I'll give it a go Croc. I don't normally watch these shows, but I know Daughtry came outta there and I really like him. What channel please?

I never miss it ,sky+ it.
There is an American Idol thread on DS .

I've watched it for years (as you know Crockers). Lauren Alaina (the first performance) is my favourite. She's berrrrilliant

I missed the first hour cos I forgot it was on tonight so i've only seen the last two...

I'm watching it on ITV2 +1, started at 9, Lauren and Casey been on so far

On not plus one its Stephano!!

I love him...hes like a little Bruno Mars

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Thankyou, got it on now 

I'm still a bit hmmm about Stephano....I'm bored of James already and hope he does something different.

Ashton's just been on, God that girl gets on my norks. Annoying muppet central (And she was shit)

Stephano was brill!!!!

I always watch American Idol.  I think that just about every one of the final 24 is way better than anyone we've ever had on the X Factor.  I was really sorry that Brett Loewnstern and Robbie Rosen got eliminated last week, but there are some really good people left.  I love Casey Abrahams and James Durbin, and also Scotty McCreery, although I can't think of any sort of music that I loathe more than country.

Scotty has the deepest voice I've heard for years!

I can't believe they let the light skinned girl with the dreads through on the wildcard (the jazz/blues singer one who wear the weird frocks) - she's cack!

I thought the Bette Midler type girl should have gone through.

I've been saying it for years!

Have also always said that had Leona Lewis auditioned for AI instead of X Factor she would have been lucky to make it to the final 10!

The girl with the long curly hair? Yep she was great in boot camp! Whoever styled her last week needs to be shot though - did you see what she was wearing?

Yeah....it wasn;'t good....

Just had Scotty...he is VERY good at what he does!

Yes, I agree.  I doubt she would have got beyond the first round of Hollywood auditions.  I agree with you about Naima Adedapo - how could the judges have picked her over Robbie Rosen?

And while I'm on a stylist rant - Jennifer Lopez has looked a mess She's stunning to look at and has fantastic skin but I think someone with a white stick has been picking her frocks for the live shows. Last week she had a one shoulder asymmetrical silver sequin dress and silver thigh high pop sock/boots combo, this week it's a black polka dot bubble dress with a mesh top and cap sleeves. Doesn't work

I have NO idea, Growls....Robbie in boot camp was a.m.a.z.i.n.g.


Oooh here comes Pia, good voice but too mainstream, not interesting enough. (yet - she may grow on me)

Naima is on now...crap doesn;t come close!

Had to pause it and just watching James Durban now.....glad he isn't screeching and WOW what a voice! Loved it

I think JAmes is SO good.  But I don't understand how Jacob got through to the final - I think he's really terrible compared to the others.

I like Thea too....for a 15 year old she is excellent....well for any age really.

I had to pause again - spring rolls a visitor

Just saw the toothy girl sing Leann Rimes 'Blue'. Randy said she was boring - he was right.

Jacob has just sung I Believe I can Fly - weird, that arrangement was ALL over the place I can see what you mean SuzyB (and ello! x) - I was blown away by 'House is not A Home' but tonight it's just too crazy.

Been watching since the start this season and I've loved Jacob all the way through.  Disgusted that Robbie didn't make it.....I thought he was brilliant.

Not overly fussed on the girls yet, nothing outstanding from any of them yet IMO.

What is the name of the guy with the beard and curly hair??  Love him too.

I've never seen this and meant to take a look at it. Is it too late to catch up on it? What channel is it on? Ta.

It's on ITV2 on Thursday and Friday nights...you've missed tonights one (I'm on ITV2 +1 and it's nearly finished) - but its repeated on ITV2 over the weekend a few times. It's in a totally different league to the UK in terms of talent and there's people like Berry Gordy in the audience!

Ella they guy you're thinking of is Casey Abrahams (the bassist). I love him too Not technically the greatest singer but he's just ace on stage

Cheers Karma I'll try and catch up. I've always thought the American one must be even worse than the UK one so it's good to see people are enjoying it on here. I feel unclean having watched a talent show won by Matt fekkwit McCardle.

DON'T DISS THE MATT! Matt's one of the best contestants the UK has had!

But yes, I think you'll be rather appeased at the American one. The contestants who get turned down at base entry level are better than some of the UK top 10 finalists. Plus the American auditioning process is a hell of a lot tougher, they really put them through their paces and they haven't got time for sympathy votes.

Although I have to say I did prefer the judging panel of Randy Jackson, Kara Dioguardi and Simon Cowell.....J-Lo I'm finding a bit hard to relate to as a judge. Steven Tyler....hmm ok...Randy Jackson is the only one who I feel can give an 'umbrella'd' opinion (cos he's worked with such a variety of artists)

Steven Tyler deserves more than an hmmm ok to be fair. He does know his stuff, just gotta break in a bit more for me! (But I think he's an ace artist and person)

Oh and the new panel is brilliant!  It needed a good shake up and Steve Tyler and JLo are great additions. 

Thanks Karma....Casey just has something when he performs, love the show he gives.

And yes Prom you won't be dissappointed by the talent on AI.....it blows any series of X Factor right out of the water and the fact there are no mentors makes the judging MUCH fairer.

Just finished watching and my favourites are: James Durban, Lauren Alaina (no.1 for me), Karen Rodriguez.


Also, Naima's performance tonight was great, but her vocals were shite

Karma I think they're just finding their feet.  I loved Steve through the auditions and JLo seems to know a bit about what she's talking about but hopefully they now crack down on the singers and not just blow smoke up their arse.  Randy seems to have taken on the role of Judge who tells it like it is and I'd like to see the other 2 do just that aswell but on a whole I like this panel more than the previous.....probably just because it all got a little stale.

There's a lot of blowing smoke, isn't there? I think they are worried about hurting their feelings. Some if these kids are 15-16!! I like Thia (although she wasn't great last night), Casey, James, and Paul (he's so damn CUTE!!)

Some of the ones they let go last week would have our X Factor.