American Idol 2016 - The end is nigh!

[Tom22]

There is something about Scott Borchetta that just gives me the creeps. He's a tad bit better without that truly creepy facial hair the way he had it....but there is something else about him.

I always liked Jimmy Iovine even when he said some irratating things that I didn't buy he had a lot more to say within the same comments and I liked the interaction we saw with him in the recording studio scenes (they had time for that back then... and that's the best part of The Voice in my opinion.. seeing the kids work with the pros).

[mercfan3]

I liked Jimmy too..and I honestly think some things he said were edited to make it seem like he was saying things he wasn't.

For instance, AI edited something he said to Haley once, where it seemed like he was questioning her work ethic..when really..I think he was saying "Everyone knows Scotty is winning. I'm interested in you though, show me what you are made of."

I think Jimmy Iovine was hugely responsible for Haley's success on the show..not because Haley wasn't putting up huge performances..but in the small victories she'd get in production (song choice, her dad on stage..etc..) I think he was involved..because I honestly think she was his preference.

[mercfan3]

Well, the bus tried to run right over Dalton tonight.

I don't say this very often..but good. Not my preference for top 2..(I would have preferred Sonika and Avalon. Although Sonika really didn't deserve it over Trent and La'Porsha) but certainly a worthy top 2.

[riley]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/...0-20160331

Haley in the pack at number 14.

Rolling Stone
14 Haley Reinhart, Season 10 - How Far Did She Go: Third place

Most Memorable Performance: Her a cappella intro to "The House of the Rising Sun" on the top 5 night.

Biggest Hit: She was the first Idol alum to perform at Lollapalooza in support of her first album, "Listen Up!" It debuted at Number 17 on the Billboard 200, with 20,000 copies sold.

Career: One of Idol's "rocker chic" unique voices that went far, just not far enough. She wowed covering artists as diverse as Lady Gaga and Led Zeppelin during her time on the show. Her debut album, Listen Up!, garnered critical acclaim in 2012, but her follow-up has been held until 2016. Since 2015, Reinhart has been a touring member of Postmodern Jukebox, an Internet sensation that covers pop songs in various styles. Reinhart’s cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" for the group landed in an Extra Gum commercial. Interscope dropped Reinhart in 2012 under new management and is currently working on a new LP and a summer 2016 tour.

[john]

I saw that. Misinformation about CHFIL and misleading information about Listen Up! (it sold 20K in the first week). Makes the delay of the album out to be a problem it seems, rather that a delay due to CHFIL taking off. And too far back on the list.

[john]

This is it - the Idol finale happens this week. They really cut the season short, and I think in doing so it really isn't even the same show. And no tour this year. Five years ago this week Haley sang Piece of My Heart and it was mid season on the show.

They were bussing Dalton this past week, noting that he has a good voice, but not a great voice like some of the others. Early on they hyped him, probably thinking he was creative and interesting on stage, and he brought the boy-band appeal. But the luster has worn off as he puts up mediocre performances week after week. He has a huge fan base and now they probably fear they might not be able to get rid of him before the final two. Well I guess ye reap what ye sow.

[Tusk]

No Idol tour this year, ending w/ the sound of wind rushing through an empty room as the door closes on the series .....

[mercfan3]

It's really a shame. Idol deserved better. And they did have some really talented kids this season that could have grown and given some great performances once they got their feet wet. I'm hoping for a good finale out of it at least.

[Tusk]

I saw a list of top 20 or something...auditions? Haley wasn't on it but some from this season were

Found it, Lyndsey Parker posted her top 30 Idol auditions, no Haley but 3 contestants from this season made the cut :/
(Casey's was #5)

The 30 Greatest ‘American Idol’ Auditions

So yah.... there's that

[mercfan3]

To be fair, they didn't hype Haley's audition up in the slightest. (And Lyndsey is a huge Haley fan, so it wasn't out of neglect..)