‘American Idol’ recap: Hollywood round #2 season 11: Free fallin’
AMERICAN IDOL: Hollywood: Over 300 contestants made it to Hollywood and only 70 will survive. The Hollywood round begins Wednesday, Feb, 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET PT ) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured: Contestants at the Hollywood round. The provided caption provides no identifying info. CR: Michael Becker / FOX.
Was this “American Idol” or “Contagion, Part II”?
The hour featured two doses crying, three doses whining and four doses regurgitation.
Patient Zero, the editors decide, is “Tent Girl” Amy Brumfield. A lot of kids get sick and she appears to be the one to blame as others have trouble keeping their dinners down.
And we find out what happens to Symone Baker, who is fine. It was dehydration and fortunately, she didn’t seriously hurt herself falling off the stage. As earlier bloggers noted, the producers wouldn’t have created such a cliffhanger if she were seriously injured.
[Before we get to the action, I also finally caught Monday's "The Voice" three days later and saw Jamar Rogers (season 10 of "Idol"), who gets the sob story big time. He actually used to live in Atlanta for a time and was a huge fan of Cee Lo, saying he saw him at Music Midtown. Cool local reference!
As for ratings, "Idol" drew 19 million last night and a 6.1 rating 18-49. That's down 20% from 24 mil a year ago for the fourth Wednesday and a 8.4 rating 18-49, down 27 percent. In other words, the comparable dropoffs will continue unabated unless something odd happens.
In comparison, NBC's "The Voice" on Monday drew its 6.6 rating, beating "Idol" in 18-49 ratings while "NCIS" with 20.8 million this past Tuesday easily beat "Idol" in total viewers.]
Anyway, we start the night with Symone Baker, who quickly regains consciousness, drinks a Coke and is taken to the hospital to get checked. Symone is put through because honestly, she deserved it.
We hear that neither Ethan Jones, whose father was in alcohol rehab, and the indistinguishably dull Lauren Mink are cut. Jeremy Rosado makes it through.
We move to group round! 185 make it to the next round. Almost half are going to be cut the next round.
The twist: day one and day two people have to intermix in groups. Cop Alisha Bernhardt and Amy “Tent Girl” Brumfeld (who is getting sick with the flu – perhaps from living in a tent) are have trouble finding groups. “Everybody is afraid I’ll get them sick,” Tent Girl said. Can’t blame them! She starts crying. “Inside is suffocating me,” she said. Which makes sense if she spends all her time outside.
Several others are trying to cobble together groups based on songs. Some are being picky, including Brianna-Marie Bell. There seem to be a lot of 1970s songs on the playlist. Alisha wants to sing “Joy to the World.” People keep thinking it’s the Christmas song, not the Three Dog Night song. Two others are trying to get folks to join them to sing Boston’s “More Than a Feeling.” Alisha loses her two group members because she refuses to sing Boston.
We hear snippets of Blu Cantrell. Brielle Von Hugel made it past group round last year with Pia Toscano. She’s back. She becomes leader of her group.
Symone returns after being dehydrated and finds a group.
It appears Tent Girl’s bug has spread quickly. We see someone throw up. Another guy has kidney stone issues. Richie Law, a dude with a cowboy hat is trying to teach the others choreography (including Mr. Cheerful Heejun Han.) “That kid is crazy,” Heejun said. “I don’t know how they do it in cowboy town. It’s not how we bring it down.” Whiner doesn’t even bother to know Richie’s name.
Christian has caught the bug and is throwing up. He returns from a break and someone hugs him. Why do these kids keep touching the sick ones? Cop Alisha is struggling with “Stuck Like Glue.” Christian can barely stand up. Heejun keeps on whining. Richie, who acts like Mr. Know It All, calls it a night eventually.
Jennifer is part of a group that wants to go to sleep. Brianna, the picky one, leaves, but comes back, not wanting to abandon her teammate. Jennifer helps Brianna learn lyrics. They leave at 5:11 a.m. (I’d be the one opting for sleep over rehearsing exhausted.)
Anyway, we get no real singing this week, just the build-up to next Wednesday. Presumably, we’ll get more fainting!
And over on CBS, Astro of “X Factor” is on “Person of Interest” in a rather meaty role.
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JTesla
February 9th, 2012
5:15 pm
Bring on the groups!
Looking forward to next weeks numbers more than this last weeks.
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
6:19 pm
Regarding comments from the previous Idol thread about whether Symone’s dad might sue, hopefully any lawyer who would try to present the case that the stage should have a railing in front would be laughed out of court – and possibly out of practice!
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DanJ
February 9th, 2012
6:40 pm
If Idol gets sued it won’t be from the fall, it’ll probably be a sexual harassment against Steven Tyler! Just kidding…I hope. However in this sue happy era where McDonalds can be sued by parents of fat kids then you can sue for anything. I think the McDonalds case was thrown however. Correct me if I’m wrong. Bring on the groups.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
7:58 pm
Bring on the groups!!!!!!
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
7:59 pm
Good evening…feel like I’ve never left.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:00 pm
I think I’m going to have disinfect my couch from all my cold germs.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:01 pm
We all kinda move in here during the season, Pitchy!
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
8:04 pm
I’m a minute or two behind. Now watching Symone again falling.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:04 pm
LOL…I know Deirdre. I was referring to blogging earlier in the day (lol).
DanJ
February 9th, 2012
8:07 pm
Classy exits from Lauren and Ethan!
Harriett
February 9th, 2012
8:07 pm
Here and ready!
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:08 pm
They’re dropping like flies.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:08 pm
DANG, another one passes out. What’s in those stage lights?? I kid…
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:11 pm
Los Angeles is very dry. You’d think, because it’s right on the ocean, it would be humid but it isn’t. I bet most of these kids aren’t eating right and not drinking enough water.
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:11 pm
As I understand it from Rodney’s interview with Nigel, “tent girl” brought the flu with her and was kind enough to spread it around.
Seth T
February 9th, 2012
8:11 pm
@ DanJ — looks like the Tony Lucca video was blocked by NBC already. Strange.
Actually in a potential damage award over Symone’s fall – the Theatre itself would be the initial defendant. Idol could, however, also be named as a defendant — but they would have to prove that Idol was negligent in providing care, feeding and environmental circumstance which contributed to the fainting.
It is usual and customary for a stage not to have rails, so if they were looking for a big sum, they would need to convince a jury.
It would not be uncommon though, for the Theatre’s Insurance Company to offer a small, undisclosed settlement — simply because it occured “On Premise” — Here’s a little money for your trouble, sign here (parents sign the papers), let’s put this to bed.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:12 pm
Nightmare on Group Night is what this segment should be called!
DanJ
February 9th, 2012
8:13 pm
Seth I think you can still access the videos from NBC and The Voice!
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:16 pm
That’s what her problem is…she needs air. Not used to walls around her.
Seth T
February 9th, 2012
8:22 pm
Flu epidemic, poor air quality in the building, need ionizers, no help from staff to organize groups, hundreds of people milling around like cattle — what fun..
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:23 pm
How come singers always hold pretend microphones?
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:24 pm
Wouldn’t it be easier to get the group together, then decide on a song?
DanJ
February 9th, 2012
8:26 pm
Why don’t they just assign people to groups?
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:27 pm
You think I’ll get that handshake from Jen??
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:27 pm
I’m starting to think group night will be continued next week.
sue
February 9th, 2012
8:27 pm
why didnt they just assign groups for real….and why does she insist on joy to yhe world lol
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:27 pm
Why is Joy To The World so important to her? Is that the only other song she knows?? She’s creating her own problem!
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:28 pm
And what happened to flexibility? If a group wants you, what difference does the song make?
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:28 pm
Thank makes sense to me too, Highlander. But, that’s too much like right.
Seth T
February 9th, 2012
8:28 pm
Maybe that’s the only song she thinks she can sing.
DanJ
February 9th, 2012
8:30 pm
The cop woman scares me! I think she’s on steroids!
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
8:31 pm
I’m now 26 minutes in and there has been NO singing yet. Geez!
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:31 pm
She’s too bossy (the cop).
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:32 pm
How do they pick the songs?
sue
February 9th, 2012
8:33 pm
Yes, lets get on with it!! Please!
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:33 pm
I think they’re just doing group drama tonight and the group singing will be next week.
sue
February 9th, 2012
8:35 pm
UGH!
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:39 pm
That was funny, the sound affect of the gun.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:39 pm
Heejun has serious attitude problems. He’s funny but he’s also a brat.
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:39 pm
Well, isn’t Heejun the whiny little beyotch?!
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
8:40 pm
Are we getting ANY singing in today?
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:40 pm
It’s 8:40…no singing tonight.
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
8:41 pm
Heejun is now officially Mr. Attitude. Where’s Tatiana when you need her? (We got to see her a bit in the flashback moments.)
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:41 pm
Evidently Heejun thinks they should just stand still and sing. I don’t appreciate someone who does all that whining but doesn’t have the balls to speak up and suggest any changes.
Of course, that way if they fail, he can blame it on everyone else!
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:42 pm
I Love The Bert Show!
sue
February 9th, 2012
8:42 pm
This is the worst episode ever! I’m getting really bored.
Harriett
February 9th, 2012
8:43 pm
I would be whining too
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:43 pm
He needs to be careful..he is not endearing himself to the voters.
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:43 pm
Maybe the producers though they were doing a 2-hour show when they were editing this.
sue
February 9th, 2012
8:44 pm
I could be watching 30 Rock! Yawn!!
Seth T
February 9th, 2012
8:44 pm
The extra camera time for Heejun, just might spell victory over the my-way or highway Cowboy- in terms of moving up the ladder..
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:47 pm
Group sing drama has always been a popular part of Hollywood Week. I think they always planned for 2 hours of group night, they’re just dividing it into 2 nights of tv.
DanJ
February 9th, 2012
8:48 pm
I want to punch Richie Law!
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
8:48 pm
Heejun is now the King of Whining.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:48 pm
OK…the cowboy is annoying, too!
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:50 pm
Yeah, I’m ready to see Heejun get kicked to the curb …or just get kicked!
DanJ
February 9th, 2012
8:51 pm
Ditto Highlander!
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
8:52 pm
How much advantage do you think a group has if it performs later in the day vs. earlier in the day. There are effectively 40 groups or so.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:53 pm
The cowboy is very annoying and he’s going home.
Highlander
February 9th, 2012
8:53 pm
So, now we’re going to get about 5 minutes of singing? This episode was really poorly done!
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:54 pm
You’d have to weigh the advantages of extra rehearsal time against the end of the day crankiness from the judges.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:54 pm
Curious to see how the girl in the yellow blouse who stayed behind after her team went to bed will fare. She won’t have a lot of sleep under her belt.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:54 pm
Too many commercials.
Harriett
February 9th, 2012
8:54 pm
I think people will consider how obnoxious the cowboy was
Seth T
February 9th, 2012
8:55 pm
Heejun now don’t like cowboys – not even the Dallas Cowboys – now that was funny!! (and I have nothing against the Cowboys).
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:56 pm
Not even 5 mins, Highlander.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
8:56 pm
I haven’t minded the no singing as much as some of you. There’s a lot of getting to know the personalities of some of these people. If someone who annoys us gets into the top 24, we’ll know what to do with him/her.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
8:59 pm
WOW, they’re up first. Who saw that coming?
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:00 pm
Haaa, ain’t that some mess. One note and it’s off.
Deirdre
February 9th, 2012
9:00 pm
I actually kind of like it this way. Next Wed. will be devoted to the singing and nothing else.
Harriett
February 9th, 2012
9:03 pm
Astro on Person of Interest
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:04 pm
The non-singing didn’t bother me, it helps us get to know them, but I did expect some group to actually perform.
Rodney Ho
February 9th, 2012
9:05 pm
One hour of semi-manufactured drama is not a bad thing. Bratty behavior, illness, idiocy. It’s not a bad thing.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:06 pm
Astro, really?? WOW
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:08 pm
I turned to it to see Astro, but I don’t see him yet.
Seth T
February 9th, 2012
9:08 pm
Tonight was certainly the most attention-getting of the Idol shows so-far this season.
When the top 12 start, maybe aA puts on a pool to pick eliminations by points?
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:09 pm
Ok, I see the punk
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:13 pm
Turned by to Grey’s and the McDreamy just order propofal for a patient (the same medicine that killed MJackson). Wow.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:16 pm
BTW, I know I was no where close to spelling the medicine correctly.
Pitchy
February 9th, 2012
9:37 pm
@RHO – just read your recap. I believe Symone drank a Sprite, not a coke (lol). I believe the can was green, not red.
Harriett
February 9th, 2012
10:26 pm
Astro was actually good. Night all.
Matt the Brave
February 9th, 2012
10:42 pm
Man, sounds like I was lucky to miss this episode. Is this the last season of Idol? Might be hard for Fox to lose two main shows after announcing that House is going off the air, but maybe that’s what Fox needs to do…try some new shows…
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MyPatootie
February 10th, 2012
12:31 am
Glad I had something else I wanted to watch tonight. I didn’t miss a thang apparently. Thanks for the heads up for next week also. If it’s group singing hopefully there will be something else on to watch. Just not into that “groupie thang”.
DanJ
February 10th, 2012
12:47 am
I don’t know if the episode tonight helped me get to know these contestants or to give me reason to dislike them. Especially those who go on to make the final 24. Seeing people sick and vomiting is not entertaining. I understand the reason to mention the virus but I thought that along with the complaining was a bit much. While this is just my opinion I think the show tonight is part of the reason for the decline in the rating. It was nothing more than pointless filler. Maybe the worse Idol show ever.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
1:11 am
Interesting episode. All the people that we should like got along well and went to bed, all the people that we won’t vote for even if they make the top 24 and promise us candy (Heejun) we got to see a lot of. I hope they don’t waste any of the top 24 slots on Heejun, luckily he is the only one that made himself a “vote for anybody else” target.
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What about the front desk clerk of infectious diseases? He must be FREAKING OUT with all these people dropping like flies from this virus (being a Germ-A-Phobe)
February 10th, 2012
5:28 am
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Jenna
February 10th, 2012
5:32 am
What about the front desk clerk of infectious diseases? He must be FREAKING OUT with all these people dropping like flies from this virus (being a Germ-A-Phobe)
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Bigred
February 10th, 2012
6:31 am
By far the worse Idol yet. Advertisers should pull their ads. A complete waisted hour. I guess they forgot that this is a singing competition.
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Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
7:19 am
I guess I’m in the minority. I thought the episode set up the groups very well….and everything needs a set-up sometimes. Sometimes I don’t think the viewers “get” the pressure these kids are under. We say we get it but occasionally we have to have it shoved in our faces. The fainting, the vomiting, the whining and complaining are all manifestations of their fear.
The cop and her insistance that her group sing only what she wanted to sing and that, for some reason, being a cop had something to do with it.
Heejun trying to be funny but coming out whiny and not realizing that the camera(which he was courting) wasn’t seeing him in a favorable light.
The cowboy trying so hard to make the group what he thought it should be also coming across as demanding and pedantic.
I thought, watching what the pressure does to these people, made it easier to understand their desperation.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
7:58 am
We, as a group, are always harping and making the shows about the contestants. The main problem with X-F and The Voice is that we feel like the judges take center stage and the contestants are just there to showcase the judges.
Last night, on Idol, we hardly saw the judges. We heard Ryan but we didn’t see him much. Last night, the show was ALL about the contestants.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
7:58 am
Someday I’ll remember to proofread!
Highlander
February 10th, 2012
8:19 am
I’ll have to disagree, D. Last night’s show was like watching a slow, boring movie where you keep expecting something to actually happen and it never does – like one of those British period dramas!
They could have edited it much better. Show a couple of the groups rehearsing or having problems then cut to those groups performing. Then go back to the rehearsal dramas and show a couple more performances.
They could still do two shows of the group sings, they just wouldn’t drag so much.
Highlander
February 10th, 2012
8:21 am
Whoo-hoo, third page! (Yeah, it’s not really that big a thing since we’re stuck at the 50 comment per page! – Not RH’s fault!)
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
8:22 am
Woefully unimpressed with last night’s show.
Hee Jun needs to pack up his whiny derriere and go home. If he won’t go… let the judges do it for him.
Actually watched a bit of “The Voice” (after Grey’s) – and still laugh every time I see Cee Lo. He just looks like the king pimp of the Oompah Loompahs.
But enjoyed the former Mouseketeer and the single dad that was chosen by all four. (And is it just me… or is Christina so full of herself that her top can’t keep all of her in?)
Felt sorry for the dude with the pompadour hair and thick glasses who wasn’t chosen by anyone. He shoulda tattooed his neck, and sung a cool alt/pop version of “Straight Up!”
Highlander
February 10th, 2012
8:26 am
LOL, Rickster. I like Christina and I think she really plays it up for the show but she does tend to wear outfits that make her look as if she has a butt on her chest!
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
8:31 am
Like I said, I’m in the minority.
Actually, the weird thing for me after reading a bunch of reviews is that every reviewer seemed to love Heejun(mj even wrote an entire thread about his “witticisms” ) and hate the cowboy. I hated them both!(yes, I’m a hater)
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
8:34 am
I didn’t care for the cowboy at all. Don’t need another bass country voice in a hat! And how old is he, looks about 16 – where did he get off remarking several times, “it’s my way or no way”. Heejan was irritating as the devil with his whining, but basically he was right – that kid had no business trying to be the big boss and not listening to anyone else about the complicated steps he insisted on.
I do think the producers should step in when most groups have been formed and there are some wandering around trying in vain to get into a group. Just not fair. The show should take the reins and put the remaining groups together.
I thought the show was ok, and nice to see very little of the judges, but the vomit issue was shown way too much.
Looking forward to the actual group sings next week.
And, TGIF!
Time to change back
February 10th, 2012
8:35 am
I don’t like the groups. If you have one really good singer in a group that totally blows, then that singer is released also. I think every singer should be judged on their own merits.
Rodney Ho
February 10th, 2012
8:35 am
I found Richie and Heejun equally annoying but they made good TV, obviously…
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
8:37 am
And Rickster, I think CeeLo would look like one of the Minions in that Steve Carrell movie (didn’t see it – don’t know name) if only he were yellow.
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
8:39 am
in response to “Time to Change…” – don’t they keep the good singers in a group and dismiss the bad ones. I don’t remember them always dismissing a whole group if someone stands out.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
8:41 am
Didn’t like Cowboy Dude either.
His “We’re going to do it my way” attitude wore very thing very quickly. (If I was in Hollywood, I’d be sure to get a group of five so that if one person decides to wear their derriere on their neck you can boot them and still have the required four.)
He may thing that getting a herd of cattle to go where he wants them to qualifies his as a leader… but cows ain’t the smartest of animals. (Except for those Chick-fil-a cows that can use the phone, overhead projectors or climb ladders to put up billboards. Those cows are smart!)
Alisha’s not going to get very far with her inflexibility. If she’s the only one that wants to do “Joy To The World” – she needs to listen to others and change her mind.
Rodney Ho
February 10th, 2012
8:42 am
@Sam-A yes. But sometimes, a good singer may get dragged down by a bad performance by the others. And being surrounded by great singers who put together a memorable performance can’t hurt the weakest link. I think that’s what the previous blogger meant.
Rodney Ho
February 10th, 2012
8:43 am
@Rickster. I found it hilarious that everyone kept thinking she was referencing the Christmas “Joy to the World” as opposed to the Three Dog Night version, which I presume many of the kids had never heard of. And honestly, that song hasn’t exactly held up to the test of time.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
8:46 am
Was the bearded dude that got dismissed the night before the one that kept using the term “Git-Fiddle?”
If so… I’m sure JT’s not the only one glad we won’t have to hear that termed used over and over (and over and over) again. It was kinda humorous the first time he used it. After that… it got annoying as all get out.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
8:48 am
@Time to change back…that is completely untrue. Every year people make it out of awful groups based on their solo within the group.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
8:50 am
I LOVED it when the cop sand “Jeremiah was a bullfrog” and the girl thinking of joining the group said “oh, hell no” and walked away.
RxDawg
February 10th, 2012
8:51 am
I decided to start back watching now… that was an hour wasted of my life I’ll never get back. What a horrible boring episode. Where’s the freaking singing!?
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
9:00 am
@Rodney: “Joy To The World” was in “The Big Chill” – which automatically makes it a classic!
Doesn’t matter that it was sung by that little kid in the bathtub… if it’s in the movie… it’s a classic.
DanJ
February 10th, 2012
9:11 am
Rodney, it just hit me while reading all the comments that your blog is a legitimate Focus Group! These shows you review should pay you for supplying them feedback. Honestly I hope someone from all the shows keep up and make note of some of the things that are said here and in other forums. Thoughts and insights from fans should be noted by the Powers That Be that run these shows. So kudos Rodney for supplying us all an outlet and for doing a great job. And for the record that the first and only time I kiss your keister. Tastes kinda like chicken!!!
I was serious about the lady cop. She looks like she’s done steroids. Scary! Throw in a frog fettish…
Honestly I’m ready for the big show and to see these contestants sing…especially Reed Grimm. I want to hear him sing a REAL song. Have a great weekend everyone!
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
9:23 am
Morning!
And, Rickster, I am the one who first brought up the annoying “git-fiddle” thing and then JT began using it over and over to my annoyance. That JT!
Heejun was followed around by a person with a camera in his face, probably goading him into most of his remarks, or at least being a sympathetic “shoulder.” It was overdone by the producers, whom I suspect were hoping for a meltdown and did not get one. I thought his remarks were funny. And, Richie was egged on, too. As you said, Rodney–good tv. I really like Heejun and don’t blame him for not wanting to look dufus.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
9:30 am
Harriett 2/1/12 9:23 PM I am the one who first brought up the annoying “git-fiddle” thing and then JT began using it over and over to my annoyance.
See? That’s why “I said I’m sure JT’s not the only one glad we won’t have to hear that termed used over and over (and over and over) again.”
Obviously you’re glad too!
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
9:32 am
I don’t think HeeJun / Richie was good TV at all. I think it was as annoying as “git-fiddle.”
Heejun looked doofi without even taking the stage.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
9:34 am
I’m going to learn to play “Joy to the world” on my git-fiddle! YEEEEEHHAAAAWWW!
I was really ok with last night. I was a little disappointed at the end because it was then I realized that there had been no new singing, but it’s a television show. It seems they edited out cowboys fighting with the others in the group, because when he said they kissed and made up he wasn’t talking about Eeyore (Heejun)
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
9:42 am
@Harriett – must admit, I was impressed with Astro’s role last night. Not bad at all. No doubt the kid is talented in many areas.
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
9:45 am
Yeah, Pitchy. He’s a decent little actor, actually. I was impressed too, and I was one of the main Astro haters on XF. I still do not care for the rapper persona, but found this one strangely endearing.
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
9:55 am
@Harriett – I found myself watching every nuance, from the way he delivered his lines, to the way he walked and stood. I even watched to see if he looked at the camera. I laughed when his hair wasn’t really combed in one scene, but when he held the gun on that guy he looked like he came straight from the barber chair. Although he annoyed me on XFactor, had to give him kudos last night.
Rodney Ho
February 10th, 2012
9:57 am
Yes. Astro was really good last night. He has a future in acting.
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
10:04 am
Yes, he does RHo. Seems like he’s a natural. First time on a show, and he had all those lines right out the gate was impressive.
Unlike NeNe who’s trying to get into acting. She gets one scene with maybe 10 words (lolololol). Sorry, I know there is no comparison (except for the fact that both were annoying. Now, only one is still annoying).
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
10:07 am
Heejun will have to do really well to get my vote. Getting the camera’s attention is a 2 way street. He discovered that, if he made clever quips, the cameraman would hang around. He had to do something to get attention first, then the camera stuck with him.
Missed Astro last night but I’m happy that he did well.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
10:12 am
Gonna step away from Idol for a moment to urge everyone to get regular checkups with a doctor. I lost a good friend last week. She woke up last Monday morning feeling shaky, made an appt and ended up in the hospital with what everyone thought was a major UTI. Turns out the bacteria had established itself in her blood, destroyed most of her platelets and she died the next day. I talked to her the Saturday before this happened and she was fine.
Annual checkups may not have saved her but you never know.
Heebbeejeebie
February 10th, 2012
10:15 am
Idol…….is that still on?
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
10:15 am
That is a great PSA wakeup call, Deirdre. I’m sorry for your loss!
OTPVol
February 10th, 2012
10:17 am
I am waiting for Rodney to update his picture wearing a cowboy hat proving, “Yes, we CAN all just get along…little doggies…”.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
10:49 am
Sorry for your loss Deirdre.
Rodney should try the cowboy hat look. “A cunning mix of East meets West!” That works best if you say it in Ryan’s voice.
G
February 10th, 2012
10:51 am
Enough with the drama already. Get on with the singing. Just a wasted episode last night.
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
10:51 am
Yes, D, he took full advantage of the camera all right, but I still thought it was funny–Richie, too, because he took himself so seriously. Heejun has just caught my imagination, that’s all. He may be a total bust. After all, we’ve only heard him sing one song, anyway.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
11:02 am
“Heejun has just caught my imagination”
Wait, what? Does it involve a git-fiddle serenade?
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
11:07 am
Hee Jun has caught my imagination too.
I imagine him walking out of the hotel hauling his luggage behind him saying “It’s because I’m not pretty.”
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
11:12 am
It probably will, JT! But, if he calls it a git-fiddle I might scream! LOL! But, Rickster, that won’t be why he’s hauling his luggage. He’s pretty enough.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
11:14 am
With Richie singing, “Turn out the lights… the party’s over. They say that all… good things must end.” as he leaves with Hee Jun.
kelly&carriefan
February 10th, 2012
11:16 am
Hi y’all,
D, so sorry to hear about your friend. Indeed, check up are important. On a lighter note, I’m with you on enjoying last night for what it was.
I didn’t find Heejun to be that whiny or annoying, but maybe it’s just me.
As for the git-fiddler, Wolf, yes, he was eliminated on Day 1.
kelly&carriefan
February 10th, 2012
11:17 am
Rickster, as long as Richie doesn’t start with “Baby, lock them door and turn the light down low….”
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
11:27 am
@k&c – that was funny.
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February 10th, 2012
11:31 am
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Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
11:31 am
Have you noticed that we’ve been pretty short on country singers? There’s a few that sing a bit country but no pure country like Scotty or Lauren. Can’t say that I’m unhappy about that.
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
11:35 am
Deirdre: How sad. What kind of infection did she have that went undetected, then killed her so suddenly? Scary!
‘American Idol’ Recap: Hollywood Hell Week – RollingStone.com
February 10th, 2012
11:38 am
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution [...]
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
11:40 am
I don’t know, Sam. I talked to her husband last night and he’s still not sure what got her.
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
11:40 am
KCF, I think it may be just you–and me!
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
12:07 pm
Eeyore is not pretty enough for anyone on this blog.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
12:08 pm
Page 2 if we were going by 100.
I usually like the group performances more than the group stress/drama, but last night worked. Now I’m looking forward to next Wednesday. Granted it’s going to be A LOT of recap. I’ll spend half of the show saying “yeah thanks Ryan, we remember that from last week”.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
12:18 pm
I thought it worked, too, JT. It was a nice set-up for what is to come with the groups.
And I’ll give Heejun a chance(apparently I’ll have to whether I like it or not) but the cowboy has to go!
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
12:28 pm
And yes, I agree that each group that comes forward to sing will have to get a recap of what happened last night. Goody. Apparently Idol thinks we’re all dumb with no memory!
dave
February 10th, 2012
12:29 pm
The fact that Symone was given a Coke makes me think that Coke is behind the flu like illness and not poor tent girl.
dave
February 10th, 2012
12:31 pm
Just in case you folks at Coke are reading this Blog, I hate Pepsi.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
12:37 pm
They called for a coke but I think she actually drank Sprite since the can they gave her was green.
Rodney Ho
February 10th, 2012
12:40 pm
I heard the Coke reference, didn’t study the can color! It would have to be a Coca-Cola product, eh? Go Atlanta!
DanJ
February 10th, 2012
12:47 pm
Deirdre, I’m sorry to hear about your friend but I’m glad you reminded everyone to take notice and care of themselves. 5 years ago I had to almost break the arm of my doctor to have him remove a small growth on my leg. For years doctors had told me it was nothing. It was small and looked like wart. When it started itching I knew something was wrong. Turned out to be malignant! When I went in for surgery I didn’t know if I would awake with a left leg or not. I was lucky but I reminded by a nasty scar that sometimes WE have to push the envelope. Deirdre thanks for reminding people that’s there’s more important things than television shows.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
12:49 pm
Sprite is owned by Coca-Cola so it’s all good. Just as long as it wasn’t a Mountain Dew.
They should have gotten her to hold the can without covering the label for better product placement. What were they thinking?
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
12:52 pm
In fact, shame on the person who called for a Coke, she should have said “can we please get her a cool, refreshing, and tasty Coca-Cola?”
I should have sponsors!!!
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
12:59 pm
@dave – I still believe it was a Sprite, but I have to remember here in the south every soda is a coke.
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
1:00 pm
Thanks Deirdre. They called for a coke and came back with a Sprite.
dave
February 10th, 2012
1:19 pm
Your all right they called for a Coke but someone handed her a Sprite, guess someone will be looking for a new job.
P.S. By the way Coke, I drink 7 and Sprite not 7&7.
Woodpappy
February 10th, 2012
1:25 pm
The lady cop last night has to be a rookie and wanted everyone to know that she was a cop. Did you hear of anyone else going around saying, “I’m a waiter, do you like waiters?” Or, “I’m a mechanic, do you like mechanics?” She needs to shut up and sing if she has any talent. Makes the rest of us cops (present and retired) go sheeeesh, shut up fool !
Also, I agree the young cowboy has got to go..who the hell does he think he is????
kelly&carriefan
February 10th, 2012
1:26 pm
Are we bragging on how awesome Coke is? You know, bringing Idols for free shows and all….
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
1:33 pm
Coke isn’t good…too strong. Pepsi is too sweet. I don’t drink much soda anyways so I really can’t talk.
Hey Woodpappy – the cop thinks if she “flexes” she can get someone on her team. Unfortunately, it basically backfired. She’s going to be ego tripping for as long as she’s on the show.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
1:53 pm
I kind of wonder if the cop plays rugby. She’s built for it. I know my dad was never quick to offer his profession, too many crazy people out there. Speaking of that, I’m surprised tent girl stuck around once she found out.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
2:04 pm
From Entertainment Weekly: (http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/02/10/american-idol-rises-tops-thursday-ratings/)
ust when you thought American Idol was going to slip to No. 2 on Thursdays, the veteran reality hit rose last night to win the night by a safe margin for the first time in weeks.
Fox’s American Idol (17.9 million viewers, 5.7 adults 18-49 rating) was up 4 percent for the second night of Hollywood Week, fending off CBS Big Bang Theory (16.1 million, 5.5). Fox’s new drama The Finder (6.5 million, 2.3), however, sank 4 percent despite the stronger lead-in this week.
Reminds me of Mark Twain’s statement that “the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.”
Seth T
February 10th, 2012
2:11 pm
Heejun was the hero last night – he protested the cowboys, all the way to the Dallas Cowboys — and was also brave enough to rebel against line-dancing. He fought-off the asian flu or nasty bug that was going around the building.
And the Lady cop? I would date her. I went with a Lady Cop for a while and she was way fun.
And the Group-sing. I was at a live pre-audition once and seen/heard a girl that won against over 200 other try-outs, some who were pretty good. She got a free ticket to that year to sing for the real judges. She went to Hollywood, but a 8 to 10 second solo riff in a group song that didn’t fit her style of singing — took her out of the race. I really suspect that if she would have been put in the top 24, and got more exposure, she would have been top 12 material easily – but probably the same could be said of others.
I notice that on The Voice, each one who actually gets a chance to sing for their supper, gets a pretty good try-out with music tracks.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
2:55 pm
You know… if the show had been two hours instead of one… AND they had done the whole show without singing…. I could have painted the family room and watched it dry and have more fun in the meantime!
Rodney Ho
February 10th, 2012
3:02 pm
The ratings for Thursday night’s show was down 16% year over year in overall no’s and 19% for 18-49. Those are actually the best comparisons to date year over year. The show is averaging about 21% down in overall viewers, 27% down 18-49.
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
3:16 pm
I’ve only skimmed over the comments so far, but Deirdre, oh my gosh, I’m so sorry about your friend. That is terrifying. Do they know what the underlying cause was? That is a very worthy PSA and again I’m so sorry.
As far as the show… K& CF, I’m with you, Heejun didn’t bother me. I actually thought he was kind of funny. The cowboy annoyed me. And the more annoying he got, the funnier Heejun got! Phillip didn’t seem to care much for Cowboy either. I predict Cowboy might get cut… Fine by me, we don’t need so many country singers after last year.
And DANG IT, Idol. Couldn’t you have kept the barfing to yourself? No one wants to see that. Ewwww! As far as Amy… not that I like her, but I doubt all the sickness was her fault. She didn’t have the stomach bug, she had the flu. But I guess they have to make a story somehow….
How sad that they all thought Joy To The World meant the Christmas song… wow. That’s almost as sad as teens watching the Super Bowl and not knowing Madonna.
I wish we could go back to the days of real music, when singers actually SANG and played their instruments, and weren’t auto-tuned and made to sound good when they’re really bad.
About the girl group – The Bettys? was that it? kind of a fun name. – I know time’s limited, but I really felt for the girl who said she was so exhausted she barely knew what was going on. I’d say when you’re that exhausted, go get at least a few hours rest, and then regroup. Everyone would be better for it. I do wonder if yellow shirt will get through? Either way it’ll be drama.
Neg
February 10th, 2012
3:20 pm
Utterly disgusted with that show. A wasted hour of my life. No singing, staged drama, and the same old tired crap we’ve been fed for 10 years with the group tension narrative. I understand they want to build up drama in the contestants road to the show, but to have ZERO performances is inexcusable and arrogant.
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
3:25 pm
Jenny: Thanks for that 4th paragraph! I too long for the days where music had great words, often with actual meaning, fab melodies you could sing along to, real instruments played, and often songs actually written by the band/singer. That’s one of the reasons I love Kelly – other than the “playing instruments” she’s got it all covered, couldn’t sing better/written some fabulous songs/many you can just sing you head off with (in the car alone, of course), and songs with actual meaning, like “Because Of You”.
Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the barfs. I’m afraid we’ll have some more fainting, per the “previews” of next week.
“Walking Dead” back Sunday night. Sadly, on against “Downton Abbey”, but we usually tape “Walking…” to watch on Friday night anyway – it’s such a weekend night show. Got used to scary Friday nights with “X Files”.
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
3:27 pm
K&CF: What season did “Hollywood” start? I don’t think it was used in first season, and really don’t remember Clay, et al in that format in season 2.
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
3:43 pm
I know, Sam! My husband and I are always saying that. We grew up on 70s and 80s music and whenever we hear the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, John Lennon… we always think “back in the day when they actually sang.” Yes, I guess that makes me sound old! Haha.
But I just get so sad when people truly think Miley Cyrus or Justin Beiber, or one of the Simpson girls is actually good music. They don’t know what they’re missing….
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
3:45 pm
Hey, there is a new electric car being marketed. It is a Tesla!
kelly&carriefan
February 10th, 2012
3:48 pm
Jenny, I was with you until you brought up real singing and Madonna.
But I clearly love the ones who can sing live. As far at The Bettys, it was somewhat creative. Wonder if they were following on The Donnas or maybe they’re big Clueless/90s fans.
Sam-A, I am SO ready for Walking Dead on Sunday. One of my faves. As far as Hollywood Week, that has always been a part of the show. I distinctly recall Paula and Simon raving over Kelly while Simon sat there in his two sizes too small black tee saying she was forgettable. The reason you might not remember Clay is because I don’t think he was as heavily featured. I do recall the catfights between Kimberly Caldwell and Julia DeMato on Season 2
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
4:01 pm
Harriett: A Tesla would probably set you back about $120,000. they’ve been around for awhile, but very sparsely, few people have ever had one. Supposed to be working on a more mass-market product.
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
4:07 pm
Thanks, K&C: I’ll have to check youtube and see if any of the 1st season hollywood has made it there.
Jenny: I’m a 60’s child – even better music. Beatles, Buddy Holly (though he died end of 50’s, his music was very prominent in the 60’s), Roy Orbison, Everly Bros., – lots of great music. 70’s pretty darn good too. Love Linda Rondstadt, Janis Joplin, Allman Bros, Lynard Skynard, Blood,Sweat and Tears, so many good bands/singers back in “the good old days”.
50 mins more and I’m outta here for the weekend!
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
4:08 pm
Ok, Harriett: just got that you’re doing a funn with our JT! Maybe he’s the car maker,a nd can get us all a great deal (like 95% off) new electric cars!
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
4:09 pm
a :funny!
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
4:14 pm
Too funny, you didn’t get the Tesla joke right out the bat, Sam-A. That made it even funnier for me.
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
4:17 pm
Sam, thanks for the heads up on The Walking Dead. I will definitely dvr that one.
Jenny, my friend died of septic shock….it’s when an infection spreads through the body so fast that it begins to shut down organs.
And yes, I rant all the time about Simon being a poor judge of talent because, while everyone else knew right away how talented Kelly was, he didn’t. Idiot!
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
4:19 pm
@Pitchy – from earlier – about the Coke and Sprite, you are correct. Here in Georgia any drink with fizz is a Coke. Even a 7Up or Fanta Orange. They all fall under the realm of “I’m fixin’ to go get a Coke, you want one?”
Yep K&CF, I’ve always been a Madonna fan… sorry….
And Whitney Houston, too, back in her good days (the 80s.)
Sam, I grew up learning the 60s and earlier 70s music from my mom’s album collection… I second most of the 60s you mentioned, and will add Diana Ross and the Supremes, Bread, and early Rolling Stones. And loved ALL those 70s artists you mentioned!!
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
4:25 pm
D, just saw your post. I’ve not personally known anyone that happened to, but have heard similar stories. So scary.
And I still wish I’d seen the first season! I’ve seen YouTube highlights, but would have loved to see Simon trying to send Kelly home, then being shown up… that would’ve been fun!
Seth T
February 10th, 2012
4:30 pm
RE: Ratings — I asked some of the group who usually get-together to watch the show – (but most don’t come until live voting) what their views are on Idol in general. — especially the ones who have said, so far anyway, that they have no interest in Idol this year.
Here is a synopsis of how they see it—
* The show is getting stale and the judges are not picking current talent – too many older song themes and hardly anything that resembles what new artists are doing now in the music scene.
* The voting system – is a ponzi scheme — and the Judges “save” last year was a waste.
* The Top 12 was not a great field last year, with half of them nothing more than lounge singers. While most liked Scotty as a great young man, he was boring and predictable in performances. Lauren was the better singer of the 2, but Scotty’s distinctive voice took the show. For many, it was a “who cares” finale.
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
4:39 pm
Jenny: Go to youtube and type “Kelly Clarkson on Idol” – there are numerous sites that show every performance – some with the judges remarks, + her audition. I’ve seen one place where Simon claims he didn’t remember her, and Paula and Randy reminded him of her stellar audition where she traded places with Randy. I’ll bet there are other’s as well – I just haven’t enough interest to see any others.
And, a couple years ago, one of the lesser Atl stations ran “Idol Redux” for the first two seasons, on early Sunday evenings. Got to relive them all over again, and be reminded how much better Idol was in the beginning. If I ever see it again, will be sure to let you know (of course I’m assuming you live in the Atl area).
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
4:45 pm
Interesting, Seth! I agree completely with bullet #2, but totally disagree with #1. As Sam and I were just discussing above… “new” music is not always “good” music. Quite the opposite, actually. (Though there are exceptions… Adele, for example.) But overall, that’s why I think it’s so cool when they find a truly great talent like Carrie or Katharine, who actually SINGS!!
And I agree with part of #3 – I do think there were some good singers last year, though it was a bit of a “who cares” finale for me. Lauren was the much better singer, but in the end Scotty’s tween girls ruled the show.
(side note about “new” music – anyone remember Kat’s first album? I was so disappointed to hear how they took away her beautiful soaring voice we loved on the show, and tried to make her sound “new and trendy”. But all they did was make her sound scratchy and not very good, like Jessica Simpson!)
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
4:48 pm
Yep, Sam, I’ve you-tubed a few of her performances! I finally did look up “Stuff Like That There”… she was great! And I saw her trade places with Randy. Too funny. Simon should’ve seen that they had a star on their hands!!
Sam-A
February 10th, 2012
4:52 pm
Simon did finally, about 4 shows in, realize what a find they had, and after that praised her to the hilt, but still, week after week, told Tamyra that SHE would be/should be the Idol. Never mentioned that to Kelly, even though he told lher she was in the same league as Celine, Mariah and Whitney. Go figure.
Have a great weekend all.
Harriett
February 10th, 2012
4:56 pm
Tesla or no Tesla, I am out of here for the weekend! Guess I will just hop in my Saturn Vue and go home.
JTesla
February 10th, 2012
5:02 pm
I don’t get it.
Seth, I disagree with at least two points: “too many older song themes” that is how it has always been. It is the nature of the beast as you don’t have to pay as much in royalties for older songs. Only with the big cash push that Idol causes established artists see have modern songs seen more airplay, but it is still hard to get away from the old standards. Kelly and Carrie, the two best, had to deal with “old”.
Also, I’m not seeing the Ponzi scheme. I’m able to make the stretch to see Ponzi in Social Security, but I don’t see it in voting.
What Idol needs is a solid top 12 that actually lasts and doesn’t fizzle early.
Rickster
February 10th, 2012
5:07 pm
Have a great weekend everyone. Stay warm!
Pitchy
February 10th, 2012
5:09 pm
You too, Rickster!
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
5:15 pm
Quote from JT: “What Idol needs is a solid top 12 that actually lasts and doesn’t fizzle early.” Exactly! And so many years, we think we have that… and then it fizzles. Go figure.
And I think I interpreted Ponzi really loosely. Actually, not even close to its real meaning at all. I went with: Ponzi = bad connotations of unfairness and scams …… Idol Voting = bad connotations of unfairness due to tweens’ abuse of unlimited voting. (’Scam’ would be too harsh a word here.)
Deirdre
February 10th, 2012
5:40 pm
It fizzles because even the best singers in the world don’t hit all the notes every time. These kids are singing live better than most of today’s so-called singers have ever sung live. We, as an audience, expect them to be perfect. And when they’re not, we’re disappointed.
Did Madonna sing live at the Super Bowl? Not a chance!!!! We all have seen the disaster that is Taylor Swift live. And yet, we expect inexperienced kids to bring us perfection week after week.
We’re a tough audience!
Jubie
February 10th, 2012
5:45 pm
FYI, there are a lot of folks that do love country music so i hope they let the voters dicide and include choices. Just please, NO screamers!!!!!
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
5:50 pm
Well said D! I have often commented that what these kids do, sing LIVE week in and week out, is 1000x harder than anything today’s singers could accomplish. Many of today’s “hit” singers would probably not even make it to Hollywood on Idol.
Jenny
February 10th, 2012
5:56 pm
and Taylor Swift live… yikes, poor thing. (Although I will admit, she is one of the few from the auto-tune generation that I really do like. She seems to be such a smart, well-rounded person, and writes her own songs… I know it goes against everything else I’ve said this afternoon, but I like her a lot. Again, go figure!
)
Highlander
February 10th, 2012
6:05 pm
I didn’t think Richie (cowboy) was that wrong. Seemed to me like he’s more aware of what goes on during Hollywood week and how important a good showing in groups can be, so he was a bit more serious about wanting to give a real performance. (And a box step isn’t that difficult, BTW!)
I think he definitely lacked any sense of tact. Since we didn’t see everything (naturally), maybe they stood around for a while not getting anything really accomplished so he thought someone would have to take charge.
Funny thing is, if you remember back, he was the last to join the group simply because he was a “2nd day” singer (another stupy Idol rule!).
Highlander
February 10th, 2012
6:05 pm
Woooooo! Page 5!!!!
Seth T
February 10th, 2012
11:04 pm
Monday night The Voice will have a 2 hour auditions show, where the Mentors fight for what they want in “team members’, but the contestant gets to choose who they go with.
Wednesday night, Idol will have a 2 hour Hollywood show
Thursday night, Idol will have a 2 hour “performance challege” show
(anyway, that’s what tonight’s new t.v. guide said. I dis-avow any inaccuracies)
Carson Daly said the Voice will do well with it’s focus on “social media” voting and direct inter-action with the show through Facebook, Twitter, etc. Wasn’t voting like 24 hours for days last year through Facebook?
Gail
February 10th, 2012
11:35 pm
I do not usually get involved in blogs, but I have to speak up about Richie Law. He is from Atlanta and he got his start at 3 years old with Rhubarb Jones in Atlanta. He is a super nice guy and very talented. He has experience singing with an international a capella choir and he has also been trained in opera. I know his parents and grandparents. It is very easy to judge people from the small segments on TV, but it is not always the whole story. I agree that American Idol has been too much drama but I also know that Richie Law is a super talented and well liked person. He is not a “know it all” as you have suggested in this article.
Deirdre
February 11th, 2012
7:14 am
Gail, thanks for the info on Richie. Since we don’t know him we can only judge him by his behavior on the show and, the way Idol has edited his segment, his behavior does not look good. He comes across as bossy and inflexible.
I have little doubt that he’s a talented singer. He was chosen to go to Hollywood. You also need to keep in mind that the pressure of Hollywood Week does strage things to the contestant’s personalities.
And if this is not the way he behaved, then you should be upset with the producers of Idol who have left us that impression.
Deirdre
February 11th, 2012
7:15 am
Not “strage” things…strange things.
Deirdre
February 11th, 2012
9:28 am
Latest XF rumor is that Whitney Houston has been offered a job as a judge. She is considering it.
Gail
February 11th, 2012
10:38 am
Dierdre, Thank you for your response. I know they do it to build the drama, but all of my friends are saying there is too much this year. Hopefully American Idol will get back to a singing competition Wednesday.
JTesla
February 11th, 2012
11:30 am
I personally didn’t have a problem with Cowboy. I can see where he would come off wrong with the “music theory” stuff to peoople you are in essence competing with, but sometimes people need to be pushed a little in order to do better.
JTesla
February 11th, 2012
11:32 am
Whitney Houston? That selection would be made for the wrong reasons. She is untested at finding/developing talent. She may be talented, but putting together a panel of great singers does not make a panel of great judging.
Gail
February 11th, 2012
11:45 am
JTesla, Thank you for your comment. He was just trying to get them to harmonize and work together. We only saw small segments, but I am sure there is even more we did not see. Since I know Richie, I will tell you that he wears the cowboy hat, but he lives in the suburbs. He is around horses when he works with a charity that uses horses to help special needs children come out of their shell and be more mobile. There is so much to people we do not see on TV. Richie is one of those special people and he is also talented. I hope American Idol is better Wednesday.
Highlander
February 11th, 2012
12:42 pm
Thanks for the inside info, Gail. And I think most of us hope Idol is better on Wednesday!
Personally, another show like last Thursday’s and I’ll skip Idol until after the Top 12 (or whatever) is chosen.
Right now, The Voice is much more entertaining AND you actually get to hear people sing in a singing competition! Imagine that!
Jenny
February 11th, 2012
2:38 pm
Thank you, Gail… this is a good reminder that editing should always be taken with a grain of salt! There’s usually another side to the story… we sometimes forget that we’re only seeing what they want us to see for dramatic effect. Nice to hear more about Richie, and I will be interested to see what happens on the next show.
Unna Thurma
February 11th, 2012
3:01 pm
bring on the groups I have not watched american idol in a while they should also bring back winners as guest commentators and judges mix it up and let it shine baby
I still love Idol but im burned out till they try something new
http://occupyhiphop.wordpress.com
Jubie
February 11th, 2012
3:10 pm
I think Boyance is being considered as an XF judge as well.
Branch Loveless
February 11th, 2012
3:58 pm
Right now, The Voice is much more entertaining AND you actually get to hear people sing in a singing competition! Imagine that! – Highlander
100% right, good sir. I so agree with you. I have always despised group round and the 2012 edition has just solidified that position. Hopefully, when this crap is out of the way “Idol” will improve although no one has really captured my attention yet.
Jenny
February 11th, 2012
8:35 pm
I just got a CNN popup on my phone saying Whitney Houston has died. So sad.
Jenny
February 11th, 2012
8:43 pm
And I had meant to reply to Deirdre earlier today… I was going to say I thought she and XFactor would be good for each other. I am sad beyond words that she won’t get the chance. Such an amazing talent gone way too soon.
Seth T
February 11th, 2012
10:29 pm
All of us who love and enjoy music and Whitney’s contribution to the world of entertainment are sad to hear this news tonight. May her spirit rise quickly to the beauty of Heaven, in a new world of love and peace.
Sam-A
February 13th, 2012
9:13 am
My God, the irony that Deirdre and JT were talking about WH just a few hours before the news came out she had died!
Gail: is the kid you’re talking about the one with the bass voice that sounds like last year’s blunder (oops, winner)? Sure don’t need another one with a voice so deep you can barely understand the words, and definitely not another country winner!
Jenny: from you post on Friday, I too really appreciate and admire Taylor Swift, the young lady. She’s not a good singer, but her songs (especially the one about being 16) are great inspiration for young girls struggling with life and boys! And she has an adorable personality, at least on her many visits to the Ellen show. I also admire the way she dresses, especially on the red carpet. Her style is so much better and lovelier than most of the established, older, huge stars! And I understand she doesn’t use a stylist, but chooses her own clothes. And I do think her voice may have improved a little bit.
N. Minaj needs to, politely put, have her butt kicked for that “performance” on the Grammies last night. What a sicko, stupid looking thing. I only lasted aboiut 40 secs, fortunately I recorded, as I had Downton Abbey to watch last night.
Kelly looked and sounded great. And love me some Sir Paul!