"American Idol" 2010, Episode 3 liveblog starts TONIGHT at 8 p.m.!

January 19, 2010 at 1:57pm

Comments for ""American Idol" 2010, Episode 3 liveblog starts TONIGHT at 8 p.m.!" (6)

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karli said on Jan. 19, 2010 at 8:13pm

hope allll of yall do good

Cathy said on Jan. 20, 2010 at 8:55am

Surely they could do some sort of a 'once over' before these people (who truly cannot sing) waste everybody's' time. i dont; think it is entertaining and I think it painful to be so amused by their few minutes of fame. Speaking as a proud Canadian, how much does everybody love Shania? Beautiful, good manners, polite and helpful in giving feedback about singing voices. Get these try outs behind us. Too early for all the sob stories too.

Eric said on Jan. 20, 2010 at 11:58am

Cathy: The sad part is, they DO pre-screen. Only a fraction of the 12,000 people who showed up for the Chicago auditions got anywhere near the panel. Contestants have to sing for numerous producers before they get to the judges, and they very deliberately let in only the very good or the very bad, or those with what they consider "compelling" stories. You have a better chance of getting in front of Simon et. al. if you're a terrible singer and a total freak than if you're a competent singer who just happens to be a little boring. Sad but true.

Still, I think thus far this season has had very, very little talent to get excited about. I consider the Chicago auditions to be a new low for the show. Only 13 golden tickets for two days! Unbelievable.

Cathy said on Jan. 20, 2010 at 12:49pm

Have you been reading the manual..... again? I think that is nasty that they would put anybody in front of the panel if their voices aren't passable...or anything else. I agree...I haven't seen anybody so far that I have sat up and paid them any attention. Are you missing Paula....or aok with it? Doesn't Kara just think she is the cats ass!

Eric said on Jan. 20, 2010 at 5:36pm

I find that I am missing Paula, actually, but more than that I'm missing actually talented singers. I am dreading the Top 12 at this point. I can imagine a competition where Michael Sarver and Meghan Joy types are the best we have to vote for, and that makes my blood freeze.

Regarding the audition shenanigans, check out this piece courtesy of the Daily Beast: www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-01-19/secret-rituals-of-american-idol-auditions-exposed/2/.

Cathy said on Jan. 21, 2010 at 7:15am

Eric: Thanks for the website....interesting..will Bookmark.

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