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We’ll Be the Judge of That! – American Idol 9, March 9, Part 2
by Tyler Sandersfeld
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Normally, our Foxes On Idol judging panel sit at the same virtual table and render their opinions. For Tuesday’s performance, technical difficulties split them up. You’ve already seen David’s thoughts on the ladies – what did judge Tyler have to say about the ladies? For example, why did he have a hard time remembering who Katelyn (right) even was? |
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American Idol 9: Why Michelle Lost
by David Bloomberg
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Michelle was the most difficult vote to explain out of the four who left last week. She didn’t sing horribly. She didn’t mouth off. So what happened to her? Can somebody be too average for this competition? Why did Michelle lose? |
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The NGH Report – American Idol 9’s Top 8 Girls: “Is That a Guitar?”
by Joseph Banks
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The ladies had their final chance to get into the American Idol 9 finals. How did they do? Joseph ranks them all according to their performances Tuesday night, because at this stage of the competition, it’s all about what they’ve done for us lately, not what they’ve done in the past. So what has Siobhan Magnus (right) done for us lately? After her great performance, could she still be in danger or is she Never Going Home? |
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We’ll Be the Judge of That! – American Idol 9, March 9
by David Bloomberg
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The ladies take their final turn in the semifinals. It’s all or nothing this week. The pressure is high to perform well. Who handles it, who buckles, and who bores? Into which category does Katie (right) fall? Our once-again abbreviated Foxes On Idol judging panel is here to tell you what they he thought! |
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American Idol 9, March 9 Recap: Give Me One Reason to (Let You) Stay Here
by Jenn Brasler
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It’s the last eight girls’ final chance to impress the judges and the audience before the top 12. Some of them do it, but more of them don’t. What horrible song choice does Paige (right) make this week? What’s a “peanut performance”? And who does Randy think shouldn’t listen to the judges? |
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American Idol 9 – Why Haeley Lost
by David Bloomberg
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David had high hopes for Haeley Vaughn when he first saw her initial American Idol audition, and it seemed she had good potential. But she didn’t even make it through the second week of semi-finals. What happened to her? What should she have done differently? Why did Haeley lose? |
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American Idol 9: Why John Lost
by David Bloomberg
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It was pretty much unanimously agreed that John Park improved between his first and second American Idol live semi-final performances. So why did he survive the first one but not the second? How could he get better and still get sent home? Why did John lose? |
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American Idol 9: Which Idols Will Fall in the Third Semifinal?
by Sting7 & David Bloomberg
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There is just one more performance to survive before the top 12. We now have a clearer picture of who these Idols are, along with their strengths and weaknesses. Where does this place Alex Lambert (right), who has gone from a horrible performance to near the top of Entertainment Weekly's "Must List"? That should make things much easier for Sting7 and David Bloomberg! Or does it? The guys predict who falls next, and who makes the top 12! |
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American Idol 9 – Why Jermaine Lost
by David Bloomberg
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American Idol 9’s Jermaine Sellers had made himself look a bit bad in Hollywood when he complained that the band had screwed up during one of his performances. He went to great pains to correct any impact that might have on him and it seemed to work. What happened this week to make that all turn around? Was it his singing or personality – or both – that led to his ouster? Why did Jermaine lose? |
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The NGH Report – Thoughts on American Idol 9’s Top 20 Results
by Joseph Banks
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Joseph did pretty well in his American Idol predictions for this week – three out of four! Why did the fourth (right) surprise him a bit? What else does he have to say about Thursday night’s results show, including Danny Gokey’s performance? |
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American Idol 9, March 4 Recap: Tonight’s Gonna Be a Bad Night, Actually
by Jenn Brasler
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Don’t be fooled by the group sing of “I Gotta Feeling” – tonight will not, in fact, be a good night for everyone. Four more singers have to go home thanks to America’s votes. Are there any surprises on the chopping block? Who does America insist on saving again? And why is Danny Gokey (right) so freaking hyper? |
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We’ll Be the Judge of That! – American Idol 9, March 3
by David Bloomberg
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It’s time for the ladies’ second semifinal performances! They had an extra day to prepare due to Crystal’s medical emergency. How did they do? Were those who didn’t do so great last week (like Lacey, right) able to do better this time? Our somewhat abbreviated Foxes On Idol judging panel is here with their thoughts! |
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The NGH Report – American Idol 9’s Top 10 Girls: “Come and Get Us!”
by Joseph Banks
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Crystal came back from the hospital and knocked it out of the park – but who else did equally well, or even better, this week? Could Siobhan (right) have been one of them? Joseph ranks the ladies’ performances in his own unique way. Who is not safe? Who is Never Going Home? |
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American Idol 9, March 3 Recap: Crystal Clear
by Tyler Sandersfeld
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Due to Crystal's illness, the girls and guys got switched for the week. Did the extra day benefit the women in trouble? Did Crystal (right) get healthy in time to stay in the competition? |
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We’ll Be the Judge of That! – American Idol 9, March 2
by Foxes on Idol Judging Staff
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The ladies guys are back for the second round of semifinal performances. How will they do when forced to take the stage a day early on short notice? Our Foxes On Idol judging panel is here to tell you! |
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The NGH Report – American Idol 9’s Top 10 Guys: “So Much Better Than Last Week”
by Joseph Banks
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As indicated in the title, this week was so much better than the last – how does that translate in terms of Joseph’s rankings? Can we eliminate a contestant not only for murdering a song but also for doing so to the English language? If so, Joseph says Jermaine (right) may be in trouble. Who else is in danger? And who is Never Going Home? |
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American Idol 9, March 2 Recap: This Is a Man’s World
by Jenn Brasler
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The guys unexpectedly perform a night early, which could really throw a wrench in the works for the ones who aren’t completely prepared. Who rises to the occasion? Who still can’t get it together? Who emerges as a potential dark horse? And is it true that after last week’s laughable performance, Alex (right) has nowhere to go but up? |
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American Idol 9 – Why Janell Lost
by David Bloomberg
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Janell seemed to have made a mark in Hollywood and might have been the best of the first four sent packing. A fat lot of good that did her. Why wasn’t she able to turn that potential into something real and stick around longer? Why did Janell lose? |
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American Idol 9 – Why Ashley Lost
by David Bloomberg
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Ashley Rodriguez could have made it to the American Idol finals with just a few tweaks… or maybe complete changes to everything. Where did she go wrong? Heck, did she do anything right? Why did Ashley lose? |
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American Idol 9: Which Idols Will Fall In the Second Semi-Final Round?
by Sting7 & David Bloomberg
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With the contestant count down to 20 and some actual performances to judge, David Bloomberg and Sting7 will have a much easier time predicting who goes next. Or will they? The first semi-final performances brought some surprises and disappointments. What do our guys see for the second semi-final round? |
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