American Idol 2012--Live Thread

americanidol.com ^ | January 18, 2012

[Chunga]

So, again...you think Phillips is a better singer than Jeremy Rosado?

[Chunga]

So, again...you think Phillips is a better singer than Jeremy Rosado?

Yes I do.

Did you hear all that pitchiness in the men's performances of the Bee Gees and Neil Diamond songs? That was pretty much due to Rosado (and to Neil, when he was "singing").

[Chunga]

The Fantasia/Ledet screamfest was outtasite...over-the-top insane and sublime vocal control rarely seen on television. I feel sorry for people who don't "get it."

I also enjoyed listening to Reba and Skylar, although Reba's mic was hotter and it made Skylar, for the first time during any AI performance, sound weak in comparison to someone.

[Yaelle]

Aw, gee, thanks. I will have more time no doubt next year. And be less sleep deprived? One can hope. Hugs.

[Netizen]

Jessica Sanchez, runner-up in season 11 of American Idol, is set to receive the lowest payout in the show’s history.

According to The AP, past second prize winners of the Fox singing competition show have received a guaranteed advance of at least $175,000 (£111,000), as well as a full album deal.

However show bosses have produced a new contract in which future runners-up, including Sanchez, will receive between $30,000 (£19,000) to $60,000 (£38,000) in advances for singles or EP records.

The deal also stipulates that winner Phillip Phillips will receive a $300,000 (£190,000) advance upon completion of his first studio album.

He stands to collect up to $800,000 (£510,000) if he is able to qualify for a six-album deal with production company 19 Recordings, who handle all Idol contestants.

Reps for 19 Recordings Inc. and American Idol have declined to comment on the new contracts.

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s91/american-idol/news/a383776/jessica-sanchez-to-receive-lowest-payout-in-american-idol-history.html

[patriotspride]

Dwindling payouts, audiences.

Seems like idol is need of some major retooling.

[Netizen]

The second place payout dwindled. I was wondering if the winners payout went down or went up. They didn’t advertise the celebs that would be on the finale and I think that would have helped their viewership. Umm maybe not some of the ones they had this year. :)

[Chunga]

Seems like idol is need of some major retooling.

If they get rid of the handsome white guys with acoustic guitars their ratings will skyrocket.

[silent_jonny]

I’d much rather get Joan applause than a trophy :)

[silent_jonny]

(((J))) :)

[silent_jonny]

Hello, Fawn! Have a great summer :)

[silent_jonny]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the thread :)

[silent_jonny]

Thank you all very much! I appreciate everything you said.

[silent_jonny]

:)

[silent_jonny]

Grazie mille, bella signorina! :)

[silent_jonny]

From the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you!

That's what I should say to all of you. Thank you.

[silent_jonny]

((((Shelayne))))

I read your post and I had to step away for a minute ... You can't know how much that means to me. Thank you, my friend.

And God bless you too--abundantly, pressed down and running over!

[silent_jonny]

LOL!

I'm a little more sad then I thought I would be about the season ending, because I will miss everyone.

Me too.

[silent_jonny]

:-D

I hope you, Mr. SC and SC jr. have a great summer!

[silent_jonny]

No need to explain. I’m glad whenever you and Lil can join in. See you next year :)