tonight - none were awful, but no one in the upper tier really stumbled either.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I'm finding my mind wandering when I watch 'AI' this season. Not a good sign. Interesting to note that 'Sir Paul' did not work with the contestants on their songs. He just did that perfunctory 'Hello contestants...good luck' video clip.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Pretty good night; no one was terrible. I'd probably put Casey on top this week, and then Crystal. Tim and Katie did great, but I don't know if it was enough to keep them out of the bottom three, I wasn't floored with Mike like the judges, but he'll be safe. Shiobhan went for simple, but IMO it came out boring. Lee was a bit of a mess. Andrew was corny. Aaron was forgettable. Bottom three will likely be Aaron, Andrew, and either Katie or Tim.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 SFH, that's a great idea about Ryan and Ellen switching jobs. Nothing new for him, but I thought Simon looked laughable last night in that saggy, v-neck T-shirt. He looked like a man who was in such a hurry to get to work he didn't have time to stop at the cleaners and pick up his laundry... And he wants to make comments about what the contestants are wearing....
Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, so... lo and behold, I just finished watching, and I found tonight's results quite shocking. Jaw-dropping, even! Now, come on West Coast and hurry up and get to 9 pm! hehe
Originally Posted By Labuda Wow, I'm actually kind of amazed my post from last night is the last post in this thread. It really does seem as if this season of AI is just not as popular as the previous 8. Anyhow, thank goodness that the judges saved Big Mike! And, btw, how the HELL does Andrew keep not getting eliminated? He's a one hit wonder, America. And he had that hit during Hollywood week and can no go away, please.
Originally Posted By SFH Yeah, at one point I thought Andrew was a shoe-in to be one of the final two, but he's been mostly a bore.
Originally Posted By mele I'm glad they saved Big Mike, too. I'm not even a fan but it's ridiculous how far the worst competitors are getting. Meh.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Big Mike in the bottom 3? While Aaron, Andrew and Tim are not???? 'American Idol' is becoming more and more a teeny-bopper girl haven -- and the results shows are proving that more and more. I must confess that Ive never voted for a contestant in all the years I've watche.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I don't think they should have saved Big Mike last night. He is a good singer, but overall I just find him a little boring. Now, I am not saying he should have been the one to go home last night. Really, it should have been Andrew or Aaron. I just think the judges shouldn't have used their one save on him when they had four more weeks to use it. Now next week, two people will be eliminated based soley on the votes and if either is Crystal or Casey, I will be upset. I think this is just AI's way to get the rest of us voting as now that the save has been used, I am going to have to vote to make sure the best singers don't go home.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Good point TX, we haven't voted this year. I'm on the fence about them saving Mike. He shouldn't have gone home but with the way the voting is going who knows if next week it won't be Casey or Crystal? If Tim is "vote for the worst" and the teeny bopper favorite. How in the world is Andrew getting through? I guess DH and I need to pick up the phone and vote. I'd also like them to make the elimination show 1/2 hour. Watching others sing must be gut wrenching for those poor contestants and its a zap through for us. Speaking of, how did you all think David A. did last night?
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I'm afraid I missed his performance. I tend to multi-task during the results show. I'm with you amazed that I wish it was only 1/2 hour. Then I might actually sit and watch it.
