American Idol - predictions? (spoiler, show, favorite)

[richt1971]

Hey guys,
Do you get 2 episodes on Tuesdays? I'm a brit based in the UK and we get new editions each friday night with repeats over the weekend!
As to who may win. I like the large balck lady that lacked confidence in herself. Reminded me a bit of Aretha Franklin. Sorry can't remember her name.
I couldn't believe the 'diva' act from that young columbian lady before she made it!

[kitty71]

We usually get one on Tuesday, and one on Wednesday.

This week with the finalists, A.I. will be on for three nights - one night for the girls, one for the boys, and one for the elimination. This will go on until the contestants are down to 12, I believe, then we are back to two nights.

[richt1971]

Originally Posted by kitty71

We usually get one on Tuesday, and one on Wednesday.

This week with the finalists, A.I. will be on for three nights - one night for the girls, one for the boys, and one for the elimination. This will go on until the contestants are down to 12, I believe, then we are back to two nights.

Thanks Kitty. Just checked and we get all 3 back to back this week as well starting Friday! 4.5 hours worth!

[dullnboring]

Anyone watch tonight?

A lot of the guys whose voices I like and who I thought would perform the best, were some of the worst. I thought the whole show was sort of underwhelming. Most of the performances were just okay. The only one that I actually really liked was Blake Lewis. I really wasn't expecting a Keane song to be sung on this show. I thought Chris Sligh (aka pre-slimfast Jack Osbourne) was good but I think his schtick might get old quick. It's a fine line between funny, witty and playful teasing and coming across as rude, ungrateful and disrespectful. I'm not saying he's crossed it yet, but I feel it coming. I like Nick Pedro too. I thought they were too hard on him. I thought AJ Tabaldo was good even if his dancing was something like Snoopy's happy dance on Charlie Brown. I thought Paul Kim (bare feet) and Brandon Rogers (backup singer) would've been two standouts and they have two of the best voices I think, but they were disappointing tonight.

Okay, I thought that Chris Richardson (the "dreamy" Justin Timberlake guy) was HORRIBLE! I guess they need to keep a "pinup" in the competition or something. I don't understand it. I thought he was a mess.

Sunspot really has lost a whole lot of steam. I thought he and Sanjaya were the worst of the night (after Chris). I think it's between the two of them, or the dude Jared Cotter going home (the guy who sang "Back At One" by Brian McKnight). I thought he was good but he has an uphill battle of name/face recognition since he wasn't really profiled on the previous shows and therefore hasn't had the opportunity to build up a fanbase like some of the others, which isn't really fair.

All in all, a big BOO to the men. Bring on the ladies!

[lookingfortheperfectplace]

Also loved Blair or Blake?. He is my top pick. I think Paul Kim or Sundance will go home. Paul Kim seems like he has to force his voice to sound good, not as natural as others. I hated the song that Chri R. sang but he did mix it up a little and make it his own. I was very disapointed in Sanjaya.

[Blue Grass Fever]

Originally Posted by dullnboring

Anyone watch tonight?

I thought Chris Sligh (aka pre-slimfast Jack Osbourne) was good but I think his schtick might get old quick. It's a fine line between funny, witty and playful teasing and coming across as rude, ungrateful and disrespectful. I'm not saying he's crossed it yet, but I feel it coming.

Yeah..i didn't understand Chris' diss about Simon and the teletubbies. Am i missing something? Is there a story behind it?

[lookingfortheperfectplace]

Simon is the producer or something of the teletubbies

[Mrs.Bewitched]

I too thought that overall, the show sucked last night. But, it was the FIRST night, and they haven't grown yet. I am sure some of the will get better. They have to. I usually liked Sundance, but since his first audition, he has sucked. I stillhope they don't get rid of him based on last night's performance, because I think he has potential.

Last night, I thought the best was Blake Lewis-if he is indeed the "beatboxer". I knew him as the beatboxer kid, and thought that was all there was. He wasn't too bad. Interesting. And Chris I didn't think was too bad. I thought everyone else sucked. Based on last night and actual talent, I think the young brother, Sanyah or whatever his name was, has to leave. And Paul Kim or that first guy who sang.

I hope the girls are better, but I remember throughout the auditions, that the guys impressed me more than the girls. We shall see.

[Mrs.Bewitched]

Chris the heavy funny guy is the one I said was alright, not Christ hte fake Justin timberlake.

[kitty71]

Well, to be very unoriginal (on my part) I have to agree with pretty much everything said so far! VERY disappointing night, that's for sure. I do get tired of the constant repartee between Paula & Simon - I hate to say it but I do generally agree with him. I don't see the point of stringing people along with false hope - and if they choose to be in a competition, they are choosing to be judged as well, so take the criticism already!

So, yeah, my favorite was Blake, I guess, too - although it was frankly hard to pick a favorite. I did think that Chris (heavy set) was OK. On a totally superficial level I think the best-looking guy was the guy compared to Brian McKnight - even Simon said he looked good, LOL. I know looks aren't supposed to matter, but let's face it - he will probably get a few votes for that alone. (and no, mine wasn't one of them )

I hope the girls do better!!