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Harriett
May 26th, 2010
7:54 pm
Ok, where is everyone?
Exit Now
May 26th, 2010
7:56 pm
Present. Just waiting for the live version.
C-Dogg
May 26th, 2010
7:57 pm
here
C-Dogg
May 26th, 2010
7:57 pm
Rodney makin us sweat lol
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
7:58 pm
Hey, CD and EN! I go back and forth because I miss Dierdre if I don’t.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:00 pm
Thanks Harriett…it’s nice to know someone misses me.
American Idol 2010 | ‘American Idol’ live blogging season finale
May 26th, 2010
8:06 pm
[...] more here: ‘American Idol’ live blogging season finale [...]
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:09 pm
I think they were so busy chatting up there that they missed the crotch shot of Siobhan! LOL!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:10 pm
Hey, D! I don’t think I can do the live thing tonight. I need to watch more carefully. I am going back and telling them. Be right back.
Idolwatcher80
May 26th, 2010
8:12 pm
Hey Rodney..don’t jump the gun like you did last year with the winner! Don’t want to be embarrassed two years in a row. lol.
Idolwatcher80
May 26th, 2010
8:12 pm
I wish they would repeat the show on demand or later in the day or something..maybe i should switch to direct tv…
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:13 pm
Wow…kris has a really hot guitarist in his band!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:15 pm
I am back. I think Kris’ song sounds pretty good.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:20 pm
Siobhan’s voice is better than ever.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:22 pm
Really liked Siobhan and Aaron! The BeeGees…not so much
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:23 pm
I finally had to turn coveritlive off. I heard that frickin clicking sound through the entire song. Do they even watch the show on that thing?
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:23 pm
Me, too. Barry Gibb looks really bloated. Speaking of bloated, there was Hasselhoff, sitting in the audience. I read two days ago that his poor daughter had to physically take him to the hospital for drinking again.
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
8:24 pm
OY! They dug the Bee Gees up for DWTS last season….I see they are looking and sounding as decrepit as they did then.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:25 pm
I did not hear it, D. I want to take it all in tonight.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:25 pm
I used to love the BeeGees but, enough is enough.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:26 pm
Oh, there is Mike!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:26 pm
This is Taylor’s song!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:28 pm
Mike S!!!!!! It’s McDonald. I guess it’s his song more than Taylor’s.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:29 pm
Ok. I can do without this.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:30 pm
I wondered why they did not pair Taylor with McDonald.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:31 pm
Well…that didn’t work!
Rosita
May 26th, 2010
8:31 pm
BeeGees been rde had and put up wet. . . . Siobhan and Aaron in good form.
Those girl outfits remind me of the Mary Katherine character on SNL who always put her hands under her armpits and took a big fall, arse over elbow. . . Can’t remember the cast mbrs name but she was kool
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:32 pm
When will Idol learn not to put the obnoxious auditioners on the stage? The funny ones, yes! The obnoxious ones, NO!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:33 pm
I know they need to have a little humor mixed in tonight, but that was just not funny.
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
8:41 pm
I am underwhelmed by Christina Aguilera.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:42 pm
See…I don’t get this. I like when the guest stars sing with the Idols but why does she (Christina) get a song all by herself? Aren’t we here for the Idols?
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:44 pm
I get former Idols coming back to sing. I get non-Idol stars doing duets with Idols. I don’t get why they get to show off on a tv show that isn’t about them!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:45 pm
Yes, I was wondering why she got so much time by herself. Also, I do hope the entire night of farewells are not of the “roast” variety. I’d love to see some heartfelt stuff mixed in. I know they don’t want it to be maudlin, but come on, let’s not do a comedy sendoff entirely.
Rosita
May 26th, 2010
8:46 pm
I meant “rode hard” and put up wet, the BeeGees. . .
Simon didn’t seem that convulsed by Ricky G’s jokes about his money!
JD
May 26th, 2010
8:46 pm
Are we pretty much resigned that Lee wins???
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:47 pm
I think they’ll get maudlin toward the end, Or maybe not. But I agree.
Lar
May 26th, 2010
8:47 pm
I as just saying the same thing to my wife!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:47 pm
Wow…is that Lee singing on key?
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
8:51 pm
He was actually doing a good job!
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
8:51 pm
yikes…I thought the guys sounded terrible as a group.
My eleven year old just saw Hall and Oates and said “who are those old guys??”
JTesla
May 26th, 2010
8:52 pm
Breaking tradition and finding out early who the top dog is. Don’t mind me. Sounds like a great night so far.
Are they also doing a send off for Ricky Minor, or has he been pushed out already?
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:52 pm
Janelle looks good!
JD
May 26th, 2010
8:53 pm
Is Crystal’s mom still around? Does anyone know.?
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:54 pm
We’ve got a ways to go yet, JT
Rosita
May 26th, 2010
8:54 pm
OMG, they’ve Siobhanned Crystal!!!!!!!!!!!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:55 pm
Whoever blocked this show is an idiot!
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
8:55 pm
OK, is it just me, or does Crystal put Alanis Morrisette to shame in the vocal department??
JTesla
May 26th, 2010
8:56 pm
Oh yeah, I’ll be back in a little over an hour, but had to swing by to see how the talent or lack of talent was.
hmm
May 26th, 2010
8:56 pm
Hmm Christina was not wearing her wedding ring….cancelled her tour…trouble in paradise?
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:57 pm
Nice of ya to drop by, JT. See you later!
JD
May 26th, 2010
8:57 pm
No, she had great vocals on that. Too bad they had to change the words.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
8:59 pm
The movement during the song was distracting and unnecessary. What was the director thinking?
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:02 pm
That I agree with, D. Too much pacing around.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:08 pm
Casey and Brett Michaels…pretty cool! I still like Casey better than Lee as a singer….I wish he’d had more of a personality on stage.
JD
May 26th, 2010
9:10 pm
Great to see Brett Michaels on stage!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:11 pm
Yes, personality was Casey’s main problem. He did not seem to get it. He has a guitar player’s mentality, and it hurt his performance/singing.
JD
May 26th, 2010
9:15 pm
Poor Lee, off key to start on the stage with Chicago.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:16 pm
In way over his head.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:17 pm
Wow…Lee sings better than most of the guys in Chicago……oops…I take that back!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:18 pm
I think he stunk it up. He cannot hold a note to save his life.
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
9:18 pm
LOL, Deirdre. My thoughts exactly!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:23 pm
LOL!!!!! Pants on the Ground!!!!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:23 pm
The General did himself proud. He can move for an old guy!
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
9:24 pm
Look at the General cut a rug!! this is the high point of the night so far.
Rosita
May 26th, 2010
9:25 pm
Now we know: William Hung AIN’T!!
I’m lovin AI tonight!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:27 pm
LOL!!! Rosita!
Is it possible Paula has gotten dumber?
May 26th, 2010
9:33 pm
My god, I thought she was gone for good. And notice no one is laughing at her lame attempts at humor.
Paula's a media monger
May 26th, 2010
9:39 pm
She’s making sure she’s in every shot with Simon.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:40 pm
OK…I’m crying just a little bit.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:41 pm
OMG, I started crying the minute Paula walked out on the stage, and I am still teary-eyed.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:41 pm
It was great to see Paula again and all those former Idols…and all the winners except Cookie! Where was Cookie???
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:42 pm
I am crying a LOT.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:42 pm
I don’t know, D. Where WAS he? All of them were not there, were they?
JD
May 26th, 2010
9:43 pm
My wife teared up for Paula too.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:44 pm
Every one but David Cook. Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, Carrie, Taylor, Jordin, and Kris.
Rosita
May 26th, 2010
9:44 pm
Was that Kelly, behind Simon? Newly svelte?
JD
May 26th, 2010
9:44 pm
All the winners but Cook were there. He must be on tour?
Joel
May 26th, 2010
9:45 pm
gotta admit, I’m a little teary eyed right now. Seeing Paula on the show again and all those old clips of her, Simon and Randy together reminds me of the good old days when this show was pure magic.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:45 pm
Janet Jackson appears!
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:46 pm
Kelly was the first one to sing.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
9:47 pm
I wish they had not changed it up so much. It was simple, but good. Janet Jackson looks pretty good without hair.
JD
May 26th, 2010
9:48 pm
I didn’t recognize Kelly at first until my wife told me who she was.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:56 pm
Lee, Joe and Crystal. Which one of these three can actually sing?
JD
May 26th, 2010
9:57 pm
What a great job.
G
May 26th, 2010
9:58 pm
After Janet, I forgot what the show was about tonight. Following Janet with Joe Crocker, and Idol contestants? Good example of what NOT to do.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
9:58 pm
I have to admit that his has been a fun finale so far. Most of it has been very entertaining. Crystal looked beyond thrilled to be singing with Joe C*cker.
BrY
May 26th, 2010
9:59 pm
Wow, move over J-Lo, Janet Jackson is the new Booty queen..
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
10:00 pm
I think we’re going to find out who wins now.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
10:00 pm
Pac Man ate my last post about Joe. I forgot to leave out the o. LOL. I said he’d really enjoyed his life–60s and 70s style. It shows.
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
10:01 pm
Wow!! Loved Crystal and Joe and Lee, though I couldn’t hear Lee very much. That was my favorite song of the evening. I agree that Crystal looked ecstatic to be singing with him.
JD
May 26th, 2010
10:01 pm
Yeah, she got behind the vocals for Joe.
Lar
May 26th, 2010
10:01 pm
I love tonights show, for the most part, I hope the right person wins
JD
May 26th, 2010
10:02 pm
Still remember John Belushi behind Joe on SNL.
Tami
May 26th, 2010
10:02 pm
the moment is here…..
Alex Trebeck
May 26th, 2010
10:03 pm
Bummer
Tami
May 26th, 2010
10:03 pm
yeah…well, it’s Lee. The teeny-bopper vote came through strong for sure.
Lar
May 26th, 2010
10:03 pm
America got it wrong again
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
10:03 pm
Well, I had high hopes that he’d say Crystal but….no!
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
10:04 pm
Not unexpected, but so not the one who should have won.
BrY
May 26th, 2010
10:04 pm
Underdog wins again… Grats Lee
Tami
May 26th, 2010
10:05 pm
well….unless he produces a single that blows everything he’s done on AI out of the water, I won’t be supporting him. Sorry. I’ve seen that announcement moments more energized than this one, though.
Alex Trebeck
May 26th, 2010
10:05 pm
He should go by Tone Lack.
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
10:05 pm
OMG so flat!! He’s so emotional.
Alex Trebeck
May 26th, 2010
10:06 pm
He is bound to have a Taylor Hicks career…..
G
May 26th, 2010
10:06 pm
Well…..There you go kids. The best talent doesn’t always come out on top; neither does the worst. Sometimes, its just Lee. Based on how the season went, this was befitting.
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:07 pm
Good job Lee – Nice Speech to Simon crystal, cost you the title
Harriett
May 26th, 2010
10:07 pm
Goodbye, Simon. You were the highlight of the show. Thanks for a great memories
JD
May 26th, 2010
10:07 pm
Congrats to Lee, looking forward to Crystal’s first CD.
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:07 pm
Alex – you are a jerk.
Taylor Hicks is a friend of mine and you would die to have his life
Harm
May 26th, 2010
10:09 pm
She was robbed just like Melinda Doolittle!!!
oldfart
May 26th, 2010
10:10 pm
This will only add to the shark jumping. Crystal will get to cut her own deal now right?
BrY
May 26th, 2010
10:11 pm
It’s a sign of the times, people these days seem to vote for the people that “need” to win rather than who sang better. Crystal being runner up will be fine, Lee being runner up would fade to oblivion.
Deirdre
May 26th, 2010
10:13 pm
oldfart…no, Crystal is owned by 19 until after the tour…then they get first dibs.
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:14 pm
To BrY,
Probably not fade to oblivion – probably a Daughtry type career….better than the oil changes you currently provide
G
May 26th, 2010
10:15 pm
We’ll see how Lee’s win will translate into record sells and radio spins. Why buy Lee music when you can get the real thing. Crystal will win the money title in the end.
BrY
May 26th, 2010
10:19 pm
I’m ok with Lee winning, he had some good moments throughout the season and is not undeserving, but he was certainly not the best singer on the performance finale..
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
10:20 pm
Darn, Scott, who tinkled in your cornflakes this evening?
Alex Trebeck
May 26th, 2010
10:20 pm
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:07 pm
I have a wonderful wife, 4 great kids, and sold a successful business so I’m retired just before 50. Your “friend” Taylor can have his life, I’ll take mine.
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:20 pm
All long at Crystal goes through the ‘Hollywood Car Wash’ and gets
teeth straightened and whitened, stretch marks removed, hair-cut, looses 15 pounds, new wardrobe, self tanner, she will be fine
Scott needs new friends
May 26th, 2010
10:20 pm
Lee is going to have a Taylor Hicks type of career, which sux for him because Taylor Hicks had a Jeremy Gelbwacks type career (look it up).
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:21 pm
Alex
Thats well and good- no need to knock on Taylor though. You basically made fun of him for winning Ameican idol. Feel good about yourself?
Alex Trebeck
May 26th, 2010
10:21 pm
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:07 pm
By the way, my “friend” Warren Buffet said you would die to have his life.
Alex Trebeck
May 26th, 2010
10:23 pm
Scott
May 26th, 2010
10:21 pm
You’re making a great name for yourself on her Scottie. My “friend” Sgt. Hulka says “Lighten up, Francis”.
decatur mom
May 26th, 2010
10:30 pm
So Scott, if your “friend” Lee is such an awesome singer and performer, you shouldn’t need to make such nasty comments about Crystal.
oldfart
May 26th, 2010
10:37 pm
Thanks D. Hopefully she can at least do her own stuff. She has talent and that wasn’t too abundant this year.
Scott needs new friends
May 26th, 2010
10:54 pm
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Suzanna
May 27th, 2010
12:28 am
Crystal was Robbed! She was the strongest talent.Even though I still love Casey.