American Idol

[BaxtersMommy]

I think they did a good thing. I can't stand Kara & think the song she wrote for the winner this last season was horrid! I love Ellen, I think it will be fun to watch now.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by JoshieBoy

Wow, I guess a lot of people did not enjoy Paula's critiques. I think a lot of people will be happy that Ellen will replace Paula (relieved). I like Paula, but she did not excel in giving constructive critiques. She stayed on the superficial level dealing with a performers' performance most of the time. I will miss Paula, but the show must go on.

I think Paula was a little on the tipsy side most everytime she was judging on the show, it's possible that they wanted her off badly and wouldn't give her more money because she was on drugs or drunk all the time...she just seemed too loopy for a normal human some nights. I'm one of the people in this world that will not be watching AI next year. I tried out for AI in KCMO and found out what a joke the whole thing really is. You audition for producers at first and it takes like 5 rounds and several more days before you might get to see the real judges. They always take freaks and almost never take the millions of incredible singers that show up there. It's a big TV joke and not a talent search at all, they got lucky with finding Carrie Underwood and David Cook but IMO the rest of the people that came from that show were one hit wonders except fourth place (shoulda been first) winner Daughtry who is yet another mega hit, and have you realized that almost ALL country people on the show become famous on CMT and GAC and get much much bigger than they would have with AI.

I'm not in favor of this show any longer now that i've seen the real side of it, and i'm not sure i'd watch it with Ellen because i don't approve of her personal life and don't want the show to turn into a Pride Parade like it was last year.

This is all JMO from what i've seen firsthand and how i feel about the show!

Hope you all love it next year and that it does go well, i most likely will try one or two episodes but won't tune in nearly as much as i used to

[jmdt]

My only critique is that I don't think Ellen has any musical backround. Or does she??? I love Ellen she is very funny and seems like a very nice person. Very real ya know. I understand she will bring a more personal side of the judging. More like real watchers, I guess.. Can't wait.

[dogbert]

I was surprised to hear Ellen was going to be a judge, I am not a fan of hers, I don't watch her show but that really isn't the issue I have. I am wondering how she can be a judge if she has no music background. Or does she?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by dogbert

I was surprised to hear Ellen was going to be a judge, I am not a fan of hers, I don't watch her show but that really isn't the issue I have. I am wondering how she can be a judge if she has no music background. Or does she?

No she doesn't have a music background but from the article that JosieBoy linked it says,

"I don't know how it happened myself," she said. "I have not missed one episode of that show, I have watched every single thing, I love everything about it, and I love music, as you know."

"Hopefully I'm the people's point of view, because I'm just like you. I sit at home and I watch it...I'm not looking at it in a critical way, from the music producer's mind. I'm looking at it as a person who's going to buy the music, and who's going to relate to that person.

"So I'm hopefully going to be the voice of what we're all doing at home."

I think she will make a wonderful addition to the show.

[dogbert]

Oh okay that makes sense.

[jeanm1963]

I heard Ellen say that she does not have any music background, but she would be the judge for the " people" meaning us.. she has always been a fan of the show and watched it all the time.. she just like us sat back and just watched and listened.. We have 2 judges on there with music background, I think it would be great to just have a " people" person out there. Like Ellen said she would be the one to purchase the music, just like us..we are the people who purchase and it is often the judges that sway the votes.. I have watched since season one and I often dont agree with the judges... Like Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, Chris Daughtry!! Maybe if /when they have someone up there with out music background and just someone like US the correct person with be chosen.... JMHO

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

I'm not in favor of this show any longer now that i've seen the real side of it, and i'm not sure i'd watch it with Ellen because i don't approve of her personal life and don't want the show to turn into a Pride Parade like it was last year.

I know you stated this is just your opinion.

However, I would like to clearly state that this is *not* the opinion at Yorkie Talk. We support and appreciate ALL of our members whether gay, straight, white, black, purple - and everything/anything in between.

YT does not support prejudice against any group of our fellow human beings.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I know you stated this is just your opinion.

However, I would like to clearly state that this is *not* the opinion at Yorkie Talk. We support and appreciate ALL of our members whether gay, straight, white, black, purple - and everything/anything in between.

YT does not support prejudice against any group of our fellow human beings.

Thanks Ann, I'm so glad you reminded us of that, the words, in that post "Pride Parade" really shook me to my boots. I think of all the young people reading that, and feeling bad, no one "chooses" their sexuality. We should all feel proud of the way we were made.

[jmdt]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Thanks Ann, I'm so glad you reminded us of that, the words, in that post "Pride Parade" really shook me to my boots. I think of all the young people reading that, and feeling bad, no one "chooses" their sexuality. We should all feel proud of the way we were made.

I agree and wasn't touching that with a 10foot pole. Looks like drama again............

[crystalsmom]

Just heard that ELLEN will be the other judge I see you all know and I'm really happy about it. She will bring humor and warmth in a wonderful way.

Wylie's Mom, you go girl

[littlewhip]

I have never missed a show I think ellen will bring some humor and fun with her, We can all use that does anyone know when the fist show starts ? Im excited

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I know you stated this is just your opinion.

However, I would like to clearly state that this is *not* the opinion at Yorkie Talk. We support and appreciate ALL of our members whether gay, straight, white, black, purple - and everything/anything in between.

YT does not support prejudice against any group of our fellow human beings.

i think all people should be treated with respect and not treated badly for the lifestyle that they "choose", but i also personally do not feel that people should flaunt their sexuality all over national TV. I don't talk about my personal life or tell the whole world about my sexual business and i don't think anyone else should be allowed to either just because they chose a different lifestyle than others do. that's all i really meant by my statement. i don't like that people flaunt their differences in your face, if people want to be accepted and respected for their differences, they shouldn't overwhelm those of us that aren't so supportive by shoving it in our faces all the time. its' quite a touchy subject as i'm sure you are all aware, but due to the sexual nature of this lifestyle i really don't think everyone should have to "hear" about it all the time, keep bedroom things where they belong and not shout out what you personally like in the sack to everyone else....that being said, i personally am not rude, or hateful, or mean to those with that lifestyle. i have a very good friend and roomate that is gay and love him to pieces, but i love him the most because other than privately telling me about his preference, he has never tried to flaunt his lifestyle and chooses to be a gay person who doesn't have to tell the whole world to make himself known, he just is and he lives his personal life his way and nobody cares one bit.

[jp4m2]

I hadn't heard about Ellen as a judge til now .....I like Ellen and I will be watching!

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i think all people should be treated with respect and not treated badly for the lifestyle that they "choose", but i also personally do not feel that people should flaunt their sexuality all over national TV. I don't talk about my personal life or tell the whole world about my sexual business and i don't think anyone else should be allowed to either just because they chose a different lifestyle than others do. that's all i really meant by my statement. i don't like that people flaunt their differences in your face, if people want to be accepted and respected for their differences, they shouldn't overwhelm those of us that aren't so supportive by shoving it in our faces all the time. its' quite a touchy subject as i'm sure you are all aware, but due to the sexual nature of this lifestyle i really don't think everyone should have to "hear" about it all the time, keep bedroom things where they belong and not shout out what you personally like in the sack to everyone else....that being said, i personally am not rude, or hateful, or mean to those with that lifestyle. i have a very good friend and roomate that is gay and love him to pieces, but i love him the most because other than privately telling me about his preference, he has never tried to flaunt his lifestyle and chooses to be a gay person who doesn't have to tell the whole world to make himself known, he just is and he lives his personal life his way and nobody cares one bit.

She is out to 'bait' us again. Don't touch it.