The TiVo’s barely gone cold on the second episode of American Idol, and already, a scandal? OK, it’s not quite on the level of Corey Read the full post.
Jan 17
2008
06:54 PM ET
'Idol' season 7's first semi-scandal: the semi-pros
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Kristy Lee was signed several years ago by Britney’s management people.
http://www.kristylee.net/kristy.htm
They tried to hype her name by having Britney see her at some Dallas club but I guess nothing ever came out of that connection. Maybe she will have better luck through AI.
Once they have performed as a professional and are admitted as part of the contestants, the show no longer is of interest to me. Like many of my friends, we feel it no longer has the intrigue.
Stephanie said: “I think that now is the time for the producers to decide if a rule should be placed that if you are on the indie circut (Kady Malloy), were on the indie circut (Taylor Hicks, Constantine), were picked up by a label (Carly Hennesey, Kristy Lee Cook), have connections (Paris, Fantasia (her cousins are KC and Jo Jo))or were a back up singer for a famous vocalist(Melinda),you can not audition because it would be an unfair advantage.”
Stephanie, they already decided this a long time:
http://www.americanidol.com/faqs/
Q: I’ve noticed that several contestants have professional music experience, including TV appearances and on Broadway, I thought you were only looking for amateur performers?
A: In order to be eligible, the contestants are not permitted to have any CURRENT recording or talent management agreements.
I don’t care. That Kristy Lee is one fine looking girl. She alone would get me to watch this season.
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I don’t care if some of these contestants have had previous record deals because I’ve never heard of any of these people before. If they’re unknowns to the public and aren’t currently under contracts then I think its fair game. The goal of this show is to create stars who can sell records. They want to find the best unknowns no matter what their past is. The only problem that might arise with this is if someone who has had public success auditions in hopes of reviving their career. This has happened twice in Canada and didn’t seem right but it turned out neither of the contestants was very good and got beat by the amateurs easily
It seems like this is coming from someone who didn’t get on the show because someone else was more talented. In this world, you have to use all your resources available to achieve your dream. The best singer should get the fame and the record deal regardless of their past experience. Otherwise, it would NOT be fair. If anyone out there thinks they’re rules are better, go for it! Create your own show. But everyone’s right about one thing: they should be forthcoming and not try to hide anything because it will come out eventually and will be harder to deal with if someone else does the talking.
This just nitpicking. Nothing was said about Taylor Hicks having albums out before he was on Idol. If you get all in a huff about it turn the damn station.
This just nitpicking. Nothing was said about Taylor Hicks having albums out before he was on Idol. If you get all in a huff about it turn the damn station.
Shirley, you might want to check your facts before you right a story. There is not a “Top 50″ on AI. There never has been a “Top 50″. There is a “Top 24″. Nice research!!!! You should learn how to use reliable sources instead of the garbage that you used for this story.
As a faithful watcher of A.I.
I agree with the others that say even if a contestant had a chance with a label or whatever and it didnt work out for them, why not give them another chance like A.I. as long as they are not in a current contract at the time of their audition. Also, I have to add…Kristy Lee is amazing! What a voice she has. Wow!
This is ridiculous; I don’t think this is a scandal at all. Just silliness.
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No.People that already have experience on recording should not be accepted.Too bad if they didn’t success in their recording.It is not fair to those other contestant that do not have any experience in any recording.
So it’s a crime now when somebody attended a workshop taught by Peisha McPhee? Here’s something else that should be enough to get her executed: She actually took singing lessons!! From Peisha McPhee!!!!! OMGZ! Isn’t this getting a little ridiculous, folks? Samantha Sidley and Katharine McPhee both took lessons from Katharine’s mother at the same time. As a matter of fact, they worked up a corny act called the YaYa Sisters and performed it onstage. So freaking what. I can understand why some people would be upset if someone was nominated for a Grammy or had been signed by a major label, but I guarantee you that practically every AI finalist took voice lessons at some point in their lives.