American Idol

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 15 Jan 2006, 12:14

Just came across this this morning - not sure if this was the first American Idol?

Its' interesting to look at and compare now we've had several Pop Idol and X factor series - most AI contestants are in a different class (certainly vocally) to UK ones IMO.
When Vonzell (sp?) sang the Donna Summer track On The Radio I thought of Brenda (X Factor 2) for some reason.

I also liked Bo Bice (sp?) (guy with long hair and beard), I'd never heard the song he did acapella though it was really brave of him to do that, and Satisfaction by the Stones was perfect for him.

EDIT: Actually its the 4th season of AI being shown.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 15 Jan 2006, 13:05

That's the season I watched. IMO I found it a lot more entertaining than any of the British Pop Idols, X-factors and fame academies...etc..etc...

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 15 Jan 2006, 15:12

I have to say they really didnt need that much padding on the "Results" show - 1 1/2 hours? Bloody hell

The standard of performers (that I watched) is generally so much better than our Pop Idol/X Factor IMO.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 15 Jan 2006, 15:46

When it came to results - I only watched the final 5 minutes. It's all I need to know really. 8)

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 15 Jan 2006, 15:54

I know - hence why 1.5 hours is pointless

8)