ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:What did you think about the show before you started? ADAM LAMBERT:I was always a fan of the show. I remember watching the first year when Kelly Clarkson won. Credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox Im a singer and Ive always been a singer and a theater kid. What made you audition for the show and what was that process like? I didnt think I would work on the show. I thought Oh, Im not the key in that they look for....
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Though God may not have blessed my broken road to Hollywood, he did lead me straight to you. We open with Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunklemans (!!!) Shes a superfan who loves a goodearly-Taylor-Swift sparkle sundress. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox We see where she grew up, which is usually a sure sign that she makes it through. I cant imagine that the first up wouldnt get a pass. She opts for a sweet version of LeAnn Rimes Blue....
The show wasalmostnice and friendly Simon Cowell was nearly nixed before the show even started. If America loved a talent show, then they doubly loved watching the talent respond to Internet trolls. Ryan Seacrest was brought in for a meeting specifically to learn how to text. Even Ryan thought that the concept of the text vote was absurd. Now people are pretty much programmed to never speak on their phones....
Former frontrunners fall prey to Idol’s most notorious hurdle: Hollywood Week Oh, Ryan Seacrest. Can you imagine a world without Ryan Seacrest? I dont ever want to. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox It starts with the audition: easy. Getting a golden ticket: difficult. A BLOODBATH LIKE YOUVE NOT SEEN ON TELEVISION BEFORE. Okay, maybe thats a little intense. But the thing is, Hollywood Week is known for being insanely crazy and difficult....
Every musical group has a standout. The fact that the group round is even a thing to me is so strange, though. Theres no chance of a One Direction coming out ofIdol, no matter how much they cover their songs. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox Case in point: Michelle Marie. She is going to leave you behind, even if its your birthday. In short, the group round is no time for games....
Weve survived lines and groups and all those other peasant rounds, and now were here solo performances. Theres no feedback at solo rounds because inside yourAmerican Idolsoul, you know how you did. Other contestants cant watch you its just a small groups of friends and family. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox StephanyNegretes father just recently had a heart procedure, causing him to miss her audition. She starts the night with Adeles Set Fire to the Rain, which is ambitious to say the least....
If you’re not going to audition in a bedazzled thong and headdress, then why bother? Honestly,American Idol, stop playing with my heart. This is episode three, and we have yetanotherspecialized opening. Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/Fox Does anything stay the same? When this show started, kids, iPods were bigger than a shoebox. Ryan Seacrest was 4-years-old. And we had the decency to choose one opening and run with it. But shows change, and people always leave....
The first 12 finalists pull out everything from harps to haircuts to impress the judges. Im going to be honest with you. I hate Hollywood Week onAmerican Idol. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox Your life will be vindicated in scores of sequins and boots.). Maybe some Trent Harmon slow jams? A LaPorsha dance track? Who knows, really? Thats where the showcase round comes in. You want to hear something crazy, though? Harsh, I know, but lets be real honest about it, Bo Bice....
Idol duets makes you ponder: Can a coronation song performed by another contestant sound as sweet? Hello, you littleAmerican Idolfans. It seems like just yesterday that we were together, and thats because we were. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox But before we begin, lets chat about the whole premise of this episode: the judges vote. Well, thatandthe Idol duets. because apparently America gets no say-so. But, Im sure well discuss that later....
Are you over last weeks cruel, cruel truth? Why exactly did Roses cancer go into remission on theLostisland? Would Katharine McPhee get the Emmy she deserved after one more season ofSmash? Credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox Would my votes for Stephany have helped eliminate Jeneve? I cant fault her for that, though, because thats kind of where Im at with her singing. Keep on gyrating, baby boy. Also, because he looks like an overly caffeinated Derek Hough....
Lets just be honest about last night: It wasntIdols strongest showing, but Im an optimist. I want to see these guys RISE UP. I also want to see Kellie Pickler because how much do you love her accent? Credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox Its meant to re-live the heyday of theIdolgreats. And Benny and the Jets is practically Reinhart canon, so its a tall order for precious little Kory. Koryneededa big moment to keep him in the race, and this was it....
On the final performance night, the competition is too close to call We made it, yall. Were standing on the edge ofAmerican Idols farewell finale week, and Im exploding with emotions. Just a ton of emotions and vibrato and falsetto and maybe just a little bit of eyeliner. Credit: Michael Becker/Fox But we have to save a little bit of room because were not done. Get yourbig curlsandloose hair crimperready, kids we have a finale to recap....
