American Idol 2012--Live Thread

americanidol.com ^ | January 18, 2012

[Timeout]

Oh, my.

Jennifer picked him. Will she act like she’s lost her BFF or will she be angry? I know I would be royally p.o.’d!

Then again, they may just ignore it altogether.

[Netizen]

http://www.foxesonidol.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1115430.art&page=1

Jermaine was, of course, the contestant who was sent packing, then brought back in a manner that was sure to tug at viewers’ heartstrings. But just as the media – and social media – can help support a contestant, it can also bring them down or spread bad news quickly.

In this case, Twitter allowed the news to be spread much more quickly than in past years, as Jermaine tweeted Tuesday that he was off the show. That particular post was quickly deleted from his official Idol account – and apparently, the whole account has been removed as well – but everybody knows once something is sent out into the internet, you can never really take it back.

I have also heard that Jermaine later tweeted to wonder how he could be lying when he claims he never said anything. There are several problems with this, not the least of which is that we know all the contestants on this show are asked about things like a criminal record in their past. So how he can claim he was never asked is something of a mystery to me.

Jermaine will apparently appear on one more episode of the show – tonight’s – and will be sent packing. I’m not sure if we’re supposed to consider that a fond farewell or a public whipping, but that will be the last Idol sees of him. He had a second chance, but won’t get a third.

[RummyChick]

Jermaine has flown the coop http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/14/jermaine-jones-american-idol-airport-philadephia/ "American Idol" contestant Jermaine Jones fled Los Angeles and the "A.I." guillotine ... because we got video of him after he landed in Philadelphia last night. Jones flew first class -- which makes us think "Idol" may have paid for the ticket. As we reported, the plan was for Jermaine to appear on tonight's show​, facing the music for lying about his criminal past. It's true -- jets also fly west, but it would be a very fast turnaround.

[Timeout]

Did anyone see the Stephen Tyler segmment on 60 Minutes last week? I came in just as it was ending. Hope I can find it online.

[RummyChick]

http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/14/jermaine-jones-american-idol-history-of-violence-police-reports-criminal/


Didn't several of you say that you thought no one liked Jermaine???


Sounds like he might have terrorized some at AI...


Soon-to-be-axed "American Idol" singer Jermaine Jones is a big, fat phony ... who repeatedly LIED to police ... has issues with violence ... and terrorized "Idol" staff ... according to police documents and information obtained by "A.I."
We broke the story ... Jones will be fired from the show tonight for lying to producers about his criminal history ... and now we've learned the troubling details from the multiple run-ins with the law Jones was trying to conceal.

One incident went down on March 5, 2011 ... when Jones was involved in a fight at a Howard Johnson Hotel in Jersey. We're told cops responded ... but Jermaine gave them a fake name -- Joel Jones.

Jermaine was charged with public nuisance and obstruction of justice. He was also arrested for having outstanding warrants.

The next incident went down November 27, 2011 ... when Jermaine was the passenger in a car that was pulled over in Gloucester Township, NJ. Jermaine was questioned by cops and ONCE AGAIN gave them a fake name -- Kareem Watkins.

Jermaine was charged for hindering apprehension and giving false information to avoid self-discovery. He was also arrested for having outstanding warrants ... again.

We've learned ... Jermaine had a total of 4 outstanding warrants ... 3 for driving on a suspended license and 1 for disorderly conduct with an open container.

There's more ... "Idol" sources tell us Jermaine was "very aggressive" behind the scenes ... once terrorizing a member of the staff by screaming at her because he didn't like his wardrobe.

"Idol" sources also tell us ... Jermaine had been questioned about his past by the "A.I." risk management team before he was selected into the top 24 ... and he SWORE, among other things, that he hadn't been in a fight since high school.

Pants on fire ... and now his lies have cost him the best opportunity of his life.

[Netizen]

They probably taped it and will show the tape.

[Netizen]

I saw a little of it. if you find the whole thing online let me know. What I saw was pretty good.

[Netizen]

[Netizen]

Hope the cops were waiting for him when he got off the plane.

[Shelayne]

Oh my goodness, she is PRECIOUS! What an adorable little grin! You are truly blessed!

[Netizen]

http://realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com/2012/03/13/american-idol-brings-on-tommy-hilfiger-as-image-advisor-for-finalists/

American Idol and Fox announced in a press release:

Next week, globally recognized fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger teams up with AMERICAN IDOL as image advisor for the show’s finalists. Beginning Thursday, March 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Hilfiger will mentor the contestants to define their performance identities and help guide their style transformations as they fight for their chance to become the next AMERICAN IDOL.

“I am honored to be joining Ryan, Steven, Jennifer, Randy and Jimmy for the 11th season of AMERICAN IDOL,” said Hilfiger. “My own experiences at the beginning of my career inspired my commitment to mentor young people who are dedicated to pursuing their dreams. Musicians can bring such a unique vision and personality to the stage. I admire risk takers who share my belief in the power of fashion to transform and influence, and I look forward to working with the artists to guide them in defining their performance style and identity.”

[Shelayne]

I sorta feel vindicated. I just didn't like him. Something about him just bugged the living snot outta me.

Every time they called him the Gentle Giant, I thought you mean Big Blubbering Black Baby because of his crybaby act when they first cut him. I felt surely I must be a racist--after all, I don't like Obama either. ;^)

[Timeout]

Aerosmith and Steven Tyler on 60 Minutes:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7401716n&tag=contentBody;storyMediaBox

I haven’t watched it...I’m at work. But 60 Min is pretty good about putting up full episodes.

[retrokitten]

Nice! I would like some free Tommy Hilfriger swag, too!

[Netizen]

Thanks. I bookmarked it to watch later.

[Netizen]

Every time they called him the Gentle Giant, I thought you mean Big Blubbering Black Baby because of his crybaby act when they first cut him. I felt surely I must be a racist--after all, I don't like Obama either. ;^)

I don't like his voice and suspect that he isn't playing with a full deck. The same goes for Jermaine if that's his real name. ;)

[Netizen]

You’ll have to take notes for me. :)

We are going to an Honors College awards banquet as our son is one of the recipients, tomorrow night, so I probably won’t be here for the results. I wanna enjoy both! lol

He had a phone interview for an internship with Dow AgroSciences last Tuesday, but I know he also applied to Syngenta (they singled him out at one of the AFA conferences) and Pioneer as well as Monsanto.

[Netizen]

You might like this.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/American-Idol-Makeovers-Season11-1044792.aspx

It took 11 seasons, but American Idol finally hired an image advisor, designer Tommy Hilfiger. So even if not all the contestants sound like stars, they might pull off looking like them.

Before Hilfiger works his magic, we have some makeover advice for the Top 12. Check out this gallery of the contestants and hear what they — and we — have to say about their image.

Link to the gallery

http://www.tvguide.com/PhotoGallery/American-Idol-Season-1044732

[retrokitten]

Wow! How exciting! Congrats to Netizen Jr!

[Netizen]

Thanks. We’re excited for him. :)

This post will get us to the next page for jonny’s intro to be near the top of the page!

Yes, there was an ulterior motive for all my posts! LOL