American Idol - Season 13

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My guess is, they announce the final 12 (The Futon Critic says 13 this year) on February 20. Fox has already announced a "special Tuesday episode" for 2/18, and usually Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday is the final semi-final rounds.

This also allows the show to wait until after the Olympics are over before starting the finalist rounds. (February 19 & 20 are when the ladies' figure skating takes place.)

 

For me it will be the former because all those excessive runs get on my last nerve. That's why I usually cannot stand to listen to the likes of Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey. They are both EXTREMELY talented vocalists, but STOP with the vocal gymnastics already!

I hope he gives 'em hell for it.

My daughter mentioned that this morning on the drive to school. I hadn't really thought about it until she mentioned it, but you are right.

 

I agree! In years past, the main focus of the auditions was on the crappy or joke "singers" who were just there to get their 2 minutes on TV, with just a few of the good singers featured. I hated that crap. I wanted to see more of the good ones that got through and even the mediocre auditions that didn't make it.

Last night was a good sign. I hope it continues.

And as others have said, so far I really like this year's panel of judges.

 

going by ew.com's recap the ages of the contestants they showed were (I didn't check to see which ones advanced, I know at least 1 didn't)

17
23
18
20
16
15
17
15
21
24
22
21
20
24
15
22
27
19
17
22
21
19

average: 19.7

 

Big improvement.

 

Who knew that Harry Connick Jr was so hilarious? I was ROFL when he and Keith Urban were doing the "audition".

 

Wow, I am amazed just how much more enjoyable it is with Harry Connick Jr on the panel. It seems like the coaches really get along and Harry usually keeps them cracking up but he is honest and direct in his critiques.

His fake audition for Keith last night when J-lo was out of the room was hilarious.

 

LOVE the judges this year!!

 

JLO was a drama queen tho last time she was on the show.

 

That's only because Steven Tyler was asleep and Randy was oblivious- she was allowed to run rampant.

This year it looks to me like Harry shuts her down and gives Urban the balls to do the same.
So yay that.

 

Compared to Nikki and Mariah (and even Randy sometimes) I am sure that to Keith J-Lo probably seems tame in comparisom..

 

I hope so.
I guess he does have experience dealing with high maintenance women.

 

Here is Harry's audition

 

Just stated watching the Detroit auditions. So so so much better already in the first 30 minutes.

I have t watched AI in a few years...I think I'm sucked back in.

 

It really is the lack of all the sucky people. I used to think that it was fun to see the sucky people, but this more serious Idol is better. The chemistry between these judges really comes out.

 

So the story we all appear to agree on in different words is, previous years had huge drama queen issues, this year it is looking like and we are hoping that HC and KU will be able to make this a more pleasing adult type judging panel.

 

I agree. And last year with all the histrionics between the 2 divas,it seemed Keith was stifled but he actually provides what seems like honest certainly constructive feedback.

Very enjoyable panel. I liked Harry mocking JLo's lack of flying commercial airlines. He is very funny and knows his stuff musically.

 

And oh yeah, there have been some good singers too.