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TV Review: American Idol - The Finale!

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:08:23 EDT

David Cook Is The New American Idol
Wow! I can't believe how fast this season has gone. The seventh season of American Idol came to an end tonight with a two-hour music-filled finale. The live finale came from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Ryan Seacrest announced that another American Idol voting record had been broken with over ninety-seven million votes being cast. He...

TV Review: American Idol - Final Two

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:53:19 EDT

The Final Two duel it out.
The long awaited American Idol finale has almost arrived. Tuesday night brought the final two out to duke it out over three song choices. With a boxing theme in place, the show moved fast from the second it began. Up first was David Cook:Song Choice by Clive Davis - Round One:David Cook - "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Three

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:26:26 EDT

The Top Three Sing Three Songs Each
Tuesday night's American Idol show was all about the number three: three contestants and three songs performed by each. The first song was the Judge's Choice, the second was the Contestant's Choice, and the third was the Producers' Choice. Getting the show started was David Archuleta:Judge's Choice: David Archuleta - "And...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Four Results

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Thu, 8 May 2008 13:04:23 EDT

Maroon Five and four becomes three.
The American Idol top four results show began with the usual group performance. The top four sang "Reeling in the Years," and well - let's just say I didn't think it was one of the better group performances of the year. Afterward, Ryan got straight to it and called David Archuleta to stage. David A looked nervous, but unless...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Four

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Wed, 7 May 2008 13:16:26 EDT

The Top Four Sing Classic Rock and Roll
With Tuesday night's American Idol being all about Rock and Roll, there was some great potential for some amazing performances. Ryan began the show by sharing that three of the remaining four contestants were tops in the votes for previous weeks. Of course, he didn't share who those top three were! My guess - especially after last week -...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Five Results

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Fri, 2 May 2008 02:26:48 EDT

Neil Diamond and Five Becomes Four
The American Idol top five results show began with a medley. While it was entertaining, it wasn't the most memorable of all medleys ever done on AI, but at least it looked as if the contestants had fun with it. Then, a quick interview with Gina and Constantine (past contestants) about their American Idol Extra show, and how they would be...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Five

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:54:45 EDT

Neil Diamond mentors the top five.
The top five performed from the songbook of Neil Diamond on Tuesday night. With only five Idols remaining, each contestant was able to perform two songs instead of their normal one. I thought Neil Diamond as mentor was a terrific choice. In a one-hour timeslot, there wasn’t a lot of room for chatting and jokes, and in fact – the judges...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Six Results

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:52:53 EDT

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Six Becomes Five
The American Idol top six results show opened with the Idols performing "All I Ask of You" with Andrew Lloyd Webber. This is the song that Carly Smithson almost sang on Tuesday, but didn't. After the group song, Ryan announced the summer tour dates, along with a mention that the song competition has come to an end. Moving on, the...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Six

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:41:34 EDT

Six Contestants Perform the Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tuesday's American Idol felt like a walk through Broadway. With the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber showcased, and the man himself mentoring, it proved to be an interesting and fun evening. Idol's top six did their thing; some hit their mark, some didn't, and some missed by a long-shot. Lloyd Webber was a terrific mentor - giving each...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Seven Results

Tracy Leigh Ritts — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:18:57 EDT

Elliot Yamin, Mariah Carey, and seven become six.
Ryan Seacrest opened the results show with a reminder to vote for this year's American Idol Songwriter at the American Idol website. Then we moved into a quick recap of the top seven contestants' performances from the previous evening's show. After the recap, Ryan wasted no time in getting down to business. Jason Castro was sent to the...