American Idol Season 6

I just spoke with a co-worker whose daughter tried out in Memphis this year. The daughter had to sign a paper stating it was okay for the show to make fun of her. Since she was underage, the mom had to sign as well. She said her daughter was okay with that policy.

I really think they've intentionally toned the meaness down. Some of the..er, "contestants" still were just plain insane, but I thought all and all, tonight, the judges were kinder. Even Simon. There were a couple of really good singers and they let through a couple that I didn't think would make it. So...maybe a "kinder, gentler AI"??

I ran across the show (was it last night?) as i was channel surfing. the judges make me wanna gag, but I wanted to see someone perform, but just couldn't stay there... oh well.

Toots, they will be in B'ham next week. You must try and make it through it!!!!

Is it live in Birmingham? It looked like they were showing clips from there. Maybe from last year? This is my first time watching. I know it seems heartless at times, but there are some great singers as well. I think that one of the comments made last night about "It wasn't about pretty good singers making it but they are only looking for THE American Idol" kind of summed it up. I did really really feel bad for the African American woman who was kind of plump and short. I thought she was great. I hope she doesn't give up!

I know a couple of people I wish would go to Birmingham if it is live next week!

They had auditions in B'ham this summer and this is the telecast of those auditions. The clips you saw were of the auditions taped this summer.

Hmm. So I guess she didn't make it to Hollywood? Did they show her on tv?

My money is on "SunDance Head"!! !! !! !!

I think he'll do well!! I'm hoping they give him a shave during makeover time though!

No kiddin' OL!!

I cannot stand that on his chin. I hope it is shaved off also. Does anyone remember what his dad's first name was who was a singer? He did some song called Treat Me Right. I was going to try and look up something on his father.

I think it was Roy.

Thanks. I think that was it. I am going to see if there is anything on him. He supposedly had a hit with that song. The film clip looked like it was from the 50's. Well, the song is from the 60's. He recorded it for a movie called The Commitments. There is stuff all over the web about him.

I know he's probably totally cannon-fodder in Hollywood, but I'd love to see HomelessCastroJesus make it through to the public voting rounds.

I know that I'm going to be thoroughly bored by 75% of the people who make it to the semifinals, so please give me someone who holds my interest.

I seem to remember they mentioned something about the Beatles knocking him out of the #1 song so it may have been the 60's. In fact, I think I remember the song. I'm pretty old. :roll:

I was only 5 years old when he did that song. That is right, the Beatles did knock him out of the #1 spot. As to you saying you are pretty old, don't believe that.

I know he's probably totally cannon-fodder in Hollywood, but I'd love to see HomelessCastroJesus make it through to the public voting rounds.

I know that I'm going to be thoroughly bored by 75% of the people who make it to the semifinals, so please give me someone who holds my interest.

I also hope he makes it through! His makeover will be a change fo sho!!!

I love that they let the guy sing who went on last night whose partner/friend/wife? not sure of the relationship, had died before the audition. He sang an incredible tribute. I was hoping they would let him compete and move on to the next round. I did get emotional watching him and listening to his song.

How about the BAD Prince wanna be! Growl!

I missed Idol last night. I forgot it was on and fell asleep and woke up at 8:10 and thought of it, but went back to sleep. Hadn't slept well the past two nights, until last night.