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Ladies and gentlemen, we have met this year’s American Idol. At least, I know who to root for now. Any guy who answers the question, “Why do you want to be the next American Idol?” with “I want to make David Hasslehoff cry” is the right man for the right job at the right time.
I know Simon has talked glowingly of him in interviews recently, but he can sing, he’s got a wicked sense of humor, and I like him. Chris Sligh is his name. Remember it.
All in all, it was an entertaining hour. I laughed out loud a few times. I think keeping it down to an hour really helps. Two hours of bad singers all at once is too much to handle, but mixing in some strong singers with the usual assortment of TV Camera Hogs and Self-Centered Clueless Ego Monsters is an entertaining hour.
Who stuck out in your mind last night? Who are you looking forward to seeing at Hollywood Hell Week?
January 31st, 2007 at 3:41 pm
I’ m with you on Chris. I also hope that letting “Big Bird” on gets them a flood over over 29s. It will serve them right.
January 31st, 2007 at 4:13 pm
I liked Chris Sligh. I’m not sure if it was his great sense of humor or his singing, but he made me a fan!
February 1st, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I was surprised when they rejected that first girl with the Bonnie Raitt song.
February 2nd, 2007 at 4:45 pm
I loved Chris Sligh, too. But you guys have to understand that Simon will feverishly campaign against him with every fiber of his being. The last thing he wants is another Taylor Hicks on his hands.
Not me, though. I’ll be rooting for Sligh, even against contestants who sing better. ;-)
Also, I’m surprised no one has mentioned that Paula was high as a freakin’ kite on Tuesday. Much more so than usual, I mean.
February 3rd, 2007 at 11:11 am
Augie, can you point us to those interviews where Simon speaks glowingly of Chris Sligh? I can’t find them online. Thanks.
February 3rd, 2007 at 9:49 pm
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01162007/tv/idol_gang_is_talking_about_______a_curly_haired_winner_tv_don_kaplan.htm
More:
http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2007/01/is_chris_sligh_.html
February 5th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Thanks again, Augie. Here’s what Simon says in that top story (I can’t open the bottom one):
“One guy stands out in the crowd and has what I call the likability factor,” Simon said. “He’s not what I would call the typical ‘American Idol’ because he’s different . . . but everyone liked him,” Cowell says.
Um, how does that differ from Taylor Hicks? Mark my words: Simon will turn on Chris.
February 8th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
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