American Idol 8: Simon Cowell’s Prediction

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip

“I would put my money on Adam and Danny,” Simon Cowell, American Idol’s notoriously hard-to-please judge, was open about his predictions for the finale (scheduled to air May 19).

The competition has been narrowed down to five: Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, Matt Giraud, Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey. “It is going to be Adam and somebody,” Cowell predicted for the finale. “I would like to see Adam and Danny, because I think they are the best two singers, and at the end of the day that is what should happen.”

American Idol’s eighth season has been marked by changes. This year, the Wild Card round was reintroduced, the judges’ save was used and a fourth judge has been added to the panel. The media is convinced that Kara DioGuardi is on her last leg with the show…but what does Simon Cowell say about it?

“I like Kara. The more I get to know her, the more I like her,” Cowell told reporters. “You can’t make the same show for ever. You have got to make changes, because people will get bored.”

(You can find all the American Idol 8 posts here.)

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Can TiVo Predict the American Idol Losers?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip

Does your DVR know something you don’t?

According to TMZ, insiders at TiVo claim they have accurately predicted the American Idol losers for the past four weeks in a row.  How?  By monitoring how a sample of owners have used their systems during the broadcast.

Those performances which have been rewound are considered favorites (because people for some reason like to watch those things more than once) while songs that have been fast-forwarded through are deemed less viewer-friendly.

Interested in finding out who might be sent home this week? Read on!

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Simon Cowell Makes His American Idol Selection

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Features, Gossip

Up until now, Simon Cowell has been very cautious about airing any Idol predictions, probably in fear of a potential backlash. But Cowell didn’t hold back on today’s edition of Extra.  I’m guessing Terri Seymour’s association with the show probably had something to do with him being extra chatty.  (Terri being his girlfriend, of course.)

According to the American Idol judge, David Archuleta will ultimately be crowned this season’s winner.  Simon cited the 17-year-old’s likability and looks (coupled with his ability) as the reasons for his choice.

While I believe David’s “Aw-shucks” attitude will soon tire with me (if it hasn’t already), I have to admit tonight’s rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine was undeniably gorgeous.  (If you missed the show, you can see him take the stage after the jump.)  Sadly, based on Tuesday’s generally crappy performances, Archuleta really wouldn’t have to do much to take it all.

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