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LIVE BLOGGING: American Idol Rat Pack Night (4/28/09)
Published on: April 28, 2009 – 6:50 pm by Jillian Madison 
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Another week, another American Idol live blog! I’m Jillian Madison, and tonight is Rat Pack night. I can hardly wait. We’re in for an hour of horrible renditions of awful songs by dead guys who hung out with Frank Sinatra before we were even born. Why didn’t we do this sooner! Oh well. The good news is, Matt Giraud is wearing a hat, so it will be a mole-free episode. The bad news is, Adam Lambert isn’t out sick with the Swine Flu… so get ready for some more self indulgent screeching.
This week’s mentor is JAMIE FOXX. Right. Because when I think rat pack, I think Jamie Foxx. What’s next? Dolly Parton as a mentor on heavy metal night?
Kris Allen is up first, singing “The Way You Look Tonight.” And just like that, this episode of American Idol turned into a Meg Ryan movie. Kris is singing so slowly, and it feels like he should be serenading 70 year olds on their 50th wedding anniversary. Randy Jackson called it his “best performance to date” but Simon called it “safe and nice but not incredible.” I thought it was more of the same from Kris Allen – bleh, eh, and meh. Rating: 5/10.
Allison Irahetta is singing “Someone To Watch Over Me.” Good, after she finds someone to watch over her, maybe she can find someone to DRESS HER, because her outfits have been getting worse every week. Simon said her performance felt “mechanical”. Randy said it was “the bomb.” For the rest of us on planet Earth, it was somewhere in between. Rating: 6/10.
Matt Giraud is wearing his lame fedora again this week, and he’s singing “My Funny Valentine.” He looks like a rejected extra on set of The Sopranos. It’s more of the same – another slow, dull ballad. Simon loved it, Randy hated it, and we just want this painful episode to end. Rating: 4/10.
Danny Gokey is singing “Come Rain Or Come Shine” and even Jamie Foxx is looking at him like “what the hell are you still doing here, tool?” I thought the performance was boring and average, but the judges were virtually orgasming over him. As usual. Rating: 5/10.
Disgusting Adam Lambert is last. Of course he is. He’s wearing a cheap looking, shiny, fake satin all-white suit and he looks like a scheming used car salesman you wouldn’t even buy a spare tire from. Question: why does he get this huge grand intro, with a lit up staircase, like he’s the fucking pope? This is completely nauseating. And unfairly biased. Is he blowing the producer?
His face craters are very visible today, and hold the phone – his voice sounds EXACTLY like THE GRINCH. And wow, how special… he just screamed a single note for about 12 seconds. Like we’re all going to be impressed, and think he’s a talented singer because of it. Not so much. Adam Lambert sucks.
Bottom line: he’s a bloated, pig-faced, theatrical, below-average singer who should be entertaining alcoholics on a low end cruise ship.
Paula said he was “just like Michael Phelps.” That’s right… just another DOUCHEBAG. Hate it, hate him. Rating: 1/10.
Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments, and we’ll bring you the results as soon as they go down tomorrow night!
my ears are bleeding already from the horrible RAT PACK SOUNDS. i hate this kind of music
BEST THEY CAN DO? JAMIE FOXXXXX????
Why some R&B/actor? Apparently Tina, that is the best FOX could do. This is nothing to BRAG about.
This site is my salvation during “singing” nights.
*also a tall strong drink helps.
I bet they put LAMBURP on last.
Jamie Foxx just said: this is the THROAT Olympics. Um Jamie, I think you confused rehearsal with your two dollar hooker session back at the hotel.
I feel like I am at my parents country club eating with 80 year olds. SNOOOZE. This music blows…as usual.
Maybe Gokey got swine flu.
yeah, Saul, he does sweat like a pig.
Whats up with kris’ unkempt tie? Could he not tie it?
Alright here we go! Tonight is gonna be extra extra boring I’m predicting.
omg these ppl are only 17, this is sad… wow.
Kris Allen is so damn milquetoast it’s not even funny.
this shit is boring. i just dont get it. why would they do this to us? im about to change the channel. this episode is unwatchable. the songs are so bad, i cant gauge what is GOOD or BAD. its just all BAD… um was that clear enough?
Chin Dent: –yes EXTRA boring tonight. Kris, bllllleeeeeeccckkkk!
Randy is more out than Elton John. As in the way he speaks. yo DAWG, snap, yo, listen heeera kid, fo real.
I thought I saw Allison at LaborReady…then at the bus-stop…then at ODD LOTS.
Geez… is Simon purposely trying to give her a kiss of death?
The MOLE was put in its cage again tonight!
i dont generally watch this show for the soul reason its sponsored by FORD.
Matt is right at home tonight. BORINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.
Hey hang in there, its ALMOST over!
Matt always looks like he is taking a shit every time he sings.
Jamie Foxx needs to go back to In Living Color reruns.
Im slitting my wrists the music is so bad (ok no im not, really im not, dont tell demi moore)
Matt’s face is all MOLE and PUBES
Oh shit they are SABOTAGING Matt big time!
im officially banning the word: PITCHY.
matt, nice knowing you…
Gokey and Lambust are on last because they are too busy making out…
Will Adam thank the Band tonight? LMFAO
Ok how is Danny’s performance any different from Matt’s at this point. All these fuckers sound the same!
Yes, all these fuckers do sound the same. altho Danny just sounded alittle FLAT.
Adam’s such a kiss ass… he’s totally playing the game and all his tard fans are mistaking it for “humbleness.” Disgusting.
oh, i bet danny thought he was so clever adding that little “yeah, yeah” in the middle of the song.
Um, Danny just said: THANKKK YOUUU!
what who the fuck are you? Thank you? please, you havent won yet… *
*he wont.
LMAO you just know Matt has been reading shit online about his mole. He would rather surgically attach a hat on his fug face than have that parasitic twin on his five head frozen off.
Danny needs to get rid of all those PUBES on his CHIN.
Eww, making a heart with your fingers? thats so 8th grade fat girl.
Is Danny advertising for lens crafters?
GOT’DAMN that picture of Matt is fug!
if i have to see one more commercial for GLEE
Oh lord here comes the SCREECH OWL!
Jesus could they be pimping Adam any harder? I think i’m going to puke.
why does adam have to sing unlike everyone else OK, we get that you sing BROADWAY you loser.
Adam sings like a crazy old woman at titty bar karaoke night.
SELF.
INDULGENT.
OVERRATED
CRAP.
bye — this shit sucks. adam, please…
Why should anyone watch any more…ass kissing to LAMBURP…hes going to win.
dramamama
HE
IS
SO
FUCKING
SLEAZY
HORRIBLE
HA that closeup of Adam’s face… He’s such a fat lesbian.
What friggin losers you’s all are. And um, Jillian? It’s clear that you secretly like Adam because each week you give him the lowest score, even though he dominates the night. Screw you’s.
While I admit that all the commentart on this site is funny and entertaining, I find myself wondering why you even bother watching the show when you obviously don’t like it. You never have anything but seething disdain for the contestants. So really, why bother with it if you can’t stand it that much?
*commentary
Because we can.
Oh now there was an intelligent retort
lets face it… they already picked the winner before this seasons Idol began. They’re just cashing in on all those $$$ collected for the call in votes. I have a hard time believing 30 to 40 million calls come in EACH WEEK??
Please spare us another week of
lets face it… they already picked the winner before this seasons Idol began. They’re just cashing in on all those $$$ collected for the call in votes. I have a hard time believing 30 to 40 million calls come in EACH WEEK??
Please spare us another week of Glambert & Gokey!
Glambert & Gokey (ha ha), sounds like my gyno, and I sure as H-E- double hockey sticks, do not want either one of them wannabes, looking under my skirt! Nuff said. (ö ¿ ö)
I thought they were all very ordinary tonight, except for Allison. She was at least interesting. I hope she stays after tonight. As for the others, Gokey peaked in about week two, Adam two weeks ago and Kris, meh, has never peaked. That falling down or falling over song – what the fuss was all about I’ll never know but it seems to be something to do with taking an obscure song and making it more obscure. Why not sing Poland’s national anthem instead, Kris? And come back when you’re ready to shave! He’s a Sean Cassidy wannabe without the famous relatives. Did I forget someone? Oh yes, Matt. There’s nothing wrong with Matt that a good cosmetic surgeon couldn’t fix, along with a personal stylist and someone who has his best interests at heart suggesting songs. I think Kermit from Sesame Street is currently choosing his songs. Get Steve Tyler instead, Matt, & you might have some hope of eluding being the backup singer in some boy band.
I was shocked by Adam’s appearance last night! He needs to slow WAY DOWN on the twinkies and chocolate swiss rolls. Holy cow he’s gained the weight!! He’s already becoming an Elvis parody.
Jills, I see that. Oink oink, what a porker Glambert’s turning into. That makes me not want to look at him even more.
He might be the type that eats his stress away. Or that mansion chef they are provided w/ uses a whole lotta butter in his recipes. Yikes.
Hey, you guys are fatists! Just because he carries a lot of weight with the judges is no reason to attack his personal appearance.
HJ… Sorry you were expecting an entire dissertation on the subject. Now excuse me, I have more contempt & criticism for Adam to ruminate over.
Can they make it anymore obvious that Glambert’s going to win? Look at his enterence compared to the others!
Jamie Fox was on cause he had a movie to promote thats coming out, just like when Q. Terentino was on movie night!
Uhh. do u people realize that you make them more famous? the more you hate them the more they got to be talked about, other words famous. and btw, the way you guys insult the contestants “with talents” actually seems like you guys even have one. CAN YOU EVEN SING??–> think about that. put that in your mind. if you can sing then maybe you have a right to insult and to say that its all screeching and stuffs but if you cant? HELL. youre one jealous person whos soo insecure and got nothng to do but make fun of others. and last thing..This site actually sucks. makes me sick. HHAAHA. who made this anyway? bet youre gay. cuz you sound like one. get a life.
Lol, Jills. I quit smoking 3 weeks ago, and all I’ve been doing is eating. It’s a good thing I don’t have someone else cooking for me, haha. So far I haven’t gained any weight.
hatersmakesthemfamousduhh, I think I just heard the bell ring, better hurry off to 7th grade math class.
I’m sure when all this is said and done, they will have incredible careers… Performing at state fairs & department store openings, and disappearing into oblivion until they have to do their obligatory performance on next season’s results shows.
ok…im just gonna say tht whether u like the music or not doesnt matter because that’s how rock and roll (and other genres of music) is: u either like it or hate it so wutevr
Newsflash kiddo, American Idol is nowhere close to rock & roll.
Vomit, LOL, department store openings, that was funny.
What a bunch of hooey–promoting Jamie Foxx as some kind of authority of “rat pack music” and a supposed “classically trained musician.” HUH?!?!? Who knew? Foxx will never come anywhere close to Davis, Martin, Bishop, or Sinatra in any category. Yet, suspect Jamie’s agent got a big bonus for getting him on this show. How novel!! Another bail out inflicted upon us!
Yeeeeeaah…I hate Jamie Foxx. Pretty fucking retarded that he’d be coaching the idols this week. Everyone did OK…I hope Matt goes home..I’m sick of looking at his deformed face.
well i agree with hatersmakesthemfamousduhh, if you guys hate it sooo much why do you watch it , there’s a whole bunch of other crap on to watch.. especially other ones that ACTUALLY do suck. so tonight instead of being “bored to death” change the channel!!!
Every week the creator of this site give Adam the lowest scores and always trash-talks him. If must be tone deaf, because this boy can sing. Out of all 8 seasons, Adam is the most talent and diverse contestant they ever had. If you hate the show, change the channel there are 900 other shows on at that time. Or how about you get some lives?
Adam is a person with feelings, it is wrong making fun of him. He has a amazing voice and he is going to win American Idol whether you like it or not. Get use to seeing his face people, he’s gonna be famous.
can someone get footface Matt in here to sing CRY ME A RIVERRRR.
i am sooo with you katie :D and even if he doesn’t win the competition some producer will get him and he’ll become even BIGGER. which will rock.
and if he doesnt win hopefully Allison will because they are the only ones who seem they will go to the end.. at first i was shocked she was 16 cus she seems way older. but i guess that’s why they say dont judge a book by it’s cover.
So all you Adam Haters dont judge him cus you dont know him
I think I know enough about him to know that I can’t stand him, can’t stand looking at him, can’t stand listening to him, and can’t stand all you people fawning over the freak.
So um wait… You don’t know me but you can come in here and judge me and others (which you do everytime you have something to chime in about) but we can’t judge Adam?
Well all I can really say is that Adam is a bloated old screechy queen with no discernible talent other than having given a sloppy BJ to the right production assistant at the right time during the audition process.
You know what? All you haters can shut the hell up because the shallowness on this website is crazy and pathetic. Bashing extremely talented and beautiful (ADAM) people is disgusting. Find something better to do and get lives.
Lol. Keep in mind you came in here to complain about us.
I have decided to STOP watching idol this season. Adam REALLY DOES SUCK PEOPLE, so you can have him. My days of idol are over. So my late thought is this: IF ADAM LAMBERT WINS, PEOPLE DO NOT WATCH THE NEXT SEASON OF IDOL, SIMON IS LEAVING THE SHOW ANYHOW, SO IT WILL BE BORING.
ENJOY
rat pack show was totally awesome folks! all of them sang great, best show on tv
The fact that you dedicate so much time watching, reading about and criticizing people you don’t like over the Internet tells me you’re sad, lonely, probably less attractive than “mole” and “pig”, possibly overweight and wearing a graphic t-shirt. Only really disgusting and sad people are mean and jealous of people pursuing something they like. Maybe you’re jealous that they sing better, have a better opportunity, are more talented or are happy… Perhaps you’re just jealous that all of their confidence isn’t restricted to an online blog with other lonely, mean, friendless people. Grow up and learn to not be bitter assholes.
Too bad Lily but you fail
jillian madison is drop dead hot, ive seen pics and met her in real life
try again
I love how fucking idiots feel they need to point out that “why do we watch the show” and do nothing but complain about it! FREE COUNTRY (unless your not from US)!!! You idiots are complaining about something your doing as well! Just like how you say we should just change the channel, you guys should just go to another site!!! Fucking Morons!!!
Point to prove= (Nathalie) well i agree with hatersmakesthemfamousduhh, if you guys hate it sooo much why do you watch it , there’s a whole bunch of other crap on to watch.. especially other ones that ACTUALLY do suck. so tonight instead of being “bored to death” change the channel!!! “Obvious Idiot”
But wait= (Nathalie) same person- i am sooo with you katie :D and even if he doesn’t win the competition some producer will get him and he’ll become even BIGGER. which will rock.
and if he doesnt win hopefully Allison will because they are the only ones who seem they will go to the end.. at first i was shocked she was 16 cus she seems way older. but i guess that’s why they say dont judge a book by it’s cover.
So all you Adam Haters dont judge him cus you dont know him “Uh . . . wait your still commenting on the site, go piss off on a site where people like the show Fucking cow!!!”
Nathalie,
“So all you Adam Haters dont judge him cus you dont know him”?
… why? Do you?
For people who say they hate AI, you sure all are watching a lot of it. Bunch of complainers! Sounds like your the type that sees the glass half empty all the time.
I also enjoy coming here to drive you Adam frauen insane. I can tell you’re seething and getting all hot and bothered (fat & sweaty). I’ve seen the kind of people his fans are and to put it mildly: terrifying.
Airedales Rock – Dude the name of the site is called “WEHATEIDOL” what the fuck did you expect! You cant hate it if you aint seen it! Fucking Idiots man!!!
well im not judging you because you’re admitting that you do hate them so you’re doing the job for me
i thought only paula was leaving?
well D33K H34D i thought you said this was a free country so i guess i can say watever the fuck i want!
@Sasha,
Kris did really good the night he sang “aint no sunshine till she’s gone”.
Ummm, MENSA, I mean DUNSA, didn’t you already post that rant on another page?
Why don’t you people just change the channel? I do think they are favoring Adam but I still like the show.
Change the channel to what? Biggest Loser: Couples? That’s a whole ‘nother kinda crapfest there.
Hey Margie, why don’t you leave? Why stop and read? Why bother to comment? See it works both ways here. We have every right to watch and critique as you do to come here (a community for people who love to hate AI, mind you).
Nathalie
u should watch the first thing that cums on tv after ramming the remote up ur twat!
LEAVE ADAM ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE HIM AND U GUYS ARE SOOOOO MEAN TO HIM! HE IS MY FUTURE HUSBAND AND DONT BE MEAN TO HIM OKAY….
I LOVE YOU ADAM!!!!!!!!
YOUR MY IDOL FREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey ADAMLAMBRTLVR1234, Adam is MY future husband, not yours. I sold my car so that I could see him in concert, I had his name tattooed on my ankle, AND I dumped my fiancee so that I would be available for him. Keep your paws off!!!
The parents go out for an hour or two, and the 12 year olds get free reign of the computer. It’s too bad this wasn’t a forum type website, where you’d actually have to register to post. That way half these idiots could be banned from posting.
look u fuckin dick… adam is the best so wat if hes gay u probably are to. u make fun of them and talk trash about them cause u just are jealous. so you can u fuck urself while i make adam strait so shut the fuck up and get a life.
P.S. fuck u dirty ass skum bag bitch
Lovely. I guess you told me. Look, everybody, I’ve been put in my place by an 11 year old Adam fan who’s being home schooled by his/her mom. Tell your mom she’s doing a BANG UP job teaching you how to spell! Thanks for your comment, just another one put out there to show the world what a true Adam “fan” is. Thanks again!!
Okay, I have to say this once and only once *takes deep breath*: Adam Lambert is not a bad singer! Seriously, if Kris Allen is so much better, then why does he have the shakiest upper and quietest lower registers of any tenor/baritenor that I have ever heard, along with a boringly singular voice? Adam Lambert can at least HIT the notes that he’s aiming for; switching from falsetto to wispy head voice does not a good singer make. As well, his rock screams ought to be applauded, for he is one of the few singers that I can think of who can sing rock notes without actually causing damage to their voice (kudos!), and when Kris Allen went for a high B-flat…strain…ouch. Seriously, Adam is more trained, more focused, and simply more gifted at singing than Kris will ever be. Besides, it’s a rather cute trend that the second to fourth-place winners usually have larger careers than the winners (Paul Potts, Susan Boyle, Michael Daughtry, and David Archuleta (*shivers*) to name a few), and happen to be more skilled than the winners and a half. Now that that’s out of the way, I have to agree with you on everything else. Gokey needs to get therapy for attention issues. Allison Iraheta has some serious hair-dye problems (that, and she can’t sing as low or as high as Lambert…pathetic), and Anoop, I have a feeling was just put in there because Idol needed “ethnic diversity”, or some shit like that. Point is, you’re a very good critic, but thankfully Adam is behind you, so there’s no reason that I will ever have to write anything but words of praise again. Thank you, and goodnight.