American Idol Buzz

By Mike S

March 22, 2006 09:32 PM | Link to this

YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

And yes, I did a jig around my living room!

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 09:34 PM | Link to this

Thank you Easter Bunny, Bock Bock :)

By KDog

March 22, 2006 09:35 PM | Link to this

All I can say is THANK GOD Kevin is GONE!!!!!!! He has tortured us for the last time!! He and his 16 year old lisp can go back to being thrown into lockers and getting swirlies in high school. The balance in the world has restored itself.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 09:36 PM | Link to this

Hallelujah! We all knew that was coming. Let’s see, Bucky next week, Lisa the week after…

By Carla

March 22, 2006 09:37 PM | Link to this

Greetings blawgers from sunny, hot South Beach. Seems like everyone had fun today. Deirdre I’m sure you’re happy. I’m a little upset. I wish Bucky would have left first, but Chick was leaving sooner than later anyway. Oh well, I’ll blawg at you people next week. Shout out to my girls peachy, Vin, and Lisa #1. Great posts today Mike.

Miami-80 degrees Atlanta-44 degrees

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By lauren

March 22, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe Kevins gone!!!!! He was the best!!! (one of them) Bucky was so0o0o0o way worse!! im gonna go cry now!!! lol jk but seriously, how can u ppl hate him???

By unknown

March 22, 2006 09:38 PM | Link to this

no!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i like chicken little well i guess everything good has to end at some point:(

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 09:39 PM | Link to this

This summer we’ll be saying, Atlanta 80 degrees Miami-44000 degrees

By Erika

March 22, 2006 09:40 PM | Link to this

Top 10: Chris, Mandisa, Elliot, Katherine, Paris, Kelly, Ace, Taylor, Lisa, Bucky…Work your way back and there you go. Although, Ace may go before Kelly.

I liked Kelly up to this point, but honestly, she is starting to come across as a dumb blonde.

By Carla

March 22, 2006 09:40 PM | Link to this

AmyGee, I’ll be in ATL then.:-) I’m on vacation.

By red gal

March 22, 2006 09:41 PM | Link to this

Finally the Bird Flu.

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

Well shoot, that didn’t work - I wish I was on vacation with you - the only good thing is that my husband is in MO on business - there it snowed yesterday.

By cherokeedawg

March 22, 2006 09:44 PM | Link to this

Bucky, you are being paged… Next! OK, does anyone think they should just cut to the top 5 and get on with it? I would like to see these five compete with the winners of the past years put together. Which group would win?

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 09:45 PM | Link to this

I am so happy about Kevin being gone! Thank you voters. :)

By Mike S

March 22, 2006 09:47 PM | Link to this

Next week should be interesting —all new stuff - 2000 to present.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this

How about Chris’s performance. I really liked what he did to that song. I think it is definitely ready for radio right now. That was great.

By Misa

March 22, 2006 09:54 PM | Link to this

I was shocked that it was Kevin! He usually gets on my last nerve, but I thought he did alright this week. I am endeared to Bucky because he’s so Southern, but he is way out of his league at this point. Lisa is so boring, she doesn’t connect with the viewers. Poor Chicken Little, at least he’ll probably get a lot of dates with hot Chicks now. What is a swirlie? Is that like a wedgie or a noogie?

By J*

March 22, 2006 09:55 PM | Link to this

The next to go is Liza Tucker with her oh so boring performance. I wonder what Paula Abdul is taking?

By cherokeedawg

March 22, 2006 09:56 PM | Link to this

Erika, see yesterday’s comments. The group Live (can find them on i-Tunes) did this version, and Chris used it last night. I did not think it was right to imply it was “his” version, but whatever. It is a great version though.

By judge4u2

March 22, 2006 09:56 PM | Link to this

Thank Goodness. However, Bucky could have gone. Unless he steps it up, he is next.

By American Idiots

March 22, 2006 09:56 PM | Link to this

You people are so sad.

Celebrity worshippers are bad enough, but dork worshippers are pathetic. These “singers” are AWFUL. It’s truly amazing so many morons can be duped into obsessing about something so mundane and totally devoid of anything even remotely resembling talent.

Losers.

By Dave

March 22, 2006 09:57 PM | Link to this

Mike S: Wouldn’t that be 2001 to present? Ryan said the “21st Century.” That started in ‘01.

By judge4u2

March 22, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

American Idiots: why are you on here? Get another forum. We like this one.

By American Idiots

March 22, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this

no

By judge4u2

March 22, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this

Your point?

By Misa

March 22, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this

I don’t like you, American Idiots. The show is fun and harmless and we all have other interests as well, such as “deeper” subjects like religion, politics, social service, etc. You are the loser for reading this blog and obviously watching the show, but not owning up to it. Whatever.

By Braveheart

March 22, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this

Although I am glad that I don’t have to hear Kevin sing another note this AI season, we have to salute his efforts.

I bet that no one at his school will ever bullie him, he’s too famous now, and probably he will get a gig in entertainment somewhere (I will not attend). His singing was not something I looked forward to each week and the same goes for Ace’s and somewhat Elliot.

Yes, Elliot, as well as he sings, I cannot get past how terrible he sounds.

As for the Florida 80s, that only means that you are getting your swarm of mosquitoes well ahead of the ATL. I can deal with temp. in the 60s which is what ATL gets during most of the winter. IT was 44 today, but it was 65 yesterday and 70 a lot last week.

As for voting down to 5. I disagree, there could be hidden talent in the 6-8 spots that could improve. Look at Kellie, yes, Kellie. Look at Katharine, whwere do most place her? Look at Lisa, she probably does not get far, but she’s derserving of this moment and I am pleased to hear her sing a lot of the time.

America either voted right last night or somehow “voteworst…” got beat last night. Now Kevin’s votes could go to Ace and he’s not worthy of lasting more than 1 or 2 more weeks. I do not connect with his voice (probably neither with his style).

By judge4u2

March 22, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this

On another site, Paris is being promoted to vote for the worst.com

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:06 PM | Link to this

Seriously, I think we were all lead to believe that chris, himself, changed the song.

American Idiot, I’m sure there is something that you may enjoy talking about that we could knock too. Why don’t you spend your time more wisely instead of putting other people down. I don’t think making rude comments and wasting our clog space will really make us feel bad. I think you have some insecurity issues.

By Carla

March 22, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this

Braveheart, not one bite.:-) I know how hot it was last week. I was there. Read my earlier post. I’m on vacation. Time to go out and experience South Beach. Again! Talk to you next week.

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

I always think it is amazing how people will sit around doing the thing they say is pathetic - only to tell people they are pathetic. That kind of logic makes me think they need to get a life and they are losers. And yes, American Idiot, I called you a loser!

By American Idiots

March 22, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

Yes, I enjoy talking about important things with people I know in real life, not stupid things with strangers on a blog. It’s called normal socialization…check into it.

By Deirdre

March 22, 2006 10:11 PM | Link to this

The best part about Kevin being voted off is that Randy and Paula can’t keep filling the poor kid’s head with lies about his ability. He gave his best performance last night but it wasn’t even close to the talent of the other 10. Mike, it seems to me that DiolIdol doesn’t work all that well. The singer who got the least amount of busy signal time wasn’t in the bottom 3.

By s

March 22, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this

Paris has talent but she is not down to earth and not humble — very prideful and arrogant. I hope those atributes are not rewarded.

By Braveheart

March 22, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this

Someone has landed on this blog seeking attention by trying to call the contestants and us names. Please ignore him/her. He/she does not deserve any recognition.
I wonder who’s stupid the people who find entertainment in following a TV show and commenting on it on a blog or someone who follows the people following the TV show and comments on what they comment on in this blog?

Will you go away now?

By halle

March 22, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this

I just can’t get enough of American Idol. I fall into a depression on the nights it does not air. I live for this show.

By Dawan

March 22, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this

Remind me never to visit this website before I’ve seen the show. I live out on the west coast now, and this is the second week in a row that Mr. Ho has played the spoiler role. Oh well, if it was anyone’s turn to go, it was Kevin’s. Too bad they couldn’t get rid of Bucky at the same time, too.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

Yeah, Paris has talent, but I think she’s too young. She needs to find a sound of her own. I feel like she’s headed toward the jazz route.

By Deirdre

March 22, 2006 10:16 PM | Link to this

And yet, American Idiots, here you are talking about stupid things with strangers on a blog. It is a little difficult tounderstand your point when you contradict it.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

Amen, Braveheart. Dawan, sorry about that. Maybe you should check in after the show has been aired on the east coast.

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

Deirdre and Braveheart, I agree with the two of you.

I can’t wait to see what Madisa, Elliott and Chris do next week! I kind of hate it for Bucky though, he seems like a nice enough guy. I hope Lisa goes before he does.

By Harry Balls

March 22, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

I think Lisa is much better that she has showed the last 2 weeks. I am not sure if anybody knows this are not but Lisa was on Star Search with A** Hall and she got robbed on there by that David Archeletta kid. I will be glad when they let Lisa choose what she feels the best singing and I think she can make a big come back.

By Misa

March 22, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Oh, please! I agree with Braveheart. Just ignore the loser and he or she will go away. That is what is nice about blogs - you can’t see the elephant in the room, therefore it does not exist. That was deep.

What are some good current songs for the ten to do next week?

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

I think that is what I don’t like about Lisa - I know it’s hypocritical, because a lot of them have experience, but I just can’t get over the feeling that Lisa is like the Stepford Wife of them all. She is just too mechanical - she has all the mechanics down, with none of the emotion.

By American Idiots

March 22, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

Oh no!! The bloggers won’t talk to me!! Whatever will I do??

Lameheart, that threat only would intimidate someone who values the “freindship” of his fellow bloggers. I could give ten craps about whether or not anyone responds to my posts. You read my post declaring you and the rest of the socially retarded people here as morons. Mission Accomplished Whether or not you respond matters not to me. Either way, you are all losers. Worthless, impressionable losers. An advertiser’s /preacher’s wet dream. You’ll believe anything someone tells you to believe. Get a life.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this

Bucky should pick a good country song that will play in his favor. He at least seems to show some personality when singing. Lisa is as boring a rock. One of them will be gone next week guaranteed.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this

Bucky should pick a good country song that will play in his favor. He at least seems to show some personality when singing. Lisa is as boring a rock. One of them will be gone next week, guaranteed.

By braveheart

March 22, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

Sorry, Dawn. Yes, please wait 3 hours before you check this blog the night of the results. Last week was a shocker because Kevin was not in the bottom 3. This week it is a shocker because he finally left. I personally could not wait to celebrate. Y’all come back, y’all hear?

Did that other fool attacking AI and the people who follow it say “talking to real people about real things”? I guess someone failed to tell this moron that we’re not real people and we’re not talking here about anything real. Why is this person talking to us? What a lowlife!

By Misa

March 22, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

I hope Chris sings Photograph by Nickelback.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

Sorry for that! Sending probs

By Deirdre

March 22, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

What’s the theme next week, I missed that part. Watching Lost.

AmyGee, I love Bucky. I think he’s a great guy. Not a great singer but a great guy. He won’t make it much farther but I hope he has learned from the experience. We were talking earlier about one day sitting at some roadhouse, drinking a beer and listening to Bucky sing.

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

Goodbye Kevin - thank goodness - I clapped I was so happy to see him go - should have been gone long ago

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this

Deirdre, 2000 to present

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this

Misa - that’s a great thought

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this

BTW, if you want to send a personal e-mail to american idiots, go to loserblog@aol.com.

By Deirdre

March 22, 2006 10:30 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Erika

By Storm

March 22, 2006 10:32 PM | Link to this

I liked Kevin. He will be working with Randy in the near furture I believe. Lisa there is a peronality on sale at K-Mart isle 8 go get it girl, what a boring person and a singer.Paula is on some kind of drug, she should be arrested, it is so clear she is on some thing. Chris will win this whole thing hands down folks. Kelli is now pretending to be some naive country girl that she really is not..but no avail America will buy it for a while.Don’t be too sure on Bucky leaving next week. Paris is a pretender as well she is annoying..Taylor is already a star win or not. McPhee is a spoiled little fat girl. Mandisa is fine but she doesn’t have the thin look that America wants, like it or not looks does matter..See you guys later..

By Braveheart

March 22, 2006 10:34 PM | Link to this

I’ll entertain one more and I hope final thought about the idiot bloggin here only to get responses.

I think I hit a nerve and that is why you hear all the rethoric. I am about to, hopefully, do checkmate. Here it goes:

Ignore any post from this source - do not read any entries coming from this infantile character.

I know what a person desperate for attention writes like and this one fits the profile.

Checkmate?

By AmyGee

March 22, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this

Checkmate :) You trounced his queen!

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this

What should Kellie sing next week?

By American Idiots

March 22, 2006 10:38 PM | Link to this

“Do checkmate” ?????

English please, you socially retarded rube.

By getting over myself

March 22, 2006 10:38 PM | Link to this

I thought Kelly was adorably naive until tonight. “What’s ballsy mean?” C’mon now, it’s not like she was raised by the Cleaver’s…Her father’s in prison for god’s sake…I’m beginning to think I’m the one that’s been naive.

By s

March 22, 2006 10:39 PM | Link to this

Storm: Perfect word for Paris — Annoying

By Deirdre

March 22, 2006 10:40 PM | Link to this

Kellie will sing a country song because its the only thing she can do. Granted, she is good at it but she was awful with the Stevie Wonder song and one week, sooner or later, the theme will not allow her to go country and she’ll be lost.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

For those of you who missed the link Diane put up last week. I thought what i read was very [http://www.theeastcarolinian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/02/23/43fdeec0d4a55interesting.]

Katherine isn’t the goody-two-shoes she seems.

I’m sure there’s primping and shaping going on to some degree. Fox can’t have a bunch of blabbering idiots on there now can they?

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

You are probably right Deirdre. - You think she is pulling one over on us with the innocent act?

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:43 PM | Link to this

man, i’m just not having a good sending night…maybe it’s my pc.

So, 2000 to present, does that mean anything by former American Idols??

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this

Do you mean recorded material Erika?

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:46 PM | Link to this

Jane, no question. The judges play into her because that is her “character”. Her looks have taken her farther than any one of her brain cells could.

By Deirdre

March 22, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

No, I don’t. I think she is mildly ‘mentally challenged’. Did you watch her last night? She was completely thrown when Ryan asked her a question. She can’t concertrate on what the judges are saying and she got so caught up with that pickle thing that I swear, for a minute, it looked like she forgot she was on TV.

By Erika

March 22, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

yeah..recorded. Anything on the radio, right?

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:49 PM | Link to this

They can sing it if they have permission from the artist. Initially Kelly Clarkson said no one could sing her songs and I don’t know if she changed her mind

By Jane

March 22, 2006 10:51 PM | Link to this

Yeah I watched her last night - coming across now as a dumb blonde - I like her voice though

By Mike S

March 22, 2006 10:59 PM | Link to this

Getting Over - I loved the “what’s Ballsy mean” exchange. Did anyone catch the exchange between Kellie and Chris.

After Ryan said ” we don;t have enough time on the show to explain that one”, Kellie looked at Chris and said “Huh?” and Chris responded “You don’t want to know” LOL. (yes I read lips)

I am beginning to think this is less and less act, and more and more that she is truly a naive airhead. Don’t get me wrong, it is obvious she is playing it to the hilt (ergo Simon’s naughty little minx comment), but the reason she is playing it so well is she doesn’t have to work hard to do it.

By Mike S

March 22, 2006 11:00 PM | Link to this

Jane - Kelly relented and okayed her material to be used.

By Rodney Ho

March 22, 2006 11:01 PM | Link to this

Dawan—sorry about revealing the results here before “Idol” airs on the West coast. At least you get the beach! :)

By Braveheart

March 22, 2006 11:05 PM | Link to this

I personally think that Kellie is “for real”. I do not think that she entertained percursory thoughts for landing on AI with the ulterior motive to use naivete to her advantage/win her votes. If this was an after thought, she must/should have known that there are others with a little more talent in the competition and people will cast their votes for them first and foremost.

She is definitely a Country singer, not a great one, just like Chris is a Rocker, and Mandisa and Paris are R&B.

I think that she started that Stevie Wonder song really well - with a Country flavor, but lost everyone’s interest after a while.

Furthermore, How can you criticize that her only prowess as a vocalist is to sing Country when that’s all that Chris does and does really well.

I think that her rendition of that Patsy Cline song was good. Not great, but good. She’s improving, or so I hope.

If you say that she needs a lot of improvement before she could be declared a (Country) singer, I would agree.

By John

March 22, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this

You guys have way too much time on your hands…especially you KDog!

By Braveheart

March 22, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

Correction: Furthermore, how can you criticize that her only prowess as a vocalist is to sing Country when Chris sings Rock and that’s all that Chris does and does very well.

By Kendall

March 22, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

American Idiot. Do not talk about other people’s grammar when you cant spell the word “friend”. What are you? 12?

By Diane

March 23, 2006 05:24 AM | Link to this

Kellie cant be that dumb. why not ask the question in private rather than on stage. She may be vying for the next jessica simpson spot… and jessica is very very rich. just ask nick. Anyway, i am sad to see anyone go. I wont say any harsh words because Kevin does have feelings. AI producers, Simon, Randy and Paula put him there knowing his was not suppose to be in the top 24. Now Ace is an adult. I think he is ready for another scare. Poor lisa has to know her days are numbered….2 times in bottom 3. Notice that Bucky and Keivn both took time to hug lisa before she took her seat. Last week neither Ace or Lisa attempted to hug anyone. At least those to guys have class.

By Diane

March 23, 2006 06:12 AM | Link to this

Just one question.. how are you all finding out the theme each week? I heard about Stevie but not the others. I watched the show last night, but i didnt hear the theme. Glad Bucky survived one more week. This has to be a great experience for him. And did you hear Paula name 3 of almost 40 people who were past AI losers to go on a make it big. She didnt mention Diana nor Cory. Those odds of makikng it big anyway are not that great, but i like Bucky’s chances in country. But i dont really listen to country so what do i know.

By AJ

March 23, 2006 06:22 AM | Link to this

Was it me, or did Ryan say right at the end that the theme next week would be “Songs of the 21st Century”, or songs of this decade?

By Diane

March 23, 2006 06:30 AM | Link to this

i hope no one sings a clarkson song.

By LG

March 23, 2006 06:56 AM | Link to this

Of course there is going to be a Clarkson song - big controversy about Kelly not wanting AI to do any covers. AI won, so there’ll be a Clarkson song or two.

By Misa

March 23, 2006 07:00 AM | Link to this

I agree with Dierdre, I think Kelly is mildly mentally challenged. That sounds mean, but Dierdre pointed out several instances to back it up.

The link for http://www.theeastcarolinian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/02/23/43fdeec0d4a55interesting didn’t work for me. What was that all about?

I wish Bucky could magically have some real confidence. I like his voice and it would make all the difference in the world in his performance and general persona. He looks so unsure of himself.

By gaboystock

March 23, 2006 07:01 AM | Link to this

Paula’s been on That 70’s Show stealin’ dope from the hippie….

Mandisa wins it all; hands down. America loved Kate Smith…remember her…fat as a pig, but Mandisa has that kind of power in her voice and she seduces with her charms. McFever wishes she were that hot… Chris will get a contract. Kelli is cute and dumb as a fox, but not as good a singer as Eliot or Paris. Taylor is a longshot, but he can’t be lazy. Ace is a three dollar bill. Lisa is cute as Kellie, but please, too sunday school. Fire the stage mom, and Lisa could win…Bucky. Nice guy; out of his league.

Chicken Little for President

By idolfan

March 23, 2006 07:18 AM | Link to this

Chris’ “I Walk the Line” arrangement is not original. There are several versions of this classic, Chris used the slow version. Nice but not original.

By idolology

March 23, 2006 07:28 AM | Link to this

Frankly, I think that Barry Manilow should have been voted off. That was HORRIBLE! What a pitiful pitch for a washed up singer’s tacky infomercial CD!

Now I know why I pay for Tivo.

By diane

March 23, 2006 07:28 AM | Link to this

that was a link from the eastcarolinian online. My alma mater.. it was an article about one of the girls who made it to Hollywood and her experiences there. http://www.theeastcarolinian.com/ you may be able to find it doing a search there. it was a good article. she told how the judging occurred at each of the beginning cities. we knew paula, randy and simon could not see 15,000 people in two days but now we know how that actually works. That definitely was good to know. you actually come a week earlier to audition under tents with AI producers and underlings first. kellie… all i know is i am from NC and i wish she would cut the dumb act. she may be that dumb and doesn’t realize she is that dumb. but my bet is…she wants Nick Lachey and she knows he goes for that type. I too am concerned that Bucky’s confidence is beginning to wane. It aint over Bucky, keep trying.

By new comer to al

March 23, 2006 07:31 AM | Link to this

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!! i am soooo glad that america has finally gotten a grip!! thank you, thank you, for sending the chicken back to the farm. it’s about time! now, continue on this right track and vote only on if they have talent or not.stop beating upon paris, are you upset that you do not have talent like her???

By Brown

March 23, 2006 07:38 AM | Link to this

Paris has talent but it is not even close to being the best

By pattikay

March 23, 2006 07:43 AM | Link to this

I had dinner with my daughter last night and we both were just speechless when talking about Chris - She’s 30, I’m older than 30. That’s why he’ll win - Mandisa second. He’s hot, confident, and talented. I would go to his concert as well as buy his albums. He spans the age groups. And, isn’t that what IDOL is all about??? Bye to Kevin…go home, young man and sing in local theatre. Bucky would be good at DollyWood - and I mean that in a nice way.

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 07:46 AM | Link to this

Good morning everyone…and a good one it is. Thank you, America.

Braveheart, if you get on this morning. You’re absolutely right. Many of the contestants only seem to know how to do one thing. I focused on Kellie because Jane had asked what she would pick to sing next week. Chris has become pretty one note…its a good note….but just one. Ace sounds the same every week. So does Lisa. I think Mandisa is capable of a number of styles and I think she will show us that. Taylor gives the same energy to his music everytime. I guess what I’m saying is that the time has come to start mixing it up. With the 21st century theme, I don’t think that will happen this week.

By G

March 23, 2006 07:52 AM | Link to this

So Chris did a relatively obscure version of “I Walk the Line” and didn’t acknowledge the originator. BFD! I’m sure that was a decision of the producers of AI, probably because Live records for a studio/company that isn’t affiliated with AI. You’ve got to remember that the contestants have very little control of what goes on with the show and business decisions trump everything.

Did anyone notice how much more applause Chris received during the announcement of the bottom 3? He got more sustained applause than any of the other folks. He’s obviously the one to beat. He also just exudes SEX! The hottest guy ever on AI!!!

By Mike

March 23, 2006 07:52 AM | Link to this

Finally, America got rid of one bad apple early. Ok Bucky, pack your bags next.

By Americanidotloser

March 23, 2006 07:57 AM | Link to this

American Idiot is just that a loser with no self esteem so he has to make himself feel better by posting on a blog with nasty comments…Whats the matter AI did your mommy reject you too? get a live LOSER it sounds like you dont have much of one….I bet you sit home on Friday Nights playing with yourself LOL

By shay

March 23, 2006 07:59 AM | Link to this

Mike S and Deirdre, good morning! So I guess we got our wish on Kevin. Deirdre, did you mention what the theme was next week? I kind of felt bad for him last night but oh well, it was only a matter of time before he left the show. I honestly thought Bucky would go first. Lisa seemed a little bit more sincere this week and now I think she realizes she has to up her game if she wants to stay around. But I think Bucky is doomed no matter what he does. The top 8 spots have already been taken by Chris, Elliott, Paris, Mandisa, Ace or Lisa, Taylor, Katharine and Kellie.

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:01 AM | Link to this

G, I agree. Chris has a smile that is very sexy. He definitely has some of the ladies’ votes.

By Yo Daddy

March 23, 2006 08:01 AM | Link to this

Looking at the bottom 3, I just said, “Chuck ‘em all and save some time.” They never listen to me. The race for third place continues. Who will absorb Kevin’s voting base? Lil Magic? Ugh.

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:04 AM | Link to this

Morning Shay. I think the theme is 21st Century music. That gives them about 5-6 years to choose from depending on what side of the Y2K argument you were on.

By shay

March 23, 2006 08:04 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy, you are silly. I was thinking the same thing. It didn’t matter which order they went in last night. But I guess Kevin got the boot first!

By shay

March 23, 2006 08:06 AM | Link to this

Deirdre, any guest artists to help the kids out next week?

By Nina

March 23, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this

Um…”What’s a ballsy?”.

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this

Yo Daddy. that’s the big question, isn’t it? Who gets Kevin’s votes? Remember yesterday CRAZYFORCOVAIS, who seemed sincere, said his/her votes would go to Katharine. Seems like an odd switch to me, no talent to talent but then almost everyone who is left is good.

By Jex

March 23, 2006 08:08 AM | Link to this

Good Morning Blawgers and Congratulations. Your wish has been granted. I actually felt sorry for the little guy.

Yo Daddy, you brought up a good point. Who will get Kevin’s votes now that he’s gone? I can see a great deal of them going to Kellie. She’s cute and not really strong in the competition so she will get a few sympathy votes as well.

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:09 AM | Link to this

I haven’t heard about anybody, Shay but I didn’t actually watch the show, except in bits and pieces. I’m getting my info from other sources.

By sheila

March 23, 2006 08:11 AM | Link to this

I Hated to see Kevin get the boot. I was hopeing for Bucky or Chris. I love Taylor. The girls are good this year. I hope Taylor will be in the top 2 with either of the girls. Good luck to the IDOLS. Love the show. Taylor dont color your hair. Its so sexy looking. Kellie, is precious. Mandessa can sing. GO TAYLOR. Tenn loves you/////////

By Mike S

March 23, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

Deirdre/Braveheart - you are both dead on. So far everyone have basically been one trick ponies.

Mandisa showed a little bit of range this week as she added smoldering Torch singer to the R&B/Gospel sound of her previous songs.

Katherine got a little more sultry with her singing this week too, but it still came across as the same stiff style as before.

Chris - he needs to either just get down with a cool country song (he can do it, you can here it in his voice — some Trace atkins or Toby Kieth) or he needs to do a ballad (he came close to it with Walk the Line). Just something a little different or people will get bored by the time the next 10 weeks are over.

The only others I give any chance of mixing it up some are Taylor (although he will put his unique blues flair) and possibly Eliot (I just know he has a WOW song in him somewhere.)

Ace will whine anything he does, Kellie can do country and only country (and a very narrow band of country at that), Bucky has to growl his way through whatever he does, Lisa is a MIckey Mouse Club singer no matter what she does, and Paris, oh Paris, she is the wildcard, but I think her singing style has been so ingrained from Big mama and grandmama that she cannot go outside that little niche she has been singing in so far.

DOn’t get me wrong, every contestant should play to thier strengths without a doubt, but the past seasons have shown that the winner will be the person that can at least step out of thier comfort zone and be tolerable.

Kelly Clarkson - She was the consumate, she sang multiple genres and did all of them well.

Ruben - he won because he sang both Ballads and rocked it up a little, Clay stagnated with only ballads. (Even though Clay is obviously the more successful now - this conversation is about the contest)

Fantasia - She stepped out of the DIVA roll and wowed the entire country with Summertime.

Carrie - did a passable job outside country, while Bo showed he could not go outside of his rock genre.

By Sherri

March 23, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

The bottom three was just what I predicted. But for Kevin to go home was a shocker to me because I think that Bucky should have gone home. Hopefully, next week will be his turn.

By shay

March 23, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

Deirdre, I still think Kevin’s votes will go to Lisa. Not saying Lisa doesn’t have talent. But I do think she will get the sympathy votes that Kevin was getting. When you think about it, Kevin and Lisa had similiar characteristics i.e. young and innocent. I may be completely off base, but I think Lisa will now get those very young votes from the teenagers and older grandparents.

By achin4aiken

March 23, 2006 08:12 AM | Link to this

Hi All! I’m so sad that I’ve been too busy to keep up with y’all but that’s life in the regular world. Note that I don’t say “real” world as what’s real is truly relative.

Kevin now gone is PROOF positive that votefortheworst has NO power. Those we’ve hoped would leave have consistantly been exiting on cue so I no longer worry. I really wish, Diane, that’s I been able to find your article on Katharine. What was the jist of the story? The story is apparently no longer available because a search comes up blank.

Don’t forget me. I’m still with you in spirit.

By Sherri

March 23, 2006 08:13 AM | Link to this

The bottom three was just what I predicted. But for Kevin to go home was a shocker to me because I think that Bucky should have gone home. Hopefully, next week will be his turn.

By Scott

March 23, 2006 08:13 AM | Link to this

The Great State of North Carolina is HOT!! Three in the top 10.

GO CHRIS GO KELLIE GO BUCKY

I really think Kevin was better than Bucky this week, but oh well, I’m still happy.

By Yo Daddy

March 23, 2006 08:13 AM | Link to this

Kelly Pickler gives me gas.

By Mike S

March 23, 2006 08:15 AM | Link to this

VOtefortheworst looks like they are going to try and hedge thier bets and make themselves look like they have some power — instead of going to Bucky or Lisa, it looks like they are going to support Paris.

By Martha

March 23, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

Who is keeping Bucky in the line-up??? He needs to get back to the pump and singing in the shower!

By Yo Daddy

March 23, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

I would say a good pick for Chris would be “Heaven” by Live, but he did Live’s version of “Walk the Line” this week.

By C-Dawg

March 23, 2006 08:17 AM | Link to this

How on EARTH is that stupid redneck Bucky still on the show??!! Are there that many inbred hicks in this country trying to prove a point by voting for one of their boys? Chicken Little was sooooooooo much better than his disgusting a**. God I’m so sick of hillbillies like Bucky and that retarded Blonde t**. Why does everyone act like she’s so sweet and innocent just because she speaks with an ignorant inbred redneck twang? She’s no different/better than any run-of-the-mill hick slut.

By Sarah

March 23, 2006 08:20 AM | Link to this

The sky fell on Chicken Little. And Paula, please the next time don’t put your wig on in the car girl, do that at home in front of a mirror, your ‘hair’ looked awful. I saw the tag that said Human Hair, Made in Korea. Lisa is next.

By Mike S

March 23, 2006 08:20 AM | Link to this

THey are all voting for bucky just to p** you off C-Dawg. And it is apparently working.

By IdolFan

March 23, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

Kellie DROP THE ACT SWEETIE The “kuntry bumpkin” thing is really starting to get on my last nerve.

I was happy to see Kevin go, but I can’t believe Bucky survived another day.

I do think Kevin has a Broadway type voice.

As always, I say GOOO MANDISA, TAYLOR & ELLIOTT~

ACE SUCKS AS ALWAYS

By Mike S

March 23, 2006 08:21 AM | Link to this

SO, is it just me or does anyone else think that all the mouthbreathers that have been spewing chunks all over the blog the last few days are actually the same person.

By Mitch

March 23, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Someone posted a link to vote4worse last night. It seems that AI is finally going after them. Seems they are sending them a Cease and Desist (sp) Order.

By Scott

March 23, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Looks like you in a minority there c-dawg. America has spoken!!

By Calvin Sims

March 23, 2006 08:22 AM | Link to this

Is it just me or is Paula “On” something?

By Bo

March 23, 2006 08:23 AM | Link to this

I just read where Mandisa ate Cleveland.

By peachy

March 23, 2006 08:24 AM | Link to this

I watched the show last night (AI results) after the show was over I went down to my kitchen and started to put up dry dishes, then as I was putting up my punch bowl I threw it to the floor with a powerful force and the words came strong out of my mouth….DARN, DARN, DARN!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking that darn Bucky is still on the show!

Mike S, I told you that Elliott would not be at the bottom 3, as long as it took me to get through to his line…. Everything I predict always come to pass, next week it will be Bucky going home. Stick with me kid and I will show you the ropes…. I guess the bird flu finally hit chicken little..now you can fly free little bird….

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:25 AM | Link to this

Achin, good to hear from you as always. Get here when you can.

Mike, good work. They are stuck in their little niches now and, unless they are very careful, they will start to, as you said, stagnate. The winner will be the one who steps out of that comfort zone successfully. A number of our singers are capable of doing that. Katharine has to rock the house, Chris has to sing a full length ballad, Mandisa has to go soft and gentle, Kellie has to sound like something other than country, Paris must go modern and youthful, Taylor better think about doing Georgia on My Mind..even though that is still blues, it should make him sit down for a bit, Elliot has to energize himself. Ace, Bucky and Lisa. don’t think it matters, they’re already on their way out.

By peachy

March 23, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

Hi Carlaaaaa! I hope you are having a good time in Fl.,I bet you are sleeping late this morning. I will be going to Fl. in the mid summer when it is 44000 degrees…but I will be taking my vacation in a week in the windy city(CHI-town)!! I hope I do not freeze!
Welcome back yo daddy!

By shay

March 23, 2006 08:29 AM | Link to this

I would be very suprised if Kellie did anything other than Country. I would love to see another side of her. But like I said with Lisa, I think she has peaked as well. What we have seen, is what we get. And please don’t ask her to step out of her comfort zone. She will only say. “Huh? What’s a comfort zone? I’m very comfortable on this sofa. I love it!”

By elladee

March 23, 2006 08:31 AM | Link to this

You know why they only have one leave every week, don’t you? It’s so the show can go for 12 weeks and make money! No way they would clear out more than one each week!

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

Calvin, no, it isn’t just you.

By Mike S

March 23, 2006 08:32 AM | Link to this

Actually Deirdre, my wife and I were talking about Taylor last night. I think he is “Playing the game” right now.

I think this weeks song was a tactical choice. HE knows the Idol history — peak to soon and you don’t win. So far Chris and Mandisa have both unleashed WOW WOW WOW performances, while Taylor has just been slow and steady.

I think Taylor knows he has enough support that he is safe, and he is keeping his powder dry. He knows he has “georgia on my mind” sitting in his back pocket, and he is just waiting for the right place to unleash Da BOMB.

There is always one week about midway through where there is no theme, Taylor is waiting for that week, I garauntee.

By Rawena Condaberger

March 23, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this

It was surprising to see Kevin go. He sucked less than normal, though I am not at all sad to see him go. I hope Ace is next.

By Msteven

March 23, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this

As happy as I was to see the little chicken mac-nugget get the axe..I thought his little departure speech was noble and probably the best any departing contestant ever spoke. I like the part where he mentioned ” and America please choose one of these Very Talented people..” that nice. Instead of tears and shocked that you were dropped. I was a little suprised that Lisa or Bucky didnt go first. But they will in the next couple of weeks, as They truly Now are the Weakest Links.

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this

Mike, you are probably right.

Rowena, I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that the one who everyone wishes would go, usually has his/her best performance right before they leave. Has anyone else noticed that?

By DAG

March 23, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

YES, there is a God out there that heard my prayers to get this non talent kid off this show!

By Deirdre

March 23, 2006 08:39 AM | Link to this

Msteven, very true, I admired the chicklet last night. He left with class and dignity,

By Yo Daddy

March 23, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

Msteven, you are correct. The little dude went out with some class and remembered to acknowledge his fellow contestants. Good kid. I still believe his slot should have gone to a better singer.

By shay

March 23, 2006 08:41 AM | Link to this

Deirdre, I agree. I think they usually put on their best performance right before they depart. It’s like when you know you are in hot water at work, you try and work extra hard to keep from getting fired.

But by that time, it has already been predetermined by the viewers who they want to leave so the contestants really can’t do anything to redeem themselves.

By achin4aiken

March 23, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

Thanks, Deirdre. You are not alone Mike. I think the Idiots, American or not, are definitely one or two people total. The rhetoric is too similar.

First, Kelly Clarkson undoubtedly had NO real say is whether or not her catalogue was used. In normal circumstances, she owns only a fraction of the rights and mechanicals to her songs so it was Clive and the other “managers” that made the decision to withhold or release her songs. Don’t blame her. She may have only had some say in asking them to RELEASE her tunes to Idol. It makes sense to me that she went to them and said, “Come on guys. You’re making me look like a spoiler.”

I also need to weigh in here for comfort zones not necessarily being a bad thing. If Chris keeps within the genre of each weeks selected format, yet either arranges or uses an arrangement which showcases his style, that’s star quality. Making it your own is what the show is about. If he finds no way to make a theme work for him, then he is only buying into the Vegas/cabaret production style that is occasionally Idol.

The show is about building a fan base and he is doing that big time. So is Mandisa but she has less ability to reach across the ages. I think Chris is less talented than Mandisa, Katharine and Taylor, but he is exhibiting a real star’s ability to control the stage. Think Madonna. She is arguably one of the worst singers ever to dominate Pop Music, but that isn’t the point. She commands her craft and any stage she is on, and Chris is gaining the confidence to do the same thing. He needs, for me, to watch his pitch but other than that, he is building his fan base.

That someone else was responsible for the original arrangement is incidental. He is close to being able to pack an arena right now which could propel him to the winner’s circle. To know your craft and your music that well is powerful.

By Ptrap

March 23, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this

Mike S…great point. Saving the big guns for when they are needed. I hope he (Taylor) is playing it that smart.

“What’s a ballsy?” Please.

By Georgia Mom

March 23, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this

GO CHRIS….

By Scott

March 23, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

I try to not get caught up into who’s leaving when, because they’re all leaving, except one!!

By Georgia Mom

March 23, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

GO CHRIS….

By Msteven

March 23, 2006 08:49 AM | Link to this

Question for American Idioit: Its Quite Apparent that YOU are the Biggest Idioit. If we are all idioits then you Sir/mame/it, hold the TOP SPOT as the Biggest Idioit for thinking that folks are gonna just stop posting our thoughts and views. Losers? come,come now! surely you Jest!(Joke) in-case your bi-polar little pee-brain that is obviously BORED dont know the meaning of the word)..anyway there are enough of us on here(me especially) to light your rear end up..bring on..I and others are waiting. And I wont be as nice as the others ;-)

By Nina

March 23, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

Did the Idol producers purposefully tell Kellie to say something stupid everytime she’s in the spotlight? She’s really starting to get on my nerves.

By Msteven

March 23, 2006 08:55 AM | Link to this

Is it just me..or does it appear that when a contestant gets the axe..the last performance Seems Better and had they Sang it that way (Maybe)they wouldnt have gotton such a few votes? Remember Gedeon sounded better then ever..when he was Leaving..and a few others too..how strange

By Jenn

March 23, 2006 08:56 AM | Link to this

Why does everyone keep saying Chris stole Live’s version of Walk the Line? It may have sounded kinda similar, but it was definitely arranged differently. When they say Chris “made it his own” it basically means it was the perfect song for him to show off his voice, sex appeal, etc. It’s not like they mean he came up with rocking out to Johnny Cash on his own. So don’t be mad at him for “stealing” Live’s version because he didn’t.

By Nina

March 23, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this

Msteven.. I noticed that too. Kinnick sounded much better when she resang her song too. Must be the nerves.