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Interesting comment on American Idol

by Kay King
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Sadly, the US version of Idol will probably never have a Paul Potts or a Susan Boyle. I've always wondered why Brits seem to find such talent while the US version is always a bunch of "good singers".

Last week during the first auditions one of the judges mentioned that there is an "age limit of 28" for contestants. No wonder they don't get unnoticed but seasoned talent. I think I like the Brit version better!

Could he have been kidding?
  • Profile picture of the author Aronya
    Nope. 28 is the limit. Makes me sad to realize I know that particular bit of trivia.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      That seems stupid to me. No wonder the contestants seem so generic!
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    Don't get trying to make an Idol confused with talent.

    Americans are so superficial that we won't have any Susan Boyles or Paul Potts,as,while they are extremely talented, they don't have the "look" the "buying" American public wants.
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      I think after 28 years old you have to audition for "American Idle".

      Let's face it, if you're over 28 and feel the need to be on that show you probably don't have a job, anyway.

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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Don't get trying to make an Idol confused with talent.

      Americans are so superficial that we won't have any Susan Boyles or Paul Potts,as,while they are extremely talented, they don't have the "look" the "buying" American public wants.
      exactly.

      American Idol isnt looking for talent, as much as they are looking for marketability. They want someone that looks good on cd covers and in ads, and jean commercials. You'll notice that once THE contestants get picked, Idol will have them in commercials almost immediately.

      If you have not singing talent, a studio can make up for that. But a studio can't fix ugly.
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Now wait a minute KJ, I can really see Pants on the ground becoming a hit!
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    • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Now wait a minute KJ, I can really see Pants on the ground becoming a hit!

      choked on my water!
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    • Profile picture of the author TimPhelan
      Neil Young has already done a cover:


      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Now wait a minute KJ, I can really see Pants on the ground becoming a hit!
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
      Originally Posted by KimW View Post

      Now wait a minute KJ, I can really see Pants on the ground becoming a hit!
      the sad thing is, you are probably right. its already sweeping the internet
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  • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
    Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

    Sadly, the US version of Idol will probably never have a Paul Potts or a Susan Boyle. I've always wondered why Brits seem to find such talent while the US version is always a bunch of "good singers".

    Last week during the first auditions one of the judges mentioned that there is an "age limit of 28" for contestants. No wonder they don't get unnoticed but seasoned talent. I think I like the Brit version better!

    Could he have been kidding?
    Kay, I don't know if you knew this but Simon Cowell is leaving Idol after this season cause they are going to launch a US version of X Factor and then there's no age limit Personally, I think if Simon leaves Idol, the show will not be the same...but we'll see.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      I never watched Idol until two years ago - Simon will be hard to replace but they are adding ellen degeneres which will be good for a laugh.

      I'm more likely to follow simon to the grown-up show They've had some really good young singers but there's not enough variety unless they come up with another Adam this season.
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      • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        I never watched Idol until two years ago - Simon will be hard to replace but they are adding ellen degeneres which will be good for a laugh.

        I'm more likely to follow simon to the grown-up show They've had some really good young singers but there's not enough variety unless they come up with another Adam this season.
        Yeah, Ellen will bring a great little spark to the show. I'll probably watch X Factor too, for the same reason as you. And when someone really interesting does end up on Idol they are voted off by the teenie-boppers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    LOL....Fallon flat NAILED Neil Young.

    That was great!
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    • Profile picture of the author KimW
      Originally Posted by Dave Patterson View Post

      LOL....Fallon flat NAILED Neil Young.

      That was great!
      You are absolutely right....couldn't stop laughing!
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      • Profile picture of the author LynnM
        Although the X-Factor allows older contestants, in the six years it's been running, only the first winner was over the age of 30. The others have all been 21 or under. Susan Boyle and Paul Potts came from Britain's Got Talent.
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        • Profile picture of the author garyv
          Originally Posted by LynnM View Post

          Although the X-Factor allows older contestants, in the six years it's been running, only the first winner was over the age of 30. The others have all been 21 or under. Susan Boyle and Paul Potts came from Britain's Got Talent.

          That's right, if you're going to make a comparison why not do it w/ the same show? America's got talent did have it's Susan Boyle moment. And he was over 30:


          ps - in my opinion sounded better than Susan. And he won.

          pss - Susan Boyle didn't win, she lost to a young dance group.
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          • Profile picture of the author Kay King
            On idol, the logical choice often comes in second. That's interesting and I've wondered if that's because the "winner" is locked into a contract. It seems often it's the runner-up you hear of after the show's run is over.

            I guess they should call it "Young American Idols":rolleyes: I would have loved to see interplay between Ellen D and Simon - that would have been great.

            As for marketability, Boyle's first CD has sold over 8 million. I'd say that's a good market. What I enjoy most is seeing someone like Potts or Boyle who are a bit awkward and not "beautiful people" who stop you in your tracks when they begin to sing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayo
    Kay you're right.

    I watched it and when Simon brings the other "X" show here it will be much
    different/better.

    Have a Great Day!
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
    Well what about that guy with the gray hair that won a few years ago? Wasn't he like on top of the world haha.

    And he was totally in US version of American Idol.
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
      Originally Posted by ICanSeeProfits View Post

      Well what about that guy with the gray hair that won a few years ago? Wasn't he like on top of the world haha.

      And he was totally in US version of American Idol.
      he was actually 28
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