"American Idol" - Season 8

The new season will be starting on January 13th. I'm not too thrilled about having a 4th judge. I've always enjoyed it the way it was with Randy, Paula, and Simon. I'll still be watching though.

So will I. Lets declare this the Season 8 AI Thread :idance:

:CoolSign: I'll be watching too. The 4th judge will be interesting.

Teresa wrote:

The new season will be starting on January 13th. I'm not too thrilled about having a 4th judge. I've always enjoyed it the way it was with Randy, Paula, and Simon. I'll still be watching though.

That'll be easy to remember---that's my hubby's bday!

I hear ya, Teresa...I am not one for 'change'---I like my AI just the way it is, thank you very much. Oh well. I'll try to give the new chick a chance. I've seen Paula in a couple interviews talking her up, but who knows if that's just for publicity. :think: I have to wonder how she really feels about it.

Anywho...bring on Season 8!! I'm ready!!

That's my husbands birthday too, Amy.

What???? OMG!! That is too funny! Mine was born in 1963, how about yours?

He was born in 73. I think Misti & I are a day a part on our anniversarys.

Pretty wild!

Yeah, Susie! We are just a few days apart on our anniversaries. As far as January 13th, that is easy to remember for me, its my youngest son, Shiloh's 11th birthday.

Well I Can't Wait for Season 8 But What will Happen if Paula and Randy Like this one Person but Simon and the New Judge don't like the singer? I Think there will be LOTS of LOUD Discussions between the Judges

Misti wrote:

Yeah, Susie! We are just a few days apart on our anniversaries. As far as January 13th, that is easy to remember for me, its my youngest son, Shiloh's 11th birthday.

And January 12th is Rachel's 11th birthday!

And the 11th is my Sisters Birthday lol

And the 20th is my son's birthday!! :haha: We could go on and on!! We'll make this the "American Idol/January bday" thread!

LOL!! Well, my son, Shane, turns 2 next Thursday the 8th. My birthday is on the 30th.

Oh Teresa thats Cool my Niece Turns 2 May 8th Both born on the 8th lol

Oh, cool, Jacob!! They're exactly 4 months apart.

From a website:

KARA DIOGUARDI ''She's very strong-willed, and we needed that with Simon around,'' says Idol exec producer Ken Warwick. ''Kara tells it as it is.''



See more here: http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=1393

Okay people, set your DVRs, TIVOs or VCRs, so you don't miss an episode and can come here to chat about it the following day! :haha:



(From the AI Webpage)
Get Ready To Share Your Voice As American Idol Returns With A Brand-New Season, New Contestants and a New Judge Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 on FOX.

* Top 36 Semi-Finalists Revealed Wednesday, February 11.

* Voting Begins Tuesday, February 17.

* Top 12 Singers Revealed After Judges' Wild Card Round Thursday, March 5.

* Top 12 Finalists Perform for First Time Tuesday, March 10.

The wait is almost over for the return of television's #1 show! Last season's finale boasted a record-breaking nearly 100 million votes cast in the crowning of David Cook as the winner and now, American Idol is set to return with a two-night, four-hour premiere event featuring extraordinary talent and outrageous new auditions Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14 at 8/7c on FOX.

The eighth season kicks off with three weeks of audition episodes, featuring tryouts held in East Rutherford, NJ, Jacksonville, FL, Kansas City, MO, Louisville, KY, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA and San Juan, Puerto Rico. After the two-night premiere, auditions will continue for two weeks on Tuesday, January 20 (8/7c) and Wednesday, January 21 (8/7c); and Tuesday January 27 (8/7c) and Wednesday, January 28 (8/7c). The final audition episode will air Thursday, January 29 (8/7c) on FOX.

The lucky auditioners who get the judges' approval then move on to the "Hollywood Round" where contestants vie for a semifinalist position during the grueling next phase of the auditions. Extended for one week, the "Hollywood Round" episodes air Tuesday, February 3 (8/7c), Wednesday, February 4 (8/7c) and Tuesday, February 10 (8/7c). On Wednesday, February 11 (8/7c), dreams come true for three dozen hopefuls, as Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara announce the Top 36 semifinalists.

It will then be up to America to decide who moves forward in the competition. For three consecutive Tuesdays including: February 17 (8/7c), February 24 (8/7c) and March 3 (8/7c), 12 different semifinalists will perform each night in the hopes of moving on to the Top 12. Each week during the LIVE results shows airing Wednesdays: February 18 (8/7c), February 25 (8/7c) and March 4 (8/7c), the three finalists with the highest number of America's votes -- one male, one female and the next top vote getter -- will secure coveted spots in the Top 12.

On Thursday, March 5 (8/7c), American Idol presents a special "Wild Card" episode featuring the judges' favorite remaining contestants. After each of the contestants performs, the judges will select the three final contestants who will round out the Top 12.

The competition heats up as those Top 12 finalists take the stage for the first time together Tuesday, March 10 (8/7c). Immediately following, America has another chance to share its voice and vote for their favorite finalists.

Carol wrote:

Ugly as homemade soap.

I can't wait!

Uh huh. Sure Rob.

Thanks for posting that here Carol! It'll be good to have that to 'consult' with on the first page, throughout the season.

I can't wait either Susie!! But I'll bet our Jacob reeeeeeally can't wait! :woohooo:

You Got that Right Amy but of course i'll miss part of it Cause we are going to Mexico but i'll Probally Tell my Married Sister to record it

Oh, but that sounds like fun Jacob! Yep, you'll have to record...I can't see you missing any!

I'm going to have to record the first one, since it's the hubby's bday. I'm sure we won't be sitting around watching AI that night (he's not a fan). Oh well, I can always watch it the next day. Actually, when you think about it's smart to record all these first ones anyway...that way we could skip through all the really dumb stuff, not to mention the commercials! There's always a ton during AI!

Amy wrote:

Oh, but that sounds like fun Jacob! Yep, you'll have to record...I can't see you missing any!

I'm going to have to record the first one, since it's the hubby's bday. I'm sure we won't be sitting around watching AI that night (he's not a fan). Oh well, I can always watch it the next day. Actually, when you think about it's smart to record all these first ones anyway...that way we could skip through all the really dumb stuff, not to mention the commercials! There's always a ton during AI!

Oooh, happy birthday to him

I actually rarely see AI live... I'll see it after it's over so that I can fast foward commercials and other stuff... lol