American Idol Season 5

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I love Kelly! And Chris and Taylor are my favorite guys there!

[Flatcoatluver]

I think Paris should have gone. Bucky was one of my favorites! I am still angry that Mandesa left.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am still angry that Mandesa left......

I'm with you Flatcoatluver. I can't get over the fact that Mandesa is gone. The show just isn't the same. I did think they all had their best night this week so far. Unlike most people, I think Ace was the best he's done yet. I haven't been impressed with him at all in the past. He is a cutie pie though For some reason, I love Elliot. When he goes I'll be very sad. I was also sad to see Bucky go, especially after hearing his Dad talk about him. I think it will come down to Kellie and Chris at the end and I think Chris is probably going to win

[.sarah]

I was upset that Bucky left last night. If we are basing it on performances from the night before, which it seems like America is doing, then I don't understand why Bucky left. If we are basing it on talent then Bucky and a few others should have gone long ago. I think Ace was far worse than Bucky though, and he should have gone last night. His huge ego is on my last nerve, too. But I personally like Bucky's personality, though a lot of people on message boards have been saying they can't understand him. I can understand everything he says lol. His accent is pretty normal around here

I was really upset to see Elliot in the bottom 3. He is my favorite. He is one of the few left that actually has talent, and in my opinion is the only one left who is still grounded. (Well Taylor seems pretty grounded too.) And his 'life story' ... how sweet! I love that he can cry in front of people and not be ashamed.

I love Chris as well but I don't think he has been good the past few weeks. And the eyeliner was a huge turnoff. Still love his smile, though

I really enjoyed Taylor's performance. I was up getting money ready for the pizza guy and I just started dancing! I love that song!

I personally thought that Katharine was awful. It sounded like she was sort of screaming, and she sounded a little sharp to me.

Kellie did pretty good but she is getting on my nerves. Oh, and nice going mentioning the "snot rag"

I guess I am one of the few who enjoyed Paris' performance. I liked the look too, thought it fit the song and the theme.

[rosethecopycat]

I just caught up.


I was worried about Taylor. But I'm glad to see that you all still are rooting for him. After his clumsiness, and doing that lousy, bubblegum rock Queen song, I figured he was doomed.

I loved Elliot. That was a very difficult song, especially compared to what Ace sang.

Ace, well, everyone has seemed to turn on him. At the beginning of this thread he surely was the pretty, golden boy. I never liked him.

Bucky, it doesn't really matter if he or Ace went first, they both are going to go. Still, Mandisa should still be sitting there.

Comparing Paris to Katherine. Paris' high belt note was much clearer than Katherine's.

Chris has been a bit disappointing lately, I can't put my finger on it, he sure can sing. Maybe it's his selection.

Kelly, I didn't dig it.


on to Rod Stewart slaughtering the American Songbook...

[rosethecopycat]

I watched the Ellen show when Kevin was on. So was that your husband playing the piano? That's very cool. The camera showed him 2 or 3 times. Did hubby have a good time? Did he have time to enjoy Universal Studios. I love that place.

That was my Chris playing piano. He was in the shot more than I thought he'd be.

He wasn't nervous at all. I reminded him that it was in front of millions of TV viewers, and we don't do that often...

Chris is in the parks routinely, so he doesn't partake of the amusements there....rarely....

We live only 15 minutes away, and I haven't been to SeaWorld, Universal, or Animal Kingdom...

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I didn't really like Bucky to be honest

[Cincy'sMom]

I hadn't really been that impressed with Elliot previously, but I thought he did great this week.


Did anyone else think Kelly looked a little like Lita Ford at the beginning of her song? I think it was the hair.
(Does anyone else remeber Lita Ford?)

[RobiLee]

I hadn't really been that impressed with Elliot previously, but I thought he did great this week.


Did anyone else think Kelly looked a little like Lita Ford at the beginning of her song? I think it was the hair.
(Does anyone else remeber Lita Ford?)

That's so funny, Amy. I remember her and actually heard one of her songs the other day on a music channel. Kellie did look a bit like her.

I hated to see Bucky go, but I do think it was time. At this point I hate to see anyone go. It makes me sad . I was really sweating it out that Elliot was in the bottom three. I'm a big fan of his. I'm going to have to place alot of votes for him next week

My top three are Elliot, Taylor and Chris. I think Chris is going to win.

[rosethecopycat]

American Songbook.

Chris did well. Albiet a safe song.

Paris, lots of style.

Taylor. That was not a call from the American Songbook (standard). That was a 50's song.

Elliot. That was a poor choice of song.

Better songs for Elliot:

Lush Life
Nature Boy
My Old Flame
My Romance
Old Folks
Tangerine
Angel Eyes
I've Got the World on a String
Who Can I Turn To
A Fine Romance
Beyond the Sea


Kellie. The most glaring error in her performance, only Paula picked it up!
SHE GOT AHEAD OF THE MUSIC (by at least 2 beats) and clashed with the chord changes!


Ace. Pretty much bad. Out of tune.


Katherine. Great sense of style, good ability in carrying a song. First time time she's impressed me at all.



MY Bottom 3:

Ace, Kellie, Taylor


Husband's bottom 3:

Ace, Kellie, Elliot

[elizabethann]

AAAGGHHH!!! I fell asleep and missed Chris & Paris, so I can't tell you what I thought of them. But as for the rest:

Taylor: I thought he did really good. He just makes the crowd go wild and he's a great performer.

Elliot: I actually missed some of his singing but what I did hear, I sort of liked.

Kellie: Ugh. That was awful. But I wouldn't want her to leave just yet because she's been pretty good throughout the whole competition.

Ace: I'm sorry to say I liked it. But what's with the new look? And did you hear Simon give him a positive review? I almost passed out (along with Ace).

Katherine: Wow! That was awesome!

I voted once for Taylor and once for Katherine.

My bottom 3: Eliott (because I don't think his voice is anything special - though I do think he seems like a great guy), Ace (because I don't think he's been good throughout the whole competition) and Paris (just because I don't think she's as good as some of the others).

I hope i don't fall asleep tonight!

[christa]

I MISSED THE SHOW LAST NIGHT!

From what I hear, it was the best so far . . . which is a good thing . . . seems like it hasn't been all that good up until now, so I'm glad that they're at least improving.

I did catch Kellie's performance . . . poor girl and I did see Ace's new dooooooooooo . . . . or whatever that is LOL . . . what are the stylist on that show thinking anyway? They have really embarrassed some of them this year! With all the makeup . . . dressing Taylor that one week like a 19 year old preppy, and now the slicked back look for Ace? Ugh! Not to mention "the many faces of paris" . . . I guess that's showbiz.

Anyway . . . can't wait to watch tonight . . . just wish I had an opinion based on what happened last night. Can't believe I missed it!

[Dixieland Dancer]

I MISSED THE SHOW LAST NIGHT!

Can't believe I missed it!

So did I. Someone knocked on our door 10 minutes before the show and didn't leave until almost 2 hours later. They were only suppose to stop and pick something up.

From past performances, I will not be upset if it is Ace that leaves (no matter how good he did last night).

[.sarah]

I missed the show last night too. I was hoping the official website would have clips up but they don't yet.

I also hope that Ace leaves, judging on past performances. I do not like him one bit, never have.

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

Taylor: I just love him! What a performer and he did well!

Kellie: She did bad and knew it but she is usually really good!

Paris: She did well but nothing special for me.

Ace: He did better than usual but I disagree with Simon the new look was bad

Chris: Good change for him and was alright.

Elliot: It was alright and I like him but he doesnt seem to be really popular.

Katherine: She did excellent, she was the best of the night!

My bottom three:
Ace (who I want to go badly!)
Paris
Chris (just because I like Elliot to much to put him in the bottom three )