American Idol this Week — Page 22

What makes you think he'd have any more artistic freedom? The winners and runner-ups are contractually obligated and do what they're told. Period.

Ok, I guess I believe this now, as I've heard it from quite a few people at this point. I just wasn't sure, so I was kind of still assuming for now that the runner up [i]isn't[/i] contractually obligated. But now I've heard it from enough people, I figure it probably is in fact true.

So in that case... I guess what I'd really most prefer is if he was 4th or 3rd then, again, simply to ensure artistic freedom. But I know for sure that I won't be able to bring myself to actually not vote for him when it comes down to it haha. Because as much as he deserves not to be tied down, I want him on the show as long as possible :P

So yeah, all things considered I suppose I'm all for him winning then! There's no doubt he's by FAR the most talented person this season (and maybe over all the most talented person the show has ever had, considering his excellent musicianship), so... yeah. Woota for David Cook!! :P

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According to Dialidol brooke is the likely victim this week (deservedly) with Jason and Pork Chop also in danger. Syesha seems to be on top this week.

I attributed Paula's slip to the fact that the judges have just seen them sing the songs in the dress rehearsals. She probably took some notes based on THAT performance and got confused by the new format. I was just surprised it took someone so long to correct her. Simon was particularly quiet in a moment that could have given him ample opportunity to tease her.

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The judges do watch the dress rehearsal. My guess based on last night is they do pretty much judge them based on that unless something dramatic changes in the live performance. The producers probably do influence the judges after the dress rehearsal in the direction they would like it to go. I wonder if Simon/writers create some of his remarks in advance too. Paula has been calling a local Atlanta radio station on Thursdays each week and she accidentally called today. She apologized for calling th wrong day and said she will call again in the morning. While on the phone the djs asked her about last night this is what she said:She says she was surprised by the last minute switch in judging procedures. Paula the said, "I am feverishly trying to write notes for every performance." And when host Ryan Seacrest asked the judges to sum up the performances, Paula claims that she was trying organize her notes, saying, "I was trying to give my critique for Jason Castro, and scribbled Jason's name, and that was David Cook's! ... We all just screwed up everything." She added with a laugh: "This is live television. This is fun!"

She tried to cover up lsat night and say the second song remarks were for David Cook, but a few seconds later she said he was great. Her notes were obviously for Jason on both of his songs. The DJs asked her if she is still in pain and taking pain meds from a plane accident she was in at some point. She said yes she still has quite a bit of pain in her neck at times, but she does not take any meds.

I don't think they will fire Paula, she brings a lot of media attention to the show and is part of the reason some people watch. You hear people talk about her and Simon, rarely Randy. I think she will be around as long as the show is.

As for th bottom 2, I think it will be Syesha and Jason. I don't think Syesha should be there, but based on the past few weeks, she probably will be. Simon even made a comment about her being in trouble. I hope Jason goes he is so boring.

Violet, I noticed that Paula called Syesha "brooke" too!

Archuleta managed to make Neil Diamond lamer than Neil Diamond.

Actually, I like Neil..he's much hipper than David A.

Totally agree, Jane!

Elimination shows are such a waste of time. Cut the car commercial. Cut the phone calls. Give us the performance by the guest and the elimination. It can easily be a half hour long.

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So much unnecessary repetitive drama.

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I don't like Brooke, but she was clearly devastated. I felt kind of bad for her.

I don't particularly like Brooke, either, but why is Jason never in the bottom two?

I don't get that either. I thought Jason would have been there last week and this week. Little girls must be voting for him for his looks not talent.