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Reminder: 'Idol' chat at 1 p.m.

Email|Link|Comments (8) Posted by Joanna Weiss April 30, 2008 10:29 AM

Come talk about all things "Idol" here. And I'll offer up some fodder for conversation. As my colleague Janice Page points out, Paula's mental lapse last night thrust a big fact into the spotlight: "American Idol" has never been a purely live, spontaneous affair. Over the years, I've seen people try to make a scandal out of the fact that the clips at the end of the show come from the dress rehearsals, not the performances. And as we saw last night, the judges do get a look at those dress rehearsals, and are able to start forming their opinions before the live show even begins.

Personally, I don't mind. Putting together a live show with this many moving parts is a pretty big endeavor, and I can't imagine how hard it would be to pull performance clips together so quickly. As for the judges' previews, as long as they also listen carefully to the live performances -- with an ear out for pitchiness, etc., etc. -- I don't mind that they get a sneak peek. Because this is live TV, and things need to move along quickly, it doesn't hurt that some of their thoughts are collected ahead of time. Think about how much less cogent Paula would be if she were truly speaking off the cuff. (Shudder.)

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8 comments so far...

David Archuleta, in did, a prodigy but he needs help with his clothes (costumes), May the best one win!

Posted by Humberto Noriega April 30, 08 11:41 AM

indeed?

Posted by jess April 30, 08 12:41 PM

Cook has talent.
Archuleta has talent but it's not modern enough.
Brooke is terrible. Too many mistakes, not enough range.
Syesha is very good, but sounds too common.
Castro is multi talented. He's new. He's unique. He's so0o0o modern. Oh, and GORGEOUS.

Brooke is going home tonight. Then Syesha, Archuleta, Cook and Castro will win.

Posted by JeSsIcA April 30, 08 01:05 PM

why do my comments never get posted?

Posted by JESSICA April 30, 08 01:30 PM

Are you talking blog comments or chat comments, Jessica? Blog comments have to be approved first, and while they almost always are - unless they're offenseive or obscene - it sometimes takes us a little bit of time for us to get to them. As for chat comments, they come fast and furious. I try really hard to get to everyone in an hour-plus, but there are always a few that come in too late. Sorry.

Posted by Joanna April 30, 08 01:36 PM

First year watching the show; I'm hooked; will miss it when it's over. Anxious to see who will win and hear about the ones that didn't and hope they succeed too.

Posted by Fran C. April 30, 08 02:09 PM

Sorry to disappoint you JESSICA, but CASTRO will probably be leaving the show tonight !!! He has had two lousy weeks. This is a singing competition, not a beauty pageant.

Posted by Jim April 30, 08 02:17 PM

Paula was priceless last night on Idol.
I hope Brook is released tonight; can't take her much longer. Someone needs to put a muzzle on her.

Posted by Madelyn April 30, 08 02:39 PM