ARE YOU READY?

I am! It doesn't start until tomorrow for us across the pond, though, so I'm gonna be avoiding this thread like the plague until at least Thursday night because I don't want any spoilers.

One thing I noticed was the backdrop to the auditions. Just Kris on the left and David on the right. By the way I like the pic they used better this year of David.

Funny, I didn't recognize Kris on the backdrop. For one horrifying moment I thought it was Ryan Seacrest! And, I didn't even see David on the right. I will look harder next week. There were a couple of decent talents last night, but I guess I am hopelessly hooked on our boy. To me, he is the gold (or more to the point, platinum) standard to which all others are compared, and they all come up short IMHO.

They do all come up short don't they. I was rewatching Davids audition and he has such a deep husky smooth tone for a guy. And he hit it out of the park. He has such power to his voice. It is so rich and unique. The one tall lanky guy with the broken arms and Justin Guirini hair did alright but nothing like our boy. Plus he was really a throwback to the early 70's. One other thing I noticed and I don't know why, is everyones teeth. I mean some bad shaped teeth and yellow. And watching it on HD large screen doesn't help. It just goes to show how beautiful and perfect David's face is. Even his teeth are purdy. Oh and by the way the show is on tonight to check out the backdrop.

I didn't even see the side of the backdrop with David. I was actually convinced for a second that the picture was Adam, but I was relieved that it was Kris. I guess there's just too many Idols now to put all of them, so they go with the most recent.

The Justin Gaurini lookalike (I think his name was Tyler) was probably my favorite. None of them could measure up to David, of course, but there were some good ones. There was one girl (the one who performed second to last on the first day) who they were all raving about. She was okay, but I didn't think she was spectacular. And I was really surprised to find that I actually knew one of the people who made it through the Hollywood. They didn't show her audition, though.

I watched the first episode last night. That Tyler kid, and another guy (Justin, I think?) were my favourites. At first I wasn't too crazy about Victoria Beckham being a guest judge, but I actually don't think she did that bad a job. Looking forward to watching the Atlanta auditions tonight.

I didn't seem to see the David side on the wall either. I thought it was just of Kris this year, and was really bummed. I only saw the first episode and missed out on the second one studying. I haven't seen anyone I really liked yet. I do remember seeing this one guy but I honestly forget his name. I'll have to look for it when the auditions are over. Also, I really can't wait for Ellen to start just to see what she is going to be like.

So far I think there have been a few auditions that show promise. The 16 year old girl with the Grandmother with Alzheimer's I thought was quite good. And I did like the broken arms guy, plus the guy that beat cancer from the Atlanta auditions.

But of course my FAVE!!!!!!!! is "Pants on the Ground"!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharon

Gah, I am missing all the auditions. I guess I will just wait until the top are picked and choose my favorites from there.

Haha, that was just the best.

I finished watching the Chicago episode just over an hour ago. Not many people really stood out for me. I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens with the Florida auditions. Although, I did recognise a guy at the end, who had a guitar with him. Keith something - he won a similar competition over here in the UK about eight years ago, and he was in a boyband with four other guys. They scored a record deal, but only managed to release one or two singles. Not heard from him or any of the others since. I don't think he'll win Idol, but we'll see what happens.

Edit: Oh. I've just Googled him, and according to my friend Wikipedia, he had his golden ticket taken from him due to visa problems. Unlucky.

I feel bad for not watching AI this week.

So I thought the Orlando auditions last night had some pretty good people in it....some of the better ones so far, I think. Will be interesting to see what happens in Hollywood week...when is that, anyways??

Sharon

So far I don't think we've seen the next American Idol's audition. No one like David or Aaam Lambert who I chose from the very first!

So, I missed this week's first episode, but I managed to catch up last night. Only one or two people really stood out for me this week. I was roaring at the gay guy who sang 'I Touch Myself' though. I actually love that song, too, ever since I saw the first Austin Powers, and it reminds me of my ex-boyfriend, heh, but that guy's rendition was just hilarious. I hope the last auditions are going to be better. I don't think I have a firm favourite just yet - I'm going to wait until Hollywood Week before I make my pick(s). I don't know about anyone else, either, but for some reason I really didn't like Avril Lavigne on the panel.

No I didn't like Avril at all or Katy Perry. My favorite guest judge was Neal Patrick Harris.

Does anyone know where I can get the last half of the Dallas Auditions? my tape cut off and I missed the last part. can someone please tell me where on youtube I can find them?

~Candice~
I loved the other auditions.

i m really looking forward to the time when Ellen becomes one of the official judge! It would be super funny with Simon and Ellen

Did you all see that guy singing CBTM on Idol hollywood week. His voice is ok but pales in comparison next to Davids. But kudos to him for trying a David Cook song. David just makes songs look so easy to sing. Also I like Ellen as a judge so far. She is a breath of fresh air.

It must be flattering, but a little surreal for David to hear an AI contestant sing one of his songs. Just a couple of years ago David had no inkling that he would have anything to do with the show!