After 33 million plus votes were cast this week, the first live two hour results show of the season came upon us and half of the contestants met their end of the American Idol journey. Results were satisfactory for the most part. But that doesn’t mean the results weren’t a bit shocking. While Hollywood Week is the toughest part of the competition for the contestants, the first live results show is the toughest par of the competition for the viewers.
Producer, Jimmy Iovine made his first (pre-recorded) appearance of the season with his criticisms before each elimination. His comments could not have been anymore on point for Chase Likens, Phil Phillips, and Jeremy Rosado who were the first contestants to find out their fate. Those very truthful comments are probably why Phillips was the only one of those three to make it into the top ten. This was a...
Producer, Jimmy Iovine made his first (pre-recorded) appearance of the season with his criticisms before each elimination. His comments could not have been anymore on point for Chase Likens, Phil Phillips, and Jeremy Rosado who were the first contestants to find out their fate. Those very truthful comments are probably why Phillips was the only one of those three to make it into the top ten. This was a...
- 3/2/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
So much happened tonight! The top ten! A whole new slew of performances and eliminations! The wild cards! For a show that has plodded along for what seems like months, it’s suddenly all moving way too fast. Yet it all could have happened in about half the time. Such is the paradox of American Idol. Quick question: Was Ryan’s grin always so menacing? Each show this week has started with a quick zoom into his big, toothy mug, and suddenly I feel like he’s angry with us all. This Sasha Baron Cohen run-in has really changed you, Ryan. Oh, but there is business to plod toward, so let’s get into it. Ryan says, “First, we’re going to focus on the guys.” Which is great, because that’s what I say anytime I enter a bar. On the chopping block first: Chase Likens, Jeremy Rosado, and Phillip Phillips.
- 3/2/2012
- by Dave Holmes
- Vulture
The show's latest finalists leave this writer wondering where the Kelly or Carrie will come from.
By Gil Kaufman
"American Idol" Top 13 contestants
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty images
Dear America,
You don't know me, but I'm the guy who's been sitting on his couch for several hours each week for nearly 10 years yelling things like, "Are you effing kidding me?," "Seriously, that guy/girl?" and "Oh, come on, how is it possible that we're even watching the same show?"
I did it because, like you, I was entranced by "American Idol" and the drama of watching potential stars climb their way to the top each week. I held on because I knew the payoff would be that triumphant final night when the confetti falls, Lionel Richie (or Kiss, or some other act your mom loves) sings a duet with a finalist and we get to hear that awful coronation song...
By Gil Kaufman
"American Idol" Top 13 contestants
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty images
Dear America,
You don't know me, but I'm the guy who's been sitting on his couch for several hours each week for nearly 10 years yelling things like, "Are you effing kidding me?," "Seriously, that guy/girl?" and "Oh, come on, how is it possible that we're even watching the same show?"
I did it because, like you, I was entranced by "American Idol" and the drama of watching potential stars climb their way to the top each week. I held on because I knew the payoff would be that triumphant final night when the confetti falls, Lionel Richie (or Kiss, or some other act your mom loves) sings a duet with a finalist and we get to hear that awful coronation song...
- 3/2/2012
- MTV Music News
Let's quickly clarify how this is going to work: America has voted through five girls and five guys. Six contestants will be asked to sing again, and from those six, the judges will choose three.
Got it? On to the finalists!
We're focusing on the guys first. Chase Likens, Jeremy Rosado and Phillip Phillips are called to center stage.
Except instead of telling us which of them is going on and which of them is going home, we get commentary from Jimmy Iovine. Who sounds like he's hocking "As Seen On TV" products. He wants to sign Phillip immediately. Smart man, Jimmy.
Jeremy's the first to be eliminated. Chase is also Not sticking around. Phillip Phillips is our first guy to the Top 10. And my 15 year old self squealed a little in excitement.
Now it's the girl's turn. Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Hallie Day, and Brielle Von Hugel join Ryan on the floor.
Got it? On to the finalists!
We're focusing on the guys first. Chase Likens, Jeremy Rosado and Phillip Phillips are called to center stage.
Except instead of telling us which of them is going on and which of them is going home, we get commentary from Jimmy Iovine. Who sounds like he's hocking "As Seen On TV" products. He wants to sign Phillip immediately. Smart man, Jimmy.
Jeremy's the first to be eliminated. Chase is also Not sticking around. Phillip Phillips is our first guy to the Top 10. And my 15 year old self squealed a little in excitement.
Now it's the girl's turn. Jessica Sanchez, Hollie Cavanagh, Hallie Day, and Brielle Von Hugel join Ryan on the floor.
- 3/2/2012
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda W.)
- TVfanatic
American Idol 2012 top 13 contestants revealed tonight. Tonight's first American Idol 2012,live elimination show,kicked off with host Ryan Seacrest, introducing the top 24 contestants,and revealing that a massive cut was about to take place. Then Ryan revealed that Phillip made it into the top 10,and Jeremy and Chase didn't make it. Next,Ryan revealed that Jessica and Hollie made it to the top 10,and Brielle and Hallie didn't make it. After the break,Ryan revealed that Joshua,Heejun made into the top ten and Adam didn't make it. Next,Ryan revealed that Shannon and Skylar made it to the top ten and Baylie and Chelsea didn't make it. After the break,Ryan revealed that Aaron Marcellus,Reed Grimm,Creighton Fraker didn't make it into the top ten. Next, Ryan revealed that Elise Testone made it into the top ten and Haley Johnsen,Erika Van Pelt,and Jennifer Hirsh didn't make it.
- 3/2/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Fox
America voted for five girls and five guys, and the judges each got a wildcard pick on the first “American Idol” results show of the season. That means there are 13 singers moving forward as finalists.
It was likely agonizing for the contestants on stage awaiting their fate, but it was equally agonizing for those of us watching, as the producers drew the process out for two full hours.
In addition to the judges’ comments from Tuesday and Wednesday, which were replayed throughout the night,...
America voted for five girls and five guys, and the judges each got a wildcard pick on the first “American Idol” results show of the season. That means there are 13 singers moving forward as finalists.
It was likely agonizing for the contestants on stage awaiting their fate, but it was equally agonizing for those of us watching, as the producers drew the process out for two full hours.
In addition to the judges’ comments from Tuesday and Wednesday, which were replayed throughout the night,...
- 3/2/2012
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
The moment we’ve been waiting for since Scotty McCreery’s confetti shower back in May 2011 finally arrived Thursday night: The Season 11 Top 13 announcement/Wild Card episode!
Below, find my pithy reactions to the biggest news that’s happened to Fox’s reality franchise since Kris Allen’s “The Vision of Love” hit YouTube.
But first, can we discuss Jimmy Iovine? Yes, folks, the Interscope honcho, dressed as usual in his 15-year-old nephew’s “dopest” duds, is back this season. And on Thursday, he was employed as a bracing tonic to the judges’ “everyone gets a gold star!” critiques, a...
Below, find my pithy reactions to the biggest news that’s happened to Fox’s reality franchise since Kris Allen’s “The Vision of Love” hit YouTube.
But first, can we discuss Jimmy Iovine? Yes, folks, the Interscope honcho, dressed as usual in his 15-year-old nephew’s “dopest” duds, is back this season. And on Thursday, he was employed as a bracing tonic to the judges’ “everyone gets a gold star!” critiques, a...
- 3/2/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Shannon MaGrane and Phillip Phillips are in, while nine singers get the ax.
By Adam Graham
Shannon MaGrane on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
Heejun's in. So are Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Shannon MaGrane. Adam Brock? Not so fast ...
"American Idol" revealed its top 13 finalists on Wednesday (March 1), swiftly dismissing half its field after this week's live performance episodes. The cuts were harsh, as Ryan Seacrest delivered the news in typical no-nonsense fashion, crushing the dreams of some contestants while making others' come true.
A reported 33 million votes were cast, down from the 40 million made at this point in the competition last year.
Phillip Phillips was the first one through to the voter-approved top 10 and got a few minutes to soak in the moment by himself before he was joined by Jessica Sanchez, whose purported vocal issues didn't affect her performance on Wednesday one bit, and tiny Hollie Cavanagh, who...
By Adam Graham
Shannon MaGrane on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
Heejun's in. So are Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine and Shannon MaGrane. Adam Brock? Not so fast ...
"American Idol" revealed its top 13 finalists on Wednesday (March 1), swiftly dismissing half its field after this week's live performance episodes. The cuts were harsh, as Ryan Seacrest delivered the news in typical no-nonsense fashion, crushing the dreams of some contestants while making others' come true.
A reported 33 million votes were cast, down from the 40 million made at this point in the competition last year.
Phillip Phillips was the first one through to the voter-approved top 10 and got a few minutes to soak in the moment by himself before he was joined by Jessica Sanchez, whose purported vocal issues didn't affect her performance on Wednesday one bit, and tiny Hollie Cavanagh, who...
- 3/1/2012
- MTV Music News
The first live show of American Idol Season 11 kicked off last night with a mediocre start and nothing but praises from the judges. If this is any indication as to how this season is going be from hereon out, we are on for one very boring ride. It’s no wonder the ratings continue to slip. Last night was a sad reminder that there’s no one like Simon Cowell on the judging panel anymore. Lopez is a proud mother to them all and Tyler loves moving his body and bobbing to each and every performance while Jackson was at a time the only judge we could really rely on for hard criticism. But Jackson rarely gave any last night, giving little to no space for these contestants to grow for next week’s performances. What a talented bunch of boys we have this year but next week’s song...
- 2/29/2012
- by Melody Simpson
- BuzzFocus.com
If there was a doctor in the house during Tuesday night’s American Idol telecast, he or she really should’ve rushed the stage at the 1:22 marker and called the official time of death for criticism. That was seconds after J.Lo, Randy, and Steven used words like “beautiful,” “mad cool” and “good job” to describe a performance that found “adorable” Eben Franckewitz wreaking havoc on Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” like a baby doing its worst to a diaper.
The message from the judges was loud and clear: Go ahead and do your worst. Sing as...
The message from the judges was loud and clear: Go ahead and do your worst. Sing as...
- 2/29/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
Top 13 Guys: American Idol Recap
Let's start this season of American Idol right: with a multiple choice test. Don't worry, much like the Idol judges, I won't fail you, and the right answer will mean as much to you as the outcome of last night's show.
Which of the following was most annoying last night?
A: The fact that even with a new set and increased promises that this was the best season ever, nothing seemed to have changed from last year.
B. That the little constructive criticism given last night seemed to be aimed at producer favorites, feeling a little like Idol trying to use reverse psychology
C. That it was never certain exactly who had control over song choice
D. That we were supposed to laugh at the judge's antics, when in fact they were boorish and borderline offensive
E. That Heejun has been given the 'funny' edit,...
Let's start this season of American Idol right: with a multiple choice test. Don't worry, much like the Idol judges, I won't fail you, and the right answer will mean as much to you as the outcome of last night's show.
Which of the following was most annoying last night?
A: The fact that even with a new set and increased promises that this was the best season ever, nothing seemed to have changed from last year.
B. That the little constructive criticism given last night seemed to be aimed at producer favorites, feeling a little like Idol trying to use reverse psychology
C. That it was never certain exactly who had control over song choice
D. That we were supposed to laugh at the judge's antics, when in fact they were boorish and borderline offensive
E. That Heejun has been given the 'funny' edit,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Emily Pray
- TVovermind.com
Season 11 goes live Tuesday night, featuring the top 13 male vocalists.
By James Montgomery
Joshua Ledet performs on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
"American Idol" kicked off its live broadcasts Tuesday with a two-hour telecast that showcased the 12 (Ok, 13) male vocalists, though perhaps "showcased" was too strong a term. Because while a select few turned in standout moments, most of the guys seemed to struggle beneath the spotlight.
While we'd probably chalk it up to opening-night jitters, it's not like a second performance is assured: Only five guys are guaranteed to make it through to the top 10 (though, since this is "Idol," there's probably a judges' save in there or something). With so much on the line, who delivered the goods? Here's our grades for the guys — the good, the bad and the ugly — on a very full first night for "Idol."
Joshua Ledet: His version of J. Hud's "You Pulled...
By James Montgomery
Joshua Ledet performs on "American Idol"
Photo: Fox
"American Idol" kicked off its live broadcasts Tuesday with a two-hour telecast that showcased the 12 (Ok, 13) male vocalists, though perhaps "showcased" was too strong a term. Because while a select few turned in standout moments, most of the guys seemed to struggle beneath the spotlight.
While we'd probably chalk it up to opening-night jitters, it's not like a second performance is assured: Only five guys are guaranteed to make it through to the top 10 (though, since this is "Idol," there's probably a judges' save in there or something). With so much on the line, who delivered the goods? Here's our grades for the guys — the good, the bad and the ugly — on a very full first night for "Idol."
Joshua Ledet: His version of J. Hud's "You Pulled...
- 2/29/2012
- MTV Music News
Tonight’s American Idol was the first night the public could vote, the first night in front of a live audience, and the first time on a brand new stage at the studio in Los Angeles, and wait — is that Pia Toscano?!
I’d never been to an Idol live show before, so it was all new to me, but the new stage included a snaking pit with more room for the performers to strut around, and a cityscape montage reminiscent of the L.A. Law intro from the 80s. The judges were spiffed up in their finest — most remarkably, of course,...
I’d never been to an Idol live show before, so it was all new to me, but the new stage included a snaking pit with more room for the performers to strut around, and a cityscape montage reminiscent of the L.A. Law intro from the 80s. The judges were spiffed up in their finest — most remarkably, of course,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Laura Hertzfeld
- EW.com - PopWatch
At long last, we've made it through the wilderness; the "American Idol" auditions are finally at an end, and now the real competition (such as it is) begins. After treading water for weeks with music-free group nights and tedious eliminations, let's jump straight to the performances, where we witnessed the Top 12 male vocalists -- plus the mystery 13th contestant -- taking to the stage with the song of their choice, each one vying for your vote.
Reed Grimm: "Moves Like Jagger"
Reed is a contestant who is memorable enough for me to feel confident that I've enjoyed his previous performances, but not so memorable that I actually recall any of said performances. He made the improbable choice to sing Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's "Moves Like Jagger," which was spawned by the success of NBC's rival talent show, "The Voice." I guess it was intended to be "Idol...
Reed Grimm: "Moves Like Jagger"
Reed is a contestant who is memorable enough for me to feel confident that I've enjoyed his previous performances, but not so memorable that I actually recall any of said performances. He made the improbable choice to sing Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's "Moves Like Jagger," which was spawned by the success of NBC's rival talent show, "The Voice." I guess it was intended to be "Idol...
- 2/29/2012
- by Laura Prudom
- Aol TV.
Welcome to the Top 24! Tonight the top 12 13 guys take the stage to perform live with the American Idol band on Idol's brand new stage. And Ryan's hair takes its own zip code.
Speaking of this brand new stage, it's very gold. Very flashy. Very special-effects. Very, dare I say it, X-Factor.
Gone is the Coca-Cola lounge. Gone are the backless, uncomfortable stools contestants sat on when they weren't performing. In fact, there appears to be no seating for the girls at all. They're all standing in the pit in front of the stage. Perhaps they spent too much on the lighting and there just wasn't any room left in the budget for seats.
In addition to performances this week, we'll be learning a little more about each person through the handy, dandy Contestant Cams. This will, no doubt, make it harder for us to say goodbye to some. But,...
Speaking of this brand new stage, it's very gold. Very flashy. Very special-effects. Very, dare I say it, X-Factor.
Gone is the Coca-Cola lounge. Gone are the backless, uncomfortable stools contestants sat on when they weren't performing. In fact, there appears to be no seating for the girls at all. They're all standing in the pit in front of the stage. Perhaps they spent too much on the lighting and there just wasn't any room left in the budget for seats.
In addition to performances this week, we'll be learning a little more about each person through the handy, dandy Contestant Cams. This will, no doubt, make it harder for us to say goodbye to some. But,...
- 2/29/2012
- by miranda.wicker@gmail.com (Miranda W.)
- TVfanatic
"This was a hot night!" Randy Jackson screamed at the end of American Idol's first live show Wednesday, when the top 12 - make that 13 - men took the stage. The last contestant to perform was "gentle giant" Jermaine Jones, who was previously eliminated from the competition. Randy said his uniquely low voice was a reason they brought him back. But his version of "Dance with My Father" was hardly the highlight of the two-hour episode. Phillip Phillips, who sang a growling version of "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, may have that honor. "This year we came back [from auditions] talking about Phillip Phillips,...
- 2/29/2012
- by Aaron Parsley
- PEOPLE.com
Greetings, Idoloonie Nation! Now that Season 11′s Top 13 guys have finished their performances, it’s time to begin your annual American Idol speed-dialing shenanigans. Please vote thoughtfully from the Piperlime Accessory Wall, and keep in mind you’ll be 866-ing your way all to the end of May. In other words, this is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Before voting commences, however, please consider a quick call to the FCC: We cannot let Randy casually/accidentally/publicly insert himself into Steven Tyler’s bawdy sexual fantasies without making Fox pay the requisite fine, right? (Yes, I speak of...
Before voting commences, however, please consider a quick call to the FCC: We cannot let Randy casually/accidentally/publicly insert himself into Steven Tyler’s bawdy sexual fantasies without making Fox pay the requisite fine, right? (Yes, I speak of...
- 2/29/2012
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
"American Idol" kicked off its Top 24 with the 12 men (plus a mystery extra guy!). It's really throwing us off having the Top 24 be in the big theater and not the tiny one with the Coca Cola dungeon up top.
We also miss seeing them walk awkwardly towards the camera with finger guns and winks and whatnot, though there was plenty of creepy weirdness as Ryan introduced them down the line. Please don't do that ever again, Heejun Han.
1. Reed Grimm, "Moves Like Jagger," Maroon 5
If you close your eyes, this is great. Not that Reed is hard on the eyes, because he's not. But his sound is nice, he actually sounds a lot like Levine, only jazzy. Just when we were thinking it was a tad boring, he takes to the drums and gets bolder, but the excitement mostly comes from the seizure-inducing lights. And after the drum solo,...
We also miss seeing them walk awkwardly towards the camera with finger guns and winks and whatnot, though there was plenty of creepy weirdness as Ryan introduced them down the line. Please don't do that ever again, Heejun Han.
1. Reed Grimm, "Moves Like Jagger," Maroon 5
If you close your eyes, this is great. Not that Reed is hard on the eyes, because he's not. But his sound is nice, he actually sounds a lot like Levine, only jazzy. Just when we were thinking it was a tad boring, he takes to the drums and gets bolder, but the excitement mostly comes from the seizure-inducing lights. And after the drum solo,...
- 2/29/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Fox
They wasted no time getting right down to it tonight on “American Idol” as the show set up shop on a newly designed stage for its first live show of the season. Tonight, 12 guys, plus one yet to be named 13th, took the stage all hoping America votes their way. It’s going to be a tough decision for voters if they were looking to the judges for some direction as everyone got gushing reviews from Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler post-song.
They wasted no time getting right down to it tonight on “American Idol” as the show set up shop on a newly designed stage for its first live show of the season. Tonight, 12 guys, plus one yet to be named 13th, took the stage all hoping America votes their way. It’s going to be a tough decision for voters if they were looking to the judges for some direction as everyone got gushing reviews from Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler post-song.
- 2/29/2012
- by Stephanie Krikorian
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
America, Get Ready To Vote!
American Idol Goes Live Tonight!
Top 13 Guys Compete Tuesday, February 28
Voting Begins Via Toll-Free Phone Lines,
At&T Text Messaging & Online at www.americanidol.com
Tonight is the night, when the Top 13 guys take the stage in an effort to gain your vote, and make the cut. Of course, no show would be fun without a dramatic twist, so Idol is promising that one of these four contestants – Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law and David Leathers – will get a second chance and join the group tonight for a chance to perform Live for the first time on the American Idol stage.
The 12 male semi-finalists scheduled to perform Tonight, (Tuesday) Feb. 28 include the following:
DeAndre Brackensick
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Age: 17
Keep up with Deandre at:
www.twitter.com/BrackensickAI11
www.facebook.com/BrackensickAI11
Adam Brock
Hometown: Washington, Pa
Age: 27
Keep up with Adam at:
www.
American Idol Goes Live Tonight!
Top 13 Guys Compete Tuesday, February 28
Voting Begins Via Toll-Free Phone Lines,
At&T Text Messaging & Online at www.americanidol.com
Tonight is the night, when the Top 13 guys take the stage in an effort to gain your vote, and make the cut. Of course, no show would be fun without a dramatic twist, so Idol is promising that one of these four contestants – Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law and David Leathers – will get a second chance and join the group tonight for a chance to perform Live for the first time on the American Idol stage.
The 12 male semi-finalists scheduled to perform Tonight, (Tuesday) Feb. 28 include the following:
DeAndre Brackensick
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Age: 17
Keep up with Deandre at:
www.twitter.com/BrackensickAI11
www.facebook.com/BrackensickAI11
Adam Brock
Hometown: Washington, Pa
Age: 27
Keep up with Adam at:
www.
- 2/28/2012
- by foxallaccess
- Fox All Access
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - American Idol has narrowed down their contestants to 24 hopefuls, and in a surprising twist, host Ryan Seacrest revealed that too many contestants were cut, so the Fox singing competition will be adding one more spot to the semifinalist lineup. Jermaine Jones, Johnny Keyser, Richie Law, and David Leather will be vying for the coveted spot on next week's episode. Judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson, and Steven Tyler, along with viewers, will make the tough decision on next Thursday's elimination episode. The semifinalists unveiled Wednesday were: Deandre Brackensick, 17, San Jose, Calif.; Adam Brock, 27, Washington, Pa.; Hollie Cavanaugh, 18, McKinney, Texas; Hallie Day, 24, Baltimore; Eben Franckewitz, 15, Loveland, Ohio; Skylar Laine, 18, Brandon, Miss.; Chase Likens, 21, Point Pleasant, W.W.; Shannon Magrane, 16, Tampa, Fla.; Aaron Marcellus, 27, Atlanta; and Jeremy Rosado, 19, Valrico, Fla. The semifinalists announced Tuesday were: Baylie Brown, 22, Krum, Texas; Colton Dixon, 20, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Reed Grimm, 26, Ellsworth, Wis.
- 2/24/2012
- x17online.com
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