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As someone suggested in a post last week, I watched this week's episode by fast-forwarding at all points involving the judges. It was far more enjoyable. I hope the interns are reading up and taking notes so that if our show is renewed (big "if"), it can be returned to proper form next season--including getting rid of these scripted, soulless, arbitrary jidges.

Though he did put his hand on her bare thigh—pretty racy for this show. So who knows.

Not getting the impression that any of the 4 women shown in this first home visit episode are the chosen ones. Seemed like Mitchell could not look Sydney in the eyes, including when he first arrived.

I could never stand the nitpicks the show invented in past seasons to manipulate who got booted each week. But now…the rushed pace, the inane cuts away from the actual performances, the highly scripted judge “feedback” and the tragic underuse of Cat—I think I actually hate the show I once loved. It feels more cruel than productive or entertaining. These dancers are really exceptional. I hope this sore excuse for television programming doesn't leave scars.

Release date is TBA. @CountryGirl or mods--anyone know how to change the topic title so it refers to the 2024 Apple series (rather than 2022)? I'm not much of an active poster, so I don't know the drill.

No one here yet? Watched the first two episodes and I’m kinda mesmerized. The idea of how to catch a criminal and unearth a potential conspiracy without modern investigative technology and media is so interesting. And Tobias Menzies is so good.

Never post, but came here to express my admiration for the final six. Just seem like the nicest, most genuine people—with lots of talents, too. Love them all. Thank you for this season, AR!

Singers: changing a song’s melody so much that the original song is unrecognizable is *not* creative genius. If you want to connect with the audience, Sing. The melody. As written. At least once.

Here’s what Kevin Gullage posted on his Facebook page: “So, about what happened… I was not disqualified. I was eliminated. Just like a lot of other contestants. American Idol is an amazing opportunity for musicians all around. I met so many great performers and singers. Also, I got to share my gift with all of you out there. There was no drama. There was no issue off camera. The issue was what was on camera. I’ve been on stages since I was around 14 years old. I’ve been brought up around amazing entertainers since I was born. The culmination of the lessons and upbringing I’ve lived for 23 years will come out on every stage I walk on to. That’s how I leave it all on the stage. Sometimes that way of being can- how do you say- go beyond what a show like American Idol might need. With that being said: “How was my showstopper?” Amazing, I guarantee you. “Why did they let you go?” Idol wasn’t the stage meant for me. I could never argue that. “Were you disqualified?” No. Quite the opposite! “I’m going to stop watching!” Please don’t stop watching American Idol! It’s an opportunity for future musicians (as well as the current contestants) to reach levels of themselves and this business that they might not get to reach without it! I love you all and I promise I will see you soon! We might not know where yet, but I can assure you that it’s gonna happen!” Sat here watching videos of him with his band. The talent is beyond. American Idol is a joke, eliminating true musicians. https://www.basinstreetrecords.com/artists/kevin-the-blues-groovers/

No Kevin Gullage? That kid was unbelievably talented. Any idea what happened? Someone on Twitter said he was disqualified, but I couldn’t find any details.

Maybe the neighbor the reporter was rude to. Or the Butterfields. Seems odd that the show cast a fairly well known actor to play the reporter, only to kill him off so quickly. Maybe there will be flashbacks. Were there multiple dead bodies shown in episode 2? I was confused. The siblings are so over-the-top self-centered and odd—the actors’ comedic work on this show is stellar.

I told my husband she looked like Marge Simpson with her hair up like that. I am dying—you guys are hilarious. It’s been at least 15 years since I posted (back then on TWOP). This here is old school snark—thanks for making my day. On that note, someone keeps using the boo-hoo emoji whenever I snark on Katy and her wigged-out narcissism. If you’re Katy or an AI intern, please reveal yourself! Probably not going to stop me, though!

Katy is a mother? Of a baby? A human baby? You don’t say! <snark>

I don’t know how it’s even possible to make a Drake song sound dated and cheesy but Madison did it. As Mr. Gilly said, that outfit alone should have gotten her eliminated. All I can figure is that the producers or whoever wanted to clear lanes for Ava and Chayce, and Madison (with no lane at all) was the only option from the bottom 5 batch that won’t be a threat in America’s vote next week. Still, go to hell, show, for making us suffer through another week of her pageanty mugging, ghastly performances, overly pink and spangly getups, and that hair....

This. And this. Plus it’s All. About. Her. Never mind that many of these kids have more raw talent than she does. [snark]

Is Tyra Banks writing Katie’s “chairs” speeches? Her words are so stilted and sanctimonious and contradictory and...ugh! So many wrong choices, show. Not sure why I expected better.

I'm liking this show way more than I expected to...it's charming and original. I like the casting and acting and the 70s/80s/90s nostalgia. Hope it can get the ratings to stick around.

Was there any intro to or exposition about the Jason Alexander character? Rose is hung over and suddenly Abe is hanging out at the beach with him. We backed up to see if we missed something but could not find any explanation.

I never post but had to reply to this. I said the same thing to my mom last week! Transparent phonies....

Whoa, Jason dug himself a deep hole with his speechifying to Megan after his defeat. That was super uncomfortable. This show seems to encourage the overinflated egos, but he believed his own hype and took it too far. He'll have a hard time finding work in the industry now, I imagine. I'm not a fan of Zhavia, her super-fake persona and her "singing." But, I did appreciate that she complimented both of her opponents. Watching mostly to keep tabs on Diddy's eyebrows. Were they always so diabolical?

I liked it too. I especially liked that everything got turned on its head, rather than more of the same. I cheered a little for Edgar and Lindsay's hookup, but Edgar really deserves someone better. I enjoyed old cranky eccentric loner guy as the (partial) impetus for Jimmy to head back and face things, and that somehow Jimmy inspired him to warm up and connect with people too.

Jaden was totally drowned out by the band. I'm sure his vocals were gorgeous, but how could anyone know? You're killing me, sound engineers! Mikey--ugh. Chase--ugh. My 5 are Jaden, Marcus, Sergio, Brady and...I guess Drew.

What the show isn't saying at all is that a good band needs singers that sing different parts (falsetto, baritone, etc.). Brady and Drew both sing the high parts, so I imagine only one of the two would make the group even though they're both good. I haven't heard anyone but Marcus sing low parts (but per my earlier post, horrible audio quality, so I really have no idea). I can live without Chance too (and Rita), but he seems to be the chosen one. I'm still on the Jaden bandwagon, so I hope you're wrong, alrightokay. Let him make the band and then go solo :) I'm with you, adhoc! I never agree with the jidges...I mean architects (gah).

The audio quality when the boys are singing is horrendous--that or the background vocals and instrumentals are way too loud. I could barely hear the individual singers. I have no idea who actually has a good voice. In prior episodes I couldn't understand what Rita Ora was saying either, but I couldn't care less. Sergio, Jaden and Chance have great stage presence and can dance. Jaden is my fave. I'm a huge sucker for this kind of show, since Popstars (US). I'll be here till the end.

I'm watching. Just YUUUUUUCCCK! I don't even know what to say. They had us sympathizing with the lead character for 5-1/2 episodes, only to burn that to the ground. Why? Whyyyy??? I'm with you, jvr....not interested in watching Claire anymore. And the rest of the characters are so cliche....I do enjoy the dancing, although not necessarily Claire's.