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  1. 2 hours ago, Bk1234 said:

    16. Vonzell Solomon- OMG, those kicks were ON POINT! 😄 Her vocals were as well. She sounded beautiful and I honestly wish she wasn’t stopped. 😅 I also loved her quirky, yet flashy audition outfit. :wub: After looking at some of the auditions that showed up on this list, I think her audition. should be higher. 😕


    15. Amber Fiedler- Her vocals weren’t as polished as Vonzell’s were and understandably so since she had a 9 month old baby in her stomach. 😅 I remember after watching this audition I just assumed that Amber would make Top 20. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, but I think she was definitely going through a lot emotionally during the show. 🙁 If it were ranking just on vocals, I would have Vonzell higher, but the whole audition (editing and everything) was heartwarming, so I’d put it it higher if using that criteria. 
     

    14. Dennis Lorenzo- Wow, I can’t believe I forgot how good this was. I loved his nice soulful voice, and he’s definitely one of the more interesting guitar auditions. 😅 I’m glad he got to sing it with Allen Stone. 😃

     

    13. David Brown- Wow, this was amazing! 🤩 His runs were so clean and effortless! What place did this guy come in? I’m glad he had more success post-Idol. 😅 Definitely the best of this set. 🙂

     

     

    1 hour ago, Bk1234 said:

    12. Sean Michel- This over VONZELL?! 😨 No, just no... I can see why he got out in Hollywood. 😅 His audition had a FEW good parts, but overall it was just very messy. 😕 It’s unfortunate that he got the Fidel Castro comparison though! :haha: 


    11. Sundance Head- Ah, so this in the guy who won during the season where Queen Ali was robbed. :no: Anyway, I thought his audition was solid. Definitely should not have been over Vonzell (I’m guessing this will start to become a trend with these. 🙃) The fact that he kept holding his notes started to become annoying and honestly ruined the audition for me. 😕

     

    10. Doug Kiker- Another one that Baby V should overtake! One of the most overrated auditions and contestants. The fact that Saveria got one yes, Margie got two yes, but this guy got three is DISGUSTING. Why does this guy get a second chance to sing? All this audition did is reinforce the concept that American Idol auditions are staged. He did not deserve to make it to Hollywood Week, and he only did because of his emotional story. Thank goodness he got out in Round 1 of Hollywood. Not to mention, the fact that this guy got to sing with a celeb, opposed to a Top FIVE contestant is just ridiculous! 🙁 

     

    9. Ashley Hess- Finally, a justified placement! 😃 This just goes to show how robbed Ashley was. She should have won her season, in my opinion, and thus audition speaks for itself! The judges were amazed and I can’t imagine what it felt like for Ashley! 😅 This one and Vonzell’s have been the best ranked so far! 😊👌

     

    16. Hey, be happy she made the ranking! 😛 All kidding aside, she did have a great audition and outside of a minor hiccups only got better from there.

     

    15. Understandable about her audition. I honestly thought she was going to make the Top 20 as well; however, I have to admit she didn't sound all that good during her Hawaii Showcase, though she gets major points for singing a Lake Street Dive song.

     

    14. I don't have much to say here but pretty much agree.

     

    13. Sadly, he didn't have a strong showing during the voting rounds and was eliminated in the second round of the semis. His audition was his peak. :( At least he seems to be doing well for himself now.

     

    12. His audition intrigued me and I was hoping to see more from him. Unfortunately, I don't think he was shown all that much in Hollywood before he was cut, which is too bad.

     

    11. Fair enough. I thought his was strong and like David Brown it was too bad he didn't live up to it. At least he had better luck on The Voice.

     

    10. I was surprised Saveria was turned away; I thought she would at least get a Golden Ticket. Having said that, this along with him getting to sing with Rascal Flatts during the Finale wasn't his fault (although it didn't look good he got to perform with a celebrity act whereas the others outside of Sam didn't excluding the Aretha Franklin tribute with Cynthia Erivo), so I won't hold that against him. I thought he had a nice tone and potential for a great voice. In hindsight he probably shouldn't have went to Hollywood, but it was a moment I enjoyed. 🤷‍♂️

     

    09. She probably should have; however, I don't think anyone was overtaking Laine or Alejandro that season. Though I've mentioned plenty of times she kind of shot herself in the foot, I still would've had her in the finals at least. Agree about her having one of the best auditions. Lastly, it was said hers and Vonzell's auditions are the best that have been ranked thus far, yet it was mentioned David Brown had the best audition in the first set. Which one is it? 🤔 😉

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  2. 12. Sean Michel

    Sean was certainly a memorable hopeful in S6. He is probably known for more his look than his singing, as he had a long beard and hair. He was said to look like Fidel Castro or an interpretation of Jesus. Regardless, he had one of my favorite auditions with his take on God’s Gonna Cut You Down. Admittedly, I thought he would be one of those bad or joke auditions; however, he had a nice voice with some soul and nice rhythm to go with it I might add. Unfortunately, he was cut in Hollywood at some point. I don’t think he was shown all that much if at all during Hollywood. While looking for his audition, it appears he has performed over the past few years post Idol, so it’s nice to see he was still doing music. I don’t know if he still is, however.

     

    11. Sundance Head

    We’re going to stay in S6 for the next entry. Sundance was someone who was thought to be a shoo-in for the finals in S6, and his audition of Stormy Monday is a major reason why. He had a powerful voice with some soul, and his audition was one of the better ones of the season. Unfortunately, he struggled during the Hollywood Rounds and in the semifinals before being eliminated right before the finals. He resurfaced nine years later on The Voice and won his season (I didn’t watch the season, so I don’t know what he was like there). It’s too bad he didn’t live up to his audition on Idol because he was someone I was interested in at the beginning of the season.

     

    10. Doug Kiker

    Kicking off the Top 10 is an entry from the most recent season. Doug was someone who was as green as they come. He came across as this humble person who auditioned in order to show his daughter anything can be done if a person puts his/her mind to it. He had no idea about any music terminology, but he showed a willingness to learn. He had a nice tone to his voice; however, his lack of knowledge and training was evident as he was all over the place vocally. Seeing this, Luke got on the piano and coached him a bit and the results were much better. He got a ticket to Hollywood but was cut in the first round because once again he couldn’t rein in his voice. He would return later in the season to sing with Rascal Flatts during the finale and showed off his new teeth. His audition was a nice story, and it’s one I have no qualms having in my list.

     

    9. Ashley Hess

    Ashley has one of my favorite voices of any Idol contestant, and her audition in S17 is where I first fell in love with it. She came in all casual and kind of unsure of herself. When she got behind the piano and sang Don’t Know Why, however, she sounded as if she had been performing for years. I know it’s been said about some contestants who made their singing look and sound effortless; with Ashley, that described her audition to a tee. The one negative I had about it was the judges interrupting her and their antics afterwards. I wanted to hear her get to the money part of the song. Katy told her she could potentially win the whole thing, but she unfortunately didn’t even make the finals. :( While she didn’t make it into the Top 10 in S17, she’s in the Top 10 of my favorite auditions (not that it seems to mean much). :haha:

     

    12. Sean Michel

    11. Sundance Head

    10. Doug Kiker

    09. Ashley Hess

     

    I decided to post another set before calling it a night. I'm not sure when I'll post the next set as I have yet to start on it.

  3. 2 hours ago, miss denise said:

     

    Somehow days off have a way of making a person even MORE tired. :yawn: :haha:  Or at least for me, lol.

     

    - Or maybe the guy is just special. :giggle: 

    - lol this gif. :giggle: 

    - LOL that would definitely cheer Len up. :haha: 

     

     

    Oh no, so sorry for that hassle! :( I don't blame you for going straight to bed afterward. :( :hug: That order better have been worth it! (!) 

     

    LOL YES! I'm so glad you were as entertained as me. :wub: :dead: 

     

    I don't know! :dead: Haha yes, totally agree!

     

    Ooh I didn't remember this one at first, but do after watching it. LOL yikes the judges reactions and the poor guy just standing there. :blushingwave: :dead: 

     

    It's about 50/50 for me. Some days I want to sleep in, some I want to do as much as I can with the free time I have. :haha:

     

    - Nah, I think there's something wrong with me. 😉 :haha: Derek is a lot of fun to watch, I'll give you that.

    - :giggle:

    - It couldn't have made it any worse. :haha:

     

    I ordered online for same day pickup and went to pick it up right after work. They said the order would be ready in an hour, but I was there for nearly three. :/ I didn't get home until almost 9:30 last night. I guess it had to do with it being Cyber Monday. 🤷‍♂️ Next time I shop on Cyber Monday, I'll just have them deliver it to me, even if I get it later. :haha: I got something for myself and a Christmas present for my nephew, so I'd say it was worth the hassle.

     

    I don't even know if that was his natural voice or not. Still, the whole thing was entertaining! :lmao:

     

    :yes: :dead: 

     

    Yeah, I believe he genuinely thought his co-workers told him he could sing and try his luck on Idol. Unfortunately, they set him up for failure. At least he appeared to have a good attitude about everything.

     

    2 hours ago, miss denise said:

    16. Vonzell Solomon: Aww Vonzell. I didn't remember the martial arts moves, but I remember that outfit. :haha: Her audition was really great, and she only got better and better on the live shows to become a favorite of mine too. ❤️ 

    15. Amber Fiedler: I remember this audition and really liked Amber. I was bummed she was cut ahead of the live shows and would have liked to see more of her too. :(  Her story was compelling and I liked her voice a lot.

    14. Dennis Lorenzo: I didn't remember his audition much, but this was really good. His voice sounded great on that song! 

    13. David Brown: I do remember this audition and thought it was one of the standouts from the season as well. It's a shame he couldn't live up to this and was a disappointment in the semis. :( This was still a great moment and wow, so impressive he's since received Grammy nominations! 

     

    16. I pretty much agree with everything here.

    15. I was bummed she was cut as well. However, assuming she comes back it may have been for the better because she might have been someone who would've struggled with the home format.

    14. Completely agree about his voice sounding great on the song. :yes:

    13. Sadly, I agree with everything here. At least he seems to be doing well for himself nowadays. :yes:

  4. Now for the auditions. I know I promised I would comment on them last night, but I was stuck at Best Buy for hours while picking up an online order. :/ I pretty much just ate dinner and went straight to be afterwards.

     

    19 hours ago, miss denise said:

    Will comment on the honorable mentions now!

     

    Keith Beukelaer: Oh yes, this is definitely one of the most memorable and iconic bad auditions. :haha:  Yikes. I agree with all you said. This was definitely awkward. OMG I did not remember him auditioning for TXFUS or getting yeses to go through. :dead:  I watched so I would have seen it but don't remember at all.... I can say he did not make it to the live shows though, lol. 

    William Hung: I would say this is THE bad audition of the series. We all know and remember William Hung. lol this one is hilarious and never gets old. :wub: She bangs, she bangs! :bobo::dead: I agree with your thoughts and lol I remember him releasing an album too. That was so shocking. He is kind of an Idol legend though. :giggle: 

    Renaldo Lapuz: lol another good (bad) one. :giggle: Although I agree his voice was not as bad as these others. lol the song seemed to go on forever with the same lyrics over and over, but the performance of it escalated with the judges getting up, Ryan coming in, the dancing, etc. :dead:  All of that made it even funnier. I think my favorite part was when Simon said "Go. I know what's coming, but off you go." then he started again and Randy was cracking up. :dead: OMG! So funny. 

    General Larry Platt: Another epic song. :lmao: This was so entertaining and silly too. Everything about this moment was hilarious and his delivery of the song was something else. It was very convincing. :giggle: OMG I did not know the song sold so much on iTunes! :dead: Wow, incredible. 

    Koby: This is the only one I do not recognize by the name and even seeing the video thumbnail I don't remember this audition. :lmao: Ahh this is from a more recent season, so that could explain it.  lol yikes this audition was really something. I agree with you regarding her attitude and the judges comments. This one isn't as hilarious to me as the others, but I still get the humor of it. lol 

     

    LOL I remember the Marcus audition you mentioned too. I can picture him and all the parts you talked about. :haha:  So good. I want to share one of my all time favorite bad auditions and the one that my mind always goes back to... I have rewatched this so much over the years. :dead: It cracks me up every time!

     

     

    The beginning! :dead: The tip-toeing! :dead: The judges reactions! :dead: "And do you tip-toe like that?" :dead:  I am screaming at all of it! Every quote is iconic to me! :dead: All the nodding at the end! :dead: I just can't take it! :dead: 

     

    Okay, and this is another classic one for me. :haha:  "Can you dig it?" (!) I used to have this in my head all the time. LOL you can't understand a word he says and lol him going into that song and the judges being all "why don't you introduce us?" :dead:  This entire thing is also gold to me. His dancing! :dead: "Simon's over here!" "Where?" :dead:The sub-titles at the end! :dead: Oh gosh, I'm enjoying all this way too much. :rofl: :dead: 

     

     

     

    Keith Beukelaer: Definitely agree about it being one of the most iconic bad auditions. I saw his TXFUS audition, and it looked as if it meant a lot to him to get a yes from Simon after he harshly rejected him on Idol a decade earlier. Too bad about him not making the live shows though.

     

    William Hung: Absolutely agree about him being an Idol legend. As bad as it was, at least he came across as humble and knew he wasn't the best singer. Along with his audition, I think more than anything that helped him become the cult figure he is.

     

    Renaldo Lapuz: I agree about the judges, especially Randy and Paula taking it to the next level. Oh yeah, it was hilarious when Simon said that. Also, when Randy holds up a sheet of paper and starts laughing, it's a sign that the audition is a lost cause. :lmao:

     

    General Larry Platt: I pretty much agree with everything here. Outside of his audition, I think Kara losing it was the best part. :haha:

     

    Koby: Fair enough about this one, especially since it's from a more recent season. :haha:

     

    I'm glad you remember Marcus' audition. That one still cracks me up when I think about it. :haha: Too bad there's no video of it online anywhere. :/

     

    I didn't remember Brian Krause's, so I watched the video and wow! The whole thing was hilarious, especially the tip-toeing! :dead:

     

    Oh, how could I forget Leroy "Can You Dig It" Wells! :dead: Everything about that was comedic gold, from the banter with the judges, the "singing", and the subtitles at the end! :dead: I would've definitely added this one to my honorable mentions list if I could've remembered it! :dead:

     

    One more I would've added was James from S7 who sang Go Down Moses. He seemed so sincere and earnest, so I decided not to include it. Still, Randy and Paula completely losing it while Simon sat there with a straight face during the whole thing was pretty funny. :haha:

     

     

  5. 1 hour ago, miss denise said:

     

    Very true. :haha:  Works for me! lol that song holds true for me more often than not. sleep_1.gif

     

    Uh oh. :giggle: 

     

    - For sure. :( :/ 

    - Yep, Nicole dominated from early on. :wub: I don't know about this, but I don't mind. :giggle: 

    - I believe him and Nicole were friends as well, so it makes sense. Noo, I hope not! The dance made up for it. ❤️ lol I agree. Of course.

    - I understand. Maybe a bit of both. :blushingwave: 

    - Yep. :giggle: I knew it! :wub:  Ugh Len, but it was nothing new from him. :broken: 

    - Thank you. :wub: :hug: 

    - Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed. :hug: lol I understand. :giggle: 

     

    :haha:. Although there was a four day weekend, I feel like I could one of those days. :haha:

     

    :yes:.

     

    - Tell me about it. :/ :haha:

    - If I pay more attention to the guy instead of the beautiful woman, there is definitely something wrong with me. :dead:

    - That makes sense if the two were friends. :yes: With Prince you never knew. :giggle: Agree about the dance making up for it.

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    - :wub: :haha:. Maybe someone needed to send him his grandmother's apple pie to loosen him up some.

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    - 🤗. I'm glad you convinced me to watch their routines. :yes:

     

    My lunch break is just about over, so I'll reply to the comments on the auditions later this evening.

     

  6. 6 hours ago, miss denise said:

      

    I think so. :teeheewave: 

     

    Glad you got that. :hug:  And how nice you were able to accomplish all that in your spare time! 😮 I would just be sleeping. :giggle: Thanks for waiting! I hope I'll be fully caught up soon. And lol this song is definitely me. 😢 :haha: 

     

    Yayy. :giggle: I have an excuse to wait now though since there is so much else to comment on. 😇 

     

    Me too. :wub: 

     

    14. Viennese Waltz: Aw, I wouldn't rank this as my least favorite, but I do prefer most of the others just because they had so many amazing stand-outs. ❤️ This was a great week 1 performance, for sure. She was beautiful and elegant, both in appearance and how she danced.

    13. Rumba (Week 4): Yeah, she seemed off this week :(, although I would never have known from just the dance itself. I still thought it was so beautiful and lovely. ❤️ 

    12. Quickstep: Don't get me started on the judging and scoring with this. :broken:  I know they ~broke the rules~ but the performance was so fun and incredible. And yay your Derek choreography comments! :wub: 

    11. Jive (Week 2): I'm shocked this one is this low. This is much higher on my own ranking and such an amazing, incredible, fast paced, professional Jive. :omg:  I cannot believe this was on week 2, but no matter when it was, Nicole nailed this like no celeb I'd ever seen. It still stuns me to this day! Oh my your eyes on Derek. :giggle:❤️ 

    10. Waltz: I don't even remember the technical flaw, but then again, I can only think of one out of all their dances. :giggle:  They were too good! This was another lovely waltz and I agree with your comments. ❤️ 

    09. Cha Cha Cha: OMG your comments on the singing. :dead: Yikes. I think Prince approved the song just for Nicole's dance too, but maybe I remember wrong. lol I love when they do chair-o-graphy and :giggle: at your comment. I would have minded though because there would be no Derek. This was so fun, cheeky, and everything a Cha-Cha should be. :bobo:  Another flawless one from them in my eyes.

    08. Freestyle: This one ranks more near the bottom for me among their dances, just because I thought they had so many more incredible and standout ones and maybe I expected more from the actual Freestyle. It wasn't among my favorite of Derek's Freestyle numbers either, but with that said, it was still very fun and exciting! I was bummed they couldn't get a perfect score, but that lift slip was the one I referred to that I remember, of course. :broken: 

    07. Rumba (Finals): Noooooooo. :shock: I'm being dramatic because I LOVE and am obsessed with all the dances you have ranked above this as well. I just LOVE this and it may still be my favorite Rumba ever on the show. Now THIS is the one of theirs you really shouldn't get me started on the judging with the docking of a point for that ending pose. :/  This was a huge improvement on the first Rumba, just for how comfortable and at ease Nicole seemed during this. ❤️ It was perfect, the choreography was beautiful and sensual, and they performed it to perfection. ❤️  So glad you feel the same on that ending move! 

    06. Tango: Yes, love this! Nicole definitely returned to form here. Comedy does not usually lend itself to Tango, but they pulled it off those parts perfectly here, as well as the excellent dancing and choreography. ❤️ It was definitely worthy of a perfect score! 

    05. Foxtrot: One of my sentimental favorites. :wub: The happiness and pure joy from this performance just makes my heart so happy every time. I absolutely loved the story telling and choreography in this. ❤️ Ugh, everything was perfect and haha I know which part that is you named as your favorite! :wub: I only watched these dances a million times so I can play them in my head. And of course Len ruined things with the score. :broken: 

    04. Samba: Your gif! :lmao:  I knew it. :giggle:  Glad I was not wrong about you loving this dance and oh yay your comment about that! :bobo:  Yes, this was such a hot dance and I would say their hottest one. We had similar feelings on different people. :giggle: They worked this and Len was hating since it wasn't traditional enough for him. (!) 

    03. Jive (Finale): Nicole is a Jive QUEEN but I do tend to rank this one over the other, even though both were FLAWLESS and crazy amazing. :omg:  lol at the description of Derek's starting moves. :giggle:  But yes, they worked this and it was soooo fast! I do not know how it's even possible. :omg:  They made it look so easy and again Nicole performed it like a true pro too. Definitely a winning performance if I ever saw one. :wub: 

    02. Argentine Tango: Yep, another flawless one from Houghzinger. :wub: I too prefer the Argentine Tango over the traditional style. They are allowed to do lifts and I love all the kicks and flicks that are shown off. Nicole again nailed this like she had been doing it forever. Everything about it was perfect and this one is extra special to me since the choreography Derek taught me when we danced together is very similiar to a part from this. bye2.gif.7960d44992e1eeff806cdce1d9856c29.gif

    01. Paso Doble: This was my favorite dance of the season back when I ranked them, so I have no complaints here. :wub: It was unlike any other Paso Doble, yet still was very true to the style. This is one of many examples of Derek's choreographing genius by incorporating the 50s elements into this Latin dance style. Of course Nicole killed this dance as well and :giggle: at your comment about her character during the judges comments too. Of course I agree with your comments! They have one of the best runs I have seen across the series and so many of their dances would be worthy choices to rank on top. ❤️ I just love them and their dances and am so happy you watched them and shared your thoughts! Thank you. :hug: 

     

    I wrote a ton, so will save my comments on the auditions for next time. :haha: 

     

     

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    As tempting as it was to sleep in, I decided this would be more productive. :haha: I have no problem waiting and besides, I'll be so busy I probably wouldn't have time to blast through everything. Heh, that song was the first thing to come to mind when you said yesterday was your lazy day.

     

    Maybe I should hold off on posting any more rankings until that person is posted... :shiftywave:

     

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    14. All of her routines were great in some form or another, so one had to be at the bottom. It's not that I disliked it, I just liked the others more.

    13. These are pretty much my thoughts. Still, it was better than most routines I'd say.

    12. Exactly! Len being a stickler on rules and tradition could be annoying at times, and this was one of those occasions. :/

    11. Fair enough about having it higher. Seeing it was Week 2, it should've been a sign that Nicole was going to be a favorite to win that season. Yeah, I don't know what was wrong with me watching Derek instead of Nicole, especially in that costume. :haha: I thought I needed to have my temperature checked. :haha:

    10. Happy to see that you agree with my comments. 👍

    09. Seeing that Prince was fiercely protective of his music, it says a lot that he cleared one of his songs for this routine. He probably regretted it after hearing the singing. :haha: The chair-o-graphy was nice indeed. :devilwave: I knew you would've minded if there were no Derek. It was a great routine regardless.

    08. Fair enough about the routine. I agree about it being fun and exciting though.

    07. Obviously I'm more of a fan of the up-tempo numbers than the slower ones. :haha: Still, this was a great number. I don't know if I should be intrigued or scared of a ranting Denise. :lmao:

    06. I don't have much to say but agree with everything here.

    05. Once again, I pretty much agree with everything here. Again, boo at Len ruining a perfect score.

    04. Yeah, that was a predictable reaction. It appears both of us did our fair share of ogling and drooling. :lmao: That was the number I watched the most for obvious reasons. :giggle: Yet another case of Len being a fuddy-duddy because it wasn't traditional enough for him. :/

    03. Again, I agree with everything here. I agree with Nicole performing it like a true pro.

    02. Completely agree about Nicole making it seem like she's been doing it forever. Aww, I can see how this is sentimental for you since Derek taught you some of the choreography to it. ❤️

    01. Happy to see there are no complaints about this being #1. Agree with just about everything written here, especially with them having one of the best runs. You're welcome and I enjoyed watching all of their dances, some more than others of course. :giggle: 🤗

     

    I look forward to your comments on the auditions. 👍

  7. 4 hours ago, miss denise said:

     

    That is definitely me as well. :( :hug: 

     

    Oooh I know this is definitely true and don't mean to undermine teacher's work at all. I have several teacher friends as well know they do a lot more than people realize. :yes:  I was just poking fun at the holiday break assignment situation. :haha:  Thank you, I did. :hug: Oh wow yay!! I see you posted a rundown, as well as some audition posts already, so I have a lot to catch up on here. :giggle:  Will hopefully get to it all tonight! I was really busy yesterday and today is my extra procrastinating lazy day. :haha: 

     

    Hope to get my next crush posted over the next few days. Have to catch up on all your posts first (and then actually write mine :lmao: ).

     

    :giggle: Love the doggie. :wub: 

     

    It looks like there's something else we have in common. :giggle:

     

    I know you weren't trying to undermine their work and it was poking fun at the holiday break situation. :yes: That's great to see! Yeah, I had a lot of free time, so I decided to rank her routines on the show and do a few auditions. I'm working on the next set of auditions now; however, I'll wait until you catch up before posting it. :yes: Whether you get to everything tonight or not, I look forward to your commentary, plus I won't have to reply to as much in the future. :giggle:As for the last sentence:

     

     

    In addition to the replies, I look forward to who will be posted next and to see how wrong my guesses are. :wub: :haha:

     

    I thought it was cute and funny. 😊 :haha:

  8. I've decided to post 16 auditions. I'll post them four at a time. Without further ado, here is the first set.

     

    16. Vonzell Solomon

    Kicking off the auditions ranking is Vonzell Solomon. Vonzell had one of the more memorable auditions for me. First there was her displaying all of those kicks before facing the judges (she is a black belt martial artist after all). Next, there were her mismatched shoes that perfectly coordinated with her belt and top. Finally, she impressed the judge with a  pretty good rendition of Chain Of Fools. After everything, she was someone I kept tabs on during the season and eventually became my second favorite S4 contestant.

     

    15. Amber Fiedler

    Amber is someone who had an interesting backstory. She was nine months pregnant when she auditioned for Idol in S18, and her story consisted of giving up her baby for adoption because she felt she wasn’t ready to be a mother and she felt that this was the best option for her child to have a better life. As for her audition, her version of Trust In Me was pretty solid though it appeared she struggled with her breath control at times (and for good reason I will add). She was one of the more intriguing contestants of the season; unfortunately, she was cut after the Hawaii Showcase round. She is someone who I wouldn’t mind see audition again.

     

    14. Dennis Lorenzo

    Like Amber, Dennis is someone who had an interesting backstory of his own. He talked about his upbringing in West Philadelphia and how he ended up homeless before landing a job and meeting his girlfriend with whom he has a daughter with. He auditioned with Unaware, a song he would later sing with Allen Stone himself later in the season. I thought his version was soulful and strong, and his guitar sounded nice even with the hole in it. He eventually went on to become my second favorite S16 contestant and is someone I wanted to go farther than he did.

     

    13. David Brown

    David was someone who I really looked forward to in S4, and his audition is the main reason why. His singing appeared to be effortless on what is a very challenging song to sing in A Change Is Gonna Come, and his runs were well executed. Unfortunately, that was his peak as he never lived up to it during the rest of his time on Idol. All wasn’t lost for David, however, as he appears to have a viable career as a singer and songwriter under the name Lucky Daye. He was even nominated for a few Grammy awards. It’s too bad he didn’t do as well on Idol.

     

    16. Vonzell Solomon

    15. Amber Fiedler

    14. Dennis Lorenzo

    13. David Brown

     

  9. 6 hours ago, Bk1234 said:


    Keith Beukelaer- Wow, I didn’t know he went on the X-Factor! 😮 Overall, the dance moves were hideous, but it made for a funny audition. 😅

     

    William Hung- I loved how sweet Paula was here. 🥺 Definitely one of the most iconic auditions in Idol history! :giggle: 

     

    Renaldo Lopez- Is it weird that I didn’t really find this audition that funny? 😅 I agree that the best part was Paula’s dancing though! 🤣 Also, why is he in his 40s? I thought the age cap was 28. 🤔

     

    General Larry Platt- Ah, looks like Queen Kara shows up again. 😅 I wonder if she liked Larry’s artistry. 🤔 The fact that his single sold that well is disgusting... 🤢 

     

    Koby- Her “song” (if you could even call it that) was hideous, but not nearly as hideous as her attitude. If you already knew you were “the best,” then why did you audition? 😕 Her reaction to getting “no’s” was pretty funny though. 😅

     

    Keith Beukelaer: I didn't know he went on the X-Factor either until I searched for his audition on YouTube and saw that he did. :haha: I have to say he wasn't all that bad there. As for his Idol audition, I pretty much agree.

     

    William Hung: Yeah, this was Paula at her best. ❤️ No arguments about it being one of Idol's most iconic auditions. :haha:

     

    Renaldo Lapuz: Everyone has their preferences. I personally thought it was funny. Paula's dancing was the best! 🤣 Once in a while they let someone in who's over the age limit knowing there was no chance that person was going to advance farther. This was mainly in the Simon seasons.

     

    General Larry Platt: Figures you would be happy to see Kara. :haha: Maybe she was so entertained by him that she didn't pay attention to it. Eh, it is what it is regarding his single.

     

    Koby: Her song and attitude were definitely something. Still, I found it amusing for some reason. Her reactions to being rejected were hilarious, I agree.

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  10. 28 minutes ago, Bk1234 said:

    Yeah, that's probably why Nicole's song popped up in my feed.

     

    I see. :haha:

     

    I just listened to the song with Pia. As with Nicole, though I didn't understand what she was singing, she sounded great on it. Reading the YouTube comments (which is dangerous, I know :haha:), it appears she nailed the pronunciation and diction.

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  11. Before I get into the main list, I'll share a few honorable mention auditions. These are mainly joke and entertaining ones.

     

    Honorable Mentions

     

    Keith Beukelaer

    Keith was someone who was told by people around him that he was a good singer, so he decided to audition for S2. However, his audition was a sight to behold and not in a positive way. He sang Like A Virgin and I Wanna Dance With Somebody really poorly. He had this weird nasal tone and some awkward sexual moves, not to mention sticking his tongue out in some random moments. Needless to say he didn’t get a Golden Ticket. I saw that he auditioned in S3 of XFUS as a rapper, so I watched the video and saw that he got four yeses from the judges, including one Simon Cowell who told him he was the worst singer in the world on Idol. It appeared to be a feel good story for him. I didn’t watch that season, so I don’t know how he did there. Regardless, his AI audition is one of the more entertaining ones.

     

    William Hung

    What is there to say about William Hung? He definitely had one of the more memorable Idol auditions with his energetic yet hilariously bad rendition of the Ricky Martin hit She Bangs during S3. 🤣 It is one I definitely had fun watching. I think Paula had the best attitude and response to it. Outside of that he appeared to be an earnest and down to earth person who knew he wasn’t the most talented singer. However, that didn’t stop him from trying his luck. It eventually paid off because he managed to score a record deal and even released a couple of albums. He retired from music in 2011 and went on to become a technical crime analyst for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and a motivational speaker. He even has a Ted Talk video online. Finally, he got to perform during the S15 finale after the Randy, Paula, and Simon reunion. Overall, his audition is one of my favorite bad ones.

     

    Renaldo Lapuz

    Renaldo appeared to be a nice guy, and I have to say he didn’t have that bad of a voice. However, it was clear his audition during S7 wasn’t going to be a serious one, especially since he was well over the maximum age limit. With that said, it was still an entertaining one. I’ll admit his song was kind of catchy despite the repetitiveness, and he performed it so earnestly. It was taken to the next level when Randy brought Ryan into the room, and those two along with Paula joined him on the platform. :lmao: However, the best part was definitely Paula’s dancing. I completely lost it when that happened. I couldn’t choose which was funnier: the dancing or her facial expressions. :dead: During the audition, I thought to myself we will definitely see him at the finale and what do you know, he got to perform it then. It is definitely one of the more entertaining auditions.

     

    General Larry Platt

    Here is another iconic audition. 🤣 General Larry Platt closed out the Atlanta auditions in S9 with his audition of his extremely catchy song Pants On The Ground. Like Renaldo Lapuz, I knew his audition was going to be a fun one because based on his age he would’ve been ineligible for the competition. With that said, I have to say he really got down here. He had some hard hitting moves despite his age. It was easy to see the judges were having a blast during it. As with Renaldo, I thought to myself we will see him in the season finale. Once again, he was there and got to perform this song again. Simon said his song was going to be a hit, and he turned out to be correct in that regard as it became a viral sensation with his audition having over 11 million views. In addition, the single sold 150,000 copies on iTunes. Lastly, as with William Hung, he performed in the S15 finale. Overall, Pants On The Ground is another one of my favorite entertaining auditions.

     

    Koby

    I’ll start off by saying Koby was someone with an impressive range. However, she went way overboard during her audition in S16. She had really poor technique as she used too much melisma and runs in that song, if it can be called that. With that said, it’s here because her delusion and overall attitude was fun to watch. What really had me in stitches was the way the piano player looked at her while she was singing. 🤣 The sad thing is, if she humbled herself and listened to the judges, they might have told her about going on Broadway or perhaps even given her another opportunity with a different song. Nonetheless, they were on the mark when they told her that style was not right for the competition. Her reaction to her rejection was funny, especially since she herself said she would be rejected more than accepted. While I am not usually a fan of these type of auditions, Koby’s is one I found amusing for some reason.

     

    Keith Beukelaer

    William Hung

    Renaldo Lapuz

    General Larry Platt

    Koby

     

    One I would've added to list but there is online video of it was Marcus Behling's audition during S5. His was funny because he claimed he learned how to sing from the DVDs Randy and Paula took part in. He was rejected after singing a shouty and off-key version of She's Out Of My Life. I would say my favorite part was Simon shaking his hand after he learned about the DVD. :haha: After he was rejected, he went outside and destroyed the DVD. :lmao:

     

    I'll try to start the main list tomorrow. I'm still deciding how many I want to rank and if there any videos of them online.

  12. As mentioned in the previous post, before I get into my favorite auditions ranking, I promised I would watch Nicole Scherzinger's run on Dancing With The Stars and share my thoughts on it. I'm going to get right into it.

     

    14. Viennese Waltz

    It was certainly a good start for her and Derek. It was a lovely routine, and she was able to keep up with Derek, though Len appeared to think otherwise. :/ From the few seasons I watched, the first routines are the most raw because it’s the first time the star and the pro are doing a routine together on the floor. Though I have it at the bottom, I have to say this is one of the best starting routines the show has ever had. On a superficial note, she looked really elegant and beautiful here.

     

    13. Rumba (Week 4)

    Unfortunately, there is no video on YouTube (I guess it had to do with a copyright issue 🤷‍♂️),  so this one will just have a write-up. 🙁

     

    This appeared to be a tough one for Nicole. I could tell from her smile at the beginning she was nervous about the routine. There were some moments of apprehension during the number because she didn’t appear to be all that confident. With that said, however, there were some moments where she had some great lines and solid technique. Though the judges pointed this out, they still gave her some generous scores, and I agreed with them. She didn’t appear to be happy with her performance, but I didn’t think it was bad by any means.

     

    12. Quickstep

    OK, I get that it wasn’t a quickstep in the traditional sense, but this was an enjoyable number despite it being the lowest scored routine of theirs during the season. The parts that incorporated the quickstep elements were good I thought. The other parts were creative and hilarious. It really highlighted how innovative Derek is as a choreographer, probably more so than any of the other choreographers. Finally, the costumes were nice and creative. At the end of the day, I pretty much agree with Carrie Ann when she said it would be great to watch despite not being a traditional quickstep.

     

    11. Jive (Week 2)

    That was certainly a unique start to the routine with Derek sprinting across the dance floor. If that was a non pro, that person most likely would’ve been winded before even getting into the routine. Speaking of which, I try to watch the star because I expect the pro to be good. In this case, however, my eyes were mainly on Derek (considering who his partner is, that’s saying a lot :haha:). With that said, Nicole was able to keep up with him and despite her reservations about the changes to the routine, she did a great job. Overall, it was a very fun routine.

     

    10. Waltz

    After two hot numbers from the previous two weeks, a traditional waltz was in store for the tandem. I have to say I enjoyed this performance a lot. Despite the minor technique flaws the judges pointed out, I thought it was beautifully done. When Bruno said they could be dancing royalty, he wasn’t kidding as the two looked as if they were royalty from a Disney movie. Even with the flaws, it was still a performance worthy of a high score which it fortunately received. While not quite perfect, it is a solid routine from them.

     

    9. Cha Cha Cha

    Before I get into the routine, I have to say the singing was absolutely terrible. I’m surprised Prince didn’t sue the show for butchering his song. :haha: As for the routine itself, I have to say Nicole certainly showed off some sensual moves when it was just her and the chair and wouldn’t have minded if it were just that (it’s probably the only time I wished I were a piece of furniture :stealth:). The rest of it wasn’t too bad either. Finally, I have to say I loved the costume. It was a great way to pay tribute to the Purple One himself. While it wasn’t my favorite routine of the two that evening let alone overall, it was still a very solid number from her and Derek.

     

    8. Freestyle

    This was definitely the most fun routine the two had! It had a lot of styles incorporated, including jive, quickstep, and salsa. The only thing that would’ve made it better is if there were more non traditional ballroom styles in it, though that may have caused Len to have a heart attack. :haha: Despite that and while not as technically sound as their other numbers, the two certainly gave it their all in this one. The only blemish was the slip on the last lift at the end. Either way, it was yet another great routine of theirs.

     

    7. Rumba (Finals)

    After being nervous during her first Rumba, this was much better (though the previous one wasn’t all that bad). She had some beautiful lines in the number, plus those legs were :omg:. In addition, she brought some serious sensuality in the routine. The last thing I’ll mention about the routine was that move at the end when she wrapped herself around Derek with just one leg. :omg: As for the judges comments, I thought Carrie Ann made too much of a big deal about the lift at the end. Granted, he lifted her right before the music stopped, but it didn’t really affect anything overall. Regardless, it was a great way to start the finals for the two.

     

    6. Tango

    Well, that was an intense number! After being disappointed in her performance from the week before, Nicole bounced back big time with this number. Not only was the dancing on point, the acting and the selling of the story was great as well. From looking at the number, one could potentially think there was actual sexual tension between the two. In addition to the tension, I liked the levity that was added to the routine, such as Derek slapping her on the rear and Nicole slapping him later on. :haha: I thought this should’ve been a perfect score, but of course Len had to be the one preventing it. :/ Regardless, it’s one of my favorites.

     

    5. Foxtrot

    This was another great number by Nicole/Derek. The dancing was once again great, and I loved the story aspect of this routine. It showed that the two weren’t playing around and were aiming for the Mirror Ball trophy. The two were in-sync with one another, and again it looked like the two were enjoying themselves. I would probably say my favorite part was Nicole pretending to faint and Derek catching her. This was another routine that should’ve received a perfect score, but of course Len had to be the party pooper as usual. :/ :haha:

     

    4. Samba

     

     

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    And I thought the Tango the week before was hot! While it wasn’t a samba in the traditional sense, it was still a really hot number. Nicole brought some real sensuality to this number with her gyrations and technique. In addition, the costume certainly didn’t hurt. :giggle:When I wasn’t busy ogling and drooling, one thing I noticed was that the two looked like they were having a blast with the number. Their joy was certainly contagious. When I was shown a gif of a preview of the routine, I had some high expectations regarding this number. I have to say they were definitely met in more ways than one. Oh, and :/ at Len giving the routine only a seven. 👎

     

    3. Jive (Finale)

    As great as their first Jive was, this one topped it by a mile. Nicole’s sensual dancing at the beginning was captivating (not to mention her facial expressions were funny), and once again Derek had to sprint across the dance floor before the two were able to get into their routine. This time he added a cartwheel and a back flip for good measure. :haha: The rest of the routine was fun to watch, plus Nicole’s hair flailing all over the place was sexy as you know what. :omg: Overall, this was a great dance to end their run and based on everything, it was a definitely a much deserved winning one.

     

    2. Argentine Tango

    Well, what do you know, another great routine from our power couple. I’ve always liked the Argentine Tango over the more traditional one because of the emotion and technique. With all of the footwork that needs to be memorized let alone executed, this is certainly one of the most difficult dances to pull off. However, Nicole was up to the challenge and delivered big time. Not only was her dancing on point, she once again brought the intensity and desire that the dance called for. This was a routine that deserved its perfect score. Also, their reprisal during the finale was as equally great. Lastly, :haha: at Len saying it was more delicious than his grandmother’s apple pie.

     

    1. Paso Doble

    The Paso Doble is one of my favorite dance styles. When done well, it can be absolutely mesmerizing to watch. Needless to say, this one was certainly that. I think the main selling point of the PD is the attitude, and Nicole certainly pulled it off (she still looked like she was in character during the judges' comments :haha:). In addition, the technique and steps were pretty impressive as well. I have no idea how Derek was able to choreograph a 50s PD routine, but I knew I shouldn’t have put it past him. They finally got their first perfect score, although Len had a nice fake out during the critique. Also, how precious was Carrie Ann’s laugh during the judges' comments? Overall, this was my favorite routine of theirs although all of them were great in their own right. :yes:

     

    (In case anyone wants to comment)

    14. Viennese Waltz

    13. Rumba (Week 4)

    12. Quickstep

    11. Jive (Week 2)

    10. Waltz

    09. Cha Cha Cha

    08. Freestyle

    07. Rumba (Finals)

    06. Tango

    05. Foxtrot

    04. Samba

    03. Jive (Finale)

    02. Argentine Tango

    01. Paso Doble

     

    Overall, Nicole had a great run during her season and despite not really watching the other routines, her victory was well deserved. I would put her up there with Kristi Yamaguchi as far as the best DWTS runs are concerned. :yes:

     

    I will most likely start on the Idol auditions topic either tonight or tomorrow.

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  13. 4 hours ago, miss denise said:

     

    I like to cheer people up. :teeheewave: I am not as good about using that logic on myself. :haha: Yes, best of luck! :hug: 

     

    For sure, although they don't have to worry about grading those assignments until after the break... so I'm sure they just kick back and enjoy that time off. :/ :haha: Oh yay, that's great! I hope you had a good holiday. :hug:  Let me know if you watch or look into any of the things we talked about here. :haha: 

     

     

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    :giggle: I wasn't trying to throw you or anything, but just thought I'd mention it. I definitely don't know of any guys with those names. :haha:  LOL you'll have to wait and seee. :shiftywave:  Sorry about that, but it will all be explained when I post him. :wub: 

     

     

    I guess some people are better at lifting other people's spirits than their own. I can definitely be like that at times. Thank you. 🤗

     

    You would think. However, knowing some of them there's no such thing as a break. They're most likely working on future lesson plans and lectures during their time off. My holiday was fine; I hope you had a good one as well. 🤗 I just finished marathoning Nicole's DWTS run and will most likely post my rankings and thoughts on her routines before I get into the next topic.

     



    Oh, I see. :haha: Regardless, I look forward to when that person is posted. 👍

     

    4 hours ago, miss denise said:

     

    Unfortunately, this was me last night. 😢 :haha:  

     

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  14. The contestant was entertaining, especially with him falling on the floor every time eliminated a good singer. With that said, I knew he screwed up when he eliminated Cruise Ship Singer because I had a feeling she was good. At least he made the smart decision and took the money, especially with Gamer being bad. As for the others, I was right about Musical Bars and Copycat Katy being bad but was off on Stuntman. I did not expect him to be good. Finally, as for Camp Counselor, I was 50/50 on her but leaned more towards the good side.

     

    It looks as if last week's episode was the exception because they went back to the old format this week with the $100,000 grand prize and the challenges. Maybe last week's was the first episode shot before everything was changed. 🤷‍♂️

     

    Finally, can someone get Ken a new suit? :lmao:

  15. Broccoli was the weakest, so there was no surprise there. I don't know if I would've gotten that person because while I know the name, I'm not too familiar with him or his career.

     

    The remaining group is pretty stacked. I'm not sure how they'll do the eliminations from this point forward, so I won't speculate on who may be the next to go.

     

    Nicole and the food references took my mind to a certain place...

  16. 4 hours ago, miss denise said:

     

    I like to find the bright side of things. :teeheewave: Oh, yikes! I know how those rivalries can be. cold.gif.d9372ea892393bc7f0a17e6b338aca7a.gif Hopefully it can be one sided in your team's favor. (!) 


    Yeah, the worst. :(  Exactly! Some teachers just didn't get it. :haha: 

     

    Yess, that is very true. :giggle: We embrace the randomness!

     

     

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    It's a catch 22.

    😢 :dead:  Yes, that is a good idea... unless any of the female names could also be guys. :haha: Interesting new guess! 😮 I'm not sure when I'll get the write-up done, but if anyone else comes to mind, you can feel free to guess. I'm probably out of clues on this one. :haha:

     

     

    :giggle: at this last part. 

     

    I noticed. :giggle: Yeah, hopefully it'll get to the point when it's reversed.

     

    You'd think the teachers would want a break themselves. It'd be less work to grade. Fortunately, I managed to finish all of my homework just now, so I should have plenty of free time to rest and catch up on some of my to-do list. :haha:

     

     

    That could be true about a guy having the same name as the ladies. However, I don't think that's the case considering the names of the female runner ups:

    Diana
    Katharine
    Crystal
    Lauren
    Jessica
    Kree
    Jena
    La'Porsha

    Based on the reaction to my guess, I don't know if it's a good or bad thing. :haha: No hurries with the write-up. As of right now, I don't have any guesses. It's OK for not having any more clues; I doubt they would've helped. :haha:

     

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  17. 4 hours ago, miss denise said:

     

    Aww. :( All the more reason to celebrate their earlier victory and doing so well this time. :yes:  I'm curious - do they happen to be conference rivals? Those are always the toughest losses to take. :/ 

     

    Yes, that's good! lol this reminds me of how in high school one of my teachers would give us "Thanksgiving break homework", "Christmas break homework", and "Spring break homework", literally named after the breaks. 😐  Holidays breaks should be actual breaks! :lmao: She was all "Here's your Thanksgiving break assignment!" and I couldn't believe it. 😐 :dead: 

     

    Oooh. 😮 That is a great idea! Haha don't worry about the order. Whatever comes to you when it does is fine. :haha: 

     

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    Sure would.:lmao: Yeah, that can be true. I love giving clues, but am not good at coming up with them. :lmao: I have been thinking long and hard and this is what I have next, which is more straight forward: He has the same first name as an Idol runner-up.

     

    I guess if you put it that way. :haha: Not only are they conference rivals, they are division rivals, and it's one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL though it has been one-sided over the past decade or so.

     

    Ugh, I remember those days. :/ :haha: We would be all excited because we wouldn't have to go to school only for the teachers to give us homework to do over the break. I agree that holiday breaks should be actual breaks; they are called breaks after all!

     

    Thank you. Not worrying about the order makes sense. After all, this is a random ranking thread (OK, I'll see myself out :lmao:).

     

     

    Understandable about loving to give clues but not being good at coming up with them. :haha: For the next clue, I'll instantly eliminate any of the female runner ups, so that leaves about eight possibilities. While trying to come up with the guys, based on a previous clue about one being an actor, only one name comes to mind and therefore will be my next guess:

    Adam Driver

    I may be off, but it should be better than my previous guess. :lmao:

     

    4 hours ago, Bk1234 said:

    Ooh, that’s an interesting one! 😃 I don’t remember too many auditions, but I have some favorites. I have a feeling I already know your number one. :/

     

    Glad you think so! Maybe you can post some of them as I rank mine. As for my number one, it may or may not be a surprise and to quote Forrest Gump: that's all I got to say about that. :giggle:

     

    4 hours ago, Bk1234 said:

    @Crisis Are the auditions based off of entertainment value, singing ability, or both?

     

    I was thinking along the lines of doing a few entertaining ones as honorable mentions and the main one based primarily on singing.

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