American Idol

[GalvestonDuck]

*snicker* No offense, I'm sure it was a typo. But "American Idle" sounds like a good idea for a contest to see who is the country's top couch potato.

[Pburgh]

I still like Anthony. His voice is so pure. My next pick would be Bo although he's getting a bit hum drum.

[Wpwxguy]

LOL> Did I do thaaaat? Maybe it was because of my Idle mind. Thanks

[vbhoutex]

I still like Anthony. His voice is so pure. My next pick would be Bo although he's getting a bit hum drum.

Have you been talking to my wife? I swear she said the same thing last night. I do believe Anthony is getting better and better and as really good as Bo is he hasn't taken it to another level yet imo.

My guess is that it will be Bo and Carrie in the final. IMO, who wins it will be a toss up.

[bjacobs99]

got this off the ai board..take it for what its worth...the pics they showed seem to verify it...http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=323331

American Idol Gets the Numbers Wrong AGAIN!
After American Idol messed up the phone numbers the first time resulting in the first ever American Idol re-vote surely it could never happen again. After that embarrassing error, American Idol producers surely put some checks and balances in place to ensure that a similar error could never happen again in a million years. Wrong. It happened again tonight. After Anthony Fedorov's second performance, the phone numbers displayed in the closed captioning were incorrect. As visible in the image above, the first two numbers that appeared were 1-866-IDOLS-01 and 1-866-436-5701, and the last number was Text Vote 5704.

Only the last number is correct. The first two numbers are actually numbers for Carrie Underwood. This error only occurred in the closed captioning. The numbers in the audio and displayed on the screen graphics were correct.

Will this error lead to the second ever American Idol re-vote? Since the numbers only appeared in the closed captioning it is very unlikely that there were many fans that got confused by this error. However, as everyone now knows, Fox does not reveal the total number of votes for each individual contestant. What if Anthony Fedorov gets eliminated? His fans will never know if he got eliminated by a million votes or by a single vote. It could very well be that this error could confuse at least a couple people and send some of Anthony's votes to Carrie Underwood.

Also, even though this error might not affect the outcome, it raises even more questions about the reliability of the American Idol voting system. Obviously, American Idol producers have problems with numbers, and if they can't display phone numbers correctly, then how are we to believe that they can count millions of votes correctly.

Update: Not only were Anthony's numbers in the closed captioning incorrect, but the closed caption numbers were wrong for Bo Bice and Vonzell Solomon as well. As like with Anthony's number, Bo and Vonzell's phone numbers were incorrectly listed as 1-866-IDOLS-01 and 1-866-436-5701, which is the number for Carrie Underwood. This problem could be more serious than first reported. Many people view American Idol in large noisy groups and could possibly be watching the closed captioning for the numbers. These three errors could very well affect the outcome and send additional votes to Carrie Underwood that were not intended for her.

Posted by Joe Reality on May 10, 2005 at 11:42 PM in American Idol | Permalink

[Josephine96]

I actually heard about the phone number gaffe on the radio at work this morning..

My personal opinion btw is don't be surprised if Carrie gets sent home tonight.. She nailed her country song but I thought her 2nd 1 last night was just awful.

Anthony nailed that exact same song.. Don't be surprised if Anthony sneaks to the final 3 and Carrie is sent packing..

[Josephine96]

Well.. Anthony's gone..

I have to agree with Ryan's comment.. Ryan said that Anthony was a total "class act". He was a good contestant..

Now real quick.. was that Carrie mouting "I love you" to Anthony during his final preformance hmm lol.. Probably reading too much into that..

Carrie, Vonzy and Bo are the final 3..

I will also admit seeing Vonzell in the bottom 2 had me scared **** less lol..

[DoctorHurricane2003]

Not surprised. But he was a VERY good contestant. All 4 could win american idol if they weren't in the same season.

Next week will be hard....VERY hard!

As a sidenote........awwwwww Carrie <3 Anthony! They would make such a cute couple! hehe

[Dee Bee]

After Tuesday evening --when, IMO, nobody sounded that great -- I really wasn't sure if the loser would be Vonzell or Anthony.

Too bad for Anthony. He's a very talented young artist. Carrie's for Anthony were touching and seemed quite sincere.

I hope Carrie wins it all.

[GalvestonDuck]

While I was watching tonight, I found myself cheering, "Carrie...Carrie...Carrie" in my mind. But then I kept thinking, why does that sound so annoyingly wrong. Then I remembered.

[Josephine96]

It did seem like Carrie and Anthony would be a cute couple lol.. At the same time, I think everyone gets to "love" 1 another when they've been together as a group that long..

I'll miss seeing Anthony on the show.. But now comes the big 1.. whoever is sent packing next week will NOT be in the finale..

I would like to see Vonzell make it.. I like Carrie's voice but I honestly think Vonzy is better..

[azskyman]

My sons got me hooked on Idol (not Idle) over the years...so now that they are busy doing other things on Tuesday nights...the two of us are still hooked!

Whatever else this show is...and it IS entertainment, I do believe this is the classiest of competitors this year. Geez, on any given night they can make this grown man cry!

Anthony's dream will ultimately come true. He'll be singing his way through life and enjoying it as he does.

...well, my wife and I are suckers for Okie Dokie Carrie-okie's gorgeous smile, so her tears and the "I Love You" to Anthony melted us once again.

I agree that she and Bo will likely be the final two...it's the best matchup for the highest rating if nothing else.

I've got a feeling if it comes down to that...each one will also be classy by supporting the other that final night.

Reality TV...who cares? It appears on the outside that maybe a few of us do here.

[beenthru6]

I am really rooting for Carrie, although I also liked Anthony a lot. I haven't liked Carrie's song choices much the last two weeks. I would love to hear her sing "Blue" before the competition ends. I won't hold my breath though lol.

[krysof]

they can all do great now, have recording contracts because they are all great. I think Carrie has lost her greatness over the past few weeks. She was outstanding in the beginning, and now she is losing it. I guess she peaked too soon.

[Pburgh]

Anthony is gone. What a great voice and he seems like a really nice person.

Well, now I'm a Bo fan. None of my candidates are left - all have been eliminated.

Carries is too plastic and Bo is too, well he's too Bo.

This years American Idol has more talent than any other. I'm picking on the last 3, but they have as much talent as all three of the past winners.

[Kelarie]

These are possible song choices for tonight, not sure if they are right, but could be rrrreeeeaaaallll interesting. Especially Bo's last song....

Bo

1st Round - Contestant's Choice.
Bo: Still Rock and Rock to Me, Billy Joel
Carrie: Wild Angels, Martina McBride
Vonzell: Something to Talk About, Bonnie Raitt

2nd Round, Judge's Choice.
Bo: I Can't Get No Satisfaction, Rolling Stones (Randy)
Carrie: Man, I Feel Like a Woman, Shania Twain (Paula)
Vonzell: On The Radio, Donna Summer (Simon)

3rd Round - Clive Davis Choice
Bo: Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Carrie: Cryin by Roy Orbison
Vonzell: Power of Love, Celine Dion

[GalvestonDuck]

These are possible song choices for tonight, not sure if they are right, but could be rrrreeeeaaaallll interesting. Especially Bo's last song....

Bo

1st Round - Contestant's Choice.
Bo: Still Rock and Rock to Me, Billy Joel
Carrie: Wild Angels, Martina McBride
Vonzell: Something to Talk About, Bonnie Raitt

I'm a die-hard fan of the Piano Man and I just don't see how that deep Michael Bolton-sounding voice of Bo's can pull it off. It's HIS choice though, and that says something about his taste in music so I gotta give him props for that.

Carrie can't go wrong with a Martina McBride song although I would have thought "Independence Day," "Valentine," or "My Baby Loves Me" would have been stronger choices.

Vonzell's pick of "Something To Talk About" is good IMO because it's got attitude and songs with attitude tend to bring out the contestants ranges better.

2nd Round, Judge's Choice.
Bo: I Can't Get No Satisfaction, Rolling Stones (Randy)
Carrie: Man, I Feel Like a Woman, Shania Twain (Paula)
Vonzell: On The Radio, Donna Summer (Simon)

I'm am NOT a fan of the Rolling Stones whatsoever. So, if Bo can make the song sound better, then more power to him. Not sure where Randy was going with that choice.

Paula's pick took no thought. It's too obvious. Carrie sings country. She has an spicy attitude when she sings "womanly" songs. So, give her a womanly country song. I'm not impressed with the selection, so I hope she gives it all the hot she's got.

I picture Vonzell tearing up the stage and having the audience on their feet with "On The Radio." It won't be her best vocal performance tonight, but the fans will love it.

3rd Round - Clive Davis Choice
Bo: Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Carrie: Cryin by Roy Orbison
Vonzell: Power of Love, Celine Dion

"Sweet Home Alabama" - perfect choice for Bo. It's a definite rocker's song and he's a rocker. But it's such an easy song, IMO.

"Cryin?" He chose "Cryin'" for Carrie? I'm sure she can handle the fluctuations and stuff. But for Carrie?? I don't get it.

Ugh -- I just don't like Celine Dion's music. No comment on Vonzy's last tune.



GO CARRIE!!!!

[Josephine96]

I have a bad feeling that Vonzell's gonna be left out.. Too many people like both Bo and Carrie.. Hope Vonzell's voters do it tonight..

[BUD]

My wife hopes it will come down between Bo and Vonzell. She does not like Carrie. She still thinks Bo may the next American Idol.

[cajungal]

I am rooting for bo Bice all the way! GO BO!!!!!!!!!!! (DO YOU KNOW HIS REAL NAME IS HAROLD?)