American Idol

SaintHiρρo · May 12, 2006, 10:51:35 AM

As I stated in my newsletter from today (over in the Hijack thread), a current rumor (oddly enough started for a Fox/AI employee) stated that Chris wasn't actually voted off but because his band signed to a record label (which is a violation of AI rules), they eliminated him this week instead of directly kicking him off. This employee (which I'm sure you can read about if you Google the news or something) said he wasn't in the bottom two (didn't say who the other person should have been). Who knows if this is just a rumor or a fact (I couldn't find anything on Yahoo! about it) but if it's a fact... that's just the way the ball bounces.

Sadly, on an AI related note: It appears... and this sucks to say it... Taylor Hicks is now the odds on favorite to win. PennacleSports.com (the first company to open wagering on the reality show) has Hicks listed as a 5/8 favorite (win $5 for every $8 bet) followed by Katherine McPhee @ 5/2 and Elliott Yamin @ 5/1. Just thought I'd pass this along. Time to get those phones working to keep your favorite on the show.

foxx · May 12, 2006, 11:15:27 AM

Quote from: SaintHippo on May 12, 2006, 10:51:35 AM
As I stated in my newsletter from today (over in the Hijack thread), a current rumor (oddly enough started for a Fox/AI employee) stated that Chris wasn't actually voted off but because his band signed to a record label (which is a violation of AI rules), they eliminated him this week instead of directly kicking him off. This employee (which I'm sure you can read about if you Google the news or something) said he wasn't in the bottom two (didn't say who the other person should have been). Who knows if this is just a rumor or a fact (I couldn't find anything on Yahoo! about it) but if it's a fact... that's just the way the ball bounces.

Sadly, on an AI related note: It appears... and this sucks to say it... Taylor Hicks is now the odds on favorite to win. PennacleSports.com (the first company to open wagering on the reality show) has Hicks listed as a 5/8 favorite (win $5 for every $8 bet) followed by Katherine McPhee @ 5/2 and Elliott Yamin @ 5/1. Just thought I'd pass this along. Time to get those phones working to keep your favorite on the show.

Elliott was at 46/1 two weeks ago...so... AWESOME!

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 01:34:24 PM

After May 9th show, Taylor Hicks in the lead. Chris voted off. The voting results chart below was posted the morning of May 10, eight hours before the voting results show aired (as seen in the LA Times).

Looks like the majority wants Taylor to win.. don't know why.

SaintHiρρo · May 12, 2006, 01:38:08 PM

Quote from: Tigereyes on May 12, 2006, 01:34:24 PM
After May 9th show, Taylor Hicks in the lead. Chris voted off. The voting results chart below was posted the morning of May 10, eight hours before the voting results show aired (as seen in the LA Times).

Looks like the majority wants Taylor to win.. don't know why.

Thanks for the chart. They probably want him to win because then he'll be locked into an AI contract for a long period of time and won't be able to do his own "thing". Really, aside from Kelly and the one who won last season (I can never remember her name when I'm talking about her), the winners haven't faired well. Wait, what season are we on? If I knew what season this was, I wouldn't sound like a fool if I just said 66% of the winners have been successful. I know Ruben & Fantasia won but was there any other winners I forgot about? See, this is why I don't follow this show... the seasons aren't real seasons.

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 01:42:54 PM

The first season winner was Kelly Clarkson, the second season winner was Ruben Studdard, third season winner was Fantasia Barrino, and fourth season winner was Carrie Underwood.

SaintHiρρo · May 12, 2006, 01:46:03 PM

Quote from: Tigereyes on May 12, 2006, 01:42:54 PM
The first season winner was Kelly Clarkson, the second season winner was Ruben Studdard, third season winner was Fantasia Barrino, and fourth season winner was Carrie Underwood.

Sanks you. 50% so far success rate with Kelly being the most successful. Not too shabby.

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 01:54:03 PM

Just like you said Saint, the only two that are actually doing good are Kelly and Carrie. You don't even hear about Ruben and Fantasia anymore. We don't even hear much about Justin Guarini, Clay Aiken, Diana Degarmo. I'm sure we won't hear much from Bo Bice either.

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 01:57:20 PM

Quote from: SaintHippo on May 12, 2006, 01:46:03 PM
Quote from: Tigereyes on May 12, 2006, 01:42:54 PM
The first season winner was Kelly Clarkson, the second season winner was Ruben Studdard, third season winner was Fantasia Barrino, and fourth season winner was Carrie Underwood.

Sanks you. 50% so far success rate with Kelly being the most successful. Not too shabby.

Yeah, she's doing really good. The best one so far out of all the people that ever went on the show.

SaintHiρρo · May 12, 2006, 01:59:30 PM

Quote from: Tigereyes on May 12, 2006, 01:54:03 PM
Just like you said Saint, the only two that are actually doing good are Kelly and Carrie. You don't even hear about Ruben and Fantasia anymore. We don't even hear much about Justin Guarini, Clay Aiken, Diana Degarmo. I'm sure we won't hear much from Bo Bice either.

I forgot about Bo but he's always playing on satellite radio and hosted a weekend countdown recently. He's another example of 1) recent exposure is good exposure & 2) winning isn't everything. Heck, look at Chris from this season's Idol. Already have a big time offer on the table waiting for him once the AI tour is over. You just never know.

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 02:07:36 PM

That's true. I think it was you that mentioned about Fantasia being in a movie... so that will get her some more exposure. Chris has a great offer waiting for him. He will make some good money. I like Fuel too... so I know he will do good. I remember when he sang that song... it sounded like the original.

foxx · May 12, 2006, 04:15:36 PM

Quote from: Tigereyes on May 12, 2006, 01:34:24 PM
After May 9th show, Taylor Hicks in the lead. Chris voted off. The voting results chart below was posted the morning of May 10, eight hours before the voting results show aired (as seen in the LA Times).

Looks like the majority wants Taylor to win.. don't know why.

This is that Zabbasearch thing again. Notice that they took the Cingular Logo off...because they threatened lawsuits! It is a crock of chit. According to every other source out there, the margin between Elliott and Taylor was tiny...with our boy E actually having the edge. So, thank you for posting it...but Zabbasearch is evil.

I have some good links for you Tiger...I have to go retrieve them though.

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 05:20:07 PM

Quote from: foxx on May 12, 2006, 04:15:36 PM
Quote from: Tigereyes on May 12, 2006, 01:34:24 PM
After May 9th show, Taylor Hicks in the lead. Chris voted off. The voting results chart below was posted the morning of May 10, eight hours before the voting results show aired (as seen in the LA Times).

Looks like the majority wants Taylor to win.. don't know why.

This is that Zabbasearch thing again. Notice that they took the Cingular Logo off...because they threatened lawsuits! It is a crock of chit. According to every other source out there, the margin between Elliott and Taylor was tiny...with our boy E actually having the edge. So, thank you for posting it...but Zabbasearch is evil.

I have some good links for you Tiger...I have to go retrieve them though.

Okay, I thought something wasn't right when it was showing Taylor in the lead. I've never heard of this Zabasearch before... but I came across this so I thought I'd post it.

Send me the links whenever you get a chance.

foxx · May 12, 2006, 06:18:44 PM

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KAMXK1BK

and

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B0S8DBTC

...two interviews Elliott did with his hometown radio stations today...Enjoy!

*oh, it takes you to a site, then you have to wait 45 seconds and then hit download...

tigereyes · May 12, 2006, 06:43:43 PM

Thank you foxx! I'm going to check them out now.

Bailey · May 13, 2006, 01:06:25 PM

A couple of pogo friends and I were having an AI discussion and one of them said Elliott had bad teeth and was ugly. I told her I didn't think he was ugly and she shouldn't base her opinion solely on his teeth >:(. Then she wanted to know why I was the only one allowed to have an opinion and I told her if she didn't like what I had to say not to bother talking to me. Guess we aren't friends anymore, haven't talked to her since Wed. :o

foxx · May 13, 2006, 01:12:08 PM

Quote from: Bailey on May 13, 2006, 01:06:25 PM
A couple of pogo friends and I were having an AI discussion and one of them said Elliott had bad teeth and was ugly. I told her I didn't think he was ugly and she shouldn't base her opinion solely on his teeth >:(. Then she wanted to know why I was the only one allowed to have an opinion and I told her if she didn't like what I had to say not to bother talking to me. Guess we aren't friends anymore, haven't talked to her since Wed. :o

Luckily, none of my friends or family even watch AI except for Mr. Foxx. I can imagine a few friendships would end over my Elliott obsession too...Wtg Bailey!

Lost quite a few people over the 2004 Presidential Election, so I can understand how you feel!

GO E!

Tara · May 13, 2006, 08:00:14 PM

Foxxy? Check this out. Tell me what you think.

I found it in a AI thread, telling people to vote like this.

http://www.killsometime.com/TextMessage.asp

SaintHiρρo · May 13, 2006, 08:04:12 PM

Quote from: Tara on May 13, 2006, 08:00:14 PM
Foxxy? Check this out. Tell me what you think.

I found it in a AI thread, telling people to vote like this.

http://www.killsometime.com/TextMessage.asp

I wonder if all I have to do is press "refresh" for it to send many times over. If so... I'm using it like there is no tomorrow on Tuesday night!

Tara · May 13, 2006, 08:11:52 PM

Quote from: SaintHippo on May 13, 2006, 08:04:12 PM
Quote from: Tara on May 13, 2006, 08:00:14 PM
Foxxy? Check this out. Tell me what you think.

I found it in a AI thread, telling people to vote like this.

http://www.killsometime.com/TextMessage.asp

I wonder if all I have to do is press "refresh" for it to send many times over. If so... I'm using it like there is no tomorrow on Tuesday night!

What do you think about it? Think it would work? I guess I could try to send myself a text message and see what happens.

SaintHiρρo · May 13, 2006, 08:15:11 PM

Quote from: Tara on May 13, 2006, 08:11:52 PM
Quote from: SaintHippo on May 13, 2006, 08:04:12 PM
Quote from: Tara on May 13, 2006, 08:00:14 PM
Foxxy? Check this out. Tell me what you think.

I found it in a AI thread, telling people to vote like this.

http://www.killsometime.com/TextMessage.asp

I wonder if all I have to do is press "refresh" for it to send many times over. If so... I'm using it like there is no tomorrow on Tuesday night!

What do you think about it? Think it would work? I guess I could try to send myself a text message and see what happens.

Can't hurt to try

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