Who else is watching American Idol?

[Rhino]

If so ... what do ya''ll think about Constantine and Anwar being voted off before Scott and Anthony? I honestly don''t watch alot of TV (mainly a DVD guy, love the movies in HD) but I know I can''t be the only AI addict on PS. Ok folks ... fess up.

 

[fire&ice]

Date: 5/6/2005 2:41

6 PM
Author:Rhino
If so ... what do ya''ll think about Constantine and Anwar being voted off before Scott and Anthony? I honestly don''t watch alot of TV (mainly a DVD guy, love the movies in HD) but I know I can''t be the only AI addict on PS. Ok folks ... fess up.

I''m addicted since season one. I have tried to vote & have just got many busy signals. I can say I was surprised by who got the boot and not.

I didn''t see the ABC special about the guy claiming he & Paula had an affair - but it sure sounds like sour grapes.

Now, back to my daytime nature special & baby bird watch.

 

[orbaya]

I watch it. Believe it or not, my hubby is into it more...I just want to see who gets voted off! I''ve wanted Scott to go since day one. He''s not a good singer and he just skeeved me out! I can''t believe that he lasted longer than Constantine though.

Anwar...he was good but not my cup of tea, so I wasn''t sorry to see him go. Anthony needs to go next...I''ll be surprised if he makes it past next week, he''s just way to boring.

And I hope he doesn''t!

My pick is Carrie, but I think Bo will win...all the polls are favoring him first and then Carrie.

 

[Erin]

OK, OK I do love the show!!! If I miss it I'm not that heart-broken, but if I'm already home I try and plan to eat dinner (by myself) during the show.

Let me start my saying I think Anthony Federov should have been voted off E-A-R-L-Y! I don't know what his appeal is - he sounds like a show choir/cabaret member - NOT a solo pop artist!

Constantine was lucky there was a reflective glass lens at the end of the television camera - that way he could sing to the person he's in love with, himself.

Scott, to me, is like a sack of potatoes with a nice voice. Doesn't move, no expressions, no character, no personality, but has a decent voice.

Anwar, take him or leave him. So Paula says he has a nice 'technical' voice. Doesn't do much for me - it's pleasant.

My money from the beginning has been on Mario Vasquez. Now I'll never know.

Recently I thought Simon's comments were going to sway the voters towards Carrie's ultimate win, but now I think Bo's got it in the bag!

 

[diamondlil]

This is one of my daughter''s favorite shows!!! Okay, so the rest of the family likes it too.

Thanks to Tivo we don''t miss an epidose.

Anwar - We really liked him. Like Simon said, he is everything a parent would want in a music teacher for their child, and I agree. I never thought he would win, but we enjoyed him.

Constantine - Seemed like he was having an identity crisis to me -- the rocker image just did not seem to fit.

Scott - Thank heaven that Scott is finally gone. He gave me the shivers from the start. Anyone ever notice the evil look in his eyes the first time he was in the bottom three? Looked like a serial killer to me!!

Anthony - He belongs on a cruise ship.

Vonzell - Nice voice, but too *Whitney* sounding.

We LOVE Carrie and Bo. It really does not matter who wins between those two. They are completely different, very talented, and we think they''ll both have great careers in the music industry.

Fire&Ice, we saw the ABC special. Sour grapes is right on the money. Even if Paula did coach the guy, what difference does it make. Once the contestants are chosen, the judges have nothing to do with how America votes. And does anyone really think she would have been messin'' around with HIM? Puuulllleeeezzzz . . . . .

DiamondLil

 

[Logan Sapphire]

My husband and I like Idol too, although my twin hates it (hey, she likes Fear Factor- each to their own!). I thought Anwar seemed like a really nice guy, and quite goodlooking, but his voice didn''t do that much for me.

Constatine- looked like a veritable giant next to Seacrest. His body was twice the width of Ryan''s and almost twice as tall too! Not a big fan, but was disappointed when he was voted off.

Couldn''t stand Scott. Voice was ok, but something about him creeped me out.

Carrie- I think she''s very pretty but she never looks like she''s having fun. Also am not a fan of country in general.

Anthony- don''t think he has that great of a voice in general, although on occasion he sounds great. He''s a cutie though.

Bo- not my type of performer, but I think he''s good. Sounds consistently the best to me.

Vonzell- I think she''s beautiful and she sounds good to me. Plus I like that she''s a mail carrier!

 

[Angel7]

I think Carrie is going to win!

Thank god Scott is gone, he was horrible.

Constatine-I agree with Erin he was in love with himself. Some of those looks he gave the camera made me want to leave the room!

Anthony-Enough already..I think Donny Osmond is his idol. He was so excited to sing his song and that he was actually in the crowd!

Bo-Just doesn''t do it for me.

Vonzell-I think she does a great job but.....don''t think it''s enough.

 

[Rhino]

haha.. kewl!

Yes I was interestesd to see how Mario was going to turn out Erin. Every judge really enjoyed his singing too and you know how rare it is that they all agree.

LOL.. Constantine!!! Simon hit the nail on the head when he said if there was an award for "smoldering idol" he''d win it. All drama aside he could belt em out but still think that Constantine has to find his *place*.

Over the course of the show Vonzell has really grown on me. In the beginning I wasn''t even considering her but now I have been voting for her (along with my other favs). I was a Bo & Carrie fan right from the get go but there were a few weeks were Bo was only putting on some very *safe* performances and not pushing himself. Some shows I thought even Constantine was doing better.

I agree 110% with ya''ll about Scott and Anthony. These guys should have been gone a long time ago. I even thought Nadia was better and DEFINITELY Anwar was better than these 2 dudes. I am not a Whitney fan but listening to Vonzell''s voice is like listening to a musical instrument and I''ve been enjoying her performances each and every week. She''s really been applying herself (even moreso IMO) than Bo and Carrie however I think Bo and Carrie have a larger fan base. I wouldn''t be upset to see either of those top 3 win. Truth be told each of them (including others like Constantine, Anwar, perhaps Mario etc.) will have recording contracts and be able to take their career to the next level due to the tremendous exposure they got through the show so kudo''s to them for that.

In my minds eye the most important question to determine the success of any Idol ... is ... "Do you enjoy their singing so much so that you would purchase their CD?" If you''re answer is YES then these guys/gals are going to make some serious g-money as soon as they put out the product.

I would purchase a CD if Bo, Carrie, or Vonzell produced one and I generally listen to classic rock only although I do enjoy many different genre''s.

Peace,

 

[pearcrazy]

I heard that the Vote for the Worst website was shut down after they supposedly were responsible for Scott being in the top three last week. Anyhow, I''m glad he''s gone-- he was so cocky. Anthony seems very sweet but I don''t think he has what it takes to win. At least he didn''t get voted off on his birthday. If Anthony goes next week then I think the right 3 contestants will be left. They are all really talented.

 

[MINE!!]

I am VERY suprised that Anthony was not voted off sooner.

I am a Kerri fan and a Bo fan. Doesn''t matter which one wins.. Both of them are excellent!

 

[diamondlil]

As abrasive as Simon can be, I think he hits the nail on the head with his critiques. Paula is too mushy over all of them. Randy is okay, but calling everyone *dawg* really gets on my nerves.

DiamondLil

 

[glaucomflecken]

i vote for Bo or Vonzell. I like Bo because he''s like the anti-saccharine pop rocker. Kind of refreshing after the whole boy band/britney era.

I dont want to see another blond on the music scene! So I hope Carrie gets nixed. I haven''t liked her from day one with her "daddy''s little princess/sugar sweet" image. blech. She does have a nice voice and stage presence...when singing country. She is stiff and off with all other genres, so it would be best for her to stick to the country scene.

I think Vonzell is cute and I agree that she has gotten better each time, and she seems like she has more fun on stage.

I was shocked when Constantine was voted off but the conspiracy theorist in me thinks it was a fixed publicity stunt because didnt his band''s cd come out around that time?

Scott was so self absorbed. He reminded me of Cartman from South Park. And that performance they all did of "emotion" by destiny''s child/samantha sang a few weeks ago was brutal by all, but his singing was the worst.

Anthony will go next.

 

[tanuki]

One of the original Claymates here! After that debacle it''s hard to convince me that the fix isn''t in.

I subscribe to the conspiracy theory that AI seeds the finalists so that the ones that end up winning won''t end up in direct competition with one of the previous winners. So this year I think Carrie (who they will put in the country market) or Bo (who they will put in the rock singer market) will end up in the final two.

Sorry Vonzell - I expect her to be "Tamyra''d" Which is too bad because she is my favorite

 

[Mara]

Every week that Scott wasn't voted off I was having screaming fits into the pillow at the unfairness....I cannot believe he made it so long and that Nadia and Anwar were voted off before him, IMO Anthony and Scott should have gone around the time Nikko did...and I even liked Nikko better than them.

Totally agree re: Anthony on the cruise ship...or maybe a restaurant lounge! As for Scott, those beady little eyes were CREEPY and he just gave me the willies...and totally mediocre voice...talk about pitch problems. Plus a restraining order for hitting his ex or whatever? Ghetto!

I was SO HAPPY this week when finally Scott got voted off. Hated the cocky attitude too 'I'm not going home'...WHATEVER! Hoping next week finally will be Anthony and then Carrie, Vonzell and Bo can be the last three....

Our absolute fave is Vonzell, I love her style of singing and her range and just how much she has been rising in terms of showing what she is made of lately...I think Bo is a good performer but the voice is not there, I'm not into rock being American Idol though and also I think it's kind of unfair that he already has a band presence, I would prefer that AI be for those who aren't already singing and have a band etc. aka help them start out from the beginning.

I have a feeling that Carrie or Bo will win just from the popularity of them but if we were to choose it would be Carrie or Vonzell. Out of the three, we would only buy a Vonzell record, she has that amazing Alicia and Angie Stone quality that I love. I would also totally buy Nadia's record too if she had one! Love the throaty soul!

 

[moremoremore]

I hate to say it, but I do love American Idol. The only thing is, with the exception of Carrie, none of them can sing.
And PLEASE TELL ME why is ANthony still there? He''s like a cheap imitation of Clay. So dramatic I want to put a little pink dress on him.
And BTW, Constantine made me want to vomit with those fake cheeezy bedroom eyes. PLEASE.

 

[Rhino]

Hey glau,

anti-saccharine pop rocker ... too funny but couldn''t agree more.

While I''m not a big country fan still gotta give Carrie kudo''s as she belts it out with the best of em and yes ... she should stick to country. The other genre''s don''t do her justice IMO. I''d prefer Bo would wouldn''t be surprised if she takes it.

Oh yea ... Anthony better be the next one nixed or I refuse to watch anymore... well... NOT. :-}

 

[Rhino]

Date: 5/7/2005 8

2:25 PM
Author: Mara
Every week that Scott wasn''t voted off I was having screaming fits into the pillow at the unfairness....I cannot believe he made it so long and that Nadia and Anwar were voted off before him, IMO Anthony and Scott should have gone around the time Nikko did...and I even liked Nikko better than them.

How funny Mara. My wife and I would scream everytime we didn''t see Scott or Anthony voted off! We were shocked to see them stay longer than Anwar or Nadia and since you bring it up Nikko too! What a rendition of "Georgia" huh? And he really did those Stevie Wonder songs incredible too. Hated to see him leave so soon as well.

Our absolute fave is Vonzell, I love her style of singing and her range and just how much she has been rising in terms of showing what she is made of lately...I think Bo is a good performer but the voice is not there, I''m not into rock being American Idol though and also I think it''s kind of unfair that he already has a band presence, I would prefer that AI be for those who aren''t already singing and have a band etc. aka help them start out from the beginning.

I have to tell ya. Of all the idols it is Vonzell who has grown on me most. IMO she has the full package. Voice, stage presence, looks, and she knows how to have fun with it all too. I think what attracts viewers to her (and also Carrie) is the fact that they don''t have a prior musical background (like Bo) and they are literally coming out of obscurity. In the beginning Vonzell wasn''t even a consideration but now I''d really like to see her get it (but wouldn''t be surprise if either her or Carrie or Bo get it). There is a certain innocence to her that appeals to the audience too I feel. Simon''s favs are either Bo or Carrie and in his comments he is trying to persuade the audience towards one of these 2 which is why I''d kinda like to see Vonzell get it (not that I don''t dislike Simon).

I have a feeling that Carrie or Bo will win just from the popularity of them but if we were to choose it would be Carrie or Vonzell. Out of the three, we would only buy a Vonzell record, she has that amazing Alicia and Angie Stone quality that I love. I would also totally buy Nadia''s record too if she had one! Love the throaty soul!

I think Nadia had a very sexy voice. I''d buy an album of hers too! Thanks for the input!

Now ... do we have any singers among our PS crowd?

 

[Patty]

Bo deserves to win it for singing The Whipping Post on American Idol.