Charmbracelet
5/10/2006, 5:43 PM
Katharine must stay. Or I hope she does. Idol is discriminating aganist females.
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View Full Version : American Idol 5 Charmbracelet 5/10/2006, 5:43 PM Katharine must stay. Or I hope she does. Idol is discriminating aganist females. GoldenBoy 5/10/2006, 6:10 PM well from what dialidol says, it will be chris tonight, even though he's the only one who has the whole package, even if he doesnt win he will have a bigger career than the other 3. Are you kidding? All he does is **** his head and pick up his mic during his performances. Did you see what Kat did with her first performance?? She probably choreographed the whole thing and she exuded class and confidence. Kat has the package... looks, performance skills, range, and tone, she just overdoes it sometimes and isn't very consistent. Charmbracelet 5/10/2006, 7:34 PM woot cookies awarded to justin <33 beyoncee 5/10/2006, 7:45 PM anyone but Katherine can leave tonight Mugshot 5/10/2006, 8:01 PM Are you kidding? All he does is **** his head and pick up his mic during his performances. Did you see what Kat did with her first performance?? She probably choreographed the whole thing and she exuded class and confidence. Kat has the package... looks, performance skills, range, and tone, she just overdoes it sometimes and isn't very consistent. You are ----ed up. YOU, my friend, are ----ed UP! GoldenBoy 5/10/2006, 8:07 PM You are ----ed up. YOU, my friend, are ----ed UP! Hey, Tina liked what I had to say. Mugshot 5/10/2006, 8:26 PM Hey, Tina liked what I had to say. Tina is addicted to crack! Are you proud now! Charmbracelet 5/10/2006, 8:28 PM i dont do crack! ur mom does crack! Charmbracelet 5/10/2006, 8:28 PM OMG CHRIS IS GONE wow Katharine the queen<3 Arith 5/10/2006, 8:29 PM WTf? Chris is gone? :rofl: That means Kat is still here: WTFWTFWTF MC Steven 5/10/2006, 8:29 PM ********...Katharine should be gone. Reeces 5/10/2006, 8:32 PM Katharine ^________^ now Elliot or Taylor have to go next week :) Mugshot 5/10/2006, 8:32 PM i dont do crack! ur mom does crack! LIES! Mugshot 5/10/2006, 8:34 PM My sisters are so upset, right now. :dies: "OMG, I HATE KATHERINE. I HATE HER!" :dies: Nick The Third 5/10/2006, 8:35 PM You are ----ed up. YOU, my friend, are ----ed UP! Now you're being mean :'( *Takes back his apology cookie* Lee!! 5/10/2006, 8:35 PM WTF Taylor get your ass off the show Kat is gone next week cause she'll get the crap :( SO it looks like a Taylor Elliott Finale Tibbits 5/10/2006, 8:35 PM Any little bit of hope that was left for this season is gone now, Chris leaving is ********. Taylor is nothing more than a karaoke singer, Kat is a female and because she's on American Idol, she will be compared to Kelly and Carrie and won't come anywhere near how good they are. I guess I want Elliot to win now, but he is far from an American Idol. Charmbracelet 5/10/2006, 8:35 PM elliot should be gone, he's overrated. I Got Soul 5/10/2006, 8:36 PM Katherine and Chris were the two I was hoping for in the finals ... but I thought for sure K would get the boot instead of Chris. This is more surprising then when Nikki lasted longer than Tamyra in season 1. Mugshot 5/10/2006, 8:36 PM Now you're being mean :'( *Takes back his apology cookie* :'( Nick The Third 5/10/2006, 8:36 PM Can Taylor please, PLEASE go home now? If Katharine and Elliot are Top 2 then this season won't be a complete failure. Reeces 5/10/2006, 8:38 PM "OMG, I HATE KATHERINE. I HATE HER!" :dies: Oh dear Mugshot..there is no reason to hate Katharine, she is beautiful and a great singer ;) Mugshot 5/10/2006, 8:38 PM Oh dear Mugshot..there is no reason to hate Katharine, she is beautiful and a great singer ;) I was quoting my sisters. dianasguy 5/10/2006, 8:38 PM Any little bit of hope that was left for this season is gone now, Chris leaving is ********. Taylor is nothing more than a karaoke singer, Kat is a female and because she's on American Idol, she will be compared to Kelly and Carrie and won't come anywhere near how good they are. I guess I want Elliot to win now, but he is far from an American Idol. AGREE!!!!!! The only reason Kat is still on the show is because she is the only female. The ratings are probably gonna go down now that chris is gone. chevellerolet 5/10/2006, 8:40 PM chris was my 2nd fav, but let's face it...all the 3 that are left are good. if only baby v were on this season though, cause then she'd win :) just shut up and stop your bitchin...go KAT! GoldenBoy 5/10/2006, 8:59 PM Any little bit of hope that was left for this season is gone now, Chris leaving is ********. Taylor is nothing more than a karaoke singer, Kat is a female and because she's on American Idol, she will be compared to Kelly and Carrie and won't come anywhere near how good they are. I guess I want Elliot to win now, but he is far from an American Idol. I guarantee Katharine will sound better than both Kelly and Carrie on her CD. Mugshot 5/10/2006, 9:02 PM I guarantee Katharine will sound better than both Kelly and Carrie on her CD. That was way out of line. Kelly fans are going rip you a new one if they hear that. For your own safety don't repeat that. GoldenBoy 5/10/2006, 9:04 PM That was way out of line. Kelly fans are going rip you a new one if they hear that. For your own safety don't repeat that. Katharine has belted higher notes than Kelly ever did in any performance. I like Katharine's tone a lot better too. lol, do you see my siggy? Kelly is #1. Once Katharine puts out a CD, and if her songs are good, she'll be #1. Fallen Fort Minor 5/10/2006, 9:04 PM Pure ----ing ******** Chris was the best there...... I just don't see how he lost to a retard with gray hair, a ----ing elf and a female who is exactly like Kelly Clarkson.... I'm finished with this show.... Red 5/10/2006, 9:07 PM Hahaha, Taylor outlasted both Paris and Chris. I'm glad I jumped off the ship when I did. DMAN16 5/10/2006, 9:14 PM lets just make this clear, i don't know where all of chris's fans were last night, but you guys didn't vote, the best person went home, and now we are left with three people who will a have a career like ruben's. they will have one good year and fall off the face of the planet. i hope your all proud. the one person who could have a kelly or carrie career is gone. but we all know that chris will become another josh gracin, yeah he may have came in fourth, but we will have a better career than taylor, katharine and elliott combine. .Chad. 5/10/2006, 9:22 PM Katharine has belted higher notes than Kelly ever did in any performance. I like Katharine's tone a lot better too. No, have you never seen Kelly's "A Natural Woman" performance? She goes into whistle register. Katharine has yet to show that. Or do you mean belt like still in a regular voice? Hopefully Katharine or Eilliot wins. Mugshot 5/10/2006, 9:23 PM Katharine has belted higher notes than Kelly ever did in any performance. I like Katharine's tone a lot better too. lol, do you see my siggy? Kelly is #1. Once Katharine puts out a CD, and if her songs are good, she'll be #1. Death wish? Mugshot 5/10/2006, 9:24 PM Hahaha, Taylor outlasted both Paris and Chris. I'm glad I jumped off the ship when I did. Quitter. GoldenBoy 5/10/2006, 9:30 PM No, have you never seen Kelly's "A Natural Woman" performance? She goes into whistle register. Katharine has yet to show that. Or do you mean belt like still in a regular voice? Hopefully Katharine or Eilliot wins. Yeah I saw that performance. She sang that in what's called "head voice". Katharine hit all those notes in what's called her "chest voice." Mugshot 5/10/2006, 9:31 PM Yeah I saw that performance. She sang that in what's called "head voice". Katharine hit all those notes in what's called her "chest voice." ---- you, Justin, ---- you. Travis10 5/10/2006, 9:54 PM I think the judges reactions (Randy and Simon's faces and Paula in the middle) after hearing Chris's name summed it all up tonight. *Sigh* '_' ...but I expected it. The Ass-Panda is going to win, tonight's show proved so...Unless Katherine or E can really pull it these next 2 weeks, otherwise I consider this season "Game Over." Even though this bombs big time, but this isn't the last we'll see of Chris. :) I feel really certain of that. I'll be keeping an eye on him, and buying his CD the day it drops. Other then that; :D GO KAT AND E!!!! :angry: :clap: GoldenBoy 5/10/2006, 9:58 PM Taylor will win unfortunately... its too bad because the other two are so much more talented. Mugshot 5/10/2006, 10:01 PM Taylor will win unfortunately... its too bad because the other two are so much more talented. Out :gtfo: Exodus 5/10/2006, 10:03 PM Can Taylor please, PLEASE go home now? If Katharine and Elliot are Top 2 then this season won't be a complete failure. AGREES. LMAO, this thread is flourishing... #4 has seemed to be the upset number in a couple of past seasons...can you say Tamyra Gray and Letoya London (and now Chris Daughtery). :( If Taylor wins (how the HELL has he not been in the bottom 3 EVER?)...this season has gone to complete ****. It is bad enough already, but that would be completely sad. Viewers are going to be lost. Kaos 5/10/2006, 10:06 PM considering chris leaving was a big shocker, dialidol definitely got it right on this time. hmmm i wonder how much text vote katharine got since shes still in bottom 2. last time elliot also had busier signal but she ended up with higher votes. GO KAT!!! Travis10 5/10/2006, 10:09 PM AGREES. LMAO, this thread is flourishing... #4 has seemed to be the upset number in a couple of past seasons...can you say Tamyra Gray and Letoya London (and now Chris Daughtery). :( If Taylor wins (how the HELL has he not been in the bottom 3 EVER?)...this season has gone to complete ****. It is bad enough already, but that would be completely sad. Viewers are going to be lost. I agree with this, but I'll be back for next season. :) Nick The Third 5/10/2006, 11:03 PM lets just make this clear, i don't know where all of chris's fans were last night, but you guys didn't vote, the best person went home, and now we are left with three people who will a have a career like ruben's. they will have one good year and fall off the face of the planet. i hope your all proud. the one person who could have a kelly or carrie career is gone. but we all know that chris will become another josh gracin, yeah he may have came in fourth, but we will have a better career than taylor, katharine and elliott combine. Calm down, child. I'm sure he'll have some sort of career ahead of him (no way will it be as big as you're saying it will be), no need to fret, so you can get your panties out of a bunch. And besides, both of his performances last night were much worse than most of his past performances (not saying Kat's weren't, I guess she just got lucky), especially the 2nd one, that one blew chunks. P.S. Ruben switched to gospel, and his album went gold, which is pretty damn good for a gospel album that most people didn't even know was coming out. P.S.S. Josh Gracin, in no way no how had/has a bigger career than Kimberly, Clay, and Ruben combined. Travis10 5/10/2006, 11:23 PM Speaking of Ruben he's got an alblum currently set to be released in Aug 2006: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruben_Studdard#Discography Brian. 5/10/2006, 11:28 PM -What happened tonight was a disgrace on Idol's part. The only 2 contestants that I can imagine having a successful career are Katharine and Chris. I f*cking hate Ryan Seacrest as well. He didn't have to break the news so abruptly. -Elliot is only hear because of the "Jewish vote". :-X:-X:-X -Taylor, though the best performer of Tuesday night, is a complete joke. If this dude wins, I'm going to go insane. No one will buy this dude's album. There is no place in teh industry for someone like him. -Did anyone see Katharine shaking it tonight, how HOT was that !?!?!?!?!? And thank you Justin for stating the facts about Katharine. You should know anyway. DMAN16 5/10/2006, 11:48 PM i think you miss understood me, i didn't mean that josh has a bigger career than kim l, clay and ruben, i meant that he came in 4th and still has a career. so i think chris will outsell and outshine taylor, elliott, and katharine. rayato 5/11/2006, 12:11 AM :!omg: COMPLETELY SPEECHLESS Well on the bright side this is definitely the best Top 3 since Season 2. Man, wouldn't it be awesome if Taylor wins! My vote's for T-Hicks!:cool: Mikal 5/11/2006, 12:13 AM I just found this on the AI boards: Next week's show is three songs: 1. Judges choice 2. The contestant's choice 3. Clive Davis' choice Normally (as in the last 5 seasons) that's what happens ;) So Clive will show up out of cold storage, make Taylor do some song with spazz moves, let Elliot pretend he's got soul and make Kat do her best Norah Jones impression. Randy will let Elliot bore us to death, Paula will make Kat try to be ****ty while still being pageanty and Simon will punish Taylor. Then Kat will sound like **** on a ballad, Taylor will do the spazz move on a ballad and Elliot will make me look for a pillow. Kat will be seen as the new Jasminikki and be punished, giving us a final I could give even less than a **** than at the start of the Finals. Taylor wins, Soul Patriol spazzes and he sells maybe 300,000 units total. The end >_< Virgin Whore 5/11/2006, 12:13 AM "The Return of the Velvet Teddy Bear" ummmm okay? Anyway, tonight's elimination show was FXCKED UP! I found it very disrespectful that Ryan shoved it on Chris's face. He was all like "....you were even predicted to WIN the competition. Well Chris, you are leaving tonight" just like that! Did you see the poor dude's face? He was about to cry. He was like SHOCKED and it looked like he wanted to kill Taylor the way he was staring over thurr the entire time. And then they made him sing... I know he screamed most of the time, but damn he was pretty damn hott. Him over Taylor please. *sigh* Katharine needs to really put her game face on now... Travis10 5/11/2006, 12:15 AM Next to Chris's departure, the other disturbance in tonight's show was Taylor's encore performance. I feel convinced Rebbecca Romaijn (However you spell that name) was told to request that, it wouldn't suprise me if this was staged. And they allow the Walrus to flop around the auditorium while not letting the other idols perform? Then towards the end, they cut off Chris's farewell performance? That reaaalllly bothered me. Quite Unfair. FOX and the producers' = minus 40 points. What a waste of time. They should be punished by being forced to watch 14 hours straight of nothing but the WB's Gilmore Girl boopers in a small confined space, with the volume at its highest, and no food/water.(*Evil LOL*) Exodus 5/11/2006, 12:15 AM Normally (as in the last 5 seasons) that's what happens ;) So Clive will show up out of cold storage, make Taylor do some song with spazz moves, let Elliot pretend he's got soul and make Kat do her best Norah Jones impression. Randy will let Elliot bore us to death, Paula will make Kat try to be ****ty while still being pageanty and Simon will punish Taylor. Then Kat will sound like **** on a ballad, Taylor will do the spazz move on a ballad and Elliot will make me look for a pillow. Kat will be seen as the new Jasminikki and be punished, giving us a final I could give even less than a **** than at the start of the Finals. Taylor wins, Soul Patriol spazzes and he sells maybe 300,000 units total. The end >_< Sounds logical, but I think that Taylor will sell something more like 30,000 units. Mikal, perhaps you added one too many 0's. ;) Let's hope that Katherine performs well next week and hopefully gives Taylor the boot. :) Virgin Whore 5/11/2006, 12:22 AM Next to Chris's departure, the other disturbance in tonight's show was Taylor's encore performance. I feel convinced Rebbecca Romaijn (However you spell that name) was told to request that, it wouldn't suprise me if this was staged. And they allow the Walrus to flop around the auditorium while not letting the other idols perform? Then towards the end, they cut off Chris's farewell performance? That reaaalllly bothered me. Quite Unfair. FOX and the producers' = minus 40 points. What a waste of time. I was seriously thinking that too! I think they actually WANT this crazy dude to win. They're whoring him like crazy. Katharine needs to step up her game. I really like her and Elliot. Honestly though, I have a feeling Katharine will be more popular than Carrie Underwood. This girl is FIRE. Her voice is amazing and she CAN sing. I know she will sound even better on CD. Plus, did you see her shaking her ass? Almost as good as Britney. :-* CyborG 5/11/2006, 12:33 AM OMG!! Chris oout!!!:eek: Taylor should goo! Katherine MUST win this season! Brian. 5/11/2006, 12:41 AM They are REALLY pushing for Taylor to win. It'll make Idol look (even more) ridiculous if he were to win. He and Elliot would sell sh!t. The only contestant left who can actually have a successful recording career is Katharine. Lord, please let her win. Travis10 5/11/2006, 1:08 AM FROM MSNBC .com One ‘Idol’ checks into Heartbreak Hotel Will Simon Cowell have to market a Taylor Hicks album? COMMENTARY By Craig Berman MSNBC contributor Updated: 10:45 p.m. ET May 10, 2006 In back-to-back weeks, the “American Idol” voters have kicked off the two people who might actually have a shot at a musical career. First came Paris Bennett, and on Wednesday, Chris Daughtry, widely considered to be one of the favorites to win the competition, instead became the ninth of the original 12 finalists to be shown the door. While Bennett’s exit last week was no great shock — she was just 17 and too young to compete with the musical veterans — Daughtry’s fate was unexpected. He’d done well enough to impress a core group of fans and guest musical coaches, and didn’t do anything this past week to make Elvis roll over in his grave or throw things at the television — depending on whether he’s still alive or not). Daughtry consistently has been the best musical act, week in and week out, since the competition began. In fact, after he covered Fuel’s “Hemorrhage” early in the competition, the band reportedly floated the idea of him taking over as their lead singer. It should be noted that Priscilla Presley did not respond to this week’s “Elvis” theme by offering him a similar chance to revitalize the Presley portfolio, but maybe she’s already decided to wait until eliminated “Idol” finalist Kevin Covais gets a little older. Daughtry instead may have the opportunity to take over as the lead vocalist for Fuel, Creed, or any of the other one-syllable rock bands out there that are missing a singer, since he won’t be locked into the contract given to the “Idol” winner. That wasn’t much comfort when Ryan Seacrest was somberly giving him the bad news, and Daughtry looked shocked when told that he, and not fellow bottom-two finisher Katharine McPhee, was going home. He wasn’t the only one shocked. Even Simon Cowell looked surprised, probably because it’s finally hitting him that he’ll have to help market the album of the eventual winner. It’s not going to be as easy as it was last season when all he had to do was point Carrie Underwood in the direction of Nashville and start counting the cash. Can Graymates put Taylor over the top? Will this year’s champion be Taylor Hicks, who owes much of his success to a manic stage presence that may not translate to the audio-only CD? Will it be McPhee, who copes so well under pressure that she’s had two mediocre weeks in a row? Or will it be feisty underdog Elliott Yamin, who lacks anything resembling star quality? None of the remaining three have the presence of Underwood or Kelly Clarkson, or the powerful voice of Fantasia Barrino. Hicks may have the winning stage personality of Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, but it isn’t like Studdard’s career is the roadmap any of the remaining finalists want to follow. Daughtry alone among the remaining finalists had a musical style that suited both his personality and his voice. There was no doubt who he was when he grabbed the microphone, and unfortunately for him, that wasn’t a recipe for success. He was this year’s designated rocker, and rockers don’t ever win “American Idol.” Maybe he can join former “Idol” also-rans Bo Bice and Constantine Maroulis and form an Idolpalooza tour instead. Of the remaining three finalists, Hicks appears to be in the best shape. He’s never been one of the lowest finishers in the competition, and he impresses everyone each week despite looking like an out-of-control marionette onstage. And let’s be honest — women dig the gray hair. At least, one woman does — and no, it’s not Paula Abdul. Well, at least not only Paula Abdul. Rebecca Romijn was in the audience, solely because she’s a huge fan of the show and not at all because she’s in the new “X-Men” movie coming out in a couple of weeks or anything. She requested that Hicks give an encore performance of one of his Tuesday songs, “Jailhouse Rock.” He complied. Turning down a former supermodel is never a smart thing to do, even with her fiancé in the audience. After all, it’s not like she was actually wearing the engagement ring. Sounds like Romijn would actually buy a Taylor Hicks album, at least. Simon Cowell, for one, has to be starting to hope that a lot of other people will join her. Craig Berman is a writer in Washington, D.C. © 2006 MSNBC Interactive © 2006 MSNBC.com URL: msnbc .msn .com/id/12729017/ Virgin Whore 5/11/2006, 1:50 AM Great article! Thanks for postin. <3 "None of the remaining three have the presence of Underwood or Kelly Clarkson, or the powerful voice of Fantasia Barrino." That made me laugh. 1) Kelly and Carrie have ZERO stage presence. They are wall-flowers. My big toe more personality than those two combined... 2) Fantasia sounds like a ----ing cricket being grilled slowly to death. Why she won again, I don't understand... Also, I remember Simon saying that he will "quit the show if the gray-haired dude wins." Chris got La-Tamyraed. Kaos 5/11/2006, 4:18 AM ok so here's my theory... after tonights results show ive mentioned in my past theory post that i think katharine, taylor and chris have a hard following. since chris is gone, that leaves up to a possible taylor and kat mash up for the finals. but dont leave out the under dog just yet. he has been pretty outstanding the past weeks and he's really in it for a blood bath. ok here's my several theories that could happen 1. if elliot leaves, it would be a head to head between kat and taylor fans. there's no denying both of them have a lot of devoted fans so this is gonna be really up to the mcphans and soul patrol. considering taylor hasnt been in the bottom 3 or 2 at all, its safe to say kat is the underdog. - if both do good kat 2:1 taylor - if kat sucks taylor 3:2 kat - if taylor sucks kat 4:1 taylor 2. if taylor leaves, there's a big possibility elliot could win... but will the producers let that happen? they know better, kat is more marketable. kat may have an advantage of a bigger fanbase, but after elliot's superb performances he has caught the hearts of a lot of people to vote for him. one problem though, do they really like him that much? are they really gonna buy his records? maybe theyre just voting for him cause he has a nice voice. are these people that are voting for him really gonna be there for him after the show? now that is questionable. look at ruben, it was pretty evident clay had a bigger fanbase but did he win? no, america voted for ruben cause i guess he had more contemporary voice. theres a big possibility that this could happen UNLESS, katharine steps it up and shows us when america first fell in love with her. right now kat is the most vulnerable, she came from the favorite to the underdog. although her performances werent as great as her previous once, i personally think they were still good. not as bad as the judges say. - if they both do good kat 2:1 elliot - if kat sucks elliot 5:3 kat - if elliot sucks kat 5:1 elliot 3. if kat leaves, pretty much the same thing as #2 theory... although there are a lot of younger fans of american idol that hate him this could be a big downfall for him. elliot is already getting the votes of non-hardcore idol fans, taylor not getting the younger kids support makes it even worse. with every big fanbase, comes a group of haters. taylor and kat obviously have a good amount of trolls. elliot on the other hand doesnt and he also gets a lot of miscalinous votes, so i think it could be anyones game right now - if both do good elliot 11:10 taylor - if taylor sucks elliot 2:1 taylor - if elliot sucks taylor 3:1 elliot ok ready for my bias opinion? i really really really really strongly believe if katharine does a flawless performance like the earlier weeks, she could easily take the crown that easy!!! that's a big IF. but all i can do is cross my fingers... and dial the digits. lol and i really really really think that katharine's best is so much better than the other's best. and her worst isnt as bad as other's worst. and the supposed "bad" performance from kat i actually think are better than some of the performances that the judges praised. call it bias or whatever but i think kat's voice is just awesome and it makes up for everything... wohoooo so with that said, i am voting for kat! lol GoldenBoy 5/11/2006, 6:04 AM "None of the remaining three have the presence of Underwood or Kelly Clarkson" LMAO! DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/11/2006, 7:52 AM Thank God. Kworb 5/11/2006, 7:55 AM I hope Elliott wins, he's the least bad dancing aLone 5/11/2006, 8:27 AM Chris is good, but he fades into the background compared to a lot of the "rock starzzzz" of today. I think the "boxer brief" comment thing killed him. As for Kat, she will have to, have to, have to, have to do really good next week, or she's gone. Maybe not. I mean, she's beaten both Elliot and Taylor before [with votes]. Wasn't she in the top 2 with Chris during her "I Have Nothing" performance? I hope she sings "Come Rain or Come Shine" again. That was truly her best performance ever!!!! Elliot... if he wins, wtf kind of music is he going to make? I can't see myself buying his album whatsoever. But on the bright side, I'm sure he'll have the money to get his teeth fixed. :-! Taylor............. wtf!? Who is voting for this guy? HONESTLY!!! I'm rooting for Kat all the way. So are all my friends. CHEEEEEEEEERS!!! Travis10 5/11/2006, 10:20 AM Chris is good, but he fades into the background compared to a lot of the "rock starzzzz" of today. I think the "boxer brief" comment thing killed him. As for Kat, she will have to, have to, have to, have to do really good next week, or she's gone. Maybe not. I mean, she's beaten both Elliot and Taylor before [with votes]. Wasn't she in the top 2 with Chris during her "I Have Nothing" performance? I hope she sings "Come Rain or Come Shine" again. That was truly her best performance ever!!!! Elliot... if he wins, wtf kind of music is he going to make? I can't see myself buying his album whatsoever. But on the bright side, I'm sure he'll have the money to get his teeth fixed. :-! Taylor............. wtf!? Who is voting for this guy? HONESTLY!!! I'm rooting for Kat all the way. So are all my friends. CHEEEEEEEEERS!!! I disagree, yet it could've pissed off the whitey-tighty people. Here a few reasons why Chris left from my view: 1.) He didn't perform an upbeat/well known song like Katherine's Hound Dog and Taylor's Jailhouse rock. Both of his performances were kinda dull, forgettable and unintresting compared to the others. He didn't give anything of high "Wow" factor - (Like his rendition of Fuel) which was needed in this stage of competition. 2.) Taylor has soul patrol, which is a huge fanbase. One of the few main reasons why they're voting for him is because of personality, which Chris has one, but its not as vibrant as T's. 3.) The judges praised Elliot more so than Chris, and Elliot had the better night. This launched E past Chris. 4.) Katherine, who didn't do horribly, yet she somewhat derranged an Elvis Signature, had a fan base that voted harder than Chris's. (Uh-Duh?) 5.) Next, I blame the producers again. They've been putting more emphasis on Taylor, while not spreading it equally to the other idols. This is so, because he is likely the more often highest vote-getter of the contestants which may = a good portion of viewers they don't want to lose. This is shown by the allowing of the encore performance, then a few weeks ago by making him pick who the bottom 3 is. But that's OK, the producers don't know how to operate a 30-minute elmination show anyways. 6.) Finally back to voting; Some of Chris's fan voting base weren't on top of it, like the other contestant's bases. For reasons such as "The other Chris fans will take care of the voting." OK Im done ranting for now, I'm off to take a final. .:Froggert:. 5/11/2006, 11:43 AM AHAHAHAHAHAHAH i am glad that bald headed son of a bitch is out. I hope that obese fat the tuna smelling poon is up next. ahahah she was in the bottom two after all Elliot FTW StrictMachine 5/11/2006, 12:10 PM Elliot FTW OMG, he would flop worse then ruben, are you kidding? GoldenBoy 5/11/2006, 2:13 PM All the gay people I know personally that watch the show love Katharine. And that's not an exaggeration. Kworb 5/11/2006, 2:38 PM All the gay people I know personally that watch the show love Katharine. And that's not an exaggeration. Very strange, gay people usually have good taste I Got Soul 5/11/2006, 2:40 PM I hope that obese fat the tuna smelling poon is up next. How is Katherine fat?? Mugshot 5/11/2006, 2:41 PM All the gay people I know personally that watch the show love Katharine. And that's not an exaggeration. Way to set gays back 50 years :grump: Mugshot 5/11/2006, 2:58 PM Chris was the only one I would support. The American public is retarded. Brian. 5/11/2006, 3:34 PM Chris Daughtry Gets Offer from "Major Band" By Josh Hart May 11, 2006 Don't feel too sorry for American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry. Eventhough he got the boot last night on idol, according to a report from TMZ.Com the hard rock singer will receive an offer tonight to front a 'major band' and he will be given that offer on Extra TV. Shocked Last Night, But Offer Comes In TMZ reports: Chris Daughtry will get an offer tonight to front a famous band. It will unfold on the television show 'EXTRA.' Members of the band will appear on the 'EXTRA' set to make the offer. In a stunning turn of events, Daughtry, who was the odds-on favorite to win the 'American Idol' competition, was booted last night. Daughtry was on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show in Los Angeles this morning, where the 'A.I.' host, who is in on the secret, urged the singer to watch 'EXTRA' tonight. TMZ knows the name of the band, but we're sworn to secrecy. But trust us, it's a big deal. Watch 'EXTRA' tonight. *** Oh the mystery and a good catch by TMZ and Extra. The show is syndicated - so check your local listings. Of course - Chris will have to keep his contractual obligations with American Idol - but after they end - he will be free to explore options such as this. http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish...5715.shtml You can listen to Chris interview on KISS-FM: http://tmz.aol.com/article2/_a/ma...4009990002 smartah 5/11/2006, 4:00 PM Yeah, it's probably just Fuel, again. Travis10 5/11/2006, 4:08 PM :) !!!!! Travis10 5/11/2006, 4:09 PM Chris was the only one I would support. The American public is retarded. ...well they did elect our current president into office...twice `_`...and the govener of California... And I have ideas who the band might be: 1.) Since its going to be on EXTRA, and Mark Mcgrath hosts the show, it might be Sugar Ray or 2.) Fuel (Obvious) GoldenBoy 5/11/2006, 5:20 PM Very strange, gay people usually have good taste Three out of four of them have singing experience and actually have wonderful taste in music (better than mine at least...). Lee!! 5/11/2006, 5:34 PM It was Fuel Travis10 5/11/2006, 5:40 PM It was Fuel YES!!! :) !!! But how restrained is he with his contract with AI currently? Kworb 5/11/2006, 5:44 PM Three out of four of them have singing experience and actually have wonderful taste in music (better than mine at least...). Just because someone has singing experience doesn't mean their opinion of a piece of music has more value. And besides, there's a difference between holding a note and sounding good. Not that Katharine can hold any notes that are above her masculine vocal range.. Apart from the one octave she's comfortable with, she sounds like a warbling swine. Brian. 5/11/2006, 6:14 PM Yeah, it was Fuel. I think Chris should definitely take the offer. .:Froggert:. 5/11/2006, 6:32 PM I like how Justin keeps getting shut down in this thread :dies: ... It's time to just stop making generalizations considering what people like. :smile: I know I won't be voting for that fat ugly ****. She is a fat goat, and she deserves to die as one...a slice to the throat. :dies: Elliot is the only one with real talent so I hope he wins. He seems like a great person whereas that fake bloated goat always has a dirty look on her face. Mugshot 5/11/2006, 6:33 PM Just because someone has singing experience doesn't mean their opinion of a piece of music has more value. And besides, there's a difference between holding a note and sounding good. Not that Katharine can hold any notes that are above her masculine vocal range.. Apart from the one octave she's comfortable with, she sounds like a warbling swine. LMAO, Kworb is a god. Mr.Hollywood 5/11/2006, 6:59 PM i really didnt expect chris to go. Him and Katherine should have been in the finals no doubt. Brian. 5/11/2006, 7:23 PM i really didnt expect chris to go. Him and Katherine should have been in the finals no doubt. Same here. Kaos 5/11/2006, 7:25 PM Go Katharine!!!!! DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/12/2006, 8:29 AM Chris Daughtry Gets Offer from "Major Band" By Josh Hart May 11, 2006 Don't feel too sorry for American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry. Eventhough he got the boot last night on idol, according to a report from TMZ.Com the hard rock singer will receive an offer tonight to front a 'major band' and he will be given that offer on Extra TV. Shocked Last Night, But Offer Comes In TMZ reports: Chris Daughtry will get an offer tonight to front a famous band. It will unfold on the television show 'EXTRA.' Members of the band will appear on the 'EXTRA' set to make the offer. In a stunning turn of events, Daughtry, who was the odds-on favorite to win the 'American Idol' competition, was booted last night. Daughtry was on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show in Los Angeles this morning, where the 'A.I.' host, who is in on the secret, urged the singer to watch 'EXTRA' tonight. TMZ knows the name of the band, but we're sworn to secrecy. But trust us, it's a big deal. Watch 'EXTRA' tonight. *** Oh the mystery and a good catch by TMZ and Extra. The show is syndicated - so check your local listings. Of course - Chris will have to keep his contractual obligations with American Idol - but after they end - he will be free to explore options such as this. http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish...5715.shtml You can listen to Chris interview on KISS-FM: http://tmz.aol.com/article2/_a/ma...4009990002 Bye bye "major" band.:rofl: GoldenBoy 5/12/2006, 12:24 PM Just because someone has singing experience doesn't mean their opinion of a piece of music has more value. And besides, there's a difference between holding a note and sounding good. Not that Katharine can hold any notes that are above her masculine vocal range.. Apart from the one octave she's comfortable with, she sounds like a warbling swine. When was I talking about a piece of music? I was talking purely from a vocal ability standpoint . I happen to think one of my colleagues who knows what its like to sing has much more credibility than someone who sits at their computer for half the day. Like I said... its anyone's opinion as to whether you like someone's voice. I think Katharine CAN hold her notes well, she just doesn't do it all time (like I said she's not consistent). If you saw her in that group song last week (Together We are One I think??), she belted a note and held it REALLY well while Paris wasn't able to hold the same note at all. Tommy Motolla also said she seemed much better in person rather than on stage... which leads me to believe that she has the potential to be great and has a great recording voice. Brian. 5/12/2006, 4:47 PM All I gotta' say is... KATHARINE OWNS YOUR ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3100/8582809mediavast5112006104948a.jpg j/k :D But seriously... Kaos 5/12/2006, 4:49 PM Omg Katharine Is So Fat!!!! Omg Omg Omg What A Pig!!! Kworb 5/12/2006, 5:12 PM When was I talking about a piece of music? I was talking purely from a vocal ability standpoint . I happen to think one of my colleagues who knows what its like to sing has much more credibility than someone who sits at their computer for half the day. Like I said... its anyone's opinion as to whether you like someone's voice. I think Katharine CAN hold her notes well, she just doesn't do it all time (like I said she's not consistent). If you saw her in that group song last week (Together We are One I think??), she belted a note and held it REALLY well while Paris wasn't able to hold the same note at all. Tommy Motolla also said she seemed much better in person rather than on stage... which leads me to believe that she has the potential to be great and has a great recording voice. Well, unlike you, I don't need other people to tell me that my opinion of someone's voice is right. Katharine sounds awful to me, so in the world as I experience it, she is a bad singer. Singing is like painting or writing. There is no set of rules that one can follow that automatically makes the result good. It's all in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. Arith 5/12/2006, 5:24 PM Singing is like painting or writing. There is no set of rules that one can follow that automatically makes the result good. It's all in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. So does that mean William Hung can sing? confused: Kworb 5/12/2006, 6:17 PM Sure. But does he sing well? That depends on the person listening to him. I'm not saying training doesn't matter, there are basic techniques in every art form that will generally improve the end result, but mastering those techniques isn't everything. Kaos 5/12/2006, 8:32 PM does anybody know how much the AI tickets range from? front rows, middle and back.. ticketmaster doesnt list the prices yet nor does the ai site. M Z N A 5/13/2006, 1:43 AM "American Idol" sent rocker Chris Daughtry home Wednesday night, but Daughtry's fans aren't quite ready to let him go. At least one online petition, with more than 16,000 names attached, is calling for a recount of the "American Idol" votes. MSNBC.com has received numerous e-mails and bulletin board posts claiming that voters who dialed the first of Daughtry's two phone numbers were greeted by a recorded message from "Idol" singer Katharine McPhee, thanking the caller for voting for her. :dies: According to Wednesday night's show, McPhee received the second-lowest number of votes, after Daughtry. The Associated Press cited Tracey Adams, a family friend of Daughtry's, saying that fans from his North Carolina hometown were among those who heard another contestant's voice when calling for Daughtry. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12748906/ This overrated Bitch has to take her way out,NOW!:o Mugshot 5/13/2006, 2:52 AM That rotten infected ****! I ----ing hater her! She shouldn't even be on the ----ing show anymore. I say America votes again and the bitch gets what she deserves before I rip her throat out, ram it down her mouth and let dogs eat her carcass. Exodus 5/13/2006, 9:40 AM "American Idol" sent rocker Chris Daughtry home Wednesday night, but Daughtry's fans aren't quite ready to let him go. At least one online petition, with more than 16,000 names attached, is calling for a recount of the "American Idol" votes. MSNBC.com has received numerous e-mails and bulletin board posts claiming that voters who dialed the first of Daughtry's two phone numbers were greeted by a recorded message from "Idol" singer Katharine McPhee, thanking the caller for voting for her. :dies: According to Wednesday night's show, McPhee received the second-lowest number of votes, after Daughtry. The Associated Press cited Tracey Adams, a family friend of Daughtry's, saying that fans from his North Carolina hometown were among those who heard another contestant's voice when calling for Daughtry. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12748906/ This overrated Bitch has to take her way out,NOW!:o NOTHING is going to happen to this. Sure, Katherine made more sense to leave the other night, but seriously, we've been using Dial Idol and that confirmed that Chris was to leave anyways... :o I mean really, at least with her still in the competition, we might have an actual Idol this season, although Chris would have been just as decent. As long as Elliot and especially not Taylor win, I am happy. ;) dancing aLone 5/13/2006, 11:01 AM lmao!!! it is not kat's fault that chris went home. some people are so retarded. hahaha. StrictMachine 5/13/2006, 11:10 AM Katherine is the only one with a shot at a career now. She should win. Followed by Taylor. I HATED Taylor since day one as it all seemed so fake but uh, not so much anymore. So if he were to win it would be pretty crappy but still best possible winner after Katherine. Elliot can NOT win, he is just far too ugly, weird and boring. That sounded a bit harsh. Really all 3 are sorta boring, though I didn't expect Carrie to do well but the country sound was smart. Katherine? I don't really know. Lord Of Countdowns 5/13/2006, 11:14 AM Kath should win! DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/13/2006, 11:37 AM All I gotta' say is... KATHARINE OWNS YOUR ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3100/8582809mediavast5112006104948a.jpg j/k :D But seriously... Look at that pervert Chris! Pfff GoldenBoy 5/13/2006, 3:18 PM Well, unlike you, I don't need other people to tell me that my opinion of someone's voice is right. Katharine sounds awful to me, so in the world as I experience it, she is a bad singer. Singing is like painting or writing. There is no set of rules that one can follow that automatically makes the result good. It's all in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. Theres a difference between artistry and skill. I made the distinction as to whether you personally liked her voice quality or not (and that's subjective), but she is quite a talented/qualified singer. Brian. 5/13/2006, 3:23 PM It's really a shame that Kat is becoming the new McKibben or Trias. She's the most talented singer in the Top 12, with Chris right behind. Chris fans have no reason to be angry at Kat. Lets not forget, it was often said that Kat & Chris would be the final 2. I seriously hope Elliot goes home so Kat & Taylor can duke it out. But many journalists predict that Elliot will win because Idol is "all politics." CyborG 5/13/2006, 3:27 PM All I gotta' say is... KATHARINE OWNS YOUR ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/3100/8582809mediavast5112006104948a.jpg j/k :D But seriously... Shes's so HOT! Travis10 5/13/2006, 3:29 PM I'm not mad at Kat, I'm mad to those who think Chicken Little and Grandpa need a record contract. Travis10 5/13/2006, 3:32 PM Look at that pervert Chris! Pfff Oh C'Mon! `_`...besides, Look at Simon, he's got his head positioned where he's looking at Taylor's ass. And Katherine is quite fine. :cool: Kaos 5/13/2006, 3:50 PM kat has proven way back and way too many times that she deserves to be in the finals. audition, top 24, top 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 and then she has a bad week on the top 5 & 4 then she becomes the black sheep. i guess thats what you get when people have so much high expectations when youve been really good. just a little mess up, you become the joke of every punch lines. and sometimes i just wanna blame the music director for giving her such a bad arrangement on songs which is supposed to be "better" for her voice, can i say black mailing? lol whatever! but then again, thats a lame excuse for kat having a bad week, so all we can do is hope she proves everyone wrong next week. GO KAT!!! HOPE YOU WIN!! Virgin Whore 5/13/2006, 5:41 PM Simon said a long time ago that if "the gray haired guy wins" he's "off the show." He also said that "Kellie, Chris, and Paris" will be in the Top 3.... hahaha Kaos 5/16/2006, 11:58 AM WOW KATHARINE IS DOOMED!!! At this point her chance of winning is 1/100... Well apparently Clive Davis picked "I Believe I Can Fly" for her. I guess ET already confirmed it. Well good luck on that Kat. *sigh* Cant help but think Clive is setting up Kat for failure... oh well whatever! #1 rule in AI, NEVER SING ANY SONG FROM WILLIAM HUNG'S CD! .:Froggert:. 5/16/2006, 12:21 PM Katherine = Pew! Elliot all the way Travis10 5/16/2006, 12:25 PM WOW KATHARINE IS DOOMED!!! At this point her chance of winning is 1/100... Well apparently Clive Davis picked "I Believe I Can Fly" for her. I guess ET already confirmed it. Well good luck on that Kat. *sigh* Cant help but think Clive is setting up Kat for failure... oh well whatever! #1 rule in AI, NEVER SING ANY SONG FROM WILLIAM HUNG'S CD! Oh no. Clive must not want her to win. And I heard Simon picked her track. Kaos 5/16/2006, 12:31 PM Ok since Kat is leaving tomorrow night... Taylor all the way!!!! GoldenBoy 5/16/2006, 2:09 PM http://mjsbigblog.com/photos/2006/05/15/tvguide.jpg She looks like a star... no wonder they put her front and center. The other two look likes jokes standing next to her... Travis10 5/16/2006, 3:13 PM *Sigh* I hope Kat or E takes it. The soul train needs to get stuck in a tunnel. Delicious 5/16/2006, 3:14 PM Elliot to win PLEASE. Gosh, i;m so glad Chris went home. He had one of the most annoying voices ever, america made a good call on that. I hope Katharine goes next just because of her ego. I hate people that cant take constructive criticism and whenever the judges tell her that she sucked, she asks so suprised like she doesnt know what the heck they're on about, just go bitch. I cant stand Taylor either but he's kinda tolerable. Elliot so obviously has the best range, so i'm rooting for him. GOSH This season is horrible. chevellerolet 5/16/2006, 3:38 PM Confirmed Clive Davis picks: Kat - I Believe I Can Fly (R. Kelly) Taylor - Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen) Elliot - Open Arms (Journey) M Z N A 5/16/2006, 5:01 PM http://mjsbigblog.com/photos/2006/05/15/tvguide.jpg She looks like a star... no wonder they put her front and center. OH GOD! Two males and one female ,where do u expect her to be at for god sake ? :rolleyes: DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/16/2006, 5:37 PM Does clive have bad taste or is he just senile at this point? GoldenBoy 5/16/2006, 6:05 PM OH GOD! Two males and one female ,where do u expect her to be at for god sake ? :rolleyes: I mean... do the other two really look like stars to you? Charmbracelet 5/16/2006, 6:15 PM Kat looks amazing in the TV Guide cover. I'll be voting for my girl tonight! Kworb 5/16/2006, 7:36 PM I mean... do the other two really look like stars to you? Kat does look like a star, her looks are probably the only thing that got her this far, even though I don't see the attraction Kelly Rowland 5/16/2006, 7:41 PM I mean... do the other two really look like stars to you? um...taylor in a way does... kat does... eliot doesnt but Chris had the perfect face... but labels are coming to him like crazy i bet Nick The Third 5/16/2006, 8:05 PM If Taylor wins, I swear I will never watch this show again. Exodus 5/16/2006, 8:18 PM If Taylor wins, I swear I will never watch this show again. I second that. I mean really, how long is this joke going to last? :rolleyes: Taylor is nothing special and his "performances" are the only thing that have gotten him this far and they are quite ridiculous and stupid to me (his performances today made me want to shut off the TV). I know that Elliot is going to be eliminated for sure, so if Katherine doesn't win...American Idol is over. If they know wut's good for them, then if Taylor happens to get more votes, they'd better rig it! :o ;) Mr.Hollywood 5/16/2006, 8:26 PM heres the thing, -if elliot wins, he will end the american idol label, his CD will bomb. (even though he has a great voice -if taylor wins, they'll exclude a huge part of the music buying public -katherine has to win it, she has the looks, the amazing voice, and could sell alot like previous idols. her and chris are the ones that will sell like crazy, because they appeal to a large base. Travis10 5/16/2006, 8:29 PM Oh now people start bashing Taylor. :rolleyes: Brian. 5/16/2006, 8:30 PM The Finale: Kat & Taylor. It was obvious tonight. Elliot sucked ass tonight. Taylor the gimmick continues to show no versatility and gets much praise for doing so. Katharine stood up for herself when Obesity & Whora Abdullah tried to shoot her down (thank you Simon). She had the best performance of the entire season with "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and the other 2 performances were good as well. She guaranteed herself a spot in the finale. Kelly Rowland 5/16/2006, 8:32 PM yeah i felt bad for eliot but its over and done for him Taylor Better Win! .:Froggert:. 5/16/2006, 8:49 PM Elliot is done. Katherine is going to win CyborG 5/16/2006, 9:06 PM Go Katherine! Brian. 5/16/2006, 9:10 PM Oh now people start bashing Taylor. :rolleyes: There is no place or format for Taylor in the music industry. He is not marketable at all. But marketing aside, he has shown almost no versatility and it has gone without acknowledgement by the judges. Songs that don't require much vocal effort are continuously being sung by him. He's only getting by immitating the singers (ex: Joe Cocker) of the original songs and the constant whoring he receives from Idol. He better not win Idol. .:Froggert:. 5/16/2006, 11:01 PM http://mjsbigblog.com/photos/2006/05/15/tvguide.jpg She looks like a star... no wonder they put her front and center. The other two look likes jokes standing next to her... I love how she is fatter than the both of them. :dies: And thats with all that airbrush to tone down her fat gopher cheeks Pew! GoldenBoy 5/16/2006, 11:28 PM I love how she is fatter than the both of them. :dies: And thats with all that airbrush to tone down her fat gopher cheeks Pew! Ok we get it. You think she's fat.... so what? I mean clearly she's not fat (especially compared to other idol contestants), so are you trying to be funny? Cause if you are, it's not really working. You can do better. .:Froggert:. 5/16/2006, 11:30 PM I realize I could do better thats why I made my new amazing avatar. FAT GOPHER CHEEK MCPHEE: THIS TIME ITS PERSONAL! GoldenBoy 5/16/2006, 11:32 PM Are you the one who called Diana DeGarmo a pig two years ago? Mikal 5/16/2006, 11:34 PM Let me say something: I hate Elliot. I cannot stand his "blue eyed" soul nonsense, his tendency to sound and look like a goat, the overwroght notes or his inability to connect to a song. I hate Kat. I think she's a pompous twit with a high tendency to warble off key, miss key changes by about 20 exits and look and sound like a bad Miss America contestant. But I will vote my fingers off next week for either if it means I can see someone not named Taylor Hicks as the American Idol. Hell, I spent an hour of my life wasting time flipping through six numbers on my non-Cingular cell phone to create a E/K votex of suck for a final because I cannot STAND Taylor. If I HAD Cingular I would have texted like a mo-fo for Kat and Elliot cuz Taylor would be the worst Idol ever. Mind you, the winner will be the worst Idol ever, but I'd rather take aggravating princess or goat boy over the grandpa. And while I rake all three over the coals in the Rank'em thread, I wish to point out all three sucked balls tonight with some rank notes, horrible interpretation and missed chances for success. Elliot didn't do his best, Kat so missed awesome or decent or good or even crap on SOTR and Taylor can bite me. They all cannot sell me on their schlock and I hope the Coronation Song somehow makes Inside Your Naughty Place sould like Handel's "Messiah." .:Froggert:. 5/16/2006, 11:39 PM Elliot is a good person, Katherine isnt. She is a soul less *****. She probably would watch a dead body smiling and tilting her head like Michael Myers does. :dies: I just despise that *****, you can tell she isn't a sincere person and you can tell she talks a lot of ****. Plus she can't sing, she just stands up there and wails like a cow. Its sad Ace Reject 5/16/2006, 11:53 PM Are you the one who called Diana DeGarmo a pig two years ago? But he was right then? you guys, I really am starting to get the sense that Taylor is the worst person to have ever lived. I want to set him on fire. Virgin Whore 5/17/2006, 12:15 AM This Taylor "Soul Patrol" Hicks gimmick is eve worse than the whole Kellie "Calamarie" Pickler ****. I could see right through him! It sucks 'cause the judged are picking on Katharine for "song choices" and it's funny because she didn't even pick IBICF. This is a SINGING COMPETITION, not "Whoever Picks The Best Song This Week Wins American Idol." That's just stupid. I personally believe Katharine has the whole package, and I know she will sound AMAZING on CD. Taylor, on the other hand, you can't translate his epileptic seizures on CD. He is going to sound whack. Not even ProTools can save him. I don't understand how he got a huge pat on the back from Simon for "You Are So Beautiful," because I personally think that was his WORST to date. He was off key, and sounded out of tune the entire time... he couldn't even HIT those notes. Blah. Travis10 5/17/2006, 12:24 AM I congratulate them (The Soul Train Passengers, Taylor supporters up to this point, and the people behind AI) for trashing this season, and degrading this competition to a popularity contest rather than a singing-talent show. Taylor has no business being in the 3, he should’ve been gone by the final 10. Way to go them! Thanks to them, this might be the pathetic season of the show's history. DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/17/2006, 6:40 AM Dead@Froggy's avatar.:o Travis10 5/17/2006, 1:06 PM I was just killing time this morning, and went to DialIdol (Even though I still think its somewhat unreliable): Rank Contestant / Score / M.O.E 1-2 Taylor Hicks 31.638 1.512 - 1-3 Katharine McPhee 28.759 1.544 - 2-3 Elliott Yamin 28.286 1.549 I find these numbers quite intresting, either Katherine OR Elliot COULD be going home. ~ Even though its clear without these numbers that Elliot will very likely be going ~ But it got me thinking; what "if" Katherine went home tonight. It's a devil's advocate thought, but this would be quite shocking/intresting to see. - (Especially the reactions the judges would have) Kaos 5/17/2006, 1:29 PM speaking of dial idol, they only based their scores last night on 2 numbers. apparently jim the maker of the software, had issues with having 3 lines for each contestant. i guess there was conflicts on the scripting part. but yeah the program only monitored the first 2 # for each idol. so anything could happen really.. Travis10 5/17/2006, 1:58 PM I dunno, a part of me would like to Katherine(or E) to go on, yet the other side is kind of like "Well, since this season is going to hell, why not send it down sooner?" Delicious 5/17/2006, 4:07 PM I hope Catshit goes home tonite. Or if Elliot goes home which I hope not, I hope Taylor wins it. I really really cant stand Katharine, her ego might actually be worse than Chris's now. AI lost me with this season though, i didnt like anybody as much as i have on previous seasons, they are all so boring. I hate country but i liked Kelly because she had personality but oh well, bring on next season. Lee!! 5/17/2006, 4:49 PM Elliott ftw (only in my dreams die Taylor) Exodus 5/17/2006, 6:15 PM I hope Catshit goes home tonite. Or if Elliot goes home which I hope not, I hope Taylor wins it. I really really cant stand Katharine, her ego might actually be worse than Chris's now. AI lost me with this season though, i didnt like anybody as much as i have on previous seasons, they are all so boring. I hate country but i liked Kelly because she had personality but oh well, bring on next season. meh, Dani, I can agree with you most of the time, but this is way off!!! Katherine has not displayed obnoxious behavior at all and the time that she did question the judges...she was on base. Her performances are always above Taylor's and the judges don't seem to give credit where it is due. Taylor winning would be a complete mockery to the show, so AI better do wut's best for them and not allow Taylor to win. Nobody has looked at him as a favorite and continue to see him as the joke that has gone too far...:rolleyes: Charmbracelet 5/17/2006, 6:46 PM But he was right then? you guys, I really am starting to get the sense that Taylor is the worst person to have ever lived. I want to set him on fire. DROPS DEAD GoldenBoy 5/17/2006, 8:21 PM Apparently Kat is supposed to leave... I think I'm gonna cry :( Mugshot 5/17/2006, 8:29 PM Oh god, Aretha, Katherine? Sir. Will 5/17/2006, 8:32 PM She sang it a couple months ago on the show, ERIC. And just so you know, that was her best performance ever. She can ace that song, she's so good with "Think". Kworb 5/17/2006, 8:39 PM :dies: You Kat worshippers are killing me Charmbracelet 5/17/2006, 8:45 PM dont think badly Kat is amazing. I can't watch this until the end. Damn you Pistons/Cavs! Why must it be a close game between you 2 Mugshot 5/17/2006, 8:52 PM She sang it a couple months ago on the show, ERIC. And just so you know, that was her best performance ever. She can ace that song, she's so good with "Think". Thanks. She sucked at it. Mugshot 5/17/2006, 8:53 PM :dies: You Kat worshippers are killing me :ahh: Mugshot 5/17/2006, 8:55 PM Boooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! Reeces 5/17/2006, 8:55 PM Woo hoo!!!! Katharine ^_____^ Arith 5/17/2006, 8:57 PM Ewwwwwwwwtf chevellerolet 5/17/2006, 9:02 PM Wow at the percentages. Really sad to see Elliott go, but good to see Kat getting a chance to win. On a more serious note, does anyone know anything about Elliott's mom? I don't know, my family and I both think she looks very sickly..and I hope nothing is wrong. Kelly Rowland 5/17/2006, 9:03 PM I Couldnt Believe The Percentage lol Poor Eliott But It Doesnt Matter Its Called Soul Labels lol Kworb 5/17/2006, 9:03 PM It's official, AI5 will have a less talented winner than http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6e/Superstar_USA_logo.jpg Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:05 PM It's official, AI5 will have a less talented winner than http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6e/Superstar_USA_logo.jpg :lmao: Jaimon 5/17/2006, 9:08 PM Can somebody post the percentages? please :) DMAN16 5/17/2006, 9:10 PM Taylor - 33.68% Kat - 33.26% Elliott - 33.06% Jaimon 5/17/2006, 9:13 PM Thanks and WOW Nick The Third 5/17/2006, 9:15 PM Taylor - 33.68% Kat - 33.26% Elliott - 33.06% Although that was likely, they didn't show who those 2 percentages were. Assuming is bad. The ATRL logo makes me want to shoot someone. Dr. Spaceman 5/17/2006, 9:16 PM The ATRL logo makes me want to shoot someone. SOULLLLLL PATROLLLLLLLLLLLL Splinter 5/17/2006, 9:16 PM Those are the official results? So... Elliott is out? Kelly Rowland 5/17/2006, 9:18 PM Those are the official results? So... Elliott is out? yep thats wat they showed on the show... Vithor 5/17/2006, 9:19 PM OMG taylor sucks.... TC 5/17/2006, 9:31 PM TAYLOR MUST WIN! No contest. GoldenBoy 5/17/2006, 9:31 PM Dear Froggert, Mikal, Mugshot, and Kworb (aka Kat haters), I don't get why you couldn't at least recognize that Kat is capable of something decent after her "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" performance last night. I know a lot of Kat haters that said it was one of the best in the season... and that they're original mindset about her had changed. Kelly Rowland 5/17/2006, 9:32 PM TAYLOR MUST WIN! No contest. He Must But He Also BETTER!! Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:32 PM The ATRL logo makes me want to shoot someone.Oh, so people are only allowed to dislike people who AREN'T Katherine. Just die mother ----er. Arith 5/17/2006, 9:33 PM Taylor for the win! (I REFUSE to even think about supporting Kat) Nick The Third 5/17/2006, 9:34 PM Oh, so people are only allowed to dislike people who AREN'T Katherine. Just die mother ----er. :confused: Stop trying to start an arguement, you're only making a fool out of yourself. Lee!! 5/17/2006, 9:35 PM Kat ftw Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:38 PM :confused: Stop trying to start an arguement, you're only making a fool out of yourself. Eat ****, douche bag. Nick The Third 5/17/2006, 9:38 PM Eat ****, douche bag. It's okay, Fonso still loves you :randy: Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:40 PM It's okay, Fonso still loves you :randy: You want Fonso's ****. Nasty ****. Nick The Third 5/17/2006, 9:43 PM You want Fonso's ****. Nasty ****. Oh Fugshot, don't live out your dreams through me :-* Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:44 PM Oh Fugshot, don't live out your dreams through me :-* You just made it sound like you suck his **** or something. LMAO!!! TC 5/17/2006, 9:44 PM both of you shut the hell up with the immaturity or i'll lock you out of this thread. be civil. it's a freakin' reality show Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:45 PM both of you shut the hell up with the immaturity or i'll lock you out of this thread. be civil. it's a freakin' reality show This goes much deeper then the show but ok. TC 5/17/2006, 9:47 PM at the very least, take it to PM's or the No Holds Barred thread. don't make this thread a cesspool with it Kworb 5/17/2006, 9:48 PM Dear Froggert, Mikal, Mugshot, and Kworb (aka Kat haters), I don't get why you couldn't at least recognize that Kat is capable of something decent after her "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" performance last night. I know a lot of Kat haters that said it was one of the best in the season... and that they're original mindset about her had changed. Wow, so you "know" a lot of people who think exactly like you or have come to think like you. Mentioning them surely proves your point about her extraordinary singing capabilities. Personally I wasn't too thrilled with Kat's performance of that song. Granted, it was the best of the night, but it certainly wasn't that good and even she has had better performances. Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:50 PM I agree with Kworb. StrictMachine 5/17/2006, 9:50 PM Glad he's gone, I don't mind the top two. Better then the Clay/Ruben disaster. Both are better then Justin. So hey. Kat should win but too many girls have won this show. GoldenBoy 5/17/2006, 9:50 PM Wow, so you "know" a lot of people who think exactly like you or have come to think like you. Mentioning them surely proves your point about her extraordinary singing capabilities. Personally I wasn't too thrilled with Kat's performance of that song. Granted, it was the best of the night, but it certainly wasn't that good and even she has had better performances. Haha it doesn't really prove anything. I'm just saying it's strange that a lot of Kat haters I know have conceded that she performed well on that song while many of you here continue to hate on her regardless. Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:52 PM Neither of them are going anywhere. They really messed up this season. Mugshot 5/17/2006, 9:54 PM Haha it doesn't really prove anything. I'm just saying it's strange that a lot of Kat haters I know have conceded that she performed well on that song while many of you here continue to hate on her regardless. These "friends" always seem kiss your ass when ever its convenient for an argument. Kworb 5/17/2006, 9:57 PM Haha it doesn't really prove anything. I'm just saying it's strange that a lot of Kat haters I know have conceded that she performed well on that song while many of you here continue to hate on her regardless. Well, I do think she has some talent. Her voice can be very pleasant to listen to. I just hate her higher register (which she insists on using every song), and I never really see her connecting to a song, all she does is look dreamily into the camera with a big smile on her face. DroppedMyGreenBean 5/17/2006, 10:07 PM If that 80 year old grandpa who has seizures on stage wins this competition, I think I will seriously kill myself. Can you say "WORST IDOL WINNER EVER!" GoldenBoy 5/17/2006, 10:08 PM These "friends" always seem kiss your ass when ever its convenient for an argument. I mean, c'mon. Everyone does that. Clearly not all my friends have the same opinion. It probably would have been better to say SOME of my friends. Splinter 5/17/2006, 10:12 PM Fighting only because TC put Taylor's image on the logo? C mon I dont think he would keep it until tomorrow Virgin Whore 5/17/2006, 10:13 PM Neither of them are going anywhere. They really messed up this season. Who is they? America voted, dear. Virgin Whore 5/17/2006, 10:15 PM Oh wow. Poor Elliot!! I felt so bad for Katharine's video... NO ONE and I mean NO ONE supported her from her hometown... Ace Reject 5/17/2006, 10:17 PM at the very least, take it to PM's or the No Holds Barred thread. don't make this thread a cesspool with it But TC, look at hew populated this whole season. OF COURSE THIS THREAD IS A CESSPOOL. Mugshot 5/17/2006, 10:24 PM Who is they? America voted, dear. Who care's if America voted? Its not like that saved Ruben. Travis10 5/17/2006, 10:24 PM Holy! Taylor was less than a million votes away from getting out. The results were crazy. lol at Kworb And TC, why do you like Taylor? Exodus 5/17/2006, 10:35 PM American Idol will become pure **** if Taylor wins. He has absolutely no appeal with AI's target audience. He has gotten way too far with lackluster performances, enhanced by his extremely annoying and distracting dancing moves, which might I point out, this is a singing competition and the judges haven't been doing a good job of enforcing this fact all season long. I wanted him gone since day 1 and it still amazes me how this joke keeps going on. Moreso so that ATRL now flashes his "SAFE" icon the corner of the forum...Anyways, how the HELL has he not been in the bottom three? 33.06, 33.26, and 33.68%? He was sooo close to being gone!!! We could have pooled together as a forum and got him eliminated!!! Katherine Mcphee ALL THE WAY!!! (screw Randy's comment about there being a male winner) :rolleyes: .Chad. 5/17/2006, 10:38 PM Taylor is the worst contestant I've ever seen on Idol ever! Katharine for the win, but this will always regardlessly be the worst season I've ever seen. Melissa, Mandisa, and Paris though<333 Virgin Whore 5/17/2006, 10:41 PM Who care's if America voted? Its not like that saved Ruben. George Bush does not care about black people. American Idol does not care about gay people. That's why. .:Froggert:. 5/17/2006, 10:51 PM I will be voting for taylor for the finale :) Travis10 5/17/2006, 10:55 PM http://us.tv1.yimg.com/tv.yahoo.com/images/he/photo/tv_pix/fox/american_idol_2006/final24_katharine.jpg SAFE!!! :) :D :cool: :clap: :woohoo: :jamming: :kirby2: Brian. 5/17/2006, 10:56 PM It was of course great to see Kat ascend into the finale but I feel so damn bad for Elliot. He is a far more talented singer than Taylor and he's truly a good person. I hope he does well in life. I would literally lose my mind if Taylor wins. I will make sure my household gets in at least 1000 votes on Tuesday for Katharine. Oh and haters, did I mention that Katharine owns you??? Just in case I didn't, KATHARINE OWNS YOUR ASS, YOU STUPID PRICKS!!!! Mugshot 5/17/2006, 10:59 PM George Bush does not care about black people. American Idol does not care about gay people. That's why. Correction: George Bush doesn't care about black people AND gay people. Brian. 5/17/2006, 11:04 PM http://www.katharinefans.com/pics/katharine_cd_cover_large.png SAFE!!! :) :D :cool: :clap: :woohoo: :jamming: :kirby2: GREATEST CONTESTANT EVER!!!!!!! And Paula could go suck Taylor's d!ck. It's so obvious she hates Kat. Stupid ho, I'll never pay any mind to her again. Well excluding "Cold Hearted", can't get enough of that :-X Travis10 5/17/2006, 11:07 PM Let the best Chick or Grandpa win next week. :niceday: .:Froggert:. 5/17/2006, 11:08 PM Pew! Nick The Third 5/17/2006, 11:18 PM GREATEST CONTESTANT EVER!!!!!!! And Paula could go suck Taylor's d!ck. It's so obvious she hates Kat. Stupid ho, I'll never pay any mind to her again. Well excluding "Cold Hearted", can't get enough of that :-X And Randy. It's SO obvious that Randy hates her. Calling her out on song choice when she didn't even pick the song. The fat ----, probably just wants Taylor to win 'cause he's a fellow fatty. Mugshot 5/17/2006, 11:20 PM And Randy. It's SO obvious that Randy hates her. Calling her out on song choice when she didn't even pick the song. The fat ----, probably just wants Taylor to win 'cause he's a fellow fatty. WOW, you've sunk to a new low. Do you dream of kidnapping Katherine and raping her relentlessly? Because you act like you do. CyborG 5/17/2006, 11:38 PM why taylor is top 2??? he's so retarded Katherine must wins this season Guilt Trip 5/17/2006, 11:56 PM go kat! poor ell :(:(:( <3 him Virgin Whore 5/18/2006, 12:18 AM Correction: George Bush doesn't care about black people AND gay people. I wonder who George Bush will vote for... I hate the fact that Kat gets no love from the audience and those stupid ---- judges. I'm so glad she spoke her mind!! Go Simon for backing her up!!! Mikal 5/18/2006, 12:49 AM Dear Froggert, Mikal, Mugshot, and Kworb (aka Kat haters), Present! I don't get why you couldn't at least recognize that Kat is capable of something decent after her "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" performance last night. For, as I said in Rank'em, I found her to be flat on the acapela part, warbly on the chorus and as pageantish as ever. I know a lot of Kat haters that said it was one of the best in the season... and that they're original mindset about her had changed. Give them a cookie on my behalf ;) Her "best" perf would be...um...*has to think hard* probably something in the Semis when her pageant perfs weren't all that common and she didn't bug. Sorry that I haven't given myself to McPheever even if I will vote two hours for the brat cuz Taylor makes me punch small churren (oh Juanita, why have you forsaken me!!) but could you stop bitching when people do not agree that Kat is just the most awesomest awesome to ever awesome anything? Jesus! Travis10 5/18/2006, 1:01 AM *Sigh* :)!!! I just got back from the AI boards. I spoke my frustration at Taylor Hicks fans. (Probably pissed off a couple dozen of them...which was the most twisted fun part.) But I did so in a nice manner, yet still venting about why Taylor shouldn't be here. And I feel really better now! Now I'd like to root for both Kat&Taylor this next week! Katherine for her talent and Taylor for his personality. Kaos 5/18/2006, 3:32 AM After all the negativity from Randy and Paula the past 3 weeks, on Kat's last performance last night "Aint Got Nothing Left But the Blues"... Randy said he didn't like it and all of a sudden here comes Paula saying "You did a great job" in the most genuine voice, NOT! Did anybody catch that? She sounded so forced to say something nice even though I think she really just wants Kat to leave asap! And also at the end, when Elliot was announced that he was leaving the camera went to the judges and you can see under the table Paula was kicking Randy's leg with the face of "What the ----, Katharine shouldve left!!" The only negative comment I can tolerate is Simon at least he says it how it is, the rest just sound like they really wanna influence the viewers and sabotage Kat. Yes yes yes, we get it Paula and Randy, you hate Kat! TonyBrownEyes 5/18/2006, 5:36 AM I wonder who George Bush will vote for... I hate the fact that Kat gets no love from the audience and those stupid ---- judges. I'm so glad she spoke her mind!! Go Simon for backing her up!!! amen. Delicious 5/18/2006, 5:37 AM AI just got even more ****. :( I know i wont buy either of their albums, I dont even like Taylor or Katharine, but i guess i'll just root for Taylor. Katharine has a good voice but most of the times she's flat and it comes off whiny ... and besides, she's nothing special ... she'll just be blended in with all the females. GoldenBoy 5/18/2006, 6:01 AM For, as I said in Rank'em, I found her to be flat on the acapela part, warbly on the chorus and as pageantish as ever. Ok, warbly on the chorus, ok pageantish. Whatever. But she came exactly on key when the music started playing. Being flat is not something one can "find," you either are or you aren't. DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/18/2006, 8:22 AM It's obvius Taylor is gonna win. chevellerolet 5/18/2006, 8:40 AM obviously somebody had to like both kat and taylor if they made the final 2. so yall stop the complaining and pick up a phone and vote...or go try out for the show yourself. DMAN16 5/18/2006, 11:07 AM At least we have some good news. Carrie Underwood and Daniel Powter have been confirmed for the finale on May 24. They posted this on their myspace's. StrictMachine 5/18/2006, 11:22 AM It's obvius Taylor is gonna win. I sorta agree. He would be the best male contestant to win at least. Not much competition though...lol. .:Froggert:. 5/18/2006, 11:58 AM Taylor will win. Has he ever been in the bottom 2? CARRIE TO PERFORM!! YAYAYAYAYA I will be jacking off to this performance Travis10 5/18/2006, 2:12 PM This next week is going to be like a Superbowl! :D :)!!! http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8163/40ss2.jpg Kelly Rowland 5/18/2006, 4:00 PM This next week is going to be like a Superbowl! :D :)!!! http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8163/40ss2.jpg there both smiling but the thing is Taylor - Shes Going Down Katharine - He Doesnt Have A Chance Mr.Hollywood 5/18/2006, 4:02 PM taylor looks like he has katherine in an insane death grip. Kworb 5/18/2006, 5:23 PM there both smiling but the thing is Taylor - Shes Going Down Katharine - He Doesnt Have A Chance More like Taylor - I'm touching a GIRL Katharine - He's the daddy I never had rayato 5/18/2006, 7:34 PM oh wow, I am so lost! I'm didn't even see American Idol until last night (I Tivo'ed it) and all I gotta say is WOW. Katherine's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and Taylor's 'You Are So Beautiful' were so good I actually got choked up. Unforunately Elliott was meh this week so I could understand why he was voted out, but still I love the guy, best of luck! But seriously Taylor and Kat earned their place in the Finals next week, I just hope they give not one but three blockbuster performance so it makes it really hard for people to vote and for one well of a finale. p.s.: while I honestly can't decide if Katherine's 'SOTR' was better than Taylor's 'URSB' or vice versa, I know we can all agree one one thing: They were the best back-to-back AI performances ever! DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/18/2006, 7:36 PM More like Taylor - I'm touching a GIRL Katharine - He's the daddy I never had :rofl: Taylor does look like that when he cums. Travis10 5/18/2006, 7:50 PM :laugh: Matto 5/18/2006, 8:46 PM :rofl: Taylor does look like that when he cums. :eek: Since when do you get it on with him? :-* M Z N A 5/19/2006, 6:32 AM Wow,This is shameful!!! and yeah,people have to stop complaining because bush, kat and taylor were voted by you suckers! and we the sane worldwide nation ,will not let them ruin our amazing charts and great taste of music so keep the dirt over there ,please. DiRtyStIckYFloOr 5/19/2006, 8:14 AM :eek: Since when do you get it on with him? :-* I can't disclose that fact until after the show.:o It's in the contracts.:-* Sir. Will 5/19/2006, 8:23 PM God Taylor is so ugly. That face screams "SOUL PATROL SOUL PATROL" He should get his head smashed in a car door. This would be a really bad American Idol if Taylor won. Really really really bad. Kelly Rowland 5/19/2006, 8:25 PM ^ no it would be great he has th best voice behind paris I HOPE HE WINS!! Travis10 5/19/2006, 10:19 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMWc7jlyEH0&search=Taylor%20Hicks ^The performance that started my hate for Taylor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXE9rtVCqzk&search=Taylor%20Hicks ^And the WTF performance. They're bad, and yet Mandisa and Paris went home instead of him. :shakeno: The dude looks and acts cool...but is it necessary to give a record contract to that? If I heard these 2 songs on the radio, I'd switch stations. If I heard this on a CD that happend to be mine, (and without knowing who Taylor was) it'd be in the shredder. Honestly, screw the idea about having a male rocker, or even worse, Taylor, as winner this year. I'd rather have another Diva. But I'll be cheering for both of them this next week, but mostly for Kat . Kelly Rowland 5/19/2006, 10:25 PM ^ i liked that performance alot! Arith 5/19/2006, 10:49 PM He should get his head smashed in a car door. :rofl: :worship: :dies: I wouldn't be exacttly mad if that happened to Taylor or Kat :) Nick The Third 5/20/2006, 12:09 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMWc7jlyEH0&search=Taylor%20Hicks ^The performance that started my hate for Taylor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXE9rtVCqzk&search=Taylor%20Hicks ^And the WTF performance. They're bad, and yet Mandisa and Paris went home instead of him. :shakeno: The dude looks and acts cool...but is it necessary to give a record contract to that? If I heard these 2 songs on the radio, I'd switch stations. If I heard this on a CD that happend to be mine, (and without knowing who Taylor was) it'd be in the shredder. Honestly, screw the idea about having a male rocker, or even worse, Taylor, as winner this year. I'd rather have another Diva. But I'll be cheering for both of them this next week, but mostly for Kat . Oh man, those 2 (especially the first) were beyond bad. Seriously, I could sing that first song better than him. And the second one, ugh, don't even get me started on how ridiculous that was :o As far as acting cool, I think if anyone had to be in a room with Kellie or Taylor for 15 minutes, they'd either kill themselves or kill Taylor/Kellie. Joke On Death 5/20/2006, 1:13 PM Tayler can't sing, he is ugly and he would not make a good american idol, I want Katherine to win, she would sell out of cds and she has a good voice, and she is pop not country like carrie underwood.......go katherine, vote for her... Nick The Third 5/21/2006, 2:06 AM In Defense of Katherine Over the past few weeks, and particularly in the last 16 hours, I have read some pretty severe comments on this and other Message Boards about AI5 finalist Katherine McPhee. Common words used in these posts include: snotty, arrogant, rude, ****ty, mean, two-faced, evil, fake, and, worst of all, 'entitled.' Furthermore, according to these self-proclaimed 'critics,' Kat's parents, close family, friends, and anyone who likes her at all, are also all of the above things and more. They don't like the faces she makes when she gets negative comments from the judges. They don't like that she was happy when Elliott was voted off. In short, they think she is a cruel heartless biatch. (Hell, I think they would accuse her of being the anti-Christ if they had any evidence of that fact.) I happen to have a bit of knowledge of Kat, and of her mother and boyfriend as well, and I felt forced to speak out in defense of these attacks on her character. As I have stated in previous columns, Kat is the opposite of arrogant. In fact, she is perhaps the least confident idol finalist this year. Much of her life, she has been a 'theatre geek.' Well-liked, but not overwhelmingly popular, and a bit shy around groups of people. Performing is a way to 'come out of her shell' for her. She may come off as being over-confident, but this is all a defense-mechanism... a shield she puts up to cover her self-doubt. She has also fought weight issues, and recently lost a bit of weight. She has never thought of herself as truly sexy... or even attractive... and the attention she is getting this season is all new to her. Consequently, this is all a bit hard for her to adjust to. Praise is unexpected. And being criticized harshly in front of millions of people would be difficult for ANYONE, but it is especially hard for her. She is her own worst critic, and so when the judges criticize her, she takes it very personally, feels she has failed, and becomes immediately defensive. When she is criticized for being 'pitchy', this hits her especially hard, because questioning her musical ear, something she is somewhat confident with, causes her self-doubt to get even stronger. I wonder if any of you 'critics' have ever performed before an audience before? I have on numerous occasions, and let me tell you, it ain't easy. The nerves and adrenaline propel you through, and frequently you can't remember what you have just done when it's all over. If what you do remember is that it was a pretty good performance, only to be told later that you sucked, it can be pretty annoying and disheartening. Ever heard back a tape of how your voice sounds? Most people's initial reaction is "Ick! Is that how I actually sound?" It is impossible for a performer to know exactly how they look and sound. Criticism (especially from people, like Paula, who are not good with words) can be very hard to understand. The 'tilted head, quizzical eyes' expression Kat gets is just that... she doesn't know what she's being told, or how she can fix it for next time. It doesn't all compute for her. Kat was not in any way expecting to get this far. Her reaction last week, at Chris' elimination, said it all. The judges savaged her. She fully expected to go home. This week, she expected the same. So, when it was Elliott instead, she reacted with joy. Please, people, can you really blame her? Would you not be joyous in the situation? And it's not as if she jumped for joy (like Paris did every week.) She simply smailed and looked in the direction of her parents. Of course, Taylor appreared to handle it better. But the truth is, Taylor knew full well it wasn't going to be him. The judges have pumped him up for weeks. He had plenty of time to prepare his "Oh I'm sorry for Elliott" response. Kat, however, was caught completely off guard for the second week in a row. In summary, I feel that the criticism of her 'attitude' is completely innacurate. Notice I am not criticizing those who call her 'wooden' or 'plastic.' 'Plastic' is sometimes an accurate description of her. When she is nervous or doubtful, she pastes on a big smile to cover her emotions. That fake smile is not the real Kat. Feel free to criticize her for that... she is working on it, like all performers, but has a ways to go. Feel free to criticize her if you don't like the tone of her voice, or if you don't like the style of music she sings, or if you feel she has let her nerves get it the way of her performance. But before you attack her personality, take a moment to consider the fact that your assessment of her personality is being formed with little actual evidence of who she is. And I think this is unfair, innacurate, and sometimes downright mean. Source: http://community.realitytvworld.com/boards...rum=DCForumID44 Note to my readers: I have read so many posts from those who dislike Katherine because of her ‘cocky’ attitude and ‘beauty pageant’ demeanor. This perception couldn’t be any more wrong. What many people don’t know is that Katherine has struggled with her weight (she recently lost 30 pounds) and does not see herself as beautiful or pageant-worthy. She wears frumpy clothing often because she thinks that’s all she can wear. She is still trying to get used to the fact that she is pretty and that others view her as such. The stiffness we see, and her forced smile, comes from trying to feel comfortable in her own skin, not from overconfidence or entitlement. The fact that she is sometimes unable to fully commit vocally and emotionally to the song comes from this same place of insecurity. Try to view her next time with that knowledge, and see if it changes your opinion of her. I found that on an American Idol forum. Oh, and supposedley it was written by a family member. Virgin Whore 5/21/2006, 9:09 AM You all need to stop bitching about Katharine. Just be glad it's not Taylor VS Kellie Pickler. Yeah, remember her? Anyway, I will be voting for Katharine for 2 straight hours. I'd rather have another Diva over a Epilepsy any day. I can only imagine what he will sound on CD... PS. I bet you these Katharine haters will end up falling madly deeply in love with her next week when she wins the title and when her CD drops. Exodus 5/21/2006, 10:01 AM I found that on an American Idol forum. Oh, and supposedley it was written by a family member. All those who say that **** about Katherine to begin with, are venting on her, as their favorite "Idol" was sent home before her. Apparently, this isn't happening to Taylor or even Elliot before, as they have the "likeability" factor. As for wut EJ posted, that was completely right. You could tell that she was a shy person by her first performance on American Idol...you could tell that she wasn't expecting to go through the first round even. Continuing on through the season, it was easy to notice that she has lost some weight and like any other girl, she was probably self-conscious about it. Anyways, the point I'm trying to make is, that it is common for people, when they lose something (or their choice idol loses) to find something...ANYTHING to rag on the winner about, whether it be her reaction, look, singing ability, ANYTHING in this case. More or less, jealousy is the issue here...:o Charmbracelet 5/21/2006, 10:28 AM JOHN<3 People need to step off Kat, seriously. Travis10 5/21/2006, 11:43 AM I think Katherine will do incredable with the new original song that Tamyra Gray and Nick Lachey have written. This could be the performance that pushes herself past Taylor. I hope Randy and Simon are going to be on top of their game. They should dish out ALL the flaws Taylor has and more (as well as Katherine). Paula, who I see as a HUGE reason why FredFlinstone&JayLeno's offspring for making it this far in the competition, will likely be sucki--, er, giving positive reinforcement to both of them. .Chad. 5/21/2006, 7:55 PM If Taylor wins, it will be like repeat of season 3 when Fantasia beat Diana. (Overrated one beats more talented one) But Fantasia improved with her album, Taylor will never improve. Kaos 5/21/2006, 9:28 PM If Taylor wins, it will be like repeat of season 3 when Fantasia beat Diana. (Overrated one beats more talented one) But Fantasia improved with her album i somewhat agree with you... i totally was rooting for diana cause i thought fantasia was pretty overrated but the album definitely proved it wrong otherwise. i really liked her cd, and diana's too. show: diana > fantasia album: diana < fantasia but neither were really my favorites... Brian. 5/21/2006, 9:37 PM That letter saddened me greatly but it's been obvious for so long. The girl lacks so much confidence. Only the socially inept (most of AI's viewers) would not be able to detect it. Stop bashing her and start voting because she deserves more than anyone else in the Top 12. .:Froggert:. 5/21/2006, 9:39 PM I still wish that someone would slice Fat's face with an exacto-knife and kill her ass :toofunny: I hate that bitch so much Brian. 5/21/2006, 9:45 PM I still wish that someone would slice Fat's face with an exacto-knife and kill her ass :toofunny: I hate that bitch so much I truly thought it was funny in the beginning, you know. You being your usual self. I was wrong. You're so f'ing cold. |