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

[hubby_of_newtodisney]

Do you all think that Simon and Seacrest really dislike each other? They both seem disrespectful, especially Ryan by calling out Simon on the air!

 

[Sandy22]

Gedeon: Nice performance

Chris: Not loving the song choice but I like his voice.

Kevin: Simon was right – it’s just like watching puppy dogs. But he’s going home. His vocals are clearly the worst of the bunch.

Bucky: I’m diggin’ the rough and rugged country vibe. Great song choice.

Will: I enjoyed that song more than I care to admit. But I still think he should be next to go (after Kevin).

Taylor: he looks like he’s physically holding back while he’s singing – I wish he would just let it rip. Sure he looks strange but I don’t care – I think part of the Taylor package is seeing him feel the music. Loved his performance tonight.

Elliot: Didn’t enjoy that performance – the key was too high.

Ace was singing like his underwear were on REALLY tight! I don’t think there’s anything remotely attractive about a man singing in falsetto. Didn’t he learn anything from seeing Sway get the boot? So far Ace has only turned in one good performance and looks can only go so far. I'm no longer a fan.

Top 3: Taylor, Bucky, Chris

Going home: Kevin and Will. Runners up: Gedeon and Ace

 

[damo]

I rather enjoyed all the guys tonight except Will. I think it will be Kevin and Will who leave tonight.

I love how these guys all bring something different to the show. I'd really like to see Gedeon, Chris, Bucky, Taylor, Elliot and Ace continue.

Then, if that happens, I think there will be a few girls who get booted off in the first couple of top 12 rounds, allowing us to enjoy the guys longer.

 

[disnygoof]

I don't think it's so much that they dislike each other, but that Ryan gets a little closer to the contestants through the interviews and everything and won't stand for Simon being unreasonably selfish. There's criticism and then there's constructive criticism. Sometimes I think Simon needs to remember that!

 

[ShuisFan584]

First of all, is Paula being serious about what she's wearing?! Could those things possibly get pushed together anymore? And that flower...ugh. Can we vote off her wardrobe person instead of the contestants?

Now onto the contestants. I honestly didn't think anyone was bad tonight. It will be interesting to see who gets the boot tomorrow night.

Gedeon unfortunately wasn't bad tonight. I was hoping he would stink up the place so he would be a sure bet to leave tomorrow night, but like I said he wasn't that bad. But he still bugs the crap out of me. I don't like his cocky attitude and I hate how he talks to us like we're a bunch of idiots in his video clips!

I love Chris and I thought he did great again, but he sounded a little shaky in some points of the song. And I really don't understand what Simon was saying. He doesn't think the audience will like his song choice, but he's one of the only contestants that picked a current song! And I love that song...I don't think it's boring at all! Whatever, we all know that he's gonna be in the top 12!

And I still love Kevin. I've hated that song ever since they made Clay sing it in season 2 and they screwed it up on him, but I thought Kevin did a good job with it. I know I'm probably like the only person that likes him, so I'm preparing myself for him to leave tomorrow night.

Bucky is another person I was hoping would do bad tonight, but he didn't. He wasn't too bad tonight, but I'm really not into his style, so that's why I wouldn't mind if he didn't make it to the top 12.

And I feel so bad for Will. For some reason, the judges really don't seem to like him (well except for Paula maybe). I thought he did better the last two weeks (especially last week I thought he was amazing), but he wasn't bad!! Yea it might have been a boring song, but I just don't understand the bashing he gets from the judges. He's still one of my favorite guys and I'll be voting for him tonight because I really want to see him in the top 12.

Taylor is absolutely amazing! I love him! I think me, my boyfriend and my sister all want him to win out of all of the contestants this year! He's got a great voice, he's an amazing performer, and he has such a personality. I just can't see why anyone can't not like him! Plus he got rid of all the woo's tonight, so people can't get annoyed at him for that! And did anyone notice how much he got Simon to smile after his performance?! I would vote for him, but I can never get through on his line. Maybe in another hour or so I can.

Elliot was great again tonight. I really don't have much else to say about him besides he'll definitely make it to the top 12!

I thought Ace was better than last week. The song was really weird but I thought he did really well with it.

If I had my choice it would be Gedeon and Bucky leaving tonight. But I know that's not gonna happen. I pretty much know that one person is going to be Kevin , but I really have no idea who the other person could possibly be. I know a lot of people will probably think it's going to be Will, but he definitely has a lot of the teen vote (and mine ). I guess we'll just have to wait and see tomorrow!

 

[gometros]

You guys are so right about Paula and the dressing for the guys versus dressing for the girls thing. Was that flower strategically placed or what?

Does Elliot look like Joe Piscopo or what?

And Taylor? You know that song from A Chorus Line Dance 10, Looks 3? With Taylor, it's more like Voice 10, Dance 3.

The cute factor only goes so far. Kevin does have a nice voice, but nice ain't good enough and I'm sorry, but he really does appear a little too stiff. I don't think the Kids Are Alright tonight, as the two young 'uns go home.l

 

[Pooh's Pixie]

I liked Taylor...he is just a gift to Idol. He has to stay 'cause he lights up the place...you can't not enjoy him, IMO.

I also liked Ace. I didn't think I would like the MJ thing (who wants to be like MJ?!) but he really took up the challenge. He made it his own and didn't try to be too Michael Jackson. He really does have talent.

Overall, the guys were far more entertaining. Too bad we couldn't get rid of more girls and keep more guys!!! (Hey, that sounds like something I would've said in high school!!! )

 

[hubby_of_newtodisney]

Analogy:
Falsetto is to Ace as a guest is to your house. Falsetto:Ace=Guest:Your House

A quick visit is a treat, but stay too long and you are just asking for trouble!

 

[wdwgirl03]

I agree about Will, I thought he was good! It's not looking very promising though, I've gotten through almost every time I've voted.

 

[aprilgail2]

I am not a Bucky fan but he did really well tonight! I thought Ace was worse than Kevin by a long shot! Ace may be cute but I get the feeling he is playing for the other team....
I like Chris, I like Taylor (I close my eyes when he sings so I don't see him moving like Elaine in that episode of Seinfeld where she dances.)...I don't like Gedeon at all....

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

I thought Chris did a great job with "Broken". He did it a bit different than Seether, and he rocked! And to whoever said that Ace could have done a duet and pulled off Amy's part in it! I liked Ace and his singing, but his song was strange.

 

[hubby_of_newtodisney]

I also am not a Bucky fan, but I think that he should sing a Kenny Rogers song, or an old Eagles slow song. He'd kill!

 

[Robinrs]

My boys did NOT disappoint me tonight! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Taylor and Ace and thought they both did GREAT! Both took on Michaels!!!

I think Ace did MJ better than MJ did!

Michael McDonald was my Mom's FAVORITE singer. I called my sister and said "Mom is dancing in heaven tonight!" Go Taylor GO!! He did my OTHER grey haired Soul Brother JUSTICE!!

Love the guys!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE they guys!!!

BTW, WHY does the world need TWO Buckies?????

 

[damo]

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Gedeon unfortunately wasn't bad tonight. I was hoping he would stink up the place so he would be a sure bet to leave tomorrow night, but like I said he wasn't that bad. But he still bugs the crap out of me. I don't like his cocky attitude and I hate how he talks to us like we're a bunch of idiots in his video clips!

I think Gedeon has had to grow up very quickly in the last couple of months. His dad just died in December and his mom is at home trying to raise 4 children that are younger that Gedeon. He probably feels pretty guilty being in Hollywood doing this while his mom and siblings are at home trying to cope. I think he is putting up a very good front and this is his coping mechanism.

 

[Pooh's Pixie]

What's the backstory on Elliott that the judges referred to? I heard about his hearing loss but they made it sound like he had this very tragic story...just wondering what that might be.

 

[Nancy]

I really think that everyone TV sets must play different sounds for everyone. It is so weird how we get all kinds of different reactions to songs.

Gedeon: I liked what he did, sang the song pretty good ...but I think he is really strange! His little clip before hand, he sounded so creepy wierd...and is he really only 19? Gosh..he seems like he is so much older!

Chris: I loved his voice, not the greatest song...but I really don't care what he sings..he is awesome!

Will: What did he sing???? I remember thinking it wasn't all that bad..but I can't remember any of it now!

Taylor: I liked his version of the song, his dancing cracked me up...and no WHOO's until he was done singing this week...I thought he was going to a few times, but he didn't do it. My kids were cracking up over his movements...they don't like him

Bucky...I don't know, I have not been impressed with him since day 1. He kinda bores me and I don't remember what he sang anymore.

Kevin...I actually think this was his best week...(and I don't think its too nice to make fun of his lisp)...BUT since the younger girls are more likely to vote for him, choosing a song most of them had never heard of might hurt him.

Elliot...I like his voice alot, I hope we see him in the competition for awhile.

Ace...still a hottie, his song though When he sings in his normal voice he sounds good...why he keeps doing the falsetto thing has been scratching my head. It was better than last weeks try though!

Bottom 2 for me...I guess Will and Bucky

Top: Chris and Taylor

 

[tarmand]

I'm quoting myself to see if the actual performances agreed with my preconceived notions.

In response to the spoiler songs.

I think Will is making a big mistake with his song choice. 12-year old girls aren't going to continue to vote for him if they have never heard of the song. He needs to prove that he can sing today's music - not light and airy favorites of the 60's, 70's and 80's. - I think I was dead on with this one. His voice is fine, but his songs bore me to death. Time to go home.

Taylor's choice worries me as well. I think it's way too safe. - I couldn't have been more wrong. He is just such a wonderful performer and I'm so glad that he nailed it again tonight.

Gedeon's choice is pigeon holing himself into an outdated genre and he will probably be gone soon if he doesn't show some variety. - I still think he is stuck in an outdated genre, but his vocals were really good tonight. I'll give hime one more week.

It really doesn't matter what Kevin sings at this point. I'm just ready for him to go. - Sucked, sucked, sucked. Go home kid.

I have never heard of Chris' song so I can't anticipate my reaction to it. - Although I have never heard the song, I really enjoyed it. Chris is also an amazing performer. He will definitely get a record deal from this.

Okay Ace, have you lost your mind singing an unknown Michael Jackson song? I just looked it up on Amazon and listened to a clip and he'll probably do fine with it but I think there were so many other songs that he could have chosen that would win him votes. - I really enjoyed this song. I think it was better than the MJ clip I listened to on Amazon. He pulled it off well.

Elliott is suprising me with his choice and I look forward to hearing it. The song doesn't suit his style so we will see if he pulls it off. - I don't think he pulled it off. I love his voice, but I think he did poorly tonight. I'm sure he'll make it through another week, though.

I didn't know what Bucky was going to sing. He was great. I like him more and more every week. He has a Kid Rock thing going on and I like it.

 

[Pluto's Honey]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slacking
Possible hint about tomorrow night's boot, highlight to read

Nigel Lythgoe appeared on a show in LA this morning and said that one of the booted girls is expected and one is a shock.

Maybe the DialIdol results are accurate? Maybe Kinnik and Lisa are gone? I think this means that Melissa is safe, woohoo!

Weel, its not Katherine, cause they asked her about that last night.

she didn't say expecting...expected. Liike she is one we want to leave and the other is one that is shocking. But if it is Kinnik and Lisa...no shocker there.

 

[DaisyD]

Kevin and Will have got to go. What is with Starry Starry Night? A poor song choice if there ever was one. And does anyone think Will looks like Peter Brady? I can't believe those two have lasted this long. Now Chris and Ace were HOT tonight!

 

[Pluto's Honey]

I liked the way Paula said that Bucky sang "Bucky Country". If you are a country fan , I wouldn't know why you wouldn't like to hear him sing.

Even though there has been some talk about Taylor's dancing...one thing hasn't changed. He has had those jerky moves from day one. I think it is like "Taylor dancing".

I like Taylor, Bucky and Chris...the other 3 are all toss ups.