this was the most touching Idol yet...
Posted By: I also think the Africa trip humbled Simon... on 2007-04-26
In Reply to: American Idol.. is anyone else in tears like me? - ima sapp
God Bless These Children in Africa and in the Adirondacks in our country (US). This was a great thing American Idol has done......
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Aww, I think it's touching. :)
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How old were they when he was touching them??? sm
That makes a big difference. So you are saying he did those things when they were children? I believe someone who would so something like that to a child has a serious problem and I don't think that is something that goes away. There is something screwed up in their brain that tells them right from wrong. Touching a child inappropriately is so terribly wrong that you have to be mentally ill to want to do that. If that is the case, it puts a whole new spin on everything. If you are saying he was 18 and they were 15, I don't see that as molestation. it is wrong because you were married and and they were your sisters - wrong in so many ways. But, if they were children and he was an adult, it is criminal and horrendous. What are you going to do? You have to do something. You can't just live like you are. Are either of your children girls? Has he done anything like this to any of their friends who have come over? It opens up a whole new can of worms if he was touching children. Im sorry for you to have to deal with all of this. But at least you are finding out how he is.
I think that is really a touching letter. sm
I could send the exact same letter to my mom, unfortunately she is no longer here. Not trying to bring you down, but I am going to start paying more attention to my MIL cooking. She does the Thanksgiving dinner every year and I just make a couple of casseroles. Just may have to spend the day with her which is something I really enjoy doing, most of the time. LOL
Romey, how touching the video, I just
loved Sophia, have sent her photo out to many.
That is a touching story, and how lucky he was to have
passed so peacefully, and to have a family who respected his wishes. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Not touching that one with a 2-inch pole.
Do the search.
Some of those places are terrifying and include things touching you when
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Cannot believe he is still on Idol
Blake is such a nontalent. I am disappointed with American Idol this year.
Am. Idol
Did anyone else think that Dolly didn't sound all that great last night? To me, it sounded like she was nervous and couldn't hold the notes out. Don't get me wrong, I love Dolly, but it seemed she just didn't have her whole heart into singing. As Simon says, "just my opinion."
A Idol
I think the talent is great this year too. I have not been excited in the last couple of years also. I think the best year was When Aken and Ruben were on.
American Idol
Melinda is the one to beat this year, hands down, no one is really on the same level, especially after tonight. Lakisha will have to show us next week the power that she definitely has. I like the girl from Georgia, maybe Stephanie, not sure but the other ladies can throw in the towel and go home, oh Jordin is good, forgot about her but other than that, do not hold a candle to your power singers. They THINK they are that good, oh I would love to be on the show with Simon, so agree with him. They are so full of themselves, surprised if someone tells them they really have no talent! I am so disappointed with the guys this year. Have no choice there, miss Clay and Reuben!
American Idol
I love Lakisha's voice - I also like Sabrina. The guys I'm not sure about, but I think Chris has a good chance. He seems pretty versatile too.
Did anyone see American Idol?
Any picks for who goes, who stays?
American Idol - What did you think?
Here are my impressions:
Brandon: Poor baby forgot the lyrics. Hello; this is a contest and you aren't the best singer, so ...
Melinda: Excellent as usual, just not a very memorable song.
Chris Sligh: Decided to go with original arrangement, and the judges hated it. I didn't feel strongly either way, which could be a dangerious place to be if America concurs.
Gina: Good song choice, loved her as usual. She has really tough competition though.
Sanjaya: Still here?
Haley: One of her better performances, but ...
Phil Stacey: I thought it was good for him, so hopefully he won't go home just yet since he is not the worst.
Lakisha: Sensational was the word. Fantastic song for her, done superbly. I like this girl. :o}
Blake: Cute, and not bad at all. Let's not send him home yet America.
Stephanie: Surprisingly pitchy for me.
Chris Richardson: Probably not his best genre, but I like him. He shouldn't go yet.
Jordan Sparks: Wowza. Now my sister knew that song she did (from a children's animated movie, apparently), and she wasn't as impressed as I was, but I thought it was great.
American Idol
I, too, am really disappointed in AI this year. I don't feel like I'm 'addicted' to it this year, and if I missed an episode, it wouldn't be any big deal. I don't care for Melinda. I can't really put my finger on what it is, but something about her just irritates me. Maybe it's her 'aw shucks, really I'm good?' type of personality. Maybe she really is a sweet, modest person, but she annoys me. I leave the room most of the time when she comes on stage.
I like Blake a lot too, but I don't think he has much of a chance of winning. I think the judges' favorites are obvious: Melinda, Lakeisha, and Jordan. My faves are Lakeisha, Blake, and Gina.
American Idol
This is the first year I have watched. I miss Chris Sligh--I really liked his audition. I cannot for the life of me understand why Sanjaya is still on. I think Simon just gave up on him wondering why people keep voting him to stay. I felt he should have been the first to go. I like Gina and Jordin and the other young girl Haley (spelling?) I sort of hope Sparks wins. She has a very pleasant voice, seems sweet and she is only 17. She just amazes me.
American Idol
I was so disappointed to see Gina go last night - I wanted Sanjaya to go, of course, but with VOTEFORTHEWORST.COM and Howard Stern - that probably isn't going to happen. I would rather have seen Phil Stacey go than Gina. JMO
American Idol
What is going on with Sanjaya? I think he morphs himself into something so different each week, he may actually win !! (just kidding) but I actually liked him last night!!
I'm tired of Haley with her ultra short skirts and Phil Stacey with his googly eyes. I really like Blake now. I just don't know any more with this season's singers. I guess anything can happen at this point.
GIRLMORE FAN BUT ALSO IDOL
I have not seen Girlmore Girls in weeks because of AI (goes on the same time) but I have watched it since it started. I will have to buy it on DVD when available to catch up because I cannot get it to record on my VCR. Is this the last season?
Well Idol Fans............
If anyone is voting for Blake after tonight's performances, you need to have your head examined! No comparison. Vote fair 
Idol Tour
This year will be my third Idol tour. I had a fantastic time at both. Last year we got to meet everyone but Elliott and the year before we met quite a few of them. If you decide to go, I'm sure you'll have a great time.
American Idol anyone see it?
I thought the young 17 yo boys did a great job, don't remember their names. One was blond, one was dark haired. There is some amazing talent out there. Can't wait to see the girls sing.
American Idol
Anyone enjoying AI as much as I am? Any predictions on the winner?
American Idol
I know that David Cook has a lot going on personally, but did anyone else think he was totally not with it last night? He usually does great, but I wasn't all that impressed with him last night.
Also, does anyone have a guess as to who is going home this week?
Idol Gives Back
I applaud AI for doing what they're doing for the underpriviledged and making others aware, but did anyone else get bored last night with some of the silliness?
America Idol
Does it bother anyone that there are foreign contestants on American Idol?
American Idol anyone?
I think Brooke needs to go home. I'm kinda tired of her little sad face she keeps using. I think she's limited as far as her voice. Last night was a toughie !
American Idol
How about it? Who is going to win? David Archeleta was just amazing last night. I could listen to him over and over.
American Idol
Ok, I'm trying to get fired up about American Idol this year. Last year's was kind of lame.
I hope it's better.
My night right before Idol
Last night in the south was frightening. I was in my hall bath with my 3 cats around 7 something last night because of sighted tornado right close by. I was watching the news seeing how close by and when announcement came on blinking red with tornado alert I grabbed the cats and headed towards the inner room. Talk about scary but all over in time for Idol.
American Idol anyone?
I liked the short-haired blond girl a lot (I think she was third)and Danny who sang last. I also like Enoop!
American Idol, really?
I thought Megan was acting like a 6 year old child last night. Oh, excuse me 6 year olds, did not mean to offend! I was suprised to see the bird-like movements and bird-like noises as she was told she was bottom 3 and told where to sit for such. As she and Anoop were being told of the outcome, her face was turning in all kinds of contortions and then she said she really did not care. Well apparently that just broke the camel's back with that statement and Simon said if you don't care, we don't care as well. I was told from years back actions such as hers were "cutting off your nose to spite your face", in other words she might have acted like she did not care when basically hard work to even get that far and her actions (childish) might wreck anyone looking at her as a potential singer. Silly girl!
American Idol bumped??
I hear the president will be speaking tonight. OMG, I love American Idol and I, along with others, are probably going to be really, really disappointed if the 2 hours are not on. I so much don’t care to see a state of the union from him.
I just watched American Idol.
Girls:
I'm voting for Melinda Doolittle. I thought she was fabulous. I also liked Gina Glocksen and Sabrina Sloan and Lakisha Jones
I thought Leslie Hunt improved a lot over previous performances, but compared to some others I don't think she has much of a chance. I was not as wowed by either Jordin Sparks or Stephanie Edwards the way I have been before, but I suspect next week will be better. I liked Haley Scaranato's song choice because it's a fun song.
Boys (I saw this by DVR so I didn't get to vote)
Loved Chris Richardson. AJ Tabaldo suprised me with a great performance. Shows the importance of song choice. Chris Sligh was good, and then maybe Nick. I usually like Blake Lewis, but it didn't sound original to me. Sundance finally came back and did a decent job. I thought Phil Stacey did pretty well.
Sanjaya can go home IMO.
Melinda, my are absolutely my IDOL
Her songs are beyond belief. Here is wishing her the very best. What a great show tonight!!
American Idol fans.....sm
Did you laugh at Simon's comment/mannerism over Sanjaya last night? I about fell off the sofa laughing.
Best talent last night: Lakeisha & Melinda.
Most improved now they're singing the right kind of songs for their voice: Gina.
Your thoughts?
American idol - going down the drain
This is the most disappointing year this show has had. No nearly as much real talent as in years past and this thing with Sanjaya - he should never have gotten on the show to begin with. I think if he continues on the show - up to the finals, this will be the death of American Idol. I know that we are finding it harder to watch every week, but it is a family thing - so we just sit and bear it. I've read VOTEFORTHEWORST.COM and the comments by Howard Stern. While there may be some truth to what these sites say - I think this was really meant to be a real talent search - that has been ruined by a few people. Obviously, there is more talent that comes from the South than from any other part of the country - and I think that is part of the reason there is not as much real talent on the show this year, as they went to cities for auditions that they had not been to before - but it is showing and I think they are probably losing more viewers every week. We will watch to the end. I think if something was said to the sponsors (commercials) then something could change before the end, but the way it looks now - Sanjaya is going to hold on to the end - let's just hope he doesn't win - it's hard enough losing MT jobs to India - but someone with an Indian ancestory becoming the American Idol - that is just wrong.
American Idol - response
For those of you who are wondering why Sanjaya - the equivalent of MT outsourcing to India - is still on American Idol - go to the website - VOTEFORTHEWORST.COM - read what this website is all about and you will see why he is not even being in the bottom group anymore. That and the fact that Howard Stern has had it out for American Idol from the beginning and spends a great deal of time on his radio talk show spouting off about the show - negatively. This is the worst year - lack of talent, lack of improvement, and basically just plain boring. Except for the tabloid stories about Antonella and her soft-porn pictures on the internet and the racial tension that this caused (due to an Islamic group and regarding Frenchie from an earlier season) this year has been a big disappointment. I think maybe the judges are tiring of the repetition and other than the 3 top women (LaKeisha, Melinda, and Jordin) there is not much reason to even tune in each week. It will not surprise me if this is the final season for this show. I cannot imagine anyone even buying tickets to see the top 10 on tour since Sanjaya is in that group - he has ruined this show and its integrity.
American Idol, Apprentice, etc.--sm
I am tired of the diatribe about all these shows. There should be an *entertainment* board on here where people can discuss these shows without making those of us who could care less about them ill. JMO
American Idol.. is anyone else in tears like me?
I swear.. some of these clips are getting to me, and Josh Groban and those little girls? I'm just a mess.
I guess it doesn't help that I'm sitting here transcribing an autopsy at the same time, which always gets to me anyway.
They are saying on the Idol boards... could be spoiler (sm)
That the "shocker" is that no one goes tonight.... everyone is safe.
American Idol - and Kathryn
Has anyone seen Kathryn McPhee's music video? It is so bad. I mean really bad. Maybe she isn't cut out to do videos, but if not - she needs to do something else and stay off of MTV and VH1 - her's is one of the worst videos I have ever seen and I cannot believe that they even put it on the air. The song is bad, the video is worse.
American Idol...does anyone really like Blake? sm
I would have loved to see the final showdown be between Melinda & Jordin.... but on the other hand Melinda is better off since she is free to get her own recording contract and you know she will. I think she'll end up being as successfull as Kelly & Carrie... if not more.
American Idol is starting soon and I
am hopeful this year it will exceed what we saw last year. I have been a faithful watcher ever since it first came on several years ago. I am disappointed to hear that perhaps some of the contestants might be able to do other things, such as playing guitar, piano, etc. as part of their act. This started as and should remain a singing contest. I always make sure my getting off time corresponds to the time AI starts. Sooooooooo excited.
This cockatoo should try out for American Idol!
I almost fell out of my chair laughing at this!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=N7IZmRnAo6s
I watch Idol every year
And like you, I think the dark haired 17-year-old is the 1 to watch. He is a cutey pie and talented. The other guy I would choose would be the older 29-year-old from Atlanta who was on last, originally from Australia, Michael Johns. I think these 2 are going to be up there until the end. I think the talent this year very improved over last years.
Ok, Idol fans, how did you like last night?
I was blown away by the little Filipino girl (sorry have not learned their names yet) and also the 2 after her, 10 thru 12. They actually saved the best for last I thought. Once again this year feel the girls are better singers, for the most part, than the guys. I do not care for the nurse/rocker girl at all and also on the male side the Peter Frampton look alike guy. The girls rock again this year!!
You may not have been watching American Idol, but
this year is so amazing! They have found so far the best talent I think I have seen so early in the show, have not even picked out the top, what 30 or so? I have been so disappointed the last year or 2 and I am really fired up about this time.
Let's talk American Idol
Not giving away who was tossed off tonight but to be considered grown, they were acting like a 6 year old. Oh, sorry 6 year olds, did not mean to insult you! I was not sorry for them, flapping their arms like a big bird, making all the faces when it was down to the bottom 2 and then the statement they made that apparently set that 1 judge off. Well, years ago I was told that is called cutting off your nose to spite your face. What hard work to go thru and then to act like a ninkapoop. I am glad to see they are outta there!!
Anyone have American Idol predictions for
the 2 eliminations tonight? I predict Allison & Lil will be gone... I think poor Matt is barely hanging on too, though I think he's very talented. I love Anoop's beautiful voice too. I'm rapidly tiring of Adam....
And my first choice to be in the lead remains Gokey! :)
Not according to the Idol gossip. He's supposed
to be a diva, inconsiderate, conceited, etc. Google the feud between him & Kris. Regardless of personalities though, it's a singing competition & I'd like someone to win who I would actually by a CD of... and that's still not Adam. All of his stuff sounds exactly alike.
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