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American Idol Season 8 Premiere Tonight!
According to AmericanIdol.com, this season promises to bring “intriguing twists and turns.” I’ll be honest; I’m a bit intrigued about what intriguing means. Maybe they are talking about the addition of new judge Kara DioGuardi, a songwriter who has worked with many Idol contestant’s of the past. Rumor has it she’s a friend of Paula’s, but I still hold some hope for a couple “girl” cat fights when disagreements arise. Now that would be intriguing.
Maybe they mean the change in the number of semi-finalists. In years past the field was narrowed to 24, but from what I understand this year there will be three batches of 12 performers. A batch will sing each week over the course of three weeks and from there they will be narrowed down to a top 12. Could be intriguing.
There is a little local intrigue with Ryan P.A. Johnson of Hamilton, Ohio’s local band Instereo rumored to make it to the top 50…at least. According to local Cox newspaper The Pulse Journal “…Johnson isn’t allowed to speak to the media until he is eliminated or wins the competition. But sources close to the band say that Johnson traveled to California last fall for taping after winning a local competition and a regional audition in Louisville.” For more information on Johnson, visit Instereo’s Web site at www.instereo-band.com
I, for one, am excited about the premiere tonight. Not because of all the changes or even being able to cheer on a local boy (which is very cool), but just because I love American Idol. Against all critics with sound intellectual arguments as to why it is the bane of our society’s very existence, I just plain enjoy it.
So, what are your thoughts on Season 8? Do you anticipate the same ol’ Idol or are you intrigued?
I’ll see ya on the flip side of tonight’s show tonight to see what everyone thinks.
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By April
January 13, 2009 10:27 PM | Link to this
I know Isaac the person too…we were friends in elementary school. He has got spunk and charm. And then I go back to saying HOW THEN do the people who CAN’T sing make it to the celebrity judges?
By Sam
January 13, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this
Isaac Pitman from Dayton Christian??? He does have talent. But its about the whole package: talent, looks, charm, delivery, and spunk. Carrie Underwood has been my favorite so far and I hope this season rocks better than the past few!!
By April
January 13, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this
I’m boycotting it. The “4” judges aren’t the only judges there. There is excellent talent like local Isaac Pittman that got turned down before the celebrity judges. If people who couldn’t sing if their live dependent it could get that far it leads me to believe the whole thing is rigged.
By Tony
January 13, 2009 4:27 PM | Link to this
I am happy this show is finally coming back on. I agree with the comment that its not a talent contest. To Kim if there is a tie I heard the Simon gets the final say. So if he says yes then they go on and if he says no its back home for that person.
By Tony
January 13, 2009 4:26 PM | Link to this
I am happy this show is finally coming back on. I agree with the comment that its not a talent contest. To Kim if there is a tie I heard the Simon gets the final say. So if he says yes then they go on and if he says no its back home for that person.
By Fed Up
January 13, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this
This show is a testimate to the below average intelligance in our country. Look at the winners list and tell me this isn’t fixed. Year 1 (White Female) Year 2 (Black Male) Year 3 (Black Female) Year 4 (White Female) Year 5 (White Male) Year 6 (Black Female) Year 7 (white Male) SO going by these calculations year 8 will be a Black Male
By Kayleigh
January 13, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this
I am very excited for the premiere. I have been bored with the TV shows and am ready for my favorites to return so I have something to do in the evenings!!! I just like American Idol and hopefully this year is GREAT!!!
By Pinkie
January 13, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this
I vow I’m not going to get sucked in but I do. And then they eliminate someone I like and get mad and say I won’t watch but I do anyway. Since it will be different it will either keep me interested longer or frustrate me enough to stop. It’s not a talent contest anyway. It’s a phone dialing contest.
By Kim
January 13, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
I will definitely be watching! I am curious to see what the chemistry will be with a new judge - and 4 no less - what will they do if they tie?? Are they still going to have celebrity judges too? I just know I’m looking forward - it helps inject some fun into the winter doldrums -which I have big time!
By IdolFan
January 13, 2009 11:13 AM | Link to this
I’ll be tuning in!
By Heather
January 13, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this
I’m not intrigued by anything new that they might be cooking up….I’m just excited to see it! I go into withdrawal in between seasons, so I’m thrilled it’s back!! Woo-hoo!