American Idol 3

Ok, thanx! , when I heard someone mention "11 finalists" on the show, that might have been, "11 more finalists", after they had chosen Fantasia But are there still only 8 finalists that are chosen from the 32 to begin with, or did I get that wrong?, and then there will be 4 added to them somehow?

Having more finalists gets them to have more eps, and this is getting much viewing, that means more money, right
Is this show very popular in the US?

The first 8 are chosen in the first round votes, then there is a "Second Chance" round where the judges invite back 8 of the ones who were not already voted through. One more is chosen by audience vote, and then each judge chooses one person they think was overlooked by the audience, and that makes 12.

Sess, if Matthew was singing "Walking In Memphis" then you're on the same week as we are. I liked him too, I thought he was pretty cute and very charmin.

Thanx, Lisa and Heidi!

Hey, with 4 more added to the finalists, means Matthew still has a chance

The first 8 are chosen in the first round votes, then there is a "Second Chance" round where the judges invite back 8 of the ones who were not already voted through. One more is chosen by audience vote, and then each judge chooses one person they think was overlooked by the audience, and that makes 12.

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Oh yeah! Thank you! It's all coming back to me now. I remembered the part where they brought back some of the ones that didn't make it after they finished the 4 rounds of the 32 that were left, but I couldn't remember how many they brought back. I'm glad you brought it all back to me, that would've been bugging me for weeks!

I didnt know how this worked untill we had the Icelandic Idol, since I hadnt watched it , so I thought they were making it the same way here as it is over there. Maybe they will add to the ones that get a second chance next year, since this year was such a hit. The one that got a second chance here has a resemlance of Clay Aiken, and they were talking about that he also got to the finalists as his second chance. Knowing that, this guy said that his goal was to reach second place, to do exactly as Clay had done. And he did

Anyone else watch last night? One word-boring (I sound like Simon!). I had really hoped the football player would do better, but he didn't I think the vote will be pretty much up in the air.

I think the funniest thing about this season has been the "She Bangs" guy. He's regularly featured on Entertainment Tonight, they even got him a singing coach, he's getting all this coverage and he was REJECTED! He's getting more coverage than the winners! I think it's great-he has such an enthusiasm that a lot of the winners are missing.

I find that funny as well, he is making more money by not being able to sing then these kids on american idol. The radio station my mom listens to paid his friend 100 bucks to get him to call in! Just to call in!!! He is everywhere and everyone wants him on their show, or they are already showing him on it. I think he is so funny, just the way he dances, I love it!!!

More on William Yep.... he is becoming quite the attraction!

http://www.williamhung.net/


As for last nights show. I was totally disappointed. The only one I liked was the Hawaiian girl. I think she has potential.

I liked the girl with the really short hair. She has a nice voice and there is something different about her. I hope her and the Hawaiian girl make it through.

Oh yes! I did like the one with the short hair too. It was the way she was standing that really kept distracting me from her singing. I don't know, I kept wanting to tell her to straighten up or move a bit. But at least it's something she can work on if she makes it through. She probably will. The pickings are slip. There's also the redhead that was ok.

Actually I was referring to the short haired girl that kinda looks like a tomboy. I really liked her voice and she is being "herself". Oh well, she didn't make it through.
Did you see the shock on the red headed girl's face when the guy made it through and she didn't!! She got such good reviews from the judges and the audience didn't vote for her! I was glad, I thought she was just ok. She was non too memorable for me.
The hawaiian girl has "star quality". The only thing that might hurt her is that she gets so emotional, but she should, she made the top 12 last night. Now she gets to tour with the Idol crew and do concerts and stuff.

Oh yes... the one they dubbed 'loner' girl (Briana). She was good but I kind of knew America wouldn't be bombarding her with votes. She had the voice but lacked the stage presence and enthusiasm that America craves.

I noticed that a few didn't seem overly thrilled that Matt was picked. The little hawaiian girl (Camille) kept her distance and all.

I'm sure Lisa was upset because she did get rave reviews from the judges. Especially the "finally someone can sing" comment from Simon.

I'm sure it must be extremely difficult to stand there and try to stay somewhat compossed. I couldn't do it.....

I'm looking forward to next weeks.

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I had a lot of fun with AI 2 (missed 1) but this season I am not enjoying it too much. I just don't get too moved by any of the contestants. Do you like anyone much?
Iknow by now I had some favoriates last season. I don't now.

I really hope that group 3 is better than group 2. They were the worst ones that I have ever seen at this round. The judges made a few bad decisions there. The next group has got to better. I did think that the hawaiian girl (Camille) was pretty good. I'm glad she made it through. She was the best of that group.

I had a lot of fun with AI 2 (missed 1) but this season I am not enjoying it too much. I just don't get too moved by any of the contestants. Do you like anyone much?

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I think Season 1 was definitely the best and I season 2 was good too. But I agree with you about this season. Nobody has really stood out for me yet. I am really hoping that it will get better once they get the final 12 chosen. Maybe I will see somebody there that I think I can pull for.

Fantasia stands out for me and the hawiian girl and the guy just because he is a guy. And the girl that is 16 was good too. So far they are pretty good. Think of Clay Aiken from the second season, he didn't make it through until the wild card round. Just wait, someone will step up and become the favorite.

Well... we're down to the final 12.

I still can't say anyone has blown me away but I am really starting to take a liking to George.

I am not blown away either, but right when I am starting to think Simon is an idiot he does something brilliant, because I do like George a lot and will watch to root him on.

I know what you mean. I was hoping George was his choice and crossing my fingers the whole time. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out Paula's choice. I don't think she is good enough to be part of the final but we'll soon find out. Maybe once she sings a different song.

Can I just say - "What was America thinking?" John would not have been my choice out of the 4 left after the judge's picks.

I'm not blown away by any of them right now either, but we shall see...