On TV: American Idol Season 9
13 Jan
I don’t really watch TV a lot. And if my memory serves me right, the last time I used the old TV set in my room was in March 2009.
But today, the telly has enough reason to rejoice. Because it’s that time of the year again when TV-watching will be 2-3 times a week habit for me. Why? Well, another season of American Idol just started. That’s why.
I make it a point to watch American Idol because I really like Simon Cowell. I find watching his priceless facial expressions in the show entertaining. And listening to his sardonic remarks even more so. Oh I just love it when Simon bickers with Ryan Seacrest!
But I have to be a little sad because Season 9 of American Idol will be Simon’s last. I will definitely miss the wisecracks and the signature eye-roll. I hope he will be just as funny and sarcastic in X Factor.
I was not disappointed when Paula Abdul quit the show. Paula is nice but I believe she had very little to add to AI. Also, Ellen Degeneres is part of this season’s judging team. So with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, and Ellen Degeneres, I believe American Idol will soar higher this season.
American Idol Season 9 premiered with the Boston Auditions. Victoria Beckham is the guest judge in place of Ellen Degeneres (who can’t join the early part of the auditions). Beckham tends to sugarcoat criticisms but she is okay. That is, if you can get past the emaciated look. But I should say that I love her sing-songy British lilt.
I hope to watch tomorrow’s episode as they will be showing the Atlanta auditions. Judging from the teasers, the auditions will be more exciting. I just hope there will be lots of bizarre performances this year.
Image of Simon Cowell used in this post from the americanidol.com
yeeyy!! pareho pala tayong adik sa american idol, gf! excited na ako for tomorrow’s opener kaso nasa cebu kami ni kuya avel so baka replay na lang ang mapanood ko… sayang nga that paula opted to quit kasi for me she’s the perfect foil to simon. oh well, there’s always ellen now. i wanna see how ellen will blend with the old gang…
There’ll be a string of guest judges before we get to see Ellen on the show. I was able to watch the replay of yesterday’s ep. Nakakatuwa yung pants on the ground…
Medyo addict din talaga ako sa AI, GF. It is one of the few English shows that I follow. Masaya kasi lalo na during auditions. Bring on the wackos!
Yippee for American Idol!
Love it!
hi there!
Simon is also leaving AI soon daw. . . unta dili tinuod no. . .
It’s true, Ate Jinks. He announced it already. He will be joining the X Factor, which will air in the US via Fox. Simon Cowell owns X Factor and I think he will be working with X Factor US as judge and executive producer.
Sobrang busy si idol. Hehe.
how i wish makapanood nyan..
I think American Idol is part of GMA or QTV’s programming so you can still watch it.