I know where this ditz lives. LOL! She's not as good as she thinks she is but I've heard via the grapevine of Chino Hills that she makes past the Hollywood round. I sincerely hope the rumors going on around here about her are wrong.

Why is Idol allowing people who have previously had record deals to be on the show? Last night, the first girl who got though to Hollywood (Joanna Pacitti) has had an album and has had two songs appear on soundtracks (Legally Blonde and Bratz).

They did it last year too with Kristy Lee Cook and Irish girl (don't remember her name). They had both had failed record deals too. It does seem like it goes against what it's supposed to be about - finding a diamond in the rough.

If you've had your shot and failed, maybe it's time to try something else.

But, that's the way they're doing it now, so whatever.

I just wish they'd move on to Hollywood. I am SOOOOO over the auditions!!

I usually find that Simon's opinion mirrors mine but I feel as though he's not being critical enough this season. There's been a lot of people who haven't felt were all that great and Simon tells them they sound good. For instance, that Latin beauty pageant girl and then Jasmine who sang the Fergie song. I thought Jasmine sounded very, very nasally and Simon was just like, "You sound commercial. You get a yes." Was Simon told to tone it down this year?

Agreed. I kept waiting for the advise to tone that down, as she is commerical. Usually with those folks they give suggestions to on how to improve the singing.

I, too, am growing weary of the auditions. Maybe it is just because Hollywood week is always my favorite part of the season and this year they are *finally* expanding it out to several episodes. Can't wait for that.

Can't say that too many folks are standing out in my memory this year, which says alot. Lil Rounds, Barracuda girl, and the blind guy. THough the blind guy was more about the story than his singing ability.

I don't know why I allow myself to get suckered into this show every season. I watch relatively little TV and yet I just can't stop this show. I am intrigued by Kara (Cara? sp?) and think she may actuallly add something this season.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Joanna Pacitti the girl who a number of years ago won the right (through a Macy's contest) to be Annie on Broadway and then as the show was in 'tryouts' out of town was replaced? I feel like her name sounds familiar. If this is the girl I'm thinking of, her family sued saying she had the right to be Annie since she won the contest. I believe they eventually settled. And if I'm also remembering correctly, the producers felt like she just didn't have enough charisma to carry the show the way they felt it should have been carried.

/end random hijack

You are correct. Barbara Walters even did a boo-hoo sob story in her defense saying she should have been Annie.

Really?!? That was her? Geez, I don't remember that story being so long ago.

My friend was in the clips last night, but he didn't make the cut! He was the one in the graduation cap! :)

What's up with the one-woman step show?
Did she even sing?

Ok, now, really -- Simon and Randy continuing to support "bikini girl" is just making this a farce. They've cut people that are much better vocalists than her, you can tell they're just doing it to irritate Paula and Kara.

And L.O.L. at Kara's parting line - "Bring your pole tomorrow." LOLLERS.

Hubby was dying laughing at this...he said Kara should have added, "and your clear heels." You can totally tell Simon was joking because he kept saying the music would make it better (aka drown her out).

So far my favorites are Danny (the music teacher with the glasses) and Jorge Nunez.

Is he the one who lost his wife? He reminds me SO much of Robert Downey Jr. looks-wise. I love him and his friend, but I like his voice more. I hope he makes it to the show.

Yep, that's the one ;) And yes, he does have a RDJ look to him.

Oh good God. Bikini needs to be punched in her damn head and I'll be the one to do it.


ETA: She is horrible. Nowhere near the level of Faith Hill to sing that song.

I'm with you on Danny, I was an emotional wreck during auditions when they told the story of him losing his wife and played the clip of his proposal. I hope he and his best friend Jamar both make it through.

You know what though, it really pissed me off to see Simon doing the cat claw thing, and making the PFFST noise. If I was Cara, I'd probably have slapped him. It really bothers me when men pull that kind of crap.

Like the only reason she doesn't want bikini girl on the show is because she is jealous! It couldn't have anything to do with the fact that her voice is reed thin and she just basically sucks!!

srmom, this made me laugh. You're always so nice and encouraging in all of the recruitment threads, and then you say this. I just about died :D

And also.. you're absolutely right.

Sorry! I was absolutely driven to distraction by that girl!!!;)

Her prima donna behavior last night was disgraceful, soooo glad she got cut.

Speaking of last night, I HATE the group round! It just seems so unfair that if you get stuck in a crummy group, you're a goner. It's not "American Idols - our favorite group", it's "American Idol" Also, what they focus on are the drama queens (both men and women) and it is excrutiating to watch. I actually screamed at my televison for Tatiana to just SHUT UP!!! The girl has verbal diarriah to the point that I think she is mentally unstable!!! UGGGH!

Yea, Tatiana needs to go! She's driving me crazy. There's NO WAY she would have been in my group.

And I'm just always surprised at some of their attitudes. I only WISH I could sing like these people, and they just seem to throw everything away. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't care how tired I am. I'll get only two hours of sleep that night if it means I have a chance at being the next big thing in music!

I didn't pay attention to the casting calls in the different cities but turned it on when I was cleaning up last night. What is with Bikini Girl posing? Yes, she is thin, but isn't all that attractive. Evidently, she didn't see that in the mirror.

http://www.foxnews.com/images/500707...niGirl_320.jpg

DH said he wouldn't be surprised to see her in Maxim or some other mens magazine. I hope not...she already thinks too much of herself.

I was surprised to see Von Smith. He signed with Akon's label. I thought contestants weren't eligible if they were under contract.

Did you see how she posed at the last minute when she was going out...I totally agreed with Kara!

Kara said something like, "OMG, she is posing. She is totally posing".

Ok, I couldn't remember the exact comment.....but I also loved how Kara reacted to the girl.....I was so pissed when Randy and Simon just passed her it other rounds because of her looks...

What's going on with Lil (the lady who lost her home to a tornado)? Is she still in the running? I havne't been able/don't want to watch.

I want to hear from people who know Bikini Girl off-camera. I'm curious if she's really like this or if it's just a ploy to get more air time.

I ran across a leak of who makes it through Hollywood Week, if y'all are interested...

Ooh! Can you post it here in white text?

It's on votefortheworst.com somewhere in their news posts.

Thanks, srmom! I checked it out and was very happy to see some favorites still in.

Done...highlight for spoiler....






Adam Lambert
Alexander Wagner-Trugman
Alexis Grace
Allison Iraheta
Ann Marie Boskovich
Anoop Desai
Arianna Ayesha Afsar
Brent Keith
Casey Carlson
Danny Gokey
Jackie Tohn
Jasmine Murray
Jeanine Vailes
Michael *unsure of last name- probably Michael Bartul
Jessica Langseth
Joanna Pacitti
Jorge Nunez
Junot Joyner
Kai Kalama
Kendall Beard
Kristen McNamara
Kris Allen
Lil Rounds
Matt Breitzke
Matt Giraud
Meghan Corkrey
Mishavonna Henson
Nate McGee
Nick Western
Ricky Braddy
Scott MacIntyre
Stephen Fowler
Stevie Wright
Taylor Vaifanua
Tatiana Del Toro
Von Smith

And a huge UGH! for the 2nd to last name!!

DITTO!! On for the drama, I'm sure!!

I KNEW Kristen McNamara looked and sounded familiar! She was yodel girl on Nashville Star a few years ago.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...amara2-ep3.jpg

Oh hell no. That over-dramatic obnoxious twit will NEVER get my vote.

Thank you. That was really bugging me that her name and look were familiar.

Hahaha .... Nick Western is actually Nick Mitchell, aka Norman Gentle - top 36!
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