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American Idol Season 8
marigold:
Recap from tvguide:
American Idol Episode Recap: Auditions, San Francisco
Our Idol wannabes have flocked to San Francisco this week to make their dreams of being the next Kelly Clarkson or David Cook come true. Who will make us squirm, and who will make us smile?
Ryan starts off the night by showing the cameras the anxiety-producing walk that contestants make from the holding room to smack dab in front of the judges in the audition room. Of course when Ryan gets there, the judges mock him and tell him to "try it again in a normal voice."
Best Auditions
Tatiana Del Toro: We're not sure if she belongs in her own category of "awesomely scary" auditions. The Puerto Rico native is definitely... unique. She laughs like a hyena, and the producers make her look extra crazy by having her explain that she visited a psychic who told her she was destined to be in the top 12. After hearing her sing, it's clear she might not be top 12 material, but she did have talent. But, man, did she have a crazy laugh. It may haunt your dreams.
Adam Lambert: He came to us from the cast of Wicked and sang "Bohemian Rhapsody." The tiny bit we got to hear (what's up with that?) was fantastic. Simon thought he was too theatrical, but Randy finally spoke up and defended him with a big ol' "yes!"
Most Memorable Meltdown
Akilah Askew-Gholston: The 26-year-old "aspiring songwriter" (and we say that generously) wouldn't let her chance at Hollywood go. She told the judges, "No, I want to do the same song over again. I started from the wrong rectum!" She then proceeded to compliment Paula by dissing her: "Paula had a really big hit song in the '80s when I was a child." She just kept on going until they practically threw her out.
Tearjerker Moment
Kai Kalama: Kai has sacrificed having a life to take care of his mom, who has a seizure disorder. He's clearly an amazing son who loves his mom. She is clearly proud of him as a son and a singer. The 26-year-old sang a soulful and unique (in a good way this time) version of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." Simon told him to "watch me on American Idol" to learn more about confidence (barf).
Best "Did Hell Just Freeze Over?" Moment
A contestant's son hugged Simon upon hearing his dad made it through to Hollywood. Simon hugged back!
Best Lines from the Judges
Simon: "It was really boring and I hate what you're wearing."
Simon: "...and your weird hair color..." Contestant: "The carpet matches the drapes!"
Simon: "Annie, I'm going to be honest with you, that sounded like you were drunk. And not one or two bottles, that was like a whole crate."
Link: http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/american-idol/American-Idol-Episode-1001904.aspx
TexasLady:
--- Quote from: eragon on January 20, 2009, 06:33:34 AM ---My Favorites So Far:
1. Casey Carlson
2. Arianna
3. JB Alful??
4. Lil Round
5. Stevie Wright
7. Von
6. Bikina Girl (I like her! - Simon)
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Hello Eragon! :waves:
Refresh my memory, what did Casey Carlson sing? (I blame my DVR for screwing up 65,000 times for 2 weeks in a row!)
For now, the only singer that stands out in my mind from last night is Adam Lambert. Hopefully I can play back the 10 different clips that the DVR condescendingly recorded while restarting 10 different times and see the ones we missed. (:;)
TexasLady:
--- Quote from: tory on January 20, 2009, 02:56:56 PM --- :jumpy: i am so excited for another season of ai.. i usaly don't like this part becaus of the bad audtions so i am glad ..
please excuse my miss spelled words and running sentinces i am extreamly deslix but i love to chat..
about sanjay i loved that he made the most out of his situation he new he did not have the pipes of other so he played to his streights intertain ment loved the pony hawk and btw u still rember him from his season, do u rember chris richardson he was 5 th that year.. also my tone death mo who love ai loved sanjaya, so he was getting the crying girl - tone death vote..
:waves: i will b here can't wait to see who they show us tonight..
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Hi Tory!! Glad you joined us. Don't worry about spelling! You're right about Sanjaya playing to his strength. He became a celebrity and who can forget that fauxhawk! :lol:
I do sincerely hope that Tatiana Del Rio is not the new version of Sanjaya. She can sing but that maniacal laugh! :taze
tory:
ty for the welcom :waves: i did not get to watch last nights show yet so i will post again after. and my dvr has been a night mare lately.. what is happining?? i looked up at 8 last night and it was not tapeing ai or 90210..i caught it about 8 min;s in than huby came in the room and i don;t like to be destrated when i am in tv mode lol.. :-[
TexasLady:
--- Quote from: tory on January 21, 2009, 10:07:39 AM ---ty for the welcom :waves: i did not get to watch last nights show yet so i will post again after. and my dvr has been a night mare lately.. what is happining?? i looked up at 8 last night and it was not tapeing ai or 90210..i caught it about 8 min;s in than huby came in the room and i don;t like to be destrated when i am in tv mode lol.. :-[
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How odd! Our dang DVR did the same thing! Then I set it to record and it finally kicked in but then kept blanking out on us. (:;)
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