American Idol: Discussion Thread

[PhoenixRising05]

I saw that too Kanewomen. There was an article in my local newspaper about how Howerd Stern is encouraging people to vote for Sanjaya and how Simon said he would quit if he won. It seems even Paula is a little upset about it.

I honestly think his sister was better. His voice isn't awful but it's not good enough to be in the top 12 let alone the top 24. The kid seems nice but I hate it that he is in this position because it will get really uglyy if people like Melinda, Jordin, etc go before him. Remember the John Stevens fiasco and the Jasmine trias one? That will work like nothing compared to what will happen if he lasts past the great singers I mentioned. I will feel really bad for Sanjaya if that happens because he will be hounded and hammered with hate. It's unfair but realistic and those voting for him just because they think he is the worst or they want to be entertained aren't doing this kid or his family any favors. They are only furthering future problems for them.

I will agree that he is amusing at times but I am getting to the point now where if he gets anywhere near the top 3 or 4 I will consider not watching this show. He is not even close to that talent level and if he sits there while Blake, Chris, Melinda, Lakisha, etc go home then that is not only right but it is appalling. This has got to end somewhere much like it has in the past for Scott Savol, John Stevens (who wasn't bad but again wasn't good enough to go that far), etc.

[DaysFanJean]

When Chris Daughtry was eliminated last year, that was nearly time to quit for me. I loathed the Hick and always will and apparently Simon does, too. It is very realistic of him to think he might have a program that isn't being used in the way he intended it to be, meaning the best singer winning. Of course, when you put something up for vote, you lose control. I think you have to have faith in the fairness of people in order to do that and whenever you are shown that the majority of people don't give a flip about fairness, that is a very rude awakening. Personally, I still do have some measure that good wins over evil (figuratively speaking) and that Sanjaya's fans won't push it past episode five if that far. There are only five people that come near to being in the finals.....Melinda, Blake, Jordin, Lakisha and Gina in my ideal lineup. Sanjaya is an entertainer even if he isn't a strong singer. Sixth place would be fair in my judgement.

[RogerNewcomb]

The show would be much duller without Sanjaya. At least for the next few weeks. I think he'll finish 6th. I feel bad for him because he's a 17 year old kid.

I thought he was better than his sister. And had more potential. I loved his audition. He has zero experience unlike Brandon or Melinda or Chris Sligh and others. If he wants to pursue music, I think he has a good upside. It must be hard to come out on stage with a full band like that. It seems like he's starting to get a bit more confidence. I would love him to do well. He sounds fine on the studio versions of his songs. Just as good as some singers who have had pretty big careers.

[DaysFanJean]

http://www.oxfordpress.com/news/content/oh...033007idol.html

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Chris Sligh, the curly headed contestant from South Carolina who was voted off "American Idol" this week, said he considered quitting the show two weeks before viewers sent him packing.

"I never came into this wanting to win it," Sligh told The Greenville News on Thursday. "I made the Top Ten. That was my goal."

Sligh said he decided not to quit because the top 10 contestants participate in an "American Idol" summer tour that comes with a nice paycheck.

"I wanted to make the tour," he said. "I wanted to be able to make music for my living, so I don't have to work at the marketing company that I was working at."

Sligh also talked to the News about being kicked out of the Christian fundamentalist college, Bob Jones University, for attending a contemporary Christian concert featuring the group 4Him.

He enrolled at another Christian school, North Greenville University, and is three credits shy of a music degree.

Leaving Bob Jones "was actually good, because I had been trying to figure out how to leave," he said.

Sligh is scheduled to appear on the show's May 24 finale. But for now he plans to return home to his wife and his church, where hundreds of people gather each week to hear him play his electric guitar and sing as part of services.

"I definitely am looking forward to getting back home and kind of having a normal life for a few weeks," he said.

[Cheap21]

IDA. I love him bc of his voice. I dont think he's all that in the looks but his rendition of Geek in the Pink made me an instant fan of his. He was great on that song and every week he's one of my faves

[KMan101]

Geek In The Pink has been the only song of his I've liked.

I think he has great potential but it's not being explored. I dunno. I want to like him but I'm just so indifferent.

[Rhiannon]

[Ridge]

That was an interesting read!

See, IMO, Chris S. has always come across as arrogant. He had a good voice earlier on but he lagged A LOT later on. He definitely did not have it to win it, from the beginning, especially against his male competitors. Chris was arrogant from the get go, especially with his replies to Simon. But him now saying that he didn't want to win it is silly considering how he started off.

[DaysFanJean]

You know what? I can believe it. He sounds like he is really happy with his personal life and tired of the pace of the competition and in the end didn't want to be bothered with tying himself down with the show by actually winning. I can see that very well.

[tina m]

Haha..House of Sanjaya!!

[DaysFanJean]

I think Sanjaya should wear the pageboy of the salon owner in next week's show with Tony Bennett LOL. It's sort of the 70's look and would work.

[NYC123]

I like GINA

[KMan101]

Being on Idol is a HUGE responsibility and sometimes people don't realize what comes with it. Basically an iron-clad contract. It's not fun to be tied down to one of those.

[Rhiannon]

Please excuse the catty (since the b word I wanted to use was edited out) post I'm about to make, honestly it's what I was thinking when Haley was singing.....

Earth to Haley your not that good of a singer, your not as pretty as you seem to think you are, and you need a damn bra!!!!!!!!!!!

[alwaysAMC]

That was a BORING hour of AI. Thankfully I was drinking with friends and not alone.