“This Has Far Exceeded Anything That I Would Have Ever Imagined” – An Interview with Canadian Idol Kalan Porter, by Paris Cosby: Kalan Porter was crowned the winner of Canadian Idol 2 on September 16. Paris spoke to Kalan the morning after his win. Kalan discussed his time on the show, why “Nature Boy” overwhelmed him, and what he plans to do next.

“I’m Gonna Keep It Pretty Natural” – An Interview With ‘Canadian Idol 2’ Runner-Up Theresa Sokyrka, by Paris Cosby: Theresa Sokyrka finished second behind Kalan Porter on Canadian Idol 2. Paris chatted with her the morning after the finale and Theresa shared her thoughts on her vocal problems, where she’ll go from here, as well as sharing a great story about busking on the streets of Edmonton.

Canadian Idol 2: The Moment Kalan Porter Won , by Sting7: Canadian Idol 2 was quite obviously very proud of its own Top Ten, and it didn’t take very long to see why. Virtually any of the ten contestants would have been a viable champion. But when the competition is that good, almost anything can happen, and this time, it all came down to one night, one song.

Canadian Idol 2: Renegade Single Chafes Champ’s Thunder , by Sting7: There were screams of anguish throughout Canada (and one in Colorado) when Jacob Hoggard fell just short of the Canadian Idol 2 finale. Though Kalan Porter took the title, a renegade version of the Canadian Idol single by Jacob has ignited a groundswell of support for the supposed "uncrowned champion." The fight has gotten a little ugly.

Canadian Idol 2 Top Two Vocal Master Class: Kalan and Theresa Showcase , by Rosanne Simunovic: Kalan Porter has been crowned the new Canadian Idol. So that means it’s Rosanne’s last column of the season. See what she had to say about each of the two finalists’ last performances as Canadian Idol contestants!

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2 Finale, by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: The Final 2 performed their hearts out three times to try to become the second Canadian Idol. Each of them had an off-performance combined with two good ones, but by the end of the night it seems obvious just who the winner will be.

“I Broke My Own Heart” – An Interview with Canadian Idol 2’s Shane Wiebe, by Paris Cosby: Shane Wiebe was in Canadian Idol 2’s Bottom 3 more times than he cares to remember, but he managed to stick around until the Top 5, when he was eliminated. Paris spoke with Shane the morning after his elimination. Here’s what he had to say.

FOI Roundtable: Kalan or Theresa – Who Will Be the Next Canadian Idol?, by FoxesOnIdol Staff: In anticipation of the finale, the gang from “We’ll be the Judge of That” (plus one stray American) has convened to predict the outcome. Will they agree or not? Is Kalan the clear-cut winner? Here’s what our panel of experts has to say.

“This Has Been an Opportunity of a Lifetime” – An Interview With Canadian Idol 2’s Jacob Hoggard, by Paris Cosby: Jacob Hoggard left the Canadian Idol stage saying, "The end of this show is the beginning of me." Paris had a chance to chat with Jacob the morning after his elimination and found out where he plans to go from here, just what was it with all the outfits, and what exactly was the controversy with his website journal entries.

"Never Give Up on What You Believe In": An Interview with Canadian Idol 2's Jason Greeley, by Paris Cosby: Jason Greeley finished fourth on the second season of Canadian Idol. What does he have to say about his musical background, the music veterans they performed with, and his best performances? Find out inside.

Canadian Idol 2 Top Three Vocal Master Class: Judges’ Choice! , by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne offers an abbreviated “Master Class” this week, but don’t let that fool you! She was reinvigorated by the performances of the Top 3, and is pleased with the composition of the finale. Here are her thoughts as well as some advice for Kalan and Theresa as they square off for a chance to be the next Canadian Idol.

Canadian Idol 2 – A Tribute to Theresa Sokyrka , by Rob Smith: This summer, fans of Canadian Idol have had a chance to watch a new crop of Idol wannabes go through their weekly paces. With the finale just around the corner, Rob Smith pays tribute to his favorite contestant, Theresa Sokyrka.

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, September 8 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: It’s down to the final three – and our three judges get to judge not only the contestants, but the song choices given to them by the on-site judges! Who did well? Who is going home? Where does Kalan fit in? We have a split decision today, so read on to find out who thought what.

Canadian Idol 2: Top Four Vocal Master Class: Big Band Era! , by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne was really looking forward to Canadian Idol's Big Band night. However, she was a bit disappointed with the performances and, as usual, has some suggestions to help the contestants. Who impressed her and who did not? Read on for her assessment of all of their strengths and weaknesses.

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, September 1, by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: It’s down to the final four, with two performances each. That means you get to hear twice as much about each contestant from each of our Foxes On Idol judges. What more could you ask for?

“We’re An Idol Family” – An Interview with Canadian Idol 2’s Elena Juatco, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol 2 fans were shocked when Elena Juatco was eliminated after performing an outstanding rendition of “Early Morning Rain” on Gordon Lightfoot night. What does she think about the voting? Has her life changed since making it to the Top 10? Paris caught up with Elena and has the answers to these questions and more.

Canadian Idol: The Younger Sibling Makes Their Own Mark , by Sting7: I, Sting7, recapper for American Idol, has never been shy about sharing an opinion. Viewing the second season of Canadian Idol, has prompted me to address the Canadian voters with some praise, some questions and some criticisms about the show and its sitting judges Sass Jordan, Farley Flex, Zack Werner and Jake Gold.

Canadian Idol: Top Five Vocal Master Class: Summertime Hits! , by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne wasn’t happy with the performances on this week’s episode of Canadian Idol. How could the performances have been better? And who had the best performance of the night?

We’ll Be The Judge Of That! – Canadian Idol 2, August 25, by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: It’s summertime hits night on Canadian Idol 2. Will it be a hot one? Or will clouds obscure the summer sun? A couple members of our Foxes On Idol judging panel were dreading this theme, and they tell you whether they were right to do so.

"Just Call Me The Revolution": An Interview with Canadian Idol 2's Kaleb Simmonds, by Paris Cosby: Kaleb Simmonds was the latest hopeful to be eliminated from Canadian Idol 2. Join Paris as she chats with Kaleb about his career, what he thinks of Debra Byrd, and the story behind his nickname.

Surviving a Canadian Idol Live Show – A Report from the Frontline, by Brian Towers: What is it like to attend a live performance of Canadian Idol? What is the setup like? How do the “rush tickets” work? What can you expect to do and see? Brian Towers has “been there, done that,” and has the inside scoop.

Canadian Idol 2: Top Six Vocal Master Class: The Music Of Gordon Lightfoot , by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne was really looking forward to the music of Gordon Lightfoot, and the Canadian Idols didn't disappoint! What does she think about the individual performances? Find out inside!

We’ll Be the Judge of That – Canadian Idol, August 18, by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: This week, the Canadian Idol contestants take on the music of Gordon Lightfoot. Can the contestants live up to the legend? Read on to see what your judges think.

“We Were All Being Honest and Real With Each Other” – An Interview with Canadian Idol 2’s Joshua Seller, by Paris Cosby: Joshua Seller was the third person voted out of Canadian Idol 2's Top 10. Paris Cosby had a chance to talk to him the morning after his emotional elimination. Read on to find out all about it!

Canadian Idol 2 Top Seven Vocal Master Class , by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne Simunovic was really looking forward to seeing what the performers on Canadian Idol could do with the music of Lionel Richie. Now that she’s seen the performances, she was not disappointed! Read on to see how these song selections allowed the Idols to really shine.

We’ll Be The Judge Of That! – Canadian Idol 2, August 11 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: It was Lionel Richie night for our Final 7. Who was able to handle his music? Who wasn’t? As always, our Foxes On Idol judges are right here to tell you what they think!

Canadian Idol 2: Kalan vs. Well… All the Rest! , by Paris Cosby: To say that Paris is impressed Canadian Idol hopeful Kalan Porter is an understatement. She’s even dared to compare him with Clay Aiken. Here’s what she really thinks about this former buffalo farmer from Alberta.

Canadian Idol 2: Top Eight Vocal Master Class, by Rosanne Simunovic: Voice instructor Rosanne Simunovic was a little concerned when she heard the theme for this week’s Canadian Idol. As much fun as a night of rock and roll might be, song choice and vocal issues were at risk. Read on to see which performers Rosanne thought succeeded.

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, August 4, by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: We know it’s only rock and roll, but we like it! Canadian Idol rocked out this week. Which performers had the best performances, and which ones left us cold? Our panel of judges is ready to tell you.

It's Just a Stop Sign: An Interview with Canadian Idol 2’s Manoah Hartmann, by Paris Cosby: Manoah Hartmann was the second person voted out of the Canadian Idol 2 Top 10. But how she even got to that point is a strange story in and of itself! Paris talked to Manoah and now you can find out what happened to get her to the finals, why Manoah seemed to “forget” the words in one performance, and much more!

Canadian Idol 2: Top Nine Vocal Master Class , by Rosanne Simunovic: The Top 9 gave us their version of songs from Great Britain. Some jumped into the role wholeheartedly, while others had ongoing problems. Rosanne goes over the strengths and weaknesses of each, right here!

I Should Have Been The Judge Of That - Canadian Idol 2, just after July 28, 2004 , by Brian Towers: Brian missed getting his "We'll Be the Judge of That!" thoughts in this week due to attending the show in person. But that doesn't mean he doesn't have a lot to say! Join Brian as we take a look back at British Invasion week.

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, July 28 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: The British are coming! The British are coming… to the Canadian Idol stage. Our panelists have a lot to say about how the contestants handled the British Invasion theme. Will fan favorite Theresa survive the invasion?

Canadian Idol 2: Reflections on a Theme , by Paris Cosby: We now know the themes for every week of Canadian Idol 2. Join Paris as she looks into each week, and gives us a preview of what to expect!

Canadian Idol 2: Top Ten Vocal Master Class, by Rosanne Simunovic: We are off and running with another season of Canadian Idol! As a trained voice instructor, Rosanne will point out the strengths and critique the weaknesses of every performance this year. The first installment is just a click away!

"Wow, I Might Not Just Be Lucky:" An Interview with Canadian Idol host Ben Mulroney , by Paris Cosby: You see him every week on Canadian Idol, but recently Paris Cosby had the opportunity to speak with the CI host, Ben Mulroney! Join Paris as she asks the man she calls Barbie all about how he got the job, what we can expect this year, and most importantly, just what the heck is up with Jon Dore?

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, July 21 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: Not only were the regular Canadian Idol judges at the Top 10 performance show, but two of our Foxes On Idol judges were there as well! See what all three of our judges thought about the performances, who should stay, and who should go.

Canadian Idol 2: Ranking the Top Ten , by Brian Towers: This week, the Top Ten start performing in a competition to win Canada’s votes. But Brian is here right now to tell you how he thinks it will all shake out. Who will go first? Who will make it to the finals? How will the final entries into the Top 10 – Wildcards Elena and Jason – do?

We'll Be The Judge of That! - Canadian Idol 2, July 14 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: The Wildcard is over, and it's time "We'll Be The Judge of That!" Our staff of judges definitely has their opinions, so join us and see what they have to say!

We'll Criticize That! The Canadian Idol Wildcard Preview, by Paris Cosby and Rob Smith: Eight of the Top Ten have been selected. It only remains for this week's Wildcard show to fill in the final two potential Canadian Idols. The eight talented (and some not-as-talented) singers have been announced, and Rob and Paris share their thoughts inside!

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, July 7 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: Our Canadian Foxes On Idol judging panel is back with the fourth group of semi-finalists for CI2. Can this group possibly do as well as Group 3? Will our judges be unanimous as they were last week? Or is it all up in the air this time around?

Canadian Idol’s Billy Klippert Shows His True Colors , by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol’s Billy Klippert has a new CD out, and Paris is here to review it. Not only that, but she got the inside scoop on the CD from Billy’s record company and even interviewed Billy himself.

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – Canadian Idol 2, June 30 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: Was this the best Group of Eight ever on Canadian Idol? It just might have been! Let’s hear from our Foxes On Idol judges to see what they have to say about it.

A Sky-Rocketing Star! – An Interview with ‘Canadian Idol’ Finalist Billy Klippert , by Rosanne Simunovic: Billy Klippert, the rocker of the final three from the first Canadian Idol, has his own album out. Rosanne Simunovic was able to catch up with Billy and get his thoughts on how the album developed, what we can expect from it, and what’s in Billy’s future.

We'll Be The Judge of That! - Canadian Idol 2, June 23, by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: It's the second group's night to shine, in what looks to be a phenomenal year for Canadian Idol. We've added a new judge to the ranks, and you're definitely going to want to see what she has to say!

We'll Be The Judge of That! - Canadian Idol 2, June 16 , by FoxesOnIdol Judging Staff: The first round of eight is over, and it's time for this year's first installment of "We'll Be The Judge of That!" Our staff of judges definitely has their opinions, so join us and see what they have to say!

Canadian Idol 2: The Top 32 , by Paris Cosby: Paris gives us a guided tour of the Top 32, as she tells us who she thinks will advance in each group. How will Joshua fare? Find out inside!

Canadian Idol 2 Picks to Click , by Brian Towers: Now that we’ve seen the finalists for Canadian Idol 2, Brian is ready to go out on a limb and pick the singers who will make it to the Final 10. Read on to see who Brian has selected as a Pick to Click.

A Heartwarming Interview with Canadian Idol Runner-Up Gary Beals, by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne recently had a chance to catch up with the very busy Canadian Idol runner-up, Gary Beals. In this interview, he talks about the process of going through the show, how he prepared, what we can expect from him in the future, and much more!

We’ll Be the Judge of That! – World Idol , by FoxesOnIdol Staff: You’ve seen the World Idol show, with 11 judges from around the world giving criticism. But now it’s time for the real judges to speak up – the Foxes On Idol judges, of course. Let’s see what they have to say about the global competitors.

Recording Master Class: Ryan Malcolm’s “Home”, by Rosanne Simunovic: Voice Instructor Rosanne applies her Vocal Master Class concepts to Canadian Idol Ryan’s premiere album, Home. How does his singing, along with the writing, music, and production, rate? Should you get Home for the holidays?

Canadian Idol 2 Announced, by Rob Smith: As we wait for World Idol later this month, the first Canadian Idol, Ryan Malcolm, and CI’s host, Ben Mulroney, announced that auditions for Canadian Idol 2 will begin soon. Read on to find out more.

Meet The World Idols!, by Sting7: Details remain sketchy about World Idol. Pesky details like how does the voting work? What will the winner receive? How do you keep the results secret when the finale airs on different days all over the world? But we do know the competitors, who are all fascinating! Let’s meet them!

Catching Up with the Canadian Idols, by Sting7: They stepped up, they auditioned, they sang, they survived Zach Werner’s everchanging moods! More importantly, they wowed Canada! What does the future hold for the Canadian Idols? What does the future hold for the show itself?

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: The Top Three, by Rosanne Simunovic: Master Class vocal instructor Rosanne applies her vocal technique tips and critiques to the Canadian Idol Top Three. How did each contestant measure up?

Working for Success – An Interview with Canadian Idol’s Rocker, Billy Klippert, by Paris Cosby: Paris, our Canadian Idol recapper, recently had a chance to talk to final three rocker Billy Klippert. Find out how he got onto the show, what he thinks of his new-found stardom, if there will be a Top 10 tour, and much more!

A Rocker’s Reflections – Interview with Canadian Idol’s Billy Klippert, by Rosanne Simunovic: In an interview with Billy Klippert, “Vocal Master Class” writer Rosanne talks to him about his experiences on the show, his progression through the auditions and finals, and how he managed to stick around so long as a rocker on a pop show.

How I Fell in Love with a Waiter Boy – Confessions of a Malcolm Maniac, by Raz Foreva: Canadian Idol’s Ryan Malcolm stole many hearts along his way to becoming the first winner. Why? Well, you’ll just have to read on to find out.

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: The Final Two, by Rosanne Simunovic: Canadian Idol had its final two performance and crowned a winner this week. As usual, voice instructor Rosanne takes a look at their performances. Yes, even the Canadian Idol has a few weaknesses, though his strengths are overwhelming.

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: The Top Three, by Rosanne Simunovic: Master Class vocal instructor Rosanne applies her vocal technique tips and critiques to the Canadian Idol Top Three. How did each contestant measure up?

Canadian Idol’s Greatest Moments CD: Guess Who’s Listening?, by Sting7: And you thought Sting7 only covered American Idol! Hardly. The favorite writer of Clay Aiken fans everywhere reviews Canadian Idol’s Greatest Moments and gives his take on the contestants themselves. How do the Canadian counterparts measure up?

Canadian Idol’s “Best and Worst” Special: The Worst Idea, by Paris Cosby: You might have some opinions on Canadian Idol’s “Best and Worst” episode. But that’s nothing compared to Paris. She has some serious thoughts on this show – and they are not pretty. Read on for details!

Canadian Idol Vocal Masterclass: Hooked on the Feeling of Love, by Rosanne Simunovic: It was down to the final four. With two love song performances – one slow and one fast – how did the contestants do in the eyes of Master Class voice instructor Rosanne? Only one way to find out – read on!

Canadian Idol’s Jenny Gear – Worthy of the Title, But Already Gone, by Rob Smith: Nobody thought that Jenny Gear would be voted out of Canadian Idol so soon. Love her or hate her, she captivated Canada, and Rob takes a look at why.

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: Elton John Hits Night!, by Rosanne Simunovic: Several of the contestants really pulled it together for Elton John Hits Night on Canadian Idol. Find out what strengths and critiques Rosanne has for the group this week!

Canadian Idol: An Interview with Mikey Bustos, by Paris Cosby: Mikey brought a lot with him to the Canadian Idol finals – not the least of which were all the girls who wanted to marry him! Now that he’s off the show and can look back at it all, what does he think? How did he get there to begin with, and where is he going now?

Canadian Idol: Why Toya Really Lost – A Rebuttal to Jean-Pierre Peddle, by Paris Cosby: An article last week here on Foxes On Idol made the claim that Toya had been voted out of Canadian Idol because of her race. Paris rebuts this argument and tells us why she thinks Toya really lost.

Canadian Idol’s Toya Alexis: A Heroine Falls, by Jean-Pierre Peddle: Toya Alexis was voted off of Canadian Idol this week. But was it done because of her lack of ability compared to the others? Jean-Pierre thinks that talent was the last thing on the voters’ minds.

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: Too Darn Hot!, by Rosanne Simunovic: Despite this past weekend’s massive power outage, this week’s Summertime Hits-themed Canadian Idol had a natural spark and energy that made it enjoyable. Rosanne offers her technical suggestions to make these performances even better.

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: Motown Hits Night!, by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne is back with her discussion of strengths and critiques for our final eight Canadian Idol performers. How did they all do while performing Motown classics? And why should Mikey stay away from this genre from now on?

Canadian Idol’s Toya: Been There, Done That, by Rob Smith: Rob says that one of the Canadian Idol finalists definitely should not be there. It’s not because of a lack of talent or anything like that, but she had her chance on Popstars. So why is she back again?

Canadian Idol Vocal Masterclass, August 4: Canadian Hits Night!, by Rosanne Simunovic: Rosanne, the Voice Instructor and Conductor for Timmins Youth Singers in Canada, is back to provide her thoughts and expertise on the Canadian Idol finalists. How did the top 11 perform? Who was almost perfect and who needs to run – not walk – to a voice trainer immediately?

The CIA Mission Continues with Operation Eastern Canada, by Rosanne Simunovic: The CIA (Canadian Idol Agency, of course) is at it again. They moved to Eastern Canada for the second round of putting mediocre (or worse) talent through while leaving many of the good ones behind.

Looking at 'Canadian Idol' Through New Eyes, by Paris Cosby: We're not sure how it happened, but Paris somehow missed out on the entire Idol craze. But now that Idol has come to her country, she has thoughts on the first episode and some of the people we met.

The CIA Mission Begins With Operation Western Canada, by Rosanne Simunovic: The CIA is at work in Canada - no, not the American CIA, but the Canadian Idol Agency, a group that is obviously dedicated to something other than finding the best singer.

A Canadian Idol Audition Journal, by Jessi Langer: Jessi Langer was one of the tens of thousands who tried out for Canadian Idol. How far did she make it? Well, you'll just have to read her journal about the experience to find out and her and her Kroo!

Canadian Idol Coming Soon, by Paris Cosby: Canadians have seen American Idol and have had Popstars: The One, but now they are finally getting Canadian Idol. Paris has a little info on the judges, the numbers selected from each area, and some thoughts.

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