Are you ready for the new season of American Idol!

Yes, sometimes I think these people just come so they can be on television. Some of them are so hideous it leaves me and my family rolling in the floor or just with stunned faces! But all in all - its fun! I havent heard anything about Paula being the half-time show. I was watching the Patriots last night and they said that Tom Petty would be the performer at the Super Bowl half time show.

I am curious also! If she does perform it will be the first time in a long time that I have actually seen her up and "doing her thing". I actually hope she does, this will show those contestants that say she old and washed up, what she really can do =)

Here ia a little article on Paula http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Ausiello-Report/Exclusive-Paula-Abdul/800030619 I am curious to see if she does perform.

Well Chris Daughtry got the last laugh when he sold more albums than any of the other artists that year, whether on Idol or not. I also think that it's telling that they used his song for part of the American Idol commercial. I think Simon got him kicked off because he kept complaining he wasn't mainstream enough when he would pick songs like Creed's. In the end, Chris D probably did better by not winning so he could really make the album he wanted and not what American Idol wanted him to make.

I agree - I was so disappointed when Chris was voted off! I really thought he would make it. The shock on his face when he was voted off was even more painful. He knew that we all loved him!

I love it also! Yes the first part is a "hoot"! I still laugh when I think about that guy singing "like a virgin"!! LOL!

I have to admit I missed the first two seasons - what a loss! I really didnt think I would enjoy the show as much as I do. I dont really think that any of the try outs are fake - I just think that people come to show their...(you know what goes there).

I think some people feel this way because last season really didnt produce any jaw dropping contestants. Hopefully this year will be different!

I agree, and they pick weird categories. You would think that they would focus on pop and rock music because there are so many artists and great songs and instead they try and bring back something dated and then complain when the singers don't do well. They should stick to one category and not include Broadway show tunes or country music.

I can see your point here. Sometimes the shows that the audience is included are very drawn out. I also feel that the shows that include the contestants trying to sing opera style music are boring. First of all, I have a hard time being interested because I do not recognize the music or songs and also I feel the contestants are pressed to sing out of their range. I think these votings are unfair - I mean seriously can you imagine Ozzy singing Barry Manalow? Do you think that he would do a good job of it?

I totally agree with you. Last season did not seem to produce the type of contestants that mimic the previous seasons. I did have a hard time following the season because of this one factor, but I none the less stayed through out the whole season. I also love it when they have a rocker in the mix. I really thought that Chris D. had a higer than normal chance of becoming the first rocker to win the #1 slot. I was so disappointed when he was voted off. Maybe this year we will see another rocker make it to the finals and hopefully win the cherished title of American Idol.