American Idol 2008--Live Thread

americanidol.com ^ | 1-14-08

[Palladin]

Oh, but they must bring back Barry Manilow!

[Netizen]

Another former Idol winner update:

FANTASIA'S 'PURPLE' FLU - STAR'S ABSENCES BREAK FANS' HEARTS

Basically, Screamtasia couldn't handle the load, missed more time than the person she replaced for missing too much time.

Favorite snip from the article:

Fantasia did show up for work the day the strike hit and sang for disappointed fans outside the theater. News of her impromptu concert reached Sardi's, where a group of Shubert executives were lunching.

Said one, acidly: "There's no show, and she's out there singing. Now if we could get her to perform when there is a show, we'd be in business."

[Netizen]

Oh yeah, how could I forget Manilow, and Gibbs with the bad dentures.

New rule, they can't use the saem mentor two years in a row.

[Lil'freeper]

I’m so glad you’re back!! Snappay!

[Lil'freeper]

Hey Ruthie Baaaaaay-beeee! (oh wait, that's Grover....)

Hope you join us this year!

[A knight without armor]

Can you tape it and then watch it when you can?

[A knight without armor]

That is exactly what I did last year because the season before that I was so frustrated with their endless bad shows.

But I will watch it tonight because I notice it is on at the same time as the horrid Biggest Loser. I watched Biggest Loser last season and I’m trying to stick with it this season but I have officially definitely completely HAD IT with crying, blubbering contestants. Somehow the producers must encourage that that sickening nonstop crying.

[A knight without armor]

Woo! Frankly, I did not expect it. I just checked tonight’s schedule a couple hours ago and was so happy to see AI! Giggidy Giggidy Giggidy!! Must stock up on the popcorn. After tonight I will probably boycott the ensuing prelims until they get closer to Hollywood, though. But just knowing here it comes perks me up!

[RetiredArmy]

Sorry, I am not interested in watching it at any time, day, night or Easter.

[silent_jonny]

She's pregnant, too.

Sheesh. Sounds like she's following the Britney Spears path to success :)

[silent_jonny]

Just found out that Millee is uh, ahem, no longer allowed to post on FR, lol. But she says this: "Give retrokitten a hug from me "

So here goes ... this is going to be awkward ...

(((RK)))

:)

[Lil'freeper]

*waves to Millee!!*

[mystery-ak]

Hello jonny.......I’ll be stopping in later.....nice to see old friends here....hi all..

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Hi, SJ! Will this be the thread for tonights Idol first show for 2008?

I am here - but won’t be posting that often - had to bring some work home...:-(

[twin2]

Less than 30 minutes to go. I have to get snacks ready.

[retrokitten]

{runs in giving everyone hugs while letting out a high pitched girly scream}

And don’t worry, my husband knows how flirty I am and I hug everyone!! ((((SJ))))

[retrokitten]

(((MILLEE!!!))

You will be missed!

[silent_jonny]

Hi—Good to see those claws again ;)

[mystery-ak]

[Lil'freeper]

GMTA - I was just lining up some apropos glitterpics!