Ultimate 'American Idol' Survey - AOL Television
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The Ultimate 'American Idol' Survey Results Fans Sound Off About the TV Juggernaut Before Season 7 of 'American Idol' kicked off, the judges proclaimed it was the best year ever. But was it? We posed that question and more to fans -- and received over one million votes in our survey. See what the 'Idol' masses had to say about the best and worst performances so far, who might be the next ...
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Who's the most overrated 'American Idol' contestant?
Published 5/20/2008 by Mandi Bierly at Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
... According to an AOL Television poll, Jason Castro (pictured, left) is the most overrated American Idol contestant this season. After hearing the news, Slezak IM'd me with the words "Well the AOL poll is wrong!" and a crying emoticon. Who does he think is the most overrated? "David Archuleta?" he wrote (sticking his virtual tongue out). "Seriously? I don't know if this was a season about 'overrated.' The judges only liked two people all season... no one else got any credit most of the time. I guess if I had to pick someone who was overpraised it would be ...
David and David face off on American Idol 7's finale
Published 5/20/2008 by Andy Dehnart at reality blurred
... But first, as Julie Chen likes to say, it's David versus David. If 1.3 million surveyed AOL users are any indication, and they probably are, the finalists are dead even going into tonight. David Cook had just 100 more votes than David Archuleta for the "best performance of the season" question, although Archuleta bested Cook for the "most overrated contestant" question. Professional oddsmakers also seem to be split; ...
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mjsbigblog found this 5/8/2008 on idolator.com
I suppose that lots of reality-show viewers get so invested in the contestants they like, and the outcomes that they want to see that become less possible with each passing week, that they actually lose interest as the climactic episodes come closer. ...American Idol Elimination: The Top Three Revealed
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American Idol cut its field to three on Wednesday, meaning one of the singers we've come to know and love – or, well, at least know — has reached the end of the competition. Which of the singers above bid Idol a fond farewell? To find out and ...American Idol- The Happiest Loser Leaves A Man, Woman & Child
ed posted 5/8/2008 from www.wildbluffmedia.com
Great opinion piece on David Cook, Syesha Mercado, David Archuletta and Jason Castro! What could happen as American Idol nears the final?Idol: Jason Castro Eliminated
A Socialite's Life found this 5/8/2008 on tvwatch.people.com
The dreaded moment has finally arrived for Jason Castro. The 20-year-old singer from Texas was the first of American Idol’s final four to be cut from the competition. David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado and David Cook will continue on their quest ...American Idol Sucks
Cele|bitchy found this 5/8/2008 on www.crazydaysandnights.net
I think that is a snappy headline isn't it? Although I think the show has many. many problems, this particular rant is about the show's producers. I have kept my promise to you and have not sinned since my last American Idol report. I find that I ...Jimmy Kimmel makes an American Idol reject’s dream come true
The Bastardly - found this 5/8/2008 on seriouslyomg.com
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The final three American Idol contestants had one more chance on Tuesday to show why they belonged in the finale . . . and honestly, I'm not sure any of them proved they really deserved to win. To be fair, I remember similar poor showings from the ...Tonight's Semifinal "American Idol" Results
A Hot Mess! found this 5/15/2008 on community.livejournal.com
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Last night, Sayecha Mercado got eliminated from American Idol. She did have a good run and was my second favorite in the final three. Right now David Cook and David Archuleta will go head to head for the American Idol title.Have the ‘American Idol’ Producers Turned Against David Archuleta?
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Courtesy of Fox For anybody with at least one functioning eardrum, David Archuleta's victory on this season of American Idol has seemed inevitable, pretty much from the day his audition was televised back in January. And, since then, Idol 's ...Fantasia Barrino On American Idol (Video)
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American Idol said goodbye to one of the final three on Wednesday which gives us our 2008 top two finalists. Of the three above, many could have predicted two of them would make it this far (ahem! Davids) and one has shocked many by fighting her ...Jonas Brothers to Perform on American Idol
OH NO!! found this 5/16/2008 on justjared.buzznet.com
The Jonas Brothers will be performing their hit song “S.O.S.” on the season 7 finale of American Idol next week! Be sure to tune in Wednesday, May 21 @ 8PM ET/PT on FOX! It’s going to be the battle of the Davids!!! COOK VS. ...American Idol 'Live' Poster - Idol Showdown Week
gmc1 posted 5/18/2008 from bittenandbound.com
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TV with MeeVee found this 5/19/2008 on www.buddytv.com
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Thanks to the producers wanting to suck as much fun out of this week's American Idol finale as possible, "Tainted Love"-singing, purple-streaked American Idol hopeful Danny Noriega will not be in attendance, apparently because Nigel Lythgoe & Co. first made him beg for a ticket and then told him "uh-uh, sorry, it's full" after watching his dog and pony show. I hope this means that The ...American Idol Tickets On Sale Now!
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Tickets to this season’s American Idol Tour are on sale throughout the weekend ending May 19th. As announced by Ryan Seacrest on Wednesday evening’s American Idol broadcast, tickets to this summer’s American Idol Live tour go on sale this morning, May 17. The reality show’s top ten finalists will tour the country, singing songs that they [...]BuddyTV Users Choose the Best and Worst 'American Idol 7' Performances
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I'm feeling irrationally, excessively emotional (fluctuating between depressed, elated, constipated, frantic, and resigned) so it must be that time of the month week again. Thanks for visiting me, American Idol ! Cramps and bloating are a bitch.The First Idol Matrix Was A Perfect Show
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