From Idol Chatter - A divided Idol nation

post from The American Idol Blog on 06 April 2007 09:23:09 PM. © The American Idol Blog

Having read most of the morning after comments, I’ve got to say I’ve rarely seen the comments so divided. There’s the contingent that regrets the loss of Gina, of course, with a lot of anger directed either at Haley, who… Read more…From UsaToday Blogs - Idol Chatter - blogs.usatoday.com/idolchatter

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4/7: Gina shocked she's gone

post from American Idol Blog on 06 April 2007 06:51:24 PM. © American Idol Blog

I belatedly got around to reading the transcript of the Gina Glocksen press conference. You can tell how excited I was about this one, eh? And after reading it, I realized I didn’t miss much.

Anyway, she was surprised by her departure. (Most of us were.)

“I was really disappointed, because at no point in time on Tuesday night or before I went to bed on Tuesday or preparing for Wednesday night, did I think that I’d be going home, not this week. I thought that I had a really good performance on Tuesday, and I was really proud of the song that I chose and the way that I chose to present it. So it was just emotional to know that I was going to be going home. I didn’t even have a chance to be in the bottom three ever, and the one time that I was I’m going home. So it was pretty hard.”

And about the tongue ring — did that distract people?

“I think they focused on my signing talent and the song choices. And if that was the reason why they didn’t follow through with voting for me, then I’m okay with that, because I was just continuing to be myself. I’ve had my tongue ring in for three years, and to take it out for a couple shows, it kind of seemed funny to me. It’s who I am, and that’s why people like me. It’s why people don’t and I’m okay with either one.”

She wanted to sing “Living on a Prayer” for Bon Jovi/rocker week. She also wanted to sing a Pink song at one point but Pink doesn’t clear her songs for “Idol.”

And the weekly Sanjaya defense:

“He’s just different. It’s not that he’s better or worse. He’s Sanjaya and Jordin is Jordin and Chris is Chris and Blake is Blake; America, I guess, was through with me, and that’s fine. I’m fine with it. I’m going to tour.”

And what’s the dude like?

“He’s exactly what you see on TV. He doesn’t care what anyone thinks. He does his thing and he’s proud of himself. I love that; self-confidence is a great trait to have.”

Her plans:

“After the tour, I want to move to LA and try to get a record deal. I want to make music, my own music because I’ve been singing covers for so long, and just try and sell albums.”

And she naturally didn’t pick a favorite to win. That seems to be standard after media training.

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Former 'American Idol 5' finalist Lisa Tucker
cast in Fox drama pilot

post from American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet on 06 April 2007 04:55:39 PM. © American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet

ReutersFormer American Idol 5 finalist Lisa Tucker cast in Fox drama pilot Reality TV World MA Put another feather in Lisa Tucker's acting hat as the former American Idol fifth season finalist has reportedly been cast in Born in the USA EX IDOL IS BORN FOR ROLE New York Post Former Idol Tucker Books FOX Pilot Zap2it.com Idol finalist Tucker Born for Fox pilot TV Guide Reut
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Sanjaya Anthem

post from idolbloglive.com - Season 6 on 06 April 2007 03:06:35 PM. © idolbloglive.com - Season 6

It was requested a couple of days ago and I never got around to adding the Sanjaya Anthem video to the blog. So without further ado here you go. Feel free to leave your thoughts in a comment.Comedian Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E celebrates the magic of American Idol’s SANJAYA! Directed and edited by Scott Culver [...]

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4/6: Mid-day items

post from American Idol Blog on 06 April 2007 01:13:14 PM. © American Idol Blog

The bevy of “Idol” folks coming to town is neverending. Besides Daughtry, Ace, Jennifer and Elliott in the coming days, Paris Bennett will be headlining the Dogwood Festival main stage at Piedmont Park Sunday April 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. after Anthony David.

No interview is forthcoming. :)

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From American Idol On Our TV - American Idol 6
Top 9 Performances Poll

post from The American Idol Blog on 06 April 2007 12:18:32 PM. © The American Idol Blog

Tonight I’m too bummed over tonight’s results show to really comment on last night’s poll. Here are the results. Who was your favorite performer tonight? Blake Lewis: 7% (5) Phil Stacey: 1% (1) Melinda Doolittle: 26% (18) Chris Richardson: 18% (12) Jordin Sparks: 13% (9) Gina Glocksen: 7% (5) Sanjaya Malakar: [...]

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'Idol' boot was foot in the door Chris Daughtry

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FL NEW YORK Chris Daughtry wishes we would forget his shocking elimination from last year's American Idol a contest he was widely favored to win
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Soul Patrol swings through North of Boston
American Idol Taylor ...

post from American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet on 06 April 2007 06:35:09 AM. © American Idol - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet

Soul Patrol swings through North of Boston American Idol Taylor Hicks performs tonight Gloucester Daily Times Right now Taylor Hicks is here but he probably doesn t know it Since February the fifth season winner of American
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'American Idol' Backup Singers Deliver Every Time

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'American Idol' Backup Singers Deliver Every Time
The Ledger, FL - Apr 6, 2007
"American Idol" isn't "everybody's path," said Smith. "For me, personally, as an artist, I feel like it would compromise my artistic integrity to audition ...

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