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"Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 08:32 PM
Please keep all sig-pic free discussion of tonight's elimination episode on this thread until the West Coast watches The.Most.Shocking.Elimination.Evah, or well, the same old same old it usually is.
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"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 08:46 PM
Think we can get Tuesday's show moved to 9:00 so you can be here from the beginning? Or is that asking too much?
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 08:50 PM
Probably will get that teleportation device built first.

Or learn to Apparate.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by priestdi on 04-18-07 at 08:48 PM
it's 30 min again, right? last week was ridiculous.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 08:49 PM
1 long grotesque hour
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by priestdi on 04-18-07 at 08:54 PM
uuuuuuuuuuuurgh.

that means I have 4 hours until I know.

well see y'all later.

hope it's not too painful. or if it is, it's the hurt-so-good sort of thing. since you have each other and all that.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by kidflash212 on 04-18-07 at 09:29 PM
Actually it's a 12 minute show and 48 minutes of commercials - This show must set the record for most commercials
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 08:51 PM
Spending some time on the eye roll debate.

Showing other footage of what was at the judging table that shows he was talking to Paula while Chris did the shout out.

"Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 08:52 PM
I believe Simon here. He feels gutted about the whole thing. His voice absolutely cracked during his apology.
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 08:53 PM
Agreed. The only crime Simon's guilty of here is his standard one: failure to listen to anyone except himself.
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 08:55 PM
Oh Shush, you badness
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 08:57 PM
You just rolled your eyes at me, didn't you? I am so calling CNN!
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 08:58 PM
Get off my screen!!!
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 09:03 PM
One more word and I start voting for Sanjaya.
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:05 PM
WORD!!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Go ahead, I dare ya.

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 09:10 PM
And this is why we always tell people to let the episode start before the drinking game begins.
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:13 PM
*squints at Estee*

In the Amer. Idol ECST two days in a row? So how long 'til the cops ask us to alibi you?

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:17 PM
Ya, really. I feel intruded upon.
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 09:17 PM
After last night, I want to be there when Sanjaya finally bites the dust. I'm hoping it'll help the nightmares go away.
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:00 PM
*snerk*
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by priestdi on 04-18-07 at 08:55 PM
lol. no kidding.

It still doesn't explain the venom in the look he gave chris though. I'll have to wait until I see I guess.

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 08:59 PM
I believe Simon here. He feels gutted about the whole thing. His voice absolutely cracked during his apology.

Totally agree. That seemed very genuine to me.

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by cahaya on 04-18-07 at 09:27 PM
Yup, I think so too.

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 10:13 PM
Anyone an expert in body language here? Simon kept looking down and away which is a liar's sign--especially when he had to cop to it. I wish I had last night's show still-my dvr seems to have eaten it or something.

If it were Randy who was in question I would believe him very readily. But Simon is such an @$$...

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by priestdi on 04-19-07 at 11:56 AM
... I still had it, and I played it back this morning.

it's true, he really was talking to Paula, the timing works.

I'd love to hear the tapes of what they say during all the performances. now that we know they have it. Half the time I bet it has nothing to do with the music.

did you see though that they blanked out part of what Simon said? you can hear it, then it's silent, then you hear him again.

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by emydi on 04-19-07 at 12:01 PM
probably dropped the f bomb
"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by curveball on 04-19-07 at 04:06 PM
a couple of the Fox tv news guys here from Phoenix went to Tuesdays show. They said that during each commercial break all 3 judges and Ryan are gone. Then, right before they come back on the air, they come running in. They said that one time the judges weren't back yet, so someone announced to the crowd: "They aren't back yet, so just keep clapping until they get here..."

I too am interested in what goes on "behind the scenes"...

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by aquariaqueen on 04-19-07 at 01:08 AM
> I believe Simon here. He
>feels gutted about the whole
>thing. His voice absolutely cracked
>during his apology.

I believe it also, I am glad they had the tape to prove it. AI has its problems, but they didn't need this one.

I am so glad you heard his voice crack too, I brought that to my husband's attention, but he didn't catch it.

"RE: Ryan and Simon set the record straight "
Posted by emydi on 04-19-07 at 10:29 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-19-07 AT 10:33 AM (EST)

Yes and they even proved it with the double screen. He was rolling his eyes at "nasal as a singing form". And I was too. I did not even hear Chris say that about VTech...and it was even really difficult to hear when they replayed it last nite.

Simon showed a lot of class there but Ryan was right it was bc of his failure to listen

ETA: zazzy I think the look SImon gave at CHris on Tues was disgust and unbelievability...we've seen that OH SO many times...but if you look at how Chris reacted to apology, I thought he could have been more accepting, he had like a "yeah, okay whatever, look on his face last nite, imho.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 08:52 PM
Recap of Martina's advice and then the idols singing.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 08:57 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 08:57 PM (EST)

Vibe in Hollywood series. Man on the street stuff.

Blake getting some props, Melinda as well.
Hippy shimmies, I think he wants Lakisha to do more of that. I'm not sure shimmying with that body shape is wise.
Some props for Jordin, then asking about Chris. Hippy wants Chris to smolder.
Some talk about Sanjaya.

*YAWN*

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 08:58 PM
The Dreaded Group sing with "I'm alright" Messina Jo Dee
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 08:59 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 09:00 PM (EST)

I love Ms. JoDee. Jordin sounds great. But this is such a simple song, they are breezin' through this.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:00 PM
Pap. Total pap.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:02 PM
Pap, yes. But easy middle-of-road pap. I could sing this and I make my kitty cats howl with some of my dulcet tones
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 09:03 PM
Was that a smear?
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:07 PM
Frig, I hate those.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 10:20 PM
Aw, come on, this is part of the show's ultra cheesiness...

And, you can always pick out the extra pimpage they do...like Jordin in the song tonight--two key singouts plus a nice duet.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:04 PM
Text to win challenge.

Who is the rocker this season.

Bland, Diva-light or Gina.

Well it's kinda none of the above, but Gina came close.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:05 PM
New filler segment.

What is in the Idol's CD player.

*YAWN*

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:08 PM
Fergie taking the Idol stage.

Singing
Big Girls Don't Cry

Weraing a blue top and black pants, hair stright with the middle pulled back.

I didn't know she knew how to cover up?!?

Holds hand with girl from audience, how sweet *blurp*

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:10 PM
Singing
Big Girls Don't Cry

Is this Sanjaya's swan song?

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:10 PM
Was that good? I'll have to take your word for it. Defintely not my style.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:12 PM
I don't think "good" is the word I am groping for.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:12 PM
That was actually better than most of her "pap"
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 10:25 PM
Hey Geekboy-- Fergie did sing on AI after all, lol!
"Fergie "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:08 PM
The most.successful.trans.op.ever.

Although Mam Humps sounds pretty good tonight

"RE: Fergie "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:09 PM
LOL!!!!
"RE: Fergie "
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:12 PM
Bhwahahahahah!!!!!!

"Ford Commercial"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:15 PM
to "I Ran" Thief theme, trench coats, running.

Then on to pimping Idol Give Back.

"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:16 PM
Embarrased to admit this, but I loved that commercial!
"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:20 PM
Be gone. Hide thy targetted head in shame.
"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:22 PM
Yes madam, I apologize for my indescretion.

"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 10:24 PM
Me, too! I rewatched it three times before going on with the show. Can't believe they made Melinda look like a guy in that one. I think that was a very clever ad and good use of the idols.
"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:16 PM
They murdalized my beloved "Seagulls"
"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:19 PM
m-u-r-d-a-l-i-zed-e-d

Is that a cross between Murdered and Imortalized? Isn't that like permanently undead?

"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:21 PM
murdalized is one of my favourite words. it's very expressive.
"Pimping Idol Give Back."
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:17 PM
Two of the biggest stars in music history will do a duet.

They are not named. Oh.The.Drama.

"RE: Ford Commercial"
Posted by SherpaDave on 04-19-07 at 01:24 PM
They missed a great opportunity with that commercial: Sanjaya with Flock of Seagulls hair.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by formerlywannabe on 04-18-07 at 09:17 PM
I think I put this in the wrong spot....but look again at the MOTS Hippie. It's one of the TAR hippies from last season. Bj or Tyler.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:20 PM
He did look a lot like a shaggier version of one that TAR team.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by selah on 04-18-07 at 09:25 PM

bottom three Blake, Sanjaya, Lakisha..

Blake is there as a plant, Sanjaya is going home JMO

"BJ, then Bucky!"
Posted by dragonflies on 04-18-07 at 11:09 PM
I would swear that was BJ of TARS Hippie team! Then later did we all see Bucky in the house! Yay! Oh, and Antonio is getting old. But still hot.
"RE: BJ, then Bucky!"
Posted by formerlywannabe on 04-18-07 at 11:16 PM
I wrote that same thing above. I am 99% sure it was BJ! I rewatched it to catch the voice, I'm pretty sure it was him.
"TAR"
Posted by udg on 04-18-07 at 11:14 PM
I thought that was him, too!
"Elimination - Oh no they aren't "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:23 PM
Thye can't pull this shite like they did before. This is completely unfair to her.
"32 minutes in"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:24 PM
We divide into groups

Sanjaya to the right
Phil to the left
Jordin to the left with Phil
Lakisha to the right with Sanjaya
Blake join Lakisha and Sanjaya
Chris Join Phil and Jordin.

Melinda left (going to do the guess the group thing?)

Has her look at the Sanjaya group with the judges comments.
Now at Phil's group. Goes over the judges comments.

Melinda, they loved you too, you are safe. Damn she looked worried. Now she needs to pick the group that is also safe.

Think about it. Look at the two groups, and make a choice. Which is the highest and swhich is the bottom three.

She sits down in the middle of the stage. The crowd goes nuts.

Slide to your left to the Phil group. That group is safe and back next week.

"RE: 32 minutes in"
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:25 PM
*smooch* This is why I love you.

I react to what I'm watching but you paint the picture.

Thank you for doing this.

"RE: 32 minutes in"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:26 PM
"RE: 32 minutes in"
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:26 PM
Chris safe? Blake in trouble? I need some meds. Quickly please.
"RE: 32 minutes in"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:27 PM
I've got some migraine pills, but they are pretty mild.

How about some Amaretto?

"RE: 32 minutes in"
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:30 PM
Sounds good - I'll chase it with the Scotch.
"RE: 32 minutes in"
Posted by cahaya on 04-18-07 at 09:31 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 09:32 PM (EST)

Rather predictable grouping, and not too surprised Blake is where Chris should have been. Chris was awful last night.

Loved that sit-in by Melinda!

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:25 PM
Judges thoughts on the bottom three.

Randy surprised Blake is in the group. Paula hopes Blakes Grandma is not getting to upset. She gets why two are up there.

Simon is grinning and getting a sense.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 09:28 PM
If Blake goes, all blame is on the vest.
"9:40 only 15 minutes more of filler"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:31 PM
*twitch*

Ryan sitting with the bottom three, but before we get on with things. They went to see Shrek the third.

Do they know VFTW calls Melinda Shrek, I know she knows...Is this really necessary.

They give them a little animation primer.

"Antonio Banderas makes me melt"
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:34 PM
He makes me quiver. Gawd he's hot.
"RE: Antonio Banderas makes me melt"
Posted by whimsey on 04-18-07 at 09:45 PM
He makes me quiver. Gawd he's hot.

That woosh you hear is the sound of panties falling to the floor. Thousands of them.

"RE: 9:40 only 15 minutes more of filler"
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:37 PM
*zzzzzzzzzz*......can someone wake me when something (that matters), comes on. Just a quick nudge will do.
"Which of those cartoon characters"
Posted by cahaya on 04-18-07 at 09:35 PM
was Sanjaya?

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:35 PM
Antonio Bandarez (sp?) in the audience.

Movie comes out in June. Did he vote. He voted 7 times, he liked all 7. How diplomatic.

Martina McBride sings "Do It Anyway"

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:38 PM
Dayum that was nice!
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:41 PM
I know I should leave this to Larry but, and I want to say that I love Martina, but did she not exhibit gappy thighs tonight in those leggings? She needs a few more calories to wear that kind of attire.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by nailbone on 04-18-07 at 09:47 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 09:51 PM (EST)

What a beautiful, wonderful, inspiring song!!


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:56 PM
Absolutely!!!

I think I need to go Itunes tonight and see if I can get it.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by nailbone on 04-18-07 at 10:10 PM
Me too! It's off her latest album, so I bet it's there.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:39 PM
Martina's kid is cute. We find out the results after the break.
"The final results!!"
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:45 PM
Dayum the board is slow. Guess a lot of people are checking in to find out.

Ease the pain for one of the three.
Blake is safe. The plaid did not do him in.

Simon looks like a cat who got the bird cage open.

After the biggest top 7 vote, over 38 million vote.

Sanjaya you are going home tonight. Lakisha is safe.

Is going on Letterman a VFTW jinx?????

"Thanks all..."
Posted by bullzeye on 04-18-07 at 09:50 PM
Darn, I think I will actually miss Sanjaya.

Thanks as always to our wonderful Snidget, and thanks to everyone else for continuing to make this fun.


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by potatochyp on 04-18-07 at 09:44 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 09:45 PM (EST)

How about my Fox news says "More on the shocking Idol elimination after the break"... and then shows a big Sanjaya clip...

Edited to add that the clip was pre-boot.

"And the fans..."
Posted by cahaya on 04-18-07 at 09:45 PM
... go wild! SANJAYA GOES HOME!

Let's declare a national holiday!

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by kidflash212 on 04-18-07 at 09:48 PM
Well it's about time!!!!

Wonder if VFTW switches to someone else or just give up.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:53 PM
They always have before, every season.

Antonella and then Sundance were their picks before Sanjaya.

The only question is who is their next pick.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by Fishercat on 04-18-07 at 09:54 PM
VFTW hasn't quit yet when their person is voted out at this stage (Pickler at F6 last year). Sanjaya is their biggest success yet.

Phil is their best choice, but he is just creepy and could be a good country artist. No one's a good choice because they're pimped (Melinda, Jordin, Lakisha, Chris), good (Blake, Melinda, Jordin), and/or have a niche (Phil, Blake).

My guess is Phil, although if I were them, I'd take a week off. No need to contribute to the circle jerk that is IGB

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by AyaK on 04-18-07 at 11:23 PM
If I were in charge of VFTW, I'd take Chris.

Because he is far and away the worst of the peeps left. And yet he was safe after that wretched performance last night, so he'll still be good for a few more weeks.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 11:34 PM
I actually thought he would go rather than Sanjaya. He was really that bad IMO. I agree, I think Chris will get the vote now.


"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by Fishercat on 04-19-07 at 00:27 AM
True, it's between those two. I think that Dave may go with Chris, I've heard arguments that almost turned me. I still think Phil is the right choice in terms of what VFTW is about
"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by priestdi on 04-19-07 at 12:01 PM

they'll pick someone with a fan base, I'm pretty sure it will be Chris with his boy-band looks and pop-style voice.

then when he doesn't get kicked for a while they can claim credit.

if they pick Phil, and he goes, they'll look powerless. like last night. can't have that happen.

like picking Taylor last year, like he was the worst. lol.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by Fishercat on 04-19-07 at 12:51 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-19-07 AT 01:05 PM (EST)

Taylor was less vocally talented than Kat or Eliott last year, that's a gimme. He was less pimped than Daughtry. That leaves him or Paris and they chose the guy who danced horribly, who Simon clearly disliked, and (for good reason, look at the sales) who the producers didn't want to win. It was a pretty easy choice until it go down to Princess P or Taylor. Plus, Taylor and his fans seemed to "get it".

Oh, and the owner of the site said he's leaning toward Phil with 50+% of the votes going towards Phil. And most people know that the power for VFTW is limited at this point and doesn't compare to the core voting blocs of other groups, they can't (nor could they ever) save a hopeless contestant, but they can be the final weight to push a Phil from 6th to 5th, for instance.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by priestdi on 04-19-07 at 08:38 PM
that's interesting, thanks. I haven't gone over to look in a while.

the thing about Taylor, he had a charisma, a charm, offered something different than all the others. So he had a very real fan base. It's NOT just about the voice, as even Simon knows. lol.

Like I loved Blake, back when he was different. It's not his voice, it's who he is. And he sure needs to show that again. wow but he's stuffed it lately.

Is everyone sick of me saying that yet? hah.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 09:48 PM
*snerk*

Let's give 'em somethin' to talk about, other than hair?!?!?

You gotta love that.

Bye Sanjaya.

"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by bostonrobfan on 04-18-07 at 09:52 PM
That was funny!
"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by whimsey on 04-18-07 at 09:54 PM
Love him or hate him, the lads got some git in his git-a-long. Confident as heck. Go with it lad, you deserve it.
"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by potatochyp on 04-18-07 at 09:49 PM
Wow, I've never heard the fans cheer like that about someone going home...
"RE: And the fans..."
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 11:24 PM
>Wow, I've never heard the fans
>cheer like that about someone
>going home...

While I'm estatic he's gone, I wonder what he will sound like when he's in his mid twenties and his voice has had more time to mature. He might shock the hell out of me!(that's a scary thought)

"Ding. Dong."
Posted by Estee on 04-18-07 at 09:46 PM
He's really most sincerely dead.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Bebo on 04-18-07 at 09:53 PM
I normally hate the damn results show, but I was going to watch to listen to my girl Martina sing. But then it gave me two awesome moments tonight.

In chronological order...
1. Melinda sitting down on the stage. Ryan had no freakin' clue what to do.
2. Finally, those wonderful words: Sanjaya, you are going home tonight.

Finally, something happened this week that makes sense.


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Fishercat on 04-18-07 at 09:57 PM
3. The Melinda/Fiona side-by-side shot
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 10:28 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 10:33 PM (EST)

LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 10:30 PM (EST)


, those wonderful words: Sanjaya,
>you are going home tonight.

Yea baby.....WooooooooHOOOOOO he's finally goneeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! now I can use the volume on my t.v. again. We have our show back.(of course I still think Chris was the worst last night ) g'night all agman This was worth the wait!ding dong sanjaya's dead...er gone....which sanjaya? the wacky sanjaya......


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Maroonclown on 04-18-07 at 09:54 PM
Thnkas for a great night Snidget. I'm going for a drink
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by byoffer on 04-18-07 at 09:57 PM
Hi

I'm new around here. Never posted in the AI ECST.

Just wondering if anyone can explain why my AI-loving, Sanjaya-hating wife is singing and dancing around the house.

I had best go check on her...she is so happy I might get lucky tonight! (and then Sanjaya won't have been such a waste, eh?)

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by Snidget on 04-18-07 at 10:00 PM
LOL.

Trust me.

Yours is not the only house infected with the happy dance.

"Sanjaya... "
Posted by moonbaby on 04-18-07 at 10:01 PM
he cry-a.

"Most intriguing thing of the night..."
Posted by geekboy on 04-18-07 at 10:11 PM
#1 - America got it right (except for Blake in the bottom 3)

and

#2 - DialIdol's rankings for bang-on for the first time

Bye, Sanjaya, we'll miss you on several levels.

geekboy


I love puppies! S. Cowell

"RE: Most intriguing thing of the night..."
Posted by Bob Loblaw on 04-18-07 at 10:48 PM

Goodbye, Sanjemima....

...at least we'll always have your wonderful, buttery syrup.

"RE: Most intriguing thing of the night..."
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 10:53 PM
>
>Goodbye, Sanjemima....
>
>...at least we'll always have your
>wonderful, buttery syrup.


LMAO...that's fer sure heh heh heh


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 10:40 PM
Well, if the TLJ (Larry's) theory is working this year then Phil or Chris would go next week since their fan bases rallied this week and kept them safe.

I think Blake's fan base will start dialing more, now that they have had a scare.

Don't know about Lakisha--will her fan base rally, too?

Next week I will guess that Melinda, Jordin and Blake will be safe and Lakisha, Chris and Phil will be in the bottom 3 with....Chris leaving. The country fan has awakened and Phil is getting new support imo.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 10:55 PM
Where do you think Sanjaya's fan base will lean now. Assuming they will continue to vote????? I have no clue who they might like now...


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 11:12 PM
Good question. Forgot to consider that. The teen girls will shift to Jordin, Chris, possibly Blake. VFTW will probably pick Chris or Phil. Howard Stern looks for a new gimmick.
OK, now we need performances to guide us. I just think Chris will do the least well next week. Phil can sing a country song, the divas will diva it out, I expect good things from Blake...
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 11:19 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-18-07 AT 11:21 PM (EST)

I agree, I think Chris's days are numbered. Of course now that Chris seems to be the most vulnerable, he may get Howard Stern and VFTW pulling for him. Do you happen to know what the theme for next week is?


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by zazzy on 04-18-07 at 11:22 PM
Inspirational songs. Jordin is supposedly singing 'I will always love you" accapella.

"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by agman on 04-18-07 at 11:26 PM
She has a great opportunity to really define herself next week! I think she might do very well. I wonder what chris will sing?


"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by geekboy on 04-19-07 at 07:07 AM
But, I don't believe his theory has really been working this season, has it?

geekboy


I love puppies! S. Cowell

"A few things"
Posted by Glow on 04-19-07 at 08:01 AM
That might be the first time ever that I got the bottom three and the boot right.

I was totally repulsed by the audience's lack of respect when they announced that Sanjaya was voted off. It was disgusting.

The Lakisha/Sanjaya hug was so sweet.

Loved Melinda sitting on the stage.

Chris appears to be a really good hugger.

"RE: A few things"
Posted by emydi on 04-19-07 at 10:45 AM
LAST EDITED ON 04-19-07 AT 10:47 AM (EST)

so was I glowie...remember he is just 17 (we are smacked over the head with that re: Jordin blech)

I think his reaction was sincere...he realizes that VFTW helped him make the tour and F7 but he just got eliminated....

I was also very disgusted by SImon's smirky grin when Ryan asked the judges about it...

I think Chris will probably be VFTW new choice and those Sanjaya voters will go there...VFTW says they will pick on Friday and wants feedback.

If Chris does get the nod from Dave D, then Lakisha is in trouble bc I know for darn sure that I'm voting for Blake more next week...and I think country fans and Marines will help Phil to get to F5 with Chris going at F4 if he becomes VFTW...


tribey is my American Idol!

"I think some..."
Posted by Breezy on 04-19-07 at 10:54 AM
of the applause was actually for Lakisha. The fact that she was safe. *shrug* They did show her family and friends right at that point and they all had their mouths wide open.
"RE: I think some..."
Posted by Glow on 04-19-07 at 11:36 AM
I know you're probably right. It was just sad to see his sweet little face go And like SilverStar said, maybe some of it was supportive applause. But still... it was SO loud.
"RE: I think some..."
Posted by Breezy on 04-19-07 at 11:48 AM
Yes it was loud, but so is Lakisha. *giggle*
"RE: I think some..."
Posted by Glow on 04-19-07 at 11:51 AM
ah yes, another good point. *grin*

Do you think her tears were for Sanjaya or was she overjoyed to not be eliminated?

"RE: I think some..."
Posted by Breezy on 04-19-07 at 12:20 PM
Both. Of the divas I'm hoping she's the next to go.
"RE: Top 7 April 18th Elimination East Coast Spoiler Thread "
Posted by TanNymph on 04-19-07 at 10:39 AM
I just have to say that I enjoyed both Fergie and Martina's performances. My dd has Fergie's latest cd and we have Martina's greatest hits. I think we'll be getting Martina's lastest. I thought both did a fantastic job last night!!!
"The Fine Print "
Posted by curveball on 04-19-07 at 03:37 PM
I heard about Sanjaya going before I watched, so I was already skeptical. He hasn't been in the bottom three since F12, and at F9 he was in the middle 3 (4th, 5th or 6th place) and I just don't think he is getting any fewer votes each week. I think the same number of people vote for pretty much the same number of times for him. I figured as each contestant dropped off, their votes would be divided between some of the other remaining ones, and eventually the final 4/5/6 candidates would have more votes than him, but I expected him to drop to the bottom 3 and be safe for a week or two first.

So I watched the results show with a skeptical view. (Yes, he is the worst, needs to go, etc., however I don't think his voting posse would just stop voting for him - like what happened to Blake perhaps.)

We dvr'd the show, so after watching his goodbye song, the dvr stopped - it takes a few seconds to reset to live tv, and during those few seconds, the frame on the screen was the "fine print" that reads "portions of this show have been eliminated that did not change the outcome..." After that initial line, there was 3 or 4 more lines that read something like, "the producers reserve the right to eliminate any votes cast for contestants that appear to have been made by automated dialers."

So it got me thinking, is this disclaimer always there? When do the producers implement this? How do they know which votes were auto-dialers? Our news in Phoenix ran a story about a guy who voted 705 times for Sanjaya using a dialer, so I'm sure his votes didn't count. Did they just decide that anyone who voted more than x times was using a dialer? Anyway, made me suspicious. If they take out all the people who voted more than 200 times, say, I bet that is most of Sanjayas votes.

Thoughts anyone?

"RE: The Fine Print "
Posted by priestdi on 04-19-07 at 03:46 PM
I can't speak for their technology, but I've heard they can distinguish between people who vote 200 times and people who use auto-dialers.


I predicted this week, for the first time yet all season, that Sanjaya would be in the bottom 3. And it was entirely because DialIdol had him at the bottom for the first time ever. Blake too, for the first time ever.

DialIdol bases its data on a mix of busy signals and votes cast on their technology, right? so it wouldn't be impacted by votes that are cast but not counted.

My only theory to explain it is maybe the Howard Stern type voters got jazzed about it for a week or two but then got bored and didn't keep it up.

I doubt that Haley's votes made a difference.

Can't explain where Blake's votes disappeared to either.

I'm in Seattle, and I hit the phones bigtime around 10:30 when I saw Blake was in trouble. And I didn't hit one single busy, it was CREEPY. because previous weeks it was hard to vote for him.


"RE: The Fine Print "
Posted by YankeeDixieDoodle on 04-19-07 at 04:48 PM
LAST EDITED ON 04-19-07 AT 04:49 PM (EST)

Being able to get through easily, escpially without getting any busy signals isn't a good sign. I was able to cast five votes for Lakisha, in rapid succesion. Same for Melinda. I also voted five times for Jordin, getting a busy signal once. That's why I was afraid Lakisha would be in the Bottom Three. I'm just glad it wasn't the Bottom One! It was past time for Sanjaya to land there. and, I'm thankful he did. Now, bring on the real competition among real singers!

"RE: The Fine Print "
Posted by YankeeDixieDoodle on 04-19-07 at 05:06 PM
I've never noticed that fine print. But, I usually quit watching once the bootee is revealed. If the fine print is a brand new thing, maybe the producers just recently obtained the technology to detect auto-dialed votes. But, I'm not sure that auto-dialing accounted for Sanjaya staying in the comptetion for six weeks. How many young Sanjaymaniacs would have acccess to auto-dialers? I suspect they text-messaged their votes. And, the same text message can be sent countless times without rewriting it, running up their parents' cell phone bills. What accounted for last night's results? Parents taking their daughters' cell phone privileges away?