American Idol, Season 5 **Official Discussion Thread** Part 2

[Nancy]

Maybe they're extra tired since this competition has seemed so tight?

I still think that there is some major talent on the show but they're definitely not performing.

My thoughts are that because they are all pretty talented there isn't one that is really standing out way above the others. Usually by this week we have a good idea of who is going all the way...and there are still a few stinkers. So, even a night like last night when there were some off performances none of them were so bad that they really stood out. I still haven't picked a favorite yet, The last 2 weeks I haven't even picked up the phone to vote, cause I just don't know who I want to win....and I don't vote for multiple people, I choose 1 and stick with that person for the 2 hours of dialing time.

 

[dolphindan1]

Oh, I never knew that Bo Bice was the original singer for "I Don't Wanna Be."

No he is not but he did sing this song last season and thats what Elliott is being compared to by singinf this....

 

[dolphindan1]

Yes, because I would venture to say that country music artists tend to be better "vocalists."

(frantically running from the flames)

Note that I like all kinds of music, including some heavier rock, some adult contemporary, but I still think that statement is true. Country singers are true "singers."

agree with you as you can tell from a previous post....I posted before I read this...Its singing not screaming

 

[damo]

I read that the judges are quite upset with tonight's elimination and say that America got it very wrong. Hmmm. Very interesting.

 

[bicker]

I'm not looking forward to country music, either. Many country songs are easier to sing than ballads, R&B, or rock anthems. If it is a week full of singsongy songs, I'll be even more disappointed than this week of poor performances.

 

[Planogirl]

Thats a pathetic statement....I dont care for rock but I still support the singers and watch....maybe you should you might get cultured....LOL....just joking aroud....you might actually like it...i think country can really show off a persons voice....cause lets face it its singing and not screaming....

I support both styles of music and frankly in most cases, I haven't seen much support for "the other side" from anyone who is firmly on one side or the other. The bit about "screaming" makes my point IMO.

 

[MeanLaureen]

I read that the judges are quite upset with tonight's elimination and say that America got it very wrong. Hmmm. Very interesting.

I get the feeling it's Mandisa. Maybe Katharine

 

[dolphindan1]

I can't help but wonder if it's Katharine. I know that she's been the front-runner, and that would make it "shocking," as Nigel says. Plus, she's one of Nigel's favorites. We pegged her as the overall winner since the beginning, so this isn't a "We don't like her, so we'll say her."

I think it's someone that hasn't been in the bottom 3 so far and someone that really has been doing quite well through the competition.

Would Elliott be a shock????

How about Kellie????

 

[damo]

Pics for the Taylor lovers:

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[bicker]

Elliot wouldn't be a "shock".

 

[Nancy]

I read that the judges are quite upset with tonight's elimination and say that America got it very wrong. Hmmm. Very interesting.

That sounds like maybe Katharine or Kellie...Kellie wouldn't upset me, but Katharine would. Maybe Elliot? I'd be shocked if Lisa stayed and Elliot left. Maybe Paris? Gosh there are so many that would mean we got it wrong...well not me cause I didn't vote.

BTW..isn't there at least 1 person each season that Americans got wrong.

 

[damo]

Gosh there are so many that would mean we got it wrong...well not me cause I didn't vote.

Me neither. But no one can point their finger at me!

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

If it's anyone other than Lisa, I will be shocked at how she keeps escaping elimination. She is just awful.

 

[Fan2CSkr]

I read that the judges are quite upset with tonight's elimination and say that America got it very wrong. Hmmm. Very interesting.

If thats the case I'm thinking Elliott. The three judges all seem to like him. I think he has talent but very little fan base.

 

[lillygator]

Fox news just said - stay tuned at 10 to see about Paula's future with the show!

 

[Fan2CSkr]

If it's anyone other than Lisa, I will be shocked at how she keeps escaping elimination. She is just awful.

I agree its time for Lisa to go.

 

[damo]

Fox news just said - stay tuned at 10 to see about Paula's future with the show!

She just signed a three year contract with AI.

 

[lillygator]

She just signed a three year contract with AI.

wow is it on the net already somewhere?? or did you hear it on the news?

Shake it Shakira!

 

[damo]

So, I guess we guess again?

Katharine and Elliott must be in the bottom 3 because the other 3 (Ace, Bucky and Lisa) are certainly not shocking.

 

[lillygator]

no shocker there.