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"American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 07:38 PM
Please keep all discussion of tonight's program in this thread until 11:00 PM EST.

Please also please remember to delete your sigpics for the benefit of our dial-up frends, as these threads often become lengthy.

Thanks!

~kath

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"Welcomes"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 07:51 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 07:54 PM (EST)

Another week, another tough choice who to keep as this week's 'American Idol'.

Greetings from Ryan. Bad news last week as we bid adieu to Ace. Ryan introduces the judges.

Tonight the contestants will have two, count 'em two, phone numbers.

This week Andrea Bocellli will coach the contestants.

eta: David Foster will also be working with the contestants. David may not have Andrea's voice, but he plays hardball when it comes to arrangements and voice quality.

"Katherine McPhee"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 07:55 PM
Singing 'I Have Nothing', written by David Foster. Brave girl.
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:01 PM
Standing center stage, long yellow halter dress. Handles key change very well. Girl has pipes, no doubt about it. Adds a little growl. Visible panty line, 10 demerits.

1-866-IDOLS-01 or 1-866-IDOLS-07

Judges' comments: Randy, was worried about this week, good song choice, was too big for her, didn't come close. Paula, she is stunning, pitch problems, doesn't need to oversing, it's a difficult song. Simon, choosing that song was like saying she was as good as Whitney Houstin, and she wasn't, bad advice.

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:03 PM
Yeah, the wardrobe was a bit...uh...too risque, if I'm being nice. Of course, that is Larry's place, but it was a little too much skin, even for love song week.

Not that I didn't enjoy the view.

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by Glow on 04-25-06 at 09:06 PM
I totally agreed with Paula.
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 09:49 PM
*Nod* Finally, tonight Paula has some words of wisdom and has more to say than, "I just love you no matter what."
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:35 AM
i thought she was great and looked awesome. don't know what the judges were listening to. paula, get help...please. you are an embarrasment and a distraction. she is either :
A) On drugs
B) Drunk
C) seriously mentally ill
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by jags on 04-26-06 at 07:58 AM
Thank you could not agree more about both comments.
jags
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:02 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:22 PM (EST)

She's no Whitney...

but, the judges were way too harsh on that performance, and it reeks of the criticisms they gave someone like Scott Savol or John Stephens when they really wanted them out. I have no idea where that came from and she wasn't nearly as bad as they said.

For what it's worth, I don't think it is fair for a show that has a Stevie ****ing Wonder week to say that "Unless you sing like Whitney (and few can), you shouldn't do that song". Of course, I'm biased. I just think they should judge on the performance itself instead of an artist who sang it 13 years ago.

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:04 PM
I disagree. Its the final six. This is where they start to get ever harsher, and deservedly so.

geekboy

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:08 PM
I really don't care where it is. They forced singers like Kellie Pickler to sing Freddie Mercury and Stevie Wonder, so I don't see where the show's on screen representatives can tell someone to not sing a song by a specific artist when one of their pets was overpowered by similarly strong artists.
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 09:54 PM
Exactly, geekboy. "Put up or shut up" is my motto lately. And I, personally, could have done without seeing her undies tonight during her slit mishap (even if they did match her dress ). Although I am sure many will disagree with me!
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by capcomguy on 04-25-06 at 10:00 PM
I dont think they were saying sing like Whitney but rather be as good or better, however, that is almost an unattainable goal isn't it? The start of the song was horrendous but she didn't deserve that level of criticism.
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:21 AM
True - she is no Whitney...

But, Whitney is no Whitney anymore either... So who cares...

The judges were far too harsh - and the first thing I said to Mrs. Archon after the performance was "They want her gone".

I though her version of the song was pretty -- not great, but certainly not the catterwalling we have heard from Pickler in the past. It was also nice to see her dress like a woman with a figure for a change. Ok the VPL was a bit overthetop and she was probably wearing a dress 1/2 size to small. But, the cameraman (and I say camera-MAN) made sure to shoot her from above the mid-section quite often. No complaints...

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:03 PM
What i found odd for Katherine (despite the fact she chose the uber-diva Whitney song) was that she was moving around as much as she was on stage, and doing Bo-ish mic stand moves. I kept thinking "This isn't Katherine...weird". I thought she belted it out pretty good, but her voice seemed all over the place, and again 'not like Kat'.

geekboy

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by sylvester on 04-25-06 at 08:04 PM
I can't believe how hard the judges were on her.

I thought she was great.

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by SherpaDave on 04-25-06 at 11:57 PM
Me, too. I was stunned by their comments. That said, as far as my eyes bugged out of my head, they may have been covering my ears. I had a serious case of wanting to jump through the TV. In a good way.
"yup"
Posted by Lolly on 04-26-06 at 02:47 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 02:59 AM (EST)

I was flabbergasted.

I'm not a Kat fan, but her performance was good.

ETA: . . . um, I mean her SINGING was good . . . hmmm, well, if I were to get technical, I would have to say her delivery was good, too. She certainly . . . delivered. *grin*

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by samboohoo on 04-25-06 at 10:44 PM
Nope, didn't cut it tonight. And I'm not sure which choice was worse: her song choice or her dress choice. Ack! And Ouch!


It's Arkie Love

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by finallytyping on 04-25-06 at 11:55 PM
Nailbone got his wardrobe malfunction!
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by prosecutor on 04-26-06 at 00:00 AM
Dress was wrong as usual, she was
pitchy she was copying Bo with the
mic hand exchange thing.
Kat ya had a bad day.
"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by nailbone on 04-26-06 at 09:02 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 02:32 PM (EST)

Nailbone got his wardrobe malfunction

And I missed it!! Damn kids and their homework!! Oh well, I do have it on tape.

ETA: I went back and watched the tape. If that song had been two minutes longer, or she'd walked around just a few more steps, she'd have been out of that dress completely!

"RE: Katherine McPhee"
Posted by zombiebaby on 04-26-06 at 07:54 AM
I actually for once did not think this was so bad. Certainly not as bad as the judges made it seem to be. I'm no Kat fan either.

Other than I can't stand that song anyway.

"KAT..."
Posted by singer on 04-26-06 at 09:02 AM
is the best technical singer in this competition. I don't care what the judges say.

I wonder why they are dumping on her? I guess they want her out.

--Singer

"RE: KAT..."
Posted by nailbone on 04-26-06 at 09:34 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 02:32 PM (EST)

As I said below, they want her out cuz she's a major threat to their "a guy will win" proclamation, made at the beginning and repeated often throughout.

"Elliott Yamin"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:05 PM
Singing 'A Song For You' by Donny Hathaway.

*swoon, fond memories*

"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:08 PM
This guy is IN THE GROOVE. He jsut keeps getting better and better.

Damn, he can sing!

Awesome.

geekboy

"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 09:56 PM
I like Elliot more and more each week. He can sing well, and doesn't rely merely on looks or personality (whether forced or natural) to get by.
"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:37 AM
His best week yet. Yeah, he grows on you and he has to sing great because (sorry, not being mean) he won't get by on his looks.
"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:10 PM
I liked it, but I don't see why Elliot is getting tears from Paula for this one. It really wasn't any better than his past work or Katharine's piece this week.
"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:11 PM
Disagree 100%. That was his shining moment so far. Simply brilliant.

geekboy

"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by Glow on 04-25-06 at 09:36 PM
I agree with geekboy. I just rewatched it. It was brilliant.
"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by true on 04-25-06 at 09:53 PM
Me three. I'm voting my little fingers to the bone. I fear for his safety after such high praise from the judges. I love Elliot!
"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by samboohoo on 04-25-06 at 10:45 PM
Me four. Elliott has hit his stride.

It's Arkie Love

"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by sylvester on 04-25-06 at 08:14 PM
I agree with Fishercat, I can't figure out why they tore Katherine a new one and then pimped Elliott like that.

I thought the performances were at least comparable?

"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:17 PM
I just rewatched both performances, and honestly, they were extremely comparable to me. Both had strong voices, both were relatively consistant (Elliot more so), I thought Katharine had more charisma. On the whole, they'll likely be next to each other in my rankings.
"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:26 AM
Yep! I dont dislike Elliot. He has a great voice but just doesn't have the 'oomph' factor. I just cant put my finger on why he doesn't make me notice his performances.

Great voice, seems like a nice guy, can sing well - but I just dont see buying his CD...

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Elliott Yamin"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:12 PM
1-866-IDOLS-02 or 1-866-IDOLS-08

Elliott has such a fabulous voice. He needs some stage training, g-d lvoe him. I lvoe this song and his redition was great.

Judges' comments. Randy, didn't like arrangement, but liked his vocals, was 'da bomb' tonight. Paula, he moved her, celebrated what this competition is all about, he is an American Idol (she's in tears). Simon, 7 weeks ago he said he was one of the best male vocalists they've ever had, tonight in parts was like a vocal master class, was superb.

"WOOHOO Eliot!"
Posted by moonbaby on 04-25-06 at 08:10 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:15 PM (EST)

Awesome job!

Ooops, sorry I didn't spell his name correctly

"Kellie Pickler"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:15 PM
Singing 'Unchained Melody'.
"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:18 PM
Another week of boooooooooooooooring Pickler.

But the "Pickler-Luv-Factor" will once again rise to the occasion and keep her out of the bottom three.

geekboy

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 10:08 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 10:58 AM (EST)

Here's my thing with Kellie...why is it that off of stage, she has more personality than the whole bunch put together, but on stage she is boring as hell? I feel like she could have really belted out and finished at least a little better than she started, but she just completely lacks the stage charisma needed to really "bring it home" per sae. If it is not part of the chorus or a "dramatic" part of the song, I can't understand what she is singing, nor do I care to. I honestly don't really like her in general, but she could have "kicked it up a notch." Even during that ONE high note that was interesting, her face was blank and was completely lacking emotion. And every time I hear her say something like, "I was scared," or, "It was the nerves," etc. I just scream at the TV! Don't blame anyone but yourself, hun; you got yourself here...suck it up, girlfriend!

I think it's true though, the Luv Factor will keep her alive, but I don't think it will keep her out of the bottom 3.

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:40 AM
Not this time geek. That's 2 awful weeks in a row. Who is helping her select her songs? terrible choices and performances back to back will have her leaving and having her calamari back home with collard greens.
"*sweeps up broken glassware*"
Posted by moonbaby on 04-25-06 at 08:19 PM
Oy, that high note was a killah.
"RE: *sweeps up broken glassware*"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:28 AM
Oy, that high note was a killah.
*snort*

Kinda sums up her entire performance. I thought she was gonna lose it with the judges comments. This might be the end of the line for her...

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by gizmo_ber on 04-25-06 at 08:19 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:32 PM (EST)

What's the sound of 2 cats dying?

Edit for sig

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:20 PM
Another ##### hideous performance. The high note actually hurt my ears, her voice simply is not up to par with our two earlier performers or ANYONE that i sleft.

And that ##### "I was scared". Give me a break.

WASN'T THE RIGHT SONG??? WHAT THE HELL??? SHE SUCKED, IT WASN'T THE ##### SONG!!!

At least they are ripping her as well.

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by J Slice on 04-25-06 at 08:21 PM
Man-

that took forever.

Stupid butt-face Kellie.

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:21 PM
Seated on stage, opens in the middle of the song.

1-866-IDOLs-03 or 1-866-IDOLS-09.

Wavering in the quiet moments, tries to bring in home in the big notes.

Judges' comments: Randy, pitch problems, high notes were in tune, not the right song. Paula, don't see her raising the bar each week, doesn't feel greatness from her. Simon, felt like the never-ending song, monotonous and bland, no heart, no warmth, like a robot during the performance.

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by mikekaokao on 04-25-06 at 08:24 PM
That was really bad!!! Let's hope this is the last time we hear from her.
"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:26 PM
I don't see her going yet. Her massive fan base, which i call the "Pickler Luv Factor" will keep her around for two more weeks, i predict. Kat and Paris will go first.

geekboy

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by Glow on 04-25-06 at 09:13 PM
I'm in my own hearing bubble again. I thought she had some notes that sounded really good. Not enough for me to say the performance was good but it wasn't all bad.
"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by capcomguy on 04-25-06 at 10:02 PM
Her delivery was horrible. Blank faced singing a love song. She had no stage presence.
"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by finallytyping on 04-26-06 at 00:00 AM
Yes- blank, bloated and contorted. Poor girl.
"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by samboohoo on 04-25-06 at 10:46 PM
Uggghh. She has a very small, limited genre. This, ain't it.

It's Arkie Love

"RE: Kellie Pickler"
Posted by prosecutor on 04-26-06 at 00:02 AM
Kellie looked amazing but that's about it.
Clay Aiken made me love this song, Kellie
it was boring.
"The Pickle..."
Posted by singer on 04-26-06 at 09:15 AM
>Singing 'Unchained Melody'.


Unchain yourself from my television.

You.Are.Horrible.

--Singer

"Q about Andrea Bocelli"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:24 PM
Is Andrea Bocelli blind? I don't mean to be disrespectful or disparaging, but I never knew that about him, but it seems to be the case with his interactions with the contestants and David Foster. Am I just clueless?
"RE: Q about Andrea Bocelli"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:25 PM
I never did either. Obvisouly, he is.

geekboy

"RE: Q about Andrea Bocelli"
Posted by mikekaokao on 04-25-06 at 08:25 PM
Yep he's blind.
"RE: Q about Andrea Bocelli"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:26 PM
Bocelli was born with congenital glaucoma, and was blinded at the age of 12 by a brain hemorrhage, which he suffered when hit on the head playing soccer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Bocelli

"Can't wait"
Posted by moonbaby on 04-25-06 at 08:31 PM
to hear him sing tomorrow!
"RE: Q about Andrea Bocelli"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 10:12 PM
I gotta say, I loved when he stated that Kellie was blonde. Is it really that obvious (sarcastic snicker)?
"RE: Q about Andrea Bocelli"
Posted by prosecutor on 04-26-06 at 00:04 AM
>I gotta say, I loved when
>he stated that Kellie was
>blonde. Is it really
>that obvious (sarcastic snicker)?
>

Hahaha!! Even the blind could see that Hahaha!

"Paris Bennett"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:26 PM
Singing 'The Way We Were', made famous by Barbra Streisand, written, I think, by Paul Williams. (I could be wrong, probably am. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. I will take no offense.)
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:28 PM
I...uh...don't like it. Unlike Kellie's notes, which were like a drill into my head, this is kind of like a hammer hitting me in the same place. It's a strong voice, but I don't like it.

The judges will though.

So far
1) Elliott
2) Katharine
3) Paris
4) Kellie

IMO

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:28 PM
Now, Simon called Kat's performance "cabaret". I hear Paris' rendition as karaoke and cabaret.

Agree? I admit i'm biased, and i don't really like her voice, but still....

geekboy

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by sylvester on 04-25-06 at 08:31 PM
I agree geekboy, and I admit I don't like Paris' voice either.

I say she's the boot tomorrow night. Should be Pickler, but she has a bigger fanbase.

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by gizmo_ber on 04-25-06 at 08:32 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:33 PM (EST)

Either of them go tomorrow, I'm a happy man. The other goes next week: there's still hope for humanity.

Edit for sig.

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:44 AM
Not a Paris fan. Way to annoying for me, but the girl can sing. If only she would stop with the make believe 6 year old talking voice. She wasn't great, but not bad either. She has no persona of her own. Every week she's somebody else. I think maybe she'd be better in plays where she has a defined role/character. Anyway, if she goes, I won't cry.
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by cjhope117 on 04-25-06 at 08:33 PM
Thank you all so much. I haven't been around for a while and I have been wondering if everyone dislikes Kellie and Paris as much as I do and I see that it seems to be the case. Who is voting for these two? I would be very happy to get rid of them in these next two weeks and have a final four of Katherine, Elliot, Chris, and Taylor. Please, please, please let things go this way!!!!
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by jen71 on 04-25-06 at 08:55 PM
It's like you read my mind! The only thing you didn't say that I will add is how have Kellie and Paris lasted this long???
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 10:16 PM
I just never seem to remember her...who is Paris...did she even sing tonight? I am biased, too...the men are where it's at this time around!
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:36 AM
*Archon nodding in agreement with geekboy*

Simon hit it on the head with his comment. Paris does not sing -- she does an impression of a famous singer singing! Last night sounded like Dionne Warwick.

I was a Paris fan early on -- but it has become very very obvious that the girl has been trained to sing LIKE other famous singers. I do not believe she even knows what her own singing voice and style are like.

Good thing she is young -- she has time to discover who she truly is -- but won't do it fast enough to win this contest...

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:31 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:32 PM (EST)

LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:31 PM (EST)

I have so much difficulty reconciling that Minnie Mouse can sing like this. She manages so sing this song like we all wish we could when we sing in the shower. Girl has pipes.

1-866-IDOLS-04 or 1-866-IDOLS-10.

Judges' comments: Randy, thought was pretty good, liked it but wasn't over the top about it. Paula, felt like she oversang, but overall best female vocal tonight. Simon, very good vocal, bit old fashioned and felt like she was impersonating an older artist.

etf: speeling and phone numbers

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by capcomguy on 04-25-06 at 10:04 PM
She has pipes, looked great on stage, hit the high notes, and emoted well but something was a little off in the way she sounded. Paris has this distinctive sound/ tone to her voice and on this performance it was a bit much. Not the best performance tonite but not the worse. Gotta thank Pickler and Hicks for the worse.
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by samboohoo on 04-25-06 at 10:47 PM
Nope. She oversang it.

It's Arkie Love

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by SherpaDave on 04-26-06 at 00:00 AM
Memories?!?! MEMORIES?!?!?! Of what?! Holding hands and watching Elmo? Worst.song choice. ever. This is a song for a woman of at the very, very least thirty years old. I hated this to death. And my words aren't even conveying how much I hated it. Oh, and the performance itself? Total schmeater. It was like watching the return of Ty, except moreso. AWFUL.
"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by prosecutor on 04-26-06 at 00:08 AM
I love Barbara Streisand singing anything.
but Paris this was wrong wrong wrong for you.

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by tarmaq on 04-26-06 at 04:40 AM
And what was up with the judges' double standard? Telling Kat, "By picking a Whitney song, you are saying you are as good as Whitney... and you're not!" And then telling Paris she did great on "The Way We Were"????? As if!!!!! Why didn't they remain consistent with their earlier advice and say, "By picking a Barbra song, you are saying you are as good as Barbra... and you're not!"

What on earth kind of double standard is that?

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:38 AM
BING! We have a winner in the "Find that double-standard" contest!

If Kat was no Whitney, then Paris was certainly no Babs...

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Paris Bennett"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-26-06 at 01:33 PM
Thank you...good catch
"Duckie"
Posted by finallytyping on 04-26-06 at 00:07 AM
A student of mine calls her Duckie. I guess because her
speaking voice sounds like Daffy Duck. It is cartoonish;
one can imagine her being drawn with an average sized head
when she talks, but when she sings, she is drawn with a
huge duck lips. Remember, we're talking cartoon here.
"PARIS"
Posted by singer on 04-26-06 at 09:26 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 09:29 AM (EST)

is an excellent singer. For some reason, people don't like her (her appearance, her background, her speaking voice, whatever), and that apparently informs interpretations of the quality of her singing.

She was way better than The Pickle, yet there are more disparaging comments about her singing. Regardless of who this teenager may be imitating, she is a better technical singer than at least 3 other people in the competition.

From what I can hear, her vocal chords aren't set yet (she is very young), but when they do, she will be phenomenal.

But she was not horrible last night. The Pickle and Taylor were. Chris wasn't far behind, because he won't get out of singing in his neck. If he doesn't correct this, he will ruin his vocal chords. But at least he can sing.

--Singer

"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:34 PM
Heh, did Ryan just call Paula a child? Right after FOX 25 in Boston said they weren't speaking...
"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by finallytyping on 04-26-06 at 00:10 AM
He called Simon a child.
Simon was being annoying with his elbow on the back of
Paula's seat. I mean, chair.
"Taylor Hicks"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:35 PM
Singing 'Just Once'. Was this sung by Michael McDonald? Totally Taylor's genre.
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by xwraith27 on 04-25-06 at 08:36 PM
James Ingram, I believe
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by gizmo_ber on 04-25-06 at 08:37 PM
When he's not spazzing about around the stage, you can really tell he can't sing well...
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:37 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:39 PM (EST)

It's good, it seemed to go flat and into an almost "speaking" song at points. Don't think he's any better than Elliott or Katharine, but he was better than the other two. Very nice, strong voice as the song ended.

Note: I hate when they compare songs to the original. Horseshit. These are original people FORCED to do covers for the show.

Maybe it's just me, or I am reminiscing over the S3 Final 6, where the three divas were B3. Are they trying to orchestrate it again. Of course, Taylor likely deserved the bashing, but they have to be aiming for a Taylor/Katharine/Kellie (popularity wise for the first and last) B3.

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by niteowl on 04-26-06 at 01:25 AM
He seemed like he was terrified and it strangled his voice. He realized he was blowing it and it looks for a bit like he's almost crying....also, he has trouble catching his breath in parts.
"Pitchy"
Posted by moonbaby on 04-25-06 at 08:37 PM
too bad
"RE: Pitchy"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:47 AM
FYI, I know you've heard it sooooooooooooooooooooo many times on AI, but there is no such word as pitchy. Had to say it. Feel better now
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:40 PM
1-866-IDOLS-05 or 1-866-IDOLS-11

I would purchase a Taylor CD, still not sure if he is 'Idol' material. IMO the best thing that could happen to him is to come in second.

Judges' comments: Randy, felt was the wrong song for him, didn't get it, not half as good as the original. Paula, babble, babble, babble, wasn't her favorite song, looked good tonight. Simon, will be honest, taking performance outside of 'Idol', can hear any night in any hotel, the phrasing, the performance, not a winning performance.

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 08:41 PM
First off, admittedly i'm just as positively biased towards Taylor as I am against Paris.

I thought Foster was right - that he has the charisma and picked a great song. I'm confused by the judges on this one. I thought he performed well. His low notes were a bit soft, but overall i thought he did great. Its love songs, you need to show your softer side.

geekboy

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by capcomguy on 04-25-06 at 10:08 PM
I thought he shouted it in attempts to sing it and grunted in attempts to save it.

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 10:20 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 10:22 PM (EST)

>Its love songs,
>you need to show
>your softer side.

True dat, yo!

*In my best Randy impression voice*

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:53 AM
I'm with you - pro Taylor / anti-Paris, but Taylor didn't wow me this week - or last, for that matter. He seemed to just sleepwalk through most of the song and then tried to ressurect it at the end - same as last week. Song choices could have been better. When is he gonna do a Ray Charles song???? Would be sooooooooooo natural for him and I would love to see him doing it with the moves (ala Ray Charles) that he showed early on. That quirkiness and the sound would be awesome.

Think he'll be OK with the voting because of his fan base this week, but he's got to step it up a notch from now on.

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:42 AM
He seemed to just sleepwalk through most of the song

Yep -- feel the same way. Did not 'wow' me at all. And at this point in the competition, you really cannot afford to be off even a little. All the cannon fodder have already been eliminated.

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by J Slice on 04-25-06 at 08:42 PM
Now I'd be curious to see if Taylor could sing Yah Mo Be There in any decent fashion... (McDonald and Ingram did that one together- it's pretty awesome)

I thought he sounded just fine, but nothing special. He's safe.

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by prosecutor on 04-26-06 at 00:09 AM
Taylor dude I did not like the way you
sang this one. You are bottom 3 for sure.
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by finallytyping on 04-26-06 at 00:14 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 00:16 AM (EST)

LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 00:15 AM (EST)

Did NOT like the suit.
Curious what the Fashion man has to say about it.

I'm a Taylor fan, but tonite his face looked constipated.
Poor boy.

etf: speeling

eta: d'oh!

"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by SeniorCitizen on 04-26-06 at 03:59 AM
You don't have to be 'the Fashion Man' to know that a velour or velveteen tuxedo a few sizes too small is not the right choice for a 'full-figured fellow'. Come to think of it, I can hardly think of anyone that outfit would have flattered. He might appeal to those who 'want you to be my Teddy Bear'. Last week his suit and shirt was the best I've seen him in so far. There was a glimpse of him wearing a black leather jacket in one of the backstage videos and he looked really good. Maybe a good change on his suits would be a weathered black leather jacket, distressed black jeans, and a dove grey t-shirt.
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by jags on 04-26-06 at 08:53 AM
I am sorry but that was the right song selection just not a good performance of the song. And yes it felt like he felt it slipping away and tried to reach for something else and just dug a deeper hole.
I am worried for Paris who was not the worst or second worst. But does not have the fan base that Kellie or Taylor has.
jags
"RE: Taylor Hicks"
Posted by singer on 04-26-06 at 09:38 AM
>Singing 'Just Once'. Was this sung
>by Michael McDonald? Totally Taylor's
>genre.

Taylor, that was horrible. Your phrasing was off. You exhibited pitch indefinition throughout the song. You also are singing in your neck (straining and using incorrect technique). Bad for your chords and bad for your listeners' ears. It hurt to hear you.

I am picking you as my favourite to win this year, but you need to step up. I love the idea upthread that you need to sing "Yo Mo Be There." That's the kind of love song that works well for you, because it doesn't require sustained legato lines. I think your phrasing instincts work better with songs that have syncopated rhythms in the bass line. You respond well to these arrangements, and you sing with more spontaneity and warmth. There are plenty of love songs with these patterns. Pick any of those the next time.

But hang in there. I hope you squeak through this week past that horrible Pickle.

--Singer

"Chris Daughrty"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:43 PM
Singing 'Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman' by Bryan Adams.
"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-25-06 at 08:46 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 08:47 PM (EST)

And Chris ups the ante with TWO guitarists.

I must note, I like conformist Chris, with the differing styles. Now, if he can get a good genre, how about a rockout song?

Well, this song has part of the Chris we all know. I like it in moderation.

OK, I'm officially back on the Chris bandwagon

1) Chris
2) Elliott
3) Katharine
4) Taylor
5) Paris
6) Kellie

Notes: 2 and 3 are interchangeable, the rest are pretty well set apart.

WILL THESE MORONS TURN OFF THEIR MICS DURING THE RECAP!!!

Easy rankings this week.

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by capcomguy on 04-25-06 at 10:10 PM
Thank you about the mics:

My ranking is similar....

1) Chris
2) Elliot
3) Paris
4) Katherine
5) Taylor
6) Kellie

Kellie was not even there during the performance. She was as bored as we were.

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by kathliam on 04-25-06 at 08:47 PM
Standing center stage with two (count 'em, two) acoustic guitars.

1-866-IDOLS-06 or 1-866-IDOLS-12.

Fantastic job!!! Best I've heard from him.

Judges' comments: Randy, amazing. Paula, love you. Simon, very good choice of song, great performance.

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by finallytyping on 04-26-06 at 00:19 AM
>Standing center stage with two (count
>'em, two) acoustic guitars.
>

I swear he looked like MiniMe tonite in the first shot
of him standing between the two sitting guitarists.

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by gizmo_ber on 04-25-06 at 08:47 PM
surprised they didn't rip him for not sticking to his bread and butter...


I thought it rocked, despite the complete lack of rock.

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by sica077 on 04-25-06 at 10:32 PM
>I thought it rocked,
>despite the complete
>lack of rock.

Well stated. I liked this version better than the original! More my style I suppose, but I can certainly appreciate a good love song....and that was GOOD!

"Nice!"
Posted by moonbaby on 04-25-06 at 08:49 PM
Glad to see him do well, I was a bit worried.
"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by J Slice on 04-25-06 at 08:50 PM
Maybe I'm missing something, but after that audio-laxative, I decided I don't like Chris.
"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 00:56 AM
I thought he was better than I expected with love songs. Not great, but he earned another week.
"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by archon on 04-26-06 at 08:48 AM
*nods in agreement*

I hate that song. hate hate hate... But, he did fine with it. Certainly enough to move him to the next week...

Couldn't he have done something from Triumph? Magic Power is a great love song!

(its amazing what sticks in your head when you look back over your old CD's before posting to message boards...)

Archon

"You can get more with a 2x4 and a kind word than with just a kind word." (Marcus, B5)

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by Glow on 04-25-06 at 09:11 PM
ummm. *thud*
"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by greeneyes on 04-25-06 at 09:31 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 09:32 PM (EST)


Okay, I can reply now that I have picked myself up and mopped up the drool from Chris's performance. Couldn't agree with you more Glow, LOVED IT!

And loved Elliott too. Not a song I knew, but I thought he sounded great.

Please let The Pickle go home this week!

"RE: Chris Daughrty"
Posted by dragonflies on 04-25-06 at 10:35 PM
*sits with Glow & Greeneyes*

*swoon* on Chris. Elliott has a wonderful voice, but he isn't completely Idol material.

"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by jen71 on 04-25-06 at 09:05 PM
This week was definitely not as good as last week when only one performer (Kellie) sounded awful. This week the only performances that I liked were Katharine and Elliott, and they could have been better as well.

I am puzzled by the way the judges completely tore Katharine's perfomance apart when they have yet to criticize Kellie as harshly even with several really bad sounding weeks. Weird. Besides, like Paula's songs were all that great back when she had a career. Whatever.

Taylor and Chris were next best, and I did not think they sounded good. Lastly for me are Paris and Kellie, with Kellie once again having the absolute worst sounding performance.

Overall, I wasted an hour. It was disappointing for this far into the competition.

"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by SeniorCitizen on 04-25-06 at 10:16 PM
From best to last tonight:
Chris has solid talent and is really learning from his famous mentors. I think he is the logical choice for AI winner.
Taylor looked better when he was younger and fitter. Hopefully when the stress of the contest is over he will pump some iron and skip a few desserts. I like his voice and presentation, but tonight wasn't the best.
Katherine is a beauty and has a voice that will serve her well. Afte wearing too many dowdy outfits, she let her new confidence take her a little too far, but I like that she's blooming into accepting her glamour.
Elliot should get tooth work that will turn his genial smile into something not so cringe worthy. I am never particularly excited by his performances, but the judges and some others seem to think he has a great voice.
Paris has talent, but not real direction. She would benefit from a few years of maturity, and perhaps a vocal coach for her speaking voice.
Kelly really is a southern fried minx, it just depends on whether or not you like minxes. Her hair and makeup tonight were a mistake, but she is prettier than several blonde singers who regularly make the news with their dumb behavior.
"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by Glow on 04-25-06 at 10:14 PM
I rewatched the whole show and quite honestly I liked them all better the second time around. They guys outshined the girls (as expected because they're better IMHO) with Chris at the tippity top and Katharine at the bottom. Chris lying on the ground singing? was the highlight of my evening and possibly my entire week. It doesn't say much for my real life, I know, but it was really hot.
"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by samboohoo on 04-25-06 at 10:48 PM
Really, really, really HOT!

It's Arkie Love

"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 04-26-06 at 09:30 AM
I couldn't pant and drool over him being on the floor as much as I wanted to cause DH was sitting right next to me. D'oh! Lordy that man turns me into a puddle of goo on the floor. Mop! Stat!
"The First "WOW" Moment "
Posted by geekboy on 04-25-06 at 10:16 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-25-06 AT 10:17 PM (EST)

It finally happened tonight. Elliot gave us the first "WOW" of the season, at least for me that is.

He has shown the most growth and the most consistancy of everyone this season. Initially he had a major case of the nerves and self doubt, but tonight even with his chat with Ryan, he was literally exuding confidence. He lost his nerves last week, and tonight it was magic.

I hope it pulls him through and out of the bottom 3 again. He is starting to be the only one that I feel deserves to win this. There is talent this year, but I'm starting to feel that with Elliot's example, we're noticing that a few have been on the 'cruise control'.

I love you, Taylor, but take note of what Elliot has been doing. I'm still waiting for your "WOW" moment, which i had expected to have a few by now.

geekboy

"RE: The First "WOW" Moment "
Posted by halfpintlemon on 04-26-06 at 00:05 AM
See I thought Elliott was WAY overrated tonight. The performance was OK, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it was a "WOW" moment. I think Elliott gets booted at F5.
"RE: The First "WOW" Moment "
Posted by niteowl on 04-26-06 at 01:28 AM

>I love you, Taylor, but take
>note of what Elliot has
>been doing. I'm
>still waiting for your "WOW"
>moment, which i had expected
>to have a few by
>now.

I still think that last week's "You Send Me" was WOW!


"RE: The First "WOW" Moment "
Posted by jags on 04-26-06 at 08:58 AM
I am sorry the first "WOW" moment as you put it happened last week with Katherine and he is still sitiing third after a good performance for him.
jags
"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by skip3key on 04-26-06 at 02:56 AM
The judges were off tonight...Katherine was AWESOME! As far as Elliot...I just don't care for all the quivering in his voice...

And I hate that they keep cutting off Simon...maybe he should sit in Randy's seat.

"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by jags on 04-26-06 at 08:04 AM
I really totally disagreed with the judges she sounded great. No she isn't Whitney but whitney is not even Whitney anymore. She had a prblem with her dress I am sure she is just as embarrassed as the people in the front row were. But I know she did not deserve the harsh words and I usually defend Simon.
Jags
"RE: American Idol 5: Final 6 East Coast Discussion Thread"
Posted by fenway_frank on 04-26-06 at 09:02 AM
she sings great...she looks great....i wish i was in the front row last night.
"Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by nailbone on 04-26-06 at 09:19 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 02:33 PM (EST)

LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 09:20 AM (EST)

Last night, that is.

Kat sounded fantastic last night!! And they butchered her. I'm more convinced than ever that they're wanting to ensure a guy (Chris, specifically) wins, and Kat is his strongest competition, so they have to get rid of her. Last week she blew them away, and became a HUGE threat. So this week they put her in the "death spot" and rip her apart.

And I'm not the only one that thinks this way. I'm not just blinded by oobies (which were spectacular last night), either. They bashed all the gals (and Taylor, who's fallen out of favor) and pumped up Elliot and Chris.

Speaking of Elliot, moved to tears, Paula?? TEARS?!?! Puh.
LEEEEZ!! I mean, yeah he was pretty good this week, but tears?!?!

They had a favorite last year in Bo, and ended up with he and a gal (Carrie) in the final two, and the girl won. this year, they don't want that to happen again, giving a third girl in a row the win. So they're gonna make sure it's Chris v. Elliot. This will then support what they've said all along that a guy will win this year, and what a strong bunch of guys they have. They didn't plan on Kat sneaking in and doing as well as she's done. So now they have to fix it.

And yes, when I said "fix", that's what I meant.

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 04-26-06 at 09:23 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 09:24 AM (EST)

I agree with everything you said except that Carrie was clearly Simon's favorite. He picked her to win it all early on last year.

*edit to remove siggy*

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by nailbone on 04-26-06 at 09:35 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-26-06 AT 02:33 PM (EST)

True, but I think the producer types wanted Bo, to go after that "rocker" demographic that they'd been missing.

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by CattyChat on 04-26-06 at 10:35 AM
"I agree with everything you said except that Carrie was clearly Simon's favorite. He picked her to win it all early on last year."

You couldn't be more wrong with that statement. Simon did NOT favor Carrie, but he acknowledged that the VOTERS favored Carrie. He has before and SINCE exclaimed how he did not like Carrie. Simon detests Country & he thought Carrie had no personality.

This year Simon's favorites are Chris, first & foremost, and Elliott. He thinks America's top 3 will be Chris, Taylor & Kellie. Simon can't stand Taylor and I think he's backing off the last 2 weeks from his adoration of Kellie.

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by Magnolia_Rocker on 04-26-06 at 10:50 AM
We'll have to agree to disagree on this one because Simon wanted Carrie to win because he wanted to get onto the "country bandwagon". The fact that he personally detests country was put on the back burner to the amount of money he could and is generating from her genre. He wanted a country winner.
"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by Glow on 04-26-06 at 09:51 AM
While Kat is technically a beautiful singer, she was horrible last night. She looked breathtakingly gorgeous. But she was trying too hard or something. I think her trying to "step up" her performance really really hurts her vocals. That one really hott part where she stomped to the right of the screen? I can see why people put their ears on mute because it was so freaking hot but I listened and it hurt my ears. If the rest of her performance was good (which I don't believe that it was), this would have killed it for me. After that she stood still and had to gasp for air. She tries to oversing and it hurts her. There were way.too.many. places where she was out of tune or off key. During rehearsal? She was amazing. If she could have a personality and sing at the same time, I’d rank her right up there with Chris. Last week was her genre. She was expected to do well. Put her out of her comfort zone and it’s hit or miss. And I’ll have to go back through the rankings, but iirc, it’s usually a miss.

And I too was moved to tears by Elliott's performance.

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by samboohoo on 04-26-06 at 02:41 PM
Absolutely agree of course. Except Elliott didn't move me to tears.

It's Arkie Love

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by Glow on 04-26-06 at 02:59 PM
pffft. Whatever. You're dead inside, then. *smirk*

Hey! I admitted I was mentally unstable.

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by nailbone on 04-26-06 at 03:03 PM
pffft. Whatever. You're dead inside, then. *smirk*

Bah. You're just a big cry-baby like Paula.

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by Glow on 04-26-06 at 03:07 PM
*runs away crying*
"Agree totally, Nailbone..."
Posted by singer on 04-26-06 at 10:04 AM
Randy started the season by saying that there would be a male winner, and he is reiterating this in current interviews. That is called "making sociology," and it is unfair for these judges to lobby for outcomes on the show. If they are going to do that, then they should simply bag the competition and pick their favourite boy toy at the top 12 stage.

Kat is the best sounding AND looking singer in the competition. Her training and preparation are paying off.

Elliott is a great sounding and not great looking singer. They need to get rid of Kat to keep him in.

Chris is as boring as chopped liver to me (so is Elliott), but he has a nice voice. His technique is uneven. The judges and producers compensate for his deficiencies by making sure that he gets the glory spot on the show. If they want a rocker to win so badly, then they should have chosen Bo last year. He is way better than Chris.

Taylor is the best overall performer, and his soul and warmth can sell me anything. He is also an uneven stylist; that is why he bombs so many times when asked to sing ballads. If he wins, I'll be happy because I like him. But it won't be because he is the best singer in the competition.

Paris is a wonderful singer. She needs to mature a little more, but that lack of maturity does not excuse the horrible judges' comments against her. She is much better than they will ever admit. It doesn't matter, though. She'll get snapped up by a label and pay her way through med school between jazz albums. For all of the player haters out there, that is what exceptionally gifted people do. They get on with their lives in spite of unfair judgements against them. Bravo, Paris.

Kellie is an accident that has happened, and there is absolutely nothing constructive to say about her performances. They need to put us out of our misery and send this child home.

The fact that The Pickle is even in the competition proves to me that the show is rigged.

--Singer

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by my2cents on 04-26-06 at 11:39 AM
The judges definitely seem to have an agenda. Their comments on Kat almost seemed prearranged and rehearsed and, from the start, they have been campaigning for a male winner (Like they've done so well with Ruben).

"Moved to tears"...the only ones that did that for me were Kellie, because she was sooooo bad, again, and Paula, because she is soooooooooo deranged and embarrasing.

The judges should stop the pushing and make real and meaningful and constructive comments, not self serving ones and please replace Paula and allow Simon to speak. 1st it's the lunatic constantly interrupting and now he gets cut off by Ryan. Can't she be cut off?

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by Fishercat on 04-26-06 at 01:51 PM
I have to agree.

I watched all of the major performances regarding the comment (Chris, Elliott, Katharine), thrice. Two different kinds of speakers, with and without sight, internet and television, take your pick. Basically, I only saw minor differences between the three. I thought Elliott had a more vocally consistant performance than Chris/Kat. I thought Chris infused his own style more than either Elliott/Kat. I thought Kat had more charisma this week than Elliott/Chris. I thought they were almost on equal par, and easily the Top 3. If I had to rank, it was Chris, Elliott, Kat.

However, the disparity in the reviews was...well..not right. They know that Kellie sucks too much to win this competition (well, we hope). They know that Paris is no threat. However, Kat has a lot of what people look for in a female contestant, mainly a knockout singing voice, versatility, and looks. She is the closest to the full package for a pop star.

I don't think they are actively trying to get rid of her, but at the very least, I think their critiques were highly suspicious...

"RE: Such horsecrap tonight!!!!"
Posted by sylvester on 04-26-06 at 02:21 PM
I agree NB, the judge's comments were horsecrap last night. A very poorly disguised attempt to get their favorites into the finals.

I don't think they will be successful though with an Eliott/Chris final 2. There are too many of us Soul Patrolers, and Taylor will be in the final 2. Elliott's fanbase seems to be growing by leaps and bounds though, so I'm unsure now whether it will be him or Chris in the finals with Taylor.

I had maintained all along that the final 4 would be Kat, Kellie, Taylor & Chris. I have finally changed my mind, and think Ms. Pickler will go out next week, and Elliott will get his place in the final 4.

Oh, and I don't think Taylor's ever been 'in favor'. Simon didn't want him in the competition at all, and is absolutely horrified that he leads the votes every week. Hence his comment in an interview that he had a horrible feeling Taylor Hicks would win the whole thing.