Canadian Idol!

[Kris Hodgson]

Okay, here is a thread for us canadians to talk about our show.
Let's all root for this guy, since one of us knows him!

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/comp/WIN-joel.jpg

NAME: Joel

AGE: 18

HOMETOWN: Morden, MB

OCCUPATION: Student

IDOLS: Billy Corgan, Tom Cruise

HOW HAS MAKING THE TOP 100 IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?: I've worked hard at my music for years, and it feels good that others also see the potential I have as a singer and a songwriter.

Recap from show:
Joel then gets a stunning reversal as the judges turn four negatives into positives. What appeared to happen is that once Jake suggested that he'd have no problem signing Joel as a singer/songwriter, the rest decided that was probably good enough to move him on.

[Sparhawk]

The show has been hilarious so far, but something puzzled me last week.

The last performer - was she handicapped or something?

I thought she was awesome but the combination of her movements, facial expressions, and all the judges reactions, crying and such, made me think that maybe something was wrong?

Anyone?

[Kris Hodgson]

The one that wrote her own song? She kept on trying to sing after they told her no?
She did seem like something was wrong with her, but I don't think she was handicapped. Just kind of weird. I was glad she didn't get picked, because it showed her earlier trying to teach someone how to sing, and she seemed so cocky and conceited that she would get in.

[Sparhawk]

No not that chick - she was messed!!! I thought she'd never leave.

The very last girl - dark brown, curly hair, really funky top.

When she was done Zack left 'cause he was crying, Sass was crying and Farley followed her out of the room and kept hugging her.

[Kris Hodgson]

Oh yeah, I left the room, and when I got back everyone was crying. I didn't hear her sing, so it was weird. I'm not sure.

[Jarbacca]

i think she was handicaped or had something else wrong with her

[Kris Hodgson]

Why was everyone crying? Because it was so good, or because she tried so hard, or what?

[equipe]

Sorry I can't cheer for anyone. I hate all these crap shows.

[Sparhawk]

Thats the question?!?

I didn't hear them mention a handicap but she was moving in a weird way and making weird faces. Coulda been her being "artisitc" though.

She was quite good. But not tear-worthy, to my way of thinking.

[Jarbacca]

when are they showing the toronto auditions?

[Jspitalieri]

Do you mean autisitic? Proves Canada wants to be like the US don't you think.

[Kris Hodgson]

Monday the 23rd. Here is the official site: Canadian Idol (http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/default.html)

[dr_evil]

i dont get this show :(

who are the judges?

[Dione]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
Why was everyone crying? Because it was so good, or because she tried so hard, or what?

I think it was because she was so good and sang such a moving song. I thought Sass was laughing at her at first. But maybe she was just amazed.


I like this show! I didn't think I would, but I do. And god, that Calgary blizzard was the weekend we were supposed to move back to Edmonton, but we got stranded in our house! No way could we make it on highway 2. God, that brought back memories.:)

[Kris Hodgson]

Originally posted by dr_evil
i dont get this show :(

who are the judges?

Probably no one you've heard of. One of them was Sass Jorden this past week.

[Jarbacca]

Yeah, the judges are:

Sass Jordan
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/Judges-SassJordan.jpg

The Guy who thinks he's simon
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/Judges-ZackWerner-151.jpg

A black guy
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/Judges-FarleyFlex.jpg

And a gay guy
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/Judges-JakeGold.jpg


and its hosted by Brian Mulroney's son (he too may be gay, but the verdicts still out on that one)
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/Host-BenMulroney.jpg

[equipe]

Sass Jordan = Washed up, needs the work
Guy who thinks he's Simon = Bully wnna but is really a nerd at heart who is also talentless
Token black guy because they someone who knows something about hip hop/R&B
Token Gay Guy because most male competitors are gay feel more confortable.

and
Another spoiled kid riding the coat tails of his famous daddy.

[Jarbacca]

Originally posted by equipe
Sass Jordan = Washed up, needs the work
Guy who thinks he's Simon = Bully wnna but is really a nerd at heart who is also talentless
Token black guy because they someone who knows something about hip hop/R&B
Token Gay Guy because most male competitors are gay feel more confortable.

and
Another spoiled kid riding the coat tails of his famous daddy.


Pretty much the same line up as every other candian TV show only usually with one of the ugly chicks of Air Farce replacing sass jordan:funny:

[Mr. TV]

just a bad show. the judges are like ripoffs of the american idol. the singers are bad and not much talent seems to be there. the singers are no where close to their american counterparts. the only thing i like is the fact that i know someone who made the second round. ahh the show is like all the other crap canadian shows that involve crappy canadian hopeful singers. dare i say sugar jones, velvet empire and any other crap winners that won their respective shows?
ps. where are those groups/singers now?

[Jarbacca]

what i don't get is how come every other countries "american idol" type show (yes i know AI was not the first, but i'll just label the shows as AI to make it clear) is kind of unique

all CTV did was change american to canadain and get a new host an judges, they riped off the opening song, the opening credits, and all the judges aree exactly like simon,randy and paula

CTV could have thought up ways to make this a true canaduan idol, and not the america idol rip off it is

[Chodaboy]

this show is...........garbage....but i still watch it
I know like 8 people who went out for it at the Toronto auditions and I saw a guy I know in the Montreal one

[Jarbacca]

i'm hoping i will recognize somebody from the Toronto auditions

[Splitfyre]

It's too bad they couldn't get a real panel of judges, not washouts.

They should have gotten:

Brian Adams
Sarah McLaughlin
David Foster

Three judges would do the trick.

[Laterose]

Originally posted by Splitfyre
It's too bad they couldn't get a real panel of judges, not washouts.

They should have gotten:

Brian Adams
Sarah McLaughlin
David Foster

Three judges would do the trick.
And I think Jann Arden...she coould have been Simon :D

[Kris Hodgson]

Actually, Jann Arden WAS a judge on the first episode. But I guess it was a one time thing.

[Kris Hodgson]

So, did you see anyone you knew, Jarbacca?

[Jarbacca]

no, i was hoping i would but i didn't someone i knew might have auditioned but they just didn't show them

there was too much crying last night, with the wheel chair girl and the chubby one, it was like a Crying fest (well at least for the gay jugde)

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, there's way more emotion on this one than on American Idol. There was over 9000 people waiting to audition in Toronto, so I would have been surprised if you knew someone there. There would have been thousands that they didn't even show.

[Jarbacca]

they should have made a Toronto only ep, like you said there were so many people show up to audition, yet it didn't really feel like they showed that much

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, there was as many people at the Toronto Auditions as all of the other cities combined.

[Jarbacca]

right, it probably could have just been "Toronto Idol"

[Kris Hodgson]

Bah! All of Canada is needed. I betcha it isn't a torontonian that wins.

[Jarbacca]

yeah your probably right, i bet it will be someone from the west

[Laterose]

probably

[Kris Hodgson]

For a Toronto person to make it to the top 100, they would have to be AWSOME, because they didn't take that many to the top 100, and thousands tryed out.

[Sparhawk]

I thought it was odd that more Torontonians weren't chosen. It may just be in response to the growing amount of anti-Toronto sentiment in the rest of the country.

I didn't see the first couple of shows of American Idol so I can't compare, but was there the same amount of "special needs" people trying out. Jeeze - it's like they're trying to make Canadian Idol look like the Special Olympics.

[Jarbacca]

no, not that we saw, but then again i doubt FOX would want to show

[Kris Hodgson]

Just checked the website. I was wrong. It's down to 143 finalists, not 100. And they cut it down to 30 next week! That's alot of cuts.

[Sparhawk]

I don't think they'll have too hard a time cutting to that.

There were some really awesome singers, but they seemed to pick a lot of dead wood as well.

[Laterose]

All I can say is that the Americans had a lot of REALLY REALLY bad singers and we weren't as bad.

[Jarbacca]

The judges wern't mean enough, it waslike they were taking everybody, because they didn't want to hurt any feelings

i was waiting for them to say yes to the wheelchair girl

[Sparhawk]

Originally posted by Jarbacca

i was waiting for them to say yes to the wheelchair girl

Me too. Or how about the way they were chatting up the dude in the 70's rocker jacket. Jeeze, just put the guy outta his misery and move on.

[Jarbacca]

Agreed, they are way to nice, especially the gay judge, he friggen cried at every audition

[Laterose]

Originally posted by Jarbacca
The judges wern't mean enough, it waslike they were taking everybody, because they didn't want to hurt any feelings

Well, Simon was pushing it in American Idol....but yeah, they are a little too soft

[Sparhawk]

Hey Kris, sorry about your cousin. Man, that must have crushed him - he choked huge.

Poor dude - he was a decent singer too.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, I don't know why he choked so bad. He's been performing in front of large audiences since he was 10 years old! So I definetly didn't think he'd be so nervous. But it happens I guess. He's definetly happy to have made it to the final 143. Thousands of people auditioned, so it is still an accomplishment!

[Sparhawk]

Have you talked to him since the show?

Did he have any cool stories?

[Laterose]

Yeah, tell us. Or better yet, introduce him to the boards!

[Sparhawk]

I just read your guys convo on the Canada Day thread - Deja Vu much?

Anywho - I actually watched Ben Mulroney's retardo show the other night and Farley Flex was on talking about Wildcards and the conversation seemed to imply that they had already used them.

I've seen every show and that was the first time I'd heard a wildcard mentioned at all. I dunno whats up either.

[Dione]

I liked that guy, he just forgot the words is all. Maybe he just doesn't listen to Gordon Lightfoot!:)

[Kris Hodgson]

I haven't had a chance to talk with him yet, but his mom said that his favorite part was meeting Ruben and Clay. He said they were both really cool down to earth guys.

[Laterose]

when I was watching that part I was sort of proud of them. Clay has gotten so used to being on the stage, he looks like a star now...though he still reminds me of Martin Short ;)

[eight01]

does the asian guy ever get any air time? he's probably one of the top 5 singers....but when they show the singing process, he's never there....individually

[Laterose]

:confused: Which guy?

[Sparhawk]

Mikey Bucos? He was pretty good last night. Not as good as his first song but still good. I hope he and that dude from Calgary, with the white hair, advance.

Did anyone else call in and vote?

[Kris Hodgson]

I voted for Candida. The girl that went last and sang "I will always love you". She hit every note. Gave me shivers. The weird thing is, I voted 3 times!?!?!?! I thought they blocked your number after you voted once.

[Sparhawk]

I dunno if they will block repeat votes later. My wife and I figured that maybe they weren't sure if Canadians would vote as much as the Americans did,so they allowed it for now.

We thought Candida was pretty good too, but that Calgary guy is my fav so far.

[Laterose]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
I voted for Candida. The girl that went last and sang "I will always love you". She hit every note. Gave me shivers. The weird thing is, I voted 3 times!?!?!?! I thought they blocked your number after you voted once.
I voted for her too, I was speechless. I voted more than once as well, but it was because I didn't know if I got through or not.

[Sparhawk]

Well looks like you guys picked #1, but I picked 2 & 3. Mikey Bucos and Bill Clipperd (formerly referred to as "the Calgary guy").

It seemed kinda weird to me that they had so many strong singers lumped together in the first round. Next weeks group looks like much lighter fare.

[Spidey_Freak]

Where can Americans see this show at?

[Laterose]

Originally posted by Sparhawk
Well looks like you guys picked #1, but I picked 2 & 3. Mikey Bucos and Bill Clipperd (formerly referred to as "the Calgary guy").

It seemed kinda weird to me that they had so many strong singers lumped together in the first round. Next weeks group looks like much lighter fare.
If I had picked the three, I would have picked Candida, Calgary Guy, and the girl who sang "Love will lead you back."

Why: the girl had a wonderful voice, while the annoying Mikey had none. No emotion, it sounded like he was singing the phone book. Awful, awful CRAP

[Sparhawk]

I really liked Mikey's first song - his second was OK IMO, but I think it will be interesting to see if he can sing something different.

Both songs he's done have been kinda tailored to his style.

His weepiness is getting kinda annoying though.

[Laterose]

I didn't hear him the first time, but on Tuesday, he was AWFUL
sorry and he cries too much. Even gay Clay didn't cry THAT much

[Kris Hodgson]

I thought he had a good voice, but based on his performance on Monday, there's no way in hell he should have made it to the top ten.

[Laterose]

agreed...
Kris, please change your signature

[Sparhawk]

Was Ryan Seacrest this bad when American Idols first started.

Ben Mulroney stunk it up last night IMO. He has the personality of a dishrag.

He didn't seem to know what was going on either.......umm we're gonna pick the top three now...I mean the top four...I mean ummm.

[Laterose]

we should kidnap Ryan Seacrest and make him change his nationality

P.S. Thanks Kris

[Kris Hodgson]

No prob. I didn't mean to offend. And Yes, Ben Mulroony screwed up alot the other night.

[Laterose]

does your avatar wink, or am I seeing things?

[Kris Hodgson]

Oh, it winks! Someone notices that for the first time almost every day!

[Laterose]

I thought so, I just noticed now. Cool

[Sparhawk]

Wow! Talk about contrast. If last night's group had've combined with the first group and they had to pick 6 people - I think they would have all been from the first group. Other then Tyler.

I didn't really like anyone from last night, other than Tyler.

How they are gonna pick three is beyond me.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, last night sucked. I voted for Marc Devigne. The song he sang was my favorite, and the other guy that sang it sounded too country for my liking. He is also from Manitoba so that was the tiebreaker for my vote. We need at least one Manitoban in the final!

[Sparhawk]

Which one was Marc?

[Laterose]

I don't know, but I think the last three were my favourites. The other guy who sang "Don't let the sun go down on me" wasn't too bad either, though.

I think I voted for Jeanie...or whatever her name is

[Kris Hodgson]

Marc was the first guy to sing "Don't let the sun go down on me" The girl who sang Tower of Song had a great voice, but that was totally the WRONG song to sing.

[Laterose]

Agreed. I just voted for her because I thought she could sing better than that.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, I almost voted for her too, just because I know she can sing better.

[Laterose]

I think the last three people who sang with be in the top ten. But Marc may surprise me yet.

[Sparhawk]

Well, that Marc dude came in fourth, but I can't believe that Jennie(or whatever) advanced.

What is her deal? Kris, she's the one I was talking about @ the beginning of this thread.

[Kris Hodgson]

She did have a good voice though. Just a REALLY crappy song pick. So she may do really well. I can't believe that weird guy (Ritchie?) beat out Marc for the 3rd spot. He's going to be the first one booted out of the top 10.
I'm looking forward to the wildcard show in 2 weeks! I wonder who they are going to bring back?

[Sparhawk]

Where do they "draw" the wildcard from?

Is anyone up for grabs, the top 30, top 134?

[Kris Hodgson]

That's what I'm not sure about. They put such an emphasis on Joel when he got sent home. They showed him constantly throughout the whole episode, I was hoping maybe that they would bring him back. His parents haven't said anything about it, but even if they knew, they wouldn't be allowed to say anything anyway.

[Laterose]

We'll find out soon enough, but I'm hoping for him.

Anyway, htf did Ritchie make it in!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kris Hodgson]

I DON'T KNOW!!! He had a unique voice, and not a totally terrible one, but top 10 material. I think not!

[Sparhawk]

This group was so light on talent. They'll all get smoked going up against the first three.

I thought the fourth guy, Andrew?, from the first show, was better than any of the three they took last night.

[Kris Hodgson]

Here's hoping the 3rd group is a little better.

[Laterose]

It looks to be. they've got that basketball player, Sharon, the girl who can't speak English and a lot more.

[Sparhawk]

OMG - that was the funniest thing ever. When that french girl started ad libbing the words.

I felt so bad for her, but I couldn't stop laughing.

Great voice though.

[Laterose]

when was this?

[Sparhawk]

It was the same show that Joel walked off on. She was auditioning alone for the judges and she hadn't learned all the words to the song, so she just started filling in with Franglais.

The judges loved it!

[Kris Hodgson]

She did amazingly considering she had to learn the song the day before, and she doesn't speak english.

[Laterose]

I agree. I didn't remember that part, thanks.

[Walter Simard]

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This dude is the only normal cast member on Canadian Idiol.</center>

[Laterose]

I agree. We should introduce the anti-vote and vote off Ben! :applaud: Then kidnap Ryan Seacrest and make him change his nationality.

P.S. The judges are fairly normal people except for the gay guy.

[Sparhawk]

Well it's official, IMO. Two of the three from last week have no business being in the final 10. Last night's group was as strong as the first bunch.

Why was group two so weak compared to the other two?

Anywho, we voted for the french chick, the funky St Germann girl, and the last singer - the newlywed. Our dark horse picks were the 2nd black girl(Toni or something) and basketball dude.

[Laterose]

This group was really hard to pick from. I voted for about six people, but the one I remember the most was the second person. She sang the Prayer and she had me in tears, I don't care what the judges say.

Also, GO SHARON!!!!!

[Kris Hodgson]

I voted for the french girl. She has such an incredible voice, and is great at learning these songs, especially since she doesn't speak english.

[Sparhawk]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
I voted for the french girl. She has such an incredible voice, and is great at learning these songs, especially since she doesn't speak english.

I was thinking that she must have done that song before, 'cause it was sooo perfect. She hardly even let her accent leak through.
She was great.

[Kris Hodgson]

I can't wait for the wild card show next week. That should be good.

[Sparhawk]

I wonder - will the whole show just be the judges fighting over who the wildcard should be?

Or do they pick a group and whittle it down to the one wildcard person?

[Kris Hodgson]

I'm not sure. They haven't really revealed any of the details yet. We'll just have to wait until next week.

[Sparhawk]

Woo Hoo! Two outta three again!

I'll be a judge on the next show.

Figures - no wildcards from the second group - Wotta shock!!!!!

Seems weird that they are giving that sick dude another shot and not Joel - but I guess they figure Joel had his shot and blew it but the big guy didn't even really get a shot.

[Laterose]

They should have given Joel another shot

Sharon's gotta be the wildcard

[Sparhawk]

No offence, Laterose. I didn't think Sharon was all that hot. Do you know her or something?

There's alot of talent in that wildcard group - if I had to pick I'd probably go with that funky St Germann chick.

[Laterose]

When Sharon auditioned, she was awesome. Even when audtioning for top 30, she was too.

No offense, but I like her better than the St Germann girl. I thought she was on drugs or something when she sang.

[Kris Hodgson]

Actually there was one wildcard from group 2. Marc Devigne. He was the guy that I voted for in group 2. Yeah, I wish Joel would've got another shot, but it's like you said; he wasn't sick or anything, he just blew it. There's always next year. From all the support he's gotten, I'm sure he'll try again next year. It's been all over the local papers. My grandma has been saving all of the clippings.

[Laterose]

Oh, yeah, Marc was from group two

[Sparhawk]

Originally posted by Laterose
I thought she was on drugs or something when she sang.

Yeah, me too. But she was one of the few people (maybe the only one come to think of it) who got up there and had fun. She was movin' around, shakin her ass and singing like a looney.

I just thought it was cool.

[Laterose]

It scared me, that's all I can say

[Original]

Is this show on in the states?

[Kris Hodgson]

I don't think so. Maybe if you have a satalite dish, but I'm not sure. The wildcard show is tonight and it should be a good one. Manitoba's hopes are down to Marc Devigne. There was one other Manitoban, but she dropped out of the wild card show because she is currently recording an album. St. Germain is her last name. I forget her first.

[Laterose]

who's replacing her?

P.S her name is Sherry

[Laterose]

I voted for the fifth guy, how bout you people?

[Sparhawk]

I actually missed the voting show this time - who advanced.

I would guess either Andrew Leader or Toni/Tanya(the Whitney wannabe).

[Kris Hodgson]

There was a twist. The 1st and 2nd place were so close that they let both of them through. So now it is the final 11. I can't remember their names though. The guy with the buddy holly glasses and Toya or tonya or something.

[Laterose]

How did Andrew not get through!!!!!

*shakes Kris' hand* Congratulations, our favourites were both duds.

[Kris Hodgson]

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/comp/RyanHead3.jpg

http://www.ctv.ca/generic/WebSpecials/Shows/CanadianIdol/images/comp/ToyaHead3.jpg

[Sparhawk]

That guy was pretty good. Kris - I think the look he was going for was more Elvis Costello than Buddy Holly.

[Laterose]

He sang a Billy Joel song, so he can't be all that bad...

[Kris Hodgson]

Originally posted by Sparhawk
That guy was pretty good. Kris - I think the look he was going for was more Elvis Costello than Buddy Holly.

Yeah, I just thought of the square glasses, and thought of Buddy Holly. He was one I was hoping would make it through from group 1, so it was cool that he made it through.

[Sparhawk]

Originally posted by Laterose
How did Andrew not get through!!!!!


I was surprised the first time he got left and I'm really surprised he didn't get the wildcard.

Musta got caught with a producer's wife or something.

[Laterose]

He was giving me chills during the Wildcard show. He was good!!!!

[Laterose]

So the first top ten show....

Your opinions?

Mine: Mikey and Ritchie were godawful. Gary should have never picked that song. Ryan blew me away and everyone else was very impressing.

[Kris Hodgson]

My favorites were Audrey and Billy. But I voted for Ryan, because I knew thousands of people would vote for Audrey and Billy.

[Laterose]

I tired to vote for Jenny, but the phone messed up.

Right now, my favourites are Audrey, Billy, Tyler and Jenny.

[Dione]

Ryan and Audrey are the best.

[Laterose]

how did Karen-Lee get kicked off???

[Sparhawk]

How does Jenny keep advancing?!?!?

[Laterose]

all of Newfoundland's voting for her. How does Mikey keep advancing!!!!!???? He sucks and he cries too much!!!! Atleast Jenny has a voice.

[Kris Hodgson]

Jenny should have gotten the boot last night instead of Candida. Jenny sucks. No talent. She doesn't sing, she talks.

[Laterose]

no, she sounds pretty good, but I agree that Candida shouldn't have been kicked off. It should have been Ritchie, Mikey and Gary

[Kris Hodgson]

You didn't like Gary? wow, I thought he was good. I am glad Ritchie is gone, and yes I agree that Bustos should be gone too.

[Laterose]

I just was disturbed when he sang a Sarah McLachlan song. I've never heard a guy sing "Angel" before. I don't personally have anything against him, he did the top 30 audition with one of my favourite songs, so I actually liked him, though he doesn't really have a chance of winning.

[Kris Hodgson]

So who are your picks for the top 3? I think it will be Audrey, Billy and Jenny. I don't think Jenny SHOULD be in the top three, but her fan base will get her there.

[Laterose]

If i had my way it would be:
Audrey, Billy, Tyler

How it most likely will end up:
Audrey, Billy, Mikey

The only other person who could surpise me would be Ryan.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, I think Ryan MAY have a chance. I hope Mikey doesn't make it to the top three. He just sucks so much. He can't sing more than one style. The only thing I don't like about competitions decided by this kind of voting is the teen girl factor. Teen girls are the majority of voters for these shows. And 9 times out of ten, they vote for the guy that is the "cutest", not the most talented. That basketball player ALMOST made it into the top 11. And he was horrible.

[Laterose]

This show is fixed sometimes. Personally, I thought Karen-Lee had a fighting chance. She could sing, she had a wonderful personality and she was pretty, almost angelic.

Besdies, Mikey isn't cute. He cries too much

[Kris Hodgson]

Well obviously I don't think he's cute, but do you know what I mean. I can just picture 13 year old girls, swooning over him while he sings. "OOOO, he's so dreamy". Maybe I'm wrong. I thought Karen-Lee had a great voice, but based on her Black Velvet performance, she deserved to go. It just wasn't good at all. If she had made it past last night, and sang a better song next week, I'm sure she could've made it alot farther.

[Sparhawk]

The "teen girl factor" .....LOL.

I predict - Billy, Audrey, Mikey.

I would like - Billy, Audrey, Ryan.

I didn't like Ryan initially, but he's really grown on me.

[Laterose]

I agree about Ryan. He's grown on me too.

We should introduce the anti-vote and kick Mikey off.

[Sparhawk]

I'll admit it. I liked Mikey @ first. But he really has turned into a one-trick pony with his smarmy crooning.

The boo-hoo-thank-you-Canada-I'm oriental-boo-hoo is getting real old too.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, everytime I see that CTV commercial with him saying "thank you Canada" in that I'm-about-to-cry voice, I just want to smash my TV.

[Laterose]

mine too

[Sparhawk]

Oh man, did Gary stink it up last night!! I kept wondering if they would stop him because of technical difficulties - he must not have been getting clean feedback from the monitors to sing a whole song off key.

Audrey and Toya stole the show last night IMO. Billy was bland but still ok.

[Kris Hodgson]

Damn, I totally forgot about this! I missed it last night. Are they booting 3 more tonight or only one per show now?

[Sparhawk]

They said that 2 will go tonight.

I guess they did 3 last week to make up for the extra person they took on.

[Laterose]

My quick view:
Mikey: 2/10 he sucked
Jenny:6/10
Ryan:7.5/10 he's growing on me
Audrey:8/10 not her best, but good
Tyler:8/10 he truly is Elvis back from the dead
Toya:9/10 bringing down th house baby!
Billy: 8/10 not his best, but I happen to like that song
Gary:3/10 god awful

[Sparhawk]

Toya bothers me. She is clearly talented - no question - but does she HAVE to emulate Whitney so completely.

And what was up with her outfit last night - she looked like a two-dollar hooker.

[Kris Hodgson]

So Mikey and Gary should go tonight?

[Sparhawk]

I'm thinking Gary and Jenny or Tyler.

Mikey's got all the little girls tied up in knots.

The judges are soo in love with Jenny, but I don't get it. They slamed Tyler last night.

[Laterose]

yeah. I know alot of people didn't like Billy last night because he was singing rock, but it sounded really nice to me. And Tyler is awesome. Elvis lives again :D

[Sparhawk]

*shakes head* Well, I didn't see that coming..........

Gary and Jenny got more votes than Billy! I was ready to freak if Tyler advanced over Billy.

Did Mikey go throw a fit after he was eliminated? He left and didn't come back.

[Kris Hodgson]

GODDAMMIT!!! How did I miss it again. I wanted to watch it! So Mikey and Tyler were eliminated?

[Sparhawk]

Yup! Billy survived being in the bottom three.

Tyler stayed out after the elimination and sang the closing song, but Mikey just disapeared.

[Kris Hodgson]

He probably went backstage to cry.

[Laterose]

Gary should not have made it.

[Sparhawk]

Jeeze - I was kinda disapointed last night. Toya was the best IMO - but it still bugs me that if I close my eyes while she's singing I see Whitney.

Billy and Ryan were good, but they tried too hard. If they had of settled down, just a touch, they would've been great.

Audrey was kinda bland - nice retro outfit though.

[Kris Hodgson]

I think Audrey was almost the worst of the night, which is too bad, because she is usually so good. I voted for Ryan, even though I thought Gary was the best last night. He really rebounded from last week I guess.

[Sparhawk]

Well, I guess someone had to go........but I was surprised to see Toya go. She wasn't my fav but her talent was undeniable.

I bet both Jenny and Gary are doing Ben Mulroney.

I'll be amazed/pissed if either advances further than Billy or Audrey.

[Kris Hodgson]

Jenny needs to go NOW. I hate her so much.

[Sparhawk]

Please.....please, let Jenny go tonight. Why do the judges love her so much? She butchered that song last night.

Billy rocked, he was easily the best last night IMO. I voted for him about 20 times.

[Kris Hodgson]

I missed the first 3/4 of last night's show, but Billy kicked so much ass. That performance was amazing. He's my favorite right now.

[Sparhawk]

Everyone else was so-so.

Audrey looked great, but she had a hard time with the song. Jennie stunk it up, but the judges all swooned. Gary and Ryan were both ok.

[Sparhawk]

WOO HOO!! Finally! Jennie's gone!

[Kris Hodgson]

CEL-E-BRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!

[Laterose]

Be nice to Jenny. Let's all vote for Billy now

[Kris Hodgson]

Have you been gone lately Laterose? Haven't seen you around here much lately. Did anyone watch that Worst of Canadian Idol last night? I didn't, but I heard it was really funny.

[Laterose]

i was camping. no TV...the horror :D
I didn't watch it either

[Dione]

Billy and Ryan are the best. I'm leaning towards Ryan.

[Laterose]

Billy or Audrey

[Sparhawk]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
Did anyone watch that Worst of Canadian Idol last night? I didn't, but I heard it was really funny.

I taped it - still haven't watched it yet, though.

I think it's finally time for Gary to go. All four seemed to have rough patches last night, but Gary is the weakest of them IMO.

[Kris Hodgson]

I agree. I think it should definetly be Billy and Ryan in the final two. I could see Audrey going tonight though. She was really shakey last night.

[Sparhawk]

To be honest, I've never thought Audrey was an excellent singer. She's a package.

I think her english limits her. She seems to get wraped up in the words rather than singing the song. I'd love to hear her sing in French though.

[Sparhawk]

:mad: Stupid Gary. He should not have beat out either Toya or Audrey.

Oh, well. He's going next week for sure.

[Kris Hodgson]

Originally posted by Sparhawk

I think her english limits her. She seems to get wraped up in the words rather than singing the song. I'd love to hear her sing in French though.

I agree with you 100%. Gary has potential, he just needs more practice. Some of his notes are really shakey. For the first time, the votes went the way I wanted them to go. Ryan and Billy safe and Audrey going home. Good results show last night.

[Laterose]

he's gotta.

this is reminding me oddly of the American finals...

[Sparhawk]

Well........I think it'll be a toss-up between Billy and Gary going home tonight. Ryan was solid, again, but both Billy and Gary were shakey last night IMO.

I hope it's Gary.

I think both Sass and Zack were high last night.

[Kris Hodgson]

Arg. I missed last night. What was the theme?

[Sparhawk]

Each Idol sang two songs. The first song was picked for them by the judges and the second was their own pick.

Sass was gushing like a drunk school-girl all night and Zack wasn't even making sense.

[Dione]

I hope Gary is chosen tonight too. I just love Ryan and Billy so much, I can't decide who I like more. They're better than any of the American contestants were. Except Clay. They're both at his level.

[Dione]

And I agree with Zach that Ryan could have chosen a better Billy Joel song!:)

[Dione]

I cried when Billy had to go, I really did. I couldn't believe it. That's what I hate so much about these Idol shows, I get so attached to some people, and then I'm heartbroken when they're gone.

[Sparhawk]

That honked me right off. I though Gary advancing over Billy was as bad as Toya getting tossed before Gary and Audrey.

Wotta load of crap. Go Ryan!

[Dione]

Yes, go Ryan!:) ( I miss Billy already:( )

[Kris Hodgson]

This was the biggest injustice in the history of the world. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little but you get my point. Billy had more talent in his goatee than Garry had in his entire body. I can't believe Gary even made it into the top 4! let alone the top 2. I get way too into these shows. As I was watching Gary (after Billy was announced the loser) I just wanted to punch him in the face. He looked so smug.

Anyway.....GO RYAN!!!!

[Sparhawk]

Originally posted by Kris Hodgson
. I get way too into these shows. As I was watching Gary (after Billy was announced the loser) I just wanted to punch him in the face. He looked so smug

Me too. I couldn't believe how that dumb show actually made me mad.

Did you see Gary's family when eveyone started booing. That made me laugh. It looked like the one chick was gonna grab someone and deck them.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, that was priceless. I just don't understand how more people could have voted for Gary. Maybe his hometown was rigging it like Audrey's was. Her town set up special phone lines in their town hall (I think) so people could vote for her over and over and over and over again.

[Sparhawk]

Well, I guess nerves ruled the show last night. I thought they were both off. Not abnormal for Gary, but it was kinda weird to see Ryan struggling.

It kinda made me think, I would have much rather watched a Billy/Toya final that these two. I'll watch tonight, but I don't even, really, care who wins. Gary should've been gone weeks ago.

[Sparhawk]

Hooray for Ryan!!!!! Hooray for Canada!!!!

And now, coming soon to a Wal-Mart opening near you......Mr. Ryan Malcolm and the Canadian Idols.

[Kris Hodgson]

I'm so glad Gary didn't win, but when Billy was singing last night, it just pissed me off. How could he not have made the final 2? He was by far the best out of all of them. And did you notice how much Jennie Gear sucked!?!?!?!?! Just goes to show you that if she can't pick the song, she's terrible. How did she make it as far as she did? Still a mystery to me. She tried to sing that Dirty Dancing Song in her talking/singing style. Horrible, completely horrible.

[Sparhawk]

My wife and I were laughing our asses off while we watched last night. Jennie Gear was so rank! Tyler, Mikey, and Candida? were stinking it up last night too.

I still think a Billy/Toya final would have been better. Sherri can really sing too, eh. I'd forgotten how bad she got robbed.

[Kris Hodgson]

Billy/Toya would've been good. What did you think of Ryan's single? It's not a style that I usually listen to, but I think it sounded alright.

[Sparhawk]

I dunno. I agree, it's not really my thing either, but I didn't not like it. It was OK. He's a pretty easy guy to listen to.

I didn't like Gary's version of it.
I just never got into the way he'd try to ultra R&B the crap out of every song.

[Kris Hodgson]

Yeah, I totally agree.

[Dione]

Yay for Ryan! He was the one I wanted to win from the beginning. It would have been much better if Billy were there too, as you guys say. He was amazing. But I'm so happy Gary didn't win. I cheered when Ryan won. I actually got a little choked up when I saw Billy crying last night. And Jenny was terrible. I always thought she was. And I can't stand to watch her sing, she just looks to weird when she does.

So between watching this and the John Ritter tribute on ABC at the same time, I was on an emotional roller coaster last night, from extreme sadness to total happiness.

[Sparhawk]

This just struck me as sour grapes, but who knows.
I was just reading the Toronto Sun on my smoke break and they were saying that Billy's voice coach is asking for an inquest to check into some problems that Westeners reported while trying to vote for Billy. He also mentioned unfair voting practices out East.

[Laterose]

be nice to Jenny Gear, someone made her laugh.

Good job, Ryan, the next Billy Joel :applaud:

[Kris Hodgson]

So, what's going on with Ryan's single? I thought it was supposed to be released at the end of September. Did he crash and burn already?

[Dione]

I bought his single a long time ago, about a month or so I think. (It's really good by the way:) ) I will buy his full length CD when it comes out.

[Kris Hodgson]

Really? I haven't seen it in stores here. Mind you, I haven't gone out of my way to look for it. But it hasn't been getting ANY radio play here either. Hmmmmm.

[Sparhawk]

They play the piss out of his single around here. I enjoyed it the first dozen times I heard it, but now I'm sick of it.