Week one of American Idol‘s eighth season is over, which means your trusty Idolatry crew is back to dish the proceedings. Somebody’s got a theory about where Bikini Girl bought her two-piece. Somebody’s fuming that Danny Gokey shared B-roll of his recently deceased wife during his audition package. And somebody — specifically, a particularly awesome contestant from season 6 — makes a very special appearance. Press play below, then weigh in with your own thoughts about Idol‘s first two audition episodes of the season!
THIS WAS SO FRICKIN’ AWESOME!!!!!!!
It’s about time! I’ve been waiting for this all week… welcome back!
You had me there for a minute I felt totally like the fabulous Ms Doolittle when I saw that horrid ET style opening. I thought maybe I had lost my mind a bit and was confused about Micheal’s name. Fantastic first episode. Idolatry is more fun than American Idol! Love it.
My only complaint is that this wasn’t longer! Part of the reason I love American Idol so much is because I love the Idolatry videos!
That was hilarious! Many LOL’s. And a Melinda Freaking Doolittle (!!!) cherry on top – delicious.
Cut back on the use of ‘heinous’ please; other wise great first episode.
Hilarious. Kristin Baldwin cracks me up.
“Hoboes!” Love bad-ass Kristen!! Love Slezak!!
These videos were the reason I started watching AI.
Kristen, Kristen, Kristen. Do you not remember Asia’h Epperson’s audition? Daniel Gokey tried out a month after her death, but we don’t know exactly when he gave them permission. BTW, remember that one woman 2 years ago that wore her husband’s photo around her neck during Hollywood Week? He was only overseas.
I totally agree that the widower bit was really, really skeezy. A month later, you’re on Idol? It was completely dodgy and unsympathetic. I wouldn’t be surprised if his wife actually HADN’T died and he did it all for the TV face time. Actually, I hope that’s what happened because if his wife had actually died, that would be so much worse. They way he talked about the hospital bit felt so rehearsed. Ew.
I’m completely torn. On the one hand, I love that I’ve found this Web-based rare gem of entertainment called Idolatry that consistently makes me laugh out loud. On the other hand, you guys are so good at this — and on what appears to be a negligible budget — that I can’t help but hope that your show makes it onto TV.
Seriously, from content to editing, from music to the sharp, witty commentary, this show is perfection. Kristy Lee as monster machine last year set a pretty high bar; but after watching this first episode for Season 8, I think we’re in for a very entertaining season. Thank you! x o x o
Michael, Kristen – it’s so good to have you back. Thanks for an amazing episode one. I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next!
Is there any way that you guys can have an audience for next week’s show? You have Michael and Kristin, two people who come up with more hilarity than Leno and Letterman put together. And then you add a Melinda Doolittle performance to that? I’ll buy my tickets now please!
Sweet, sweet Idolatry. Oh how I have missed you lo these many months.