American Idol Season 8 Jan 13 Review
The Phoenix Auditions and first round show of American Idol open on January 13, 2008. After a montage of scenes of Idol’s past, season 8 was ready to begin.
We were promised by the producers that we would see more of the talent and less of the rejects. However that promise was broken. All in all there were 27 contestants from the Phoenix American Idol auditions that received the Hollywood Round Ticket.
American Idol Reject Tuan Nguyen Afro Man
The show opened with a contestant that was a genetic DNA experiment gone bad with mix of a Hanna Barbara Hair Bear Bunch and Michael Jackson. His name was Tuan Nguyen, and form now on it will be “those we do not speak of”. Needless to say his rendition of Michael Jackson singing and dancing was not enough to impress the judges.
American Idol Emily Hughes
Pink Haired and Tattooed Emily Hughes had the right stuff in the eyes of the four Judges to receive her pass and Yellow Ticket to Hollywood. Emily is the daughter of a former singer / performer and said she got a “bunch of tattoo’s so she wouldn’t have to work in an office someday“. She sang “Barracuda” by Heart and impressed Judge Paula the most.
The wanna be Rocker office work Randy Madden was dressed the part, he acted the part, unfortunately to be a Rock Star you have to sing the part. Randy Madden shed more tears than he sang and was overly emotion at every camera shot. The Rocker with a soft heart just didn’t have the experience of voice to continue in the competition. He played a mean air guitar though and when American Air Guitar ever becomes a new reality series, then Randy Madden You are a shoe in.
One of the touching back stories of the evening was that of J B Afua who auditioned because he wanted to improve the lifestyle of his family. J B had the chops and got his Hollywood ticket. Look out for his name in future rounds.
Then we had a sting of American Idol Rejects including the “I’m Nervous and I am going to be Sick” Michael Gurr. His singing attempt as well as his expressions were quit disturbing but could be this years Miss Congeniality or Honorary William Hung Award Winner. Along with Michael Gurr our ears rang in pain with Will Kunnick, DJ Bradley and Shawn Vasquaz.
Aundre Caraway American Idol Season 8 Reject
Aundre Caraway aka X-RAY had the personality to be an Idol, had the looks to be an Idol, but once again this isn’t a personality or modeling contest. This is American Idol a singing contest. Ray just didn’t have the voice to get the Idol judges of Paula, Randy, Kara and Simon to get to the next round.
A cute 16 year old brunette Ariana Afsar had what the judges were looking for a made it into the next round.
Each year on Idol their is also one unforgettable bad singer with a weird voice. This year that award so far goes to 20 year old Elijah Scarlett who Bass LOW tone Deep voice was something to behold. It became funny just listening to him. His deep, deep, and I mean deep voice was his actual speaking voice and when he sang it was painful but in a good cheerful way. We laughed. the judges held it in as much as they could, but Elijah Scarlett obviously didn’t make it to Hollywood.
American Idol Lea Marie Golde
16 Year old Pictured above in Pink was Lea Marie Golde. The self proclaimed number one fan of new Idol Judge Kara DioGuardi, had the personality of a cheerleader, and was actually very self confident without being arrogant. She gave it her best shot, but didn’t make it. Look out for and remember her name Lea Marie Golde in 4 -5 years, she will make a name for herself.
Stevie Wright named after Stevie Nicks had the Vocals to get into the Hollywood round and could potentially go far. Followed by Oil Rigger Rough Neck Michael Sarver who sweet voice carried him into the Hollywood round as well.
American Idol Bikini Girl Katrina Darrell
Next up was the had to be Idol producers Plant of Bikini Clad American Idol Katrina Darrell. The cat fight between judges Paula Abdul, Kara DioGuardi and the contestant Katrina Darrell just seem staged. The Bikini Girl got Yes votes from Randy and Simon and received her Golden ticket. Her voice was weak an her body was actually not that impressive. But not according to Simon whose open mouth and slobber might have actually hit his chin and dribbled to his shirt. Nice going Idol producers, but it was a plant and staged. The funniest about this incident was her attempting to kiss Ryan Seacrest who looked extremely awkward and Gay in the “Kiss”. Humm.. Rumors…
Sexual Chocolate Eric Thomas didn’t have the vocals to go through but bubbly personality and ok voice of Brianna Quijata and “Killing Me Softly” song and convincing the judges allowed the fun girl to get the Hollywood Ticket.
Horror Film Fan Cody Sheldon got this Golden ticket, as well geek-sheik Alex Trugman are on to Hollywood.
The show ended with the Golden Ticket awarded to Scott Macintyre the blond blind singer who overcame the odds and is a force to be reckoned with in the American Idol Season 8 Content.
Next Stop Kansas City tomorrow Night 1-14-09.
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Some Twitter Comments about Idol Show:
boobtubious: @mikma They even admitted she couldn’t sing. Just goes to show pretty girls can get away with anything #idol
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TheComputerLady: Okay, update on American Idol – bikini girl isn’t going to last past the next round – only so far a good “ass” will take you #idol
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maxlightz: is he aloud to do that? #idol
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kwells2416: “I kissed a girl” when Bikini Girl kisses Seacrest? I am so confused. No wait. I’m not. #Idol
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PRtini: Our TV isn’t hooked up tonight (paint job not dry yet), so I totally appreciate the #idol commentary. Almost as good as the real show!!
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JennQPublic: Nothing more courageous than being blind. #Idol
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vannschaffner: @emzanotti RE Bikinis. whew. glad that was #idol and not #tcot
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mscarolm: “I Kissed a Girl (and I liked it)” when she kissed Ryan – HAH!!! #idol
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JennQPublic: Ryan doesn’t like girl cooties. #Idol
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krissylikewoah: Bitch rolls her eyes when they call her top and bottom – please. #idol
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kwells2416: Bikini girl “AKA” Katrina goes to Hollywood but she is NOT a nice girl #Idol
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emzanotti: Next year, everyone is going to try out in a bikini. Its the only way to even the playing field. Yes, even the guys. #Idol
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emzanotti: Don’t you cross Paula. She crazy. She’ll cut you bikini queen. #Idol
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jesslaw: way to screw up your chances bikini girl #idol
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Jebbica // Jan 13, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Haven’t seen anyone special so far!
2 Jebbica // Jan 13, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I am hoping this blind guy is going to be as good as they are building him up to be.
3 Cait Hagar // Jan 14, 2009 at 2:38 am
Tonight was a pretty good night. I did not see anyone that was wonderful, but most of them did not stink.
I am still shocked that Katrina Darrell actually made it through. She seems to think her looks are going to get her somewhere. Which for now, is working, but not for long.
I liked the blind guy Scott Macintyre. He’s not the best singer, and will probably not make it that far, but he is an inspiration to some. And that I believe is a great thing.
I’m also really liking the new judge, Kara Dioguardi. I thought she would be allot like Paula, but she seems FAR cooler. Lolz
Can’t wait for tomorrow night!
Cait Hagar
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