^^So I get home, turn on my computer and I'm thinking: "well, it's quarter to eight Eastern time. Since Mr. Slezak seems to live for American Idol, he must be making preparations to watch tonight's show -- preparations such as making certain his wine glass is filled; collecting the paraphernalia that he uses to make notes."

But, no! He's reminiscing about prior seasons (or one in particular) and madly tweeting about them/it.

Not bad, Haley -- not bad at all!

I'm eternally grateful we have a youtube record of her Idol run in Spectacular HD that adds a sparkle you don't see in other Idol vids

Watching the premier of American Idol is making me think about Haley's journey all over again, and I have found myself watching clips of her audition, and her performances during the commercials. Brings me back...

It is amazing when you see the sheer number of people showing up to audition, and you think of almost 110,000 people I think in season 10 that auditioned, that Haley came in third. That's pretty impressive!! 95 million votes cast for the final 3!!!

And I'd like to give a big hug to Michael Slezak for mentioning Haley on his twitter feed tonight. Once a Haley fan, always a Haley fan!

I think this is going to be a good season for AI! Great onscreen chemistry between JLo, Keith and Harry! They are all having fun. I think I'm on board once again.

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@MichaelSlezakTV @AmericanIdol I love Harry, like Keith, but am I supposed to forget/forgive how JLo treated Haley? Michael, guide us.

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@Infidelle Those who do not remember their history are doomed to repeat it. #NEVERFORGET

I get nostalgic for season 10. I wonder if I will ever enjoy the show as much--I highly doubt it. I loved the whole Caley thing and they are my favorites ever by far. I do go back and watch their auditions & some of their performances too.

I don't know if it was because Haley was on season 10 but that season was second to none. I don't think it can be matched with all the talent that arose from their. Even though she didn't win and she got the shaft a lot of talent was born. Although you don't hear from anybody anymore Casey and Haley are still on the map.

(01-15-2014, 09:01 PM)Babbs234 Wrote: It is amazing when you see the sheer number of people showing up to audition, and you think of almost 110,000 people I think in season 10 that auditioned, that Haley came in third. That's pretty impressive!!

I think about that too when I see how many people line up to audition each year. And the facts she's one of the standouts among all the other finalists from all the other seasons is more impressive still.

Did the new season of Idol really start tonight? I had no idea. I've given up on the whole talent show thing and I couldn't take another season of JLo anyway. Since I don't really use Twitter any more and this is the only fan site I visit, I expect I will have no idea what goes on in the new season.

Swansteel, sometimes ignorance truly is bliss.

I strongly prefer Jennifer Lopez to Nikki Minaj or Mariah Carey. I don't fault her as much as I do Randy for the treatment of Haley. She has some honorable things to say and her heart and caring does show through as opposed to last season's female smokescreens.

I'll never be as invested in a performer in a reality show as I was in Season 10. My finger voted over 15,000 times for Haley in 6 second speed dial increments. Drove my wife crazy but at least she joined me for one of the four idol tour shows I attended in the summer of 2011 and joined me with upfront VIP tickets to the Arlington Racetrack Hometown performance and what was suppose to be a private Park District gathering that day at Haley's former workplace. When an Idol Logo stretch limo with a police escort drives past 500 screaming fans as it stops at the Aquatic Center no way does it stay private.