Aus Idol is the shittiest of the Idols because it's all done so cheaply and badly. Shit hosts, shit judges (bar Dicko), really shitty contestants.

We had a show in the 70's &;; 80's called Young Talent Time - cheeserama. Danni Minogue was on it - similar to Kids Inc. Some lamearse teenies sang the latest top ten music and pranced around in awful costumes.

Johnny Young was the host. When it finally got canned he already had his own 'talent' school so went to that and expanded it around the states. Taught teenies how to be as hammy as Paul Anka. No, even hammier.

Some of the losers who try out for Aus Idol are from Johnny Young's school of schmaltz. Like Anthony Callea - and it shows. Ham on a stick, that little tool is.

Aus Idol will continue to pump out hammy shitty contestants, each of a particular type of shitty Australian semi successful singer, cloning whoever had a hit before. You can pick the John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes clones right away. It's truly appalling.

Channel Ten loves it - they're addicted to the money they make from the votes.

That's interesting to know. Funny how you commented on the 'latest top 10' crap in the 70s and 80s, because bar 4-5 all of them did songs that were released like 1-3 months ago.

Johnny Young has not changed at all. He's actually Dutch, and turns up at the annual Dutch festival here - and sings crap to the old farts. I am usually drunk and pointing and laughing at him by that stage.

Some photos of the lamearse

Scroll down to have a look. Or read it and laugh at the freaks!

That works on so many levels.

You're my idol. &;#9829;

Jelvis needs to move to Australia! He'll never be unemployed.

That's all sorts of wrong and gross. The lyrics are amazing though. Sounds like a Carly Rae song.

WTF? OMG! :omg

OMG KILL ME NOW! OMMG OMG OMG!

Fuck, they're amazing!

Your parents should get their on show.

I loved reading that, haha, that was fun!

*None of the pictures are hot linked!

It's the funniest shit known to man, the Dutch Fair. The parade is icing on the cake.

Nah, you can't hotlink to Blogger It won't let you.

Yup, fat old Elvis performs every single year. And every year he has the lyrics printed to read from, even tho he's been singing the same shit every year for thirty years!

JF, come to visit in February one year, and I'll take you to see it. You can see Johnny Young 'perform' too!

Anyway - re Aus Idol. You can pick a 'Johnny Young Talent School' graduate within 5 seconds - they all use the same hammy mic handling technique like Callea did. And the vibrato and the schmaltz....tis sickening!

Just had to include it so you can see JUST how much of a tool one of the AI judges is - this is the one who was brought in to be the nasty one when Dicko pissed off:

* Tamara was in the ill fated last product of "Popstars" before that died. The group was called "Scandal'us" and she went on to record a stellar single called OOOO AHHHHH, funded by Kyle who created his own crap record label JUST FOR HER, called King Kyle Records

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYosef8Ld5U - the only Scandal'us single, music set to some other crap. Sadly Tamara's crap is not on YouTube, which is a shame as it is spectacularly awful

Tamara is top left, with a mouth like a horse. She could NOT sing.

All participants have gone onto........jobs at McDonalds, I imagine

The other losers picked for this crapola:

About Brianna Carpenter

Her unique sense of style caught eyes, but it was her voice that caught ears. Brianna, 21, impressed Australian Idol judges at auditions with her beautiful self-composed tune "Jacqueline". While Dicko told her she was the best all day, Kyle seemed worried by the onetime K-Mart employee?s outfit and hair.

Brainna hit the semi-finals with a new hairdo, but the talent remained. Her quirky perfromance of Regina Spektor's "Fidelity" got a big thumbs up from the voting public, who immediately sent her through to the Top 12. Brianna was especially thrilled that she will be perform at the Sydney Opera House for the show's final. "That's awesome!" she said.

Queenslander Brianna is a music student and has studied everything from classical to contemporary and jazz. "I love Jazz," she says. "It's just so smooth and the melodies are always so beautiful."

Brianna is a self-confessed chocolate addict and lists her favourite movie as Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind.

Q&;;A with Brianna

Q: I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when?

I was in Year 10 and performing in musicals in Brisbane. I got such a kick from performing in front of an audience, but musical theatre wasn't what I wanted to pursue. I was a songwriter and wanted to perform my own music to audiences.

Q: What is your favourite genre of music? Why you love that particular style?

I love Jazz. It's just so smooth and the melodies are always so beautiful. I also really love ambient electronic music because it's so different and creates such a cool atmosphere.

Q: Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?

I'd have to say Bobby Flynn. Mostly because he was absolutely unique. His arrangements were fantastic and he achieved everything he set out to achieve from the competition.

Q: Have you auditioned for a previous series of Australian Idol? If so, how far did you progress? What motivated you to audition this year?

I auditioned the first year it started. I didn't make it past the first round. I didn't even know what the competition was and I just wasn't prepared. My motivation for trying out this year was my parents.

Q: Describe your feeling at your first audition?

I was extremely calm at my first audition because I was just going in there and singing my own song. I was anxious, but excited.

Q: Obviously, it's important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'?

Their own personal style is important because it gives people more insight into what the performer is like. You've also got to be unique and have an interesting personality.

Q: Idol shows often follow a special theme like Disco, Rock or Big Band. What would your 'dream theme' be and why?

BIG BAND! That would be fantastic! I've always wanted to perform in front of a huge brass band. They're just so LOUD! It would be a dream come true.

Q: What would you call your debut album?

Probably something like, "It Could All Go Horribly Wrong" ... with a nervous picture of me on the cover! Hahaha, I honestly don't know just yet.

Q: Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?

Because it gives musicians a chance that they may not have been given. It shows the public that even ordinary people can create something extraordinary.

Q: Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

I'd have to say Bjork. I think she's absolutely incredible and sharing a stage with her would be mind blowing.

Q: What's the best thing about being on Australian Idol?

The exposure. I'm not terribly good at promoting myself, so the opportunity that this show provides would be a big help in furthering my career.

Q: Who is your favourite judge and why?

Well, I think they're all great. They all have their bit to say. Dicko is probably my favourite though because I love English accents.

Q: How do you prepare yourself before a performance?

Normally, I just put some headphones on and listen to some music. If I'm performing at clubs the best way I prepare is talking to friends. They make me laugh and keep me calm.

Q: What's the best bit of advice someone has given to you?

Don't' eat chocolate for breakfast! Definitely good advice.

Q: If you win, who would you thank first?

Absolutely my parents. They started this whole ball rolling.

About Holly Weinert

In her audition, Mildura's Holly Weinert made a big impact on three of the judges ? but it took a little more to convince Dicko. "I was so nervous and when they let me in I was like a stunned mullet!" she confesses.

The self-professed rock chick further proved herself further at the Top 100 stage, harnessing, she says, her "patience, adaptability and personality" to get her through. It was the brilliant interperatation of "Easy", a hit for both The Commodores and Faith No More, that won the approval of the Australian Idol audience.

"I could swear!" said an excited Holly upon hearing she'd made it, after spectacularly jumping into Brianna's arms ? and falling to the floor. Luckily for producers she held her tongue.

A musician and bar tender, Holly was joined in the Top 24 by friend Jesse Curran, who often sings at the pub Holly works in. 20-year-old Holly loves her boyfriend Simon, her dog, "spag bol" and is a film buff with too many favourites to name. Her favourite song is "Love Cats" by The Cure and says she can't wait for Rock Night in the competition.

Q&;;A with Holly

Q: I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when?

I was about six years old, I just decided it'd be the best thing. My first concert was George from Play School! I bought an "I Saw George" shirt and wore it EVERYWHERE.

Q: What is your favourite genre of music? Please tell us why you love that particular style.

Rock and Blues. It's just fun!

Q: Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?

Bobby Flynn. Pure originality.

Q: Have you auditioned for a previous series of Australian Idol? If so, how far did you progress? What motivated you to audition this year?

Nope. My boyfriend Simon motivated me to audition.

Q: Describe your feeling at your first audition?

Body constricting fear! I as so nervous and when they let me in I was like a stunned mullet!

Q: Obviously, it's important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'?

I think judging from this week, patience, adaptability and personality are really important aspects of 'star quality.'

Q: Idol shows often follow a special theme like Disco, Rock or Big Band. What would your 'dream theme' be and why?

Rock probably, 'cause that's what I usually do.

Q: What would you call your debut album?

"Insomnia" (he, he, jokes) Depends on the feeling I get while recording it.

Q: Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?

It showcases talent that we might not normally get to see.

Q: Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

Billy Holiday (in her early days). She's an icon! Not properly trained, but has a voice like chocolate. Love her!

Q: What's the best thing about being on Australian Idol?

Meeting so many diverse people.

Q: Who is your favourite judge and why?

Mark, 'cause he has tact. Marcia is lovely too.

Q: How do you prepare yourself before a performance?

Usually have a quick drink to try to calm my nerves!

Q: What's the best bit of advice someone has given to you?

I shouldn't really write this, but my sister's advice, "Stuff 'em!" helped me get though some hairy moments.

Q: If you win, who would you thank first?

My boyfriend Simon, my Mum and Dad, brothers and sister!

* note, Aus Idol website misspells Billie Holiday

23-year-old Daniel Mifsud is a lover of great singers and first impressed Australian Idol judges with the sheer breadth of his influences. Then there was his amazing voice and, as Kyle Sandilands classically put it, his "daytime soap star" looks.

Daniel soon made it into the Top 24, and when he missed out on a place in the semi-finals, the judges couldn't bear to see him go and made him a Wildcard pick. His performance of Roachford's "Lay Your Love On Me" saw him chosen by the audience.

"I'm lost for words," he says. "You always dream of it, but when it comes it's totally another thing."

While professional singer Daniel has so far been making his living performing soul tunes, he hopes the show will see him branch into rock as well. "I love the heart of soul and the rassness of rock," he explains. Daniel is obsessed with The Simpsons and follows the Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and West Ham in the English Premier League. Daniel is not-so-quietly hoping for an '80s power ballad theme night this year - his favourite song is Michael Bolton's "How Can We Be Lovers".

Q&;;A with Daniel

Q: I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when?

A: I saw Sting and Harry Connick Jr (on separate occasions) in concert when I was 15.

Q: What is your favourite genre of music? Why do you love that particular style. Rock, Soul genre.

A: I love the heart of soul and the edsen and rassness of Rock. They are the perfect combination.

Q: Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?

A: Pinnie Stevens - A beautiful humble person and one of the best singers I've ever heard.

Q: Have you auditioned for a previous series of Australian Idol? If so how far did you progress? What motivated you to audition this year?

A: No. The chance to sing at a greater level then what I've ever done and also to have the chance to perform my originals to the country.

Q: Describe your feeling at your first audition?

A: Nervousness and great excitement as it was my first ever audition in anything.

Q: Obviously, it's important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'?

A: I think it's a combination of humility and confidence; being able to give an audience a part of yourself (figuratively speaking of course).

Q: Idol shows often follow a special theme like Disco, Rock or Big Band. What would your 'dream theme' be and why?

A: '80s power ballads.

Q: What would you call your debut album?

A: Daniel Mifsud sings Michael Bolton

Q: Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?

A: Australian Idol has become one of the biggest forces in our music industry during the past few years; their power to promote its stars is second to none.

Q: Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

A: Jimi Hendrix. Probably because he is one of my greatest musical inspirations because of his creative genius. His music is still so fresh and relevant today.

Q:What's the best thing about being on Australian Idol?

A: Doing what I love in front of a national audience; singing!!

Q: Who is your favourite judge and why?

A: They're all my favourite! At least for now. Haha.

Q: How do you prepare yourself before a performance?

A: Relaxing by singing '80s power ballads ie; Richard Marx, Michael Bolton

Q: What's the best bit of advice someone has given to you?

A: Shut your mouth and you'll go a long way!

yeah that's handy for a singer....tool

After years of gigging around the country, Mark Da Costa considers Australian Idol his chance to get "one more bite of the cherry" and make a real go of his impressive talents.

This season?s undisputed Rock God, Mark blew everyone away with his Wildcard performance of Stevie Wright?s Aussie classic "Evie Part 1 (Let Your Hair Hang Down)", Dicko telling him he was the season?s "best performer" and Kyle complaining that the audience was screaming so enthusiastically he found it hard to hear. He impressed TV viewers too, and was the second Wildcard performer voted through. "As Mark Holden would say, ?Wow-a-dee-bow-a-dee-woah-woah?," Mark said upon hearing the announcement. "No way did I think I?d bet getting this far."

The soccer-mad PlayStation addict lists Noel Gallagher as one of his idols ("He gives me goosebumps and I love his hair cut") and hopes to perform in a Beatles-theme night this year (his favourite album is Abbey Road). "I spent most of my late teens and early 20s listening to them and it would be an absolute honour to perform one of their many No.1 hits," he says.

Q&;;A with Mark

Q: I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when?

I saw Damien Leith sell 30,000 + copies of his album, The Winner's Journey.

Q: What is your favourite genre of music? Please tell us why you love that particular style.

Hard Rock/Pop. I love the intense drum and guitar sounds - it pushes me to the edge of my performance.

Q: Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?

Shannon Noll - he is real and I enjoy the content of his tunes. And Adam Riley's writing on his albums.

Q: Have you auditioned for a previous series of Australian Idol? If so how far did you progress? What motivated you to audition this year?

No.

Q: Describe your feeling at your first audition?

I thought I had no chance! I felt drained, but so happy to be there at the same time.

Q: Obviously, it's important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'?

The way your body moves with the music and I don't mean dance moves, I mean movement. You just have to look at Bono or Chris Martin move to their Rock 'n' Roll tracks.

Q: Idol shows often follow a special theme like Disco, Rock or Big Band. What would your 'dream theme' be and why?

Beatles. I spent most of my late teens and early 20s listening to them and it would be an absolute honour to perform one of their many #1 hits.

Q: What would you call your debut album?

"Don't Look Back in Anger."

Q: Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?

It unearths great talent and gives us (me) golden oldies one more bite at the cherry!

Q: Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

Noel Gallagher from Oasis. He gives me goosebumps and I love his hair cut.

Q: What's the best thing about being on Australian Idol?

Knowing you have a realistic chance to make a living from something you love doing and also having the chance to touch others with your performances.

Q: Who is your favourite judge and why?

Kyle. He says it how he sees it. And I have always agreed with his comments.

Q: How do you prepare yourself before a performance?

Typical vocal warm ups and a massive slap in the face.

Q: What's the best bit of advice someone has given to you?

"As soon as you stop enjoying it, reinvent yourself."

Q: If you win, who would you thank first?

God!

suck

For a moment there I thought this was Clifton from CI!

Carl Riseley has always been musical, but rather than with singing, his adventure began as a trumpeter ? in The Royal Australian Navy band. It was only a recent switch to singing for the navy rock band that saw him focus on his singing, and then decide to give the Australian Idol auditions a crack.

There was a mixed response by judges to his audition, aside from Marcia Hines who immediately saw Carl's potential. "You have chops," she told him.

Marcia was proved justified in pushing him through to the Top 100, where he thrived, and continued to improve every week. By the time he made it through to the Wildcard round his dazzling swing-style performance of The Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love" he had won everyone over, and the judges placed him in the Top 12.

"I'm a trumpet player, I've been doing it since I could walk," he says of making it into the Top 12. "I can't believe I'm here." Carl's first job was mowing lawns and even admits his favourite film is Love Actually. The 24-year-old says the highlight of Idol has been "hanging out with the most talented individuals I have ever met."

Q&;;A with Carl

Q: I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when?

A: I first heard Stevie Wonder's "Natural Wonder Album Live in Tokyo". To front a band like that would be the ultimate!

Q: What is your favourite genre of music? Please tell us why you love that particular style.

A: Swing of course! Or Jazz as a whole, but I definitely enjoy all types.

Q: Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?

A: Bobby Flynn - The guy has the groove.

Q: Have you auditioned for a previous series of Australian Idol? If so, how far did you progress? What motivated you to audition this year?

A: No.

Q: Describe your feeling at your first audition?

A: Well? I was fine, quite composed until of course they said 'No!' and I had to come up with something good... and fast!

Q: Obviously, it's important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'?

A: I believe in maybe what you might like to call a "NATURAL FEEL" or "NATURAL GROOVE" - that either you have or you don't.

Q: Idol shows often follow a special theme like Disco, Rock or Big Band. What would your 'dream theme' be and why?

A: A great theme would be "Turn This Rock into a Swing Chart!" Hehe! I'd like to see that.

Q: What would you call your debut album?

A: "Crazy Carl croons the Classics" Ha! No, I don't know what I would call it.

Q: Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?

A: Discovering hidden Aussie talents.

Q: Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

A: Donny Hathaway, now that's a phat voice!

Q: What's the best thing about being on Australian Idol?

A: Hangin' out with the most talented individuals I have ever met!

Q: Who is your favourite judge and why?

A: Marcia for sure! She's got soul. I really do like 'em all though.

Q: How do you prepare yourself before a performance?

A: Ha! Well? I play the dominant scale in the song I'm singing on the trumpet a few times, get the key centre in my head. Then sing it as well.

Q: What's the best bit of advice someone has given to you?

A: Whatever it is you may be doing, never get distracted - always be in the moment.

Q: If you win, who would you thank first?

A: My little brother, for being my inspiration. "Natural Wonder Album Live in Tokyo". To front a band like that would be the ultimate!

Navy guy? Another :smile

Melbourne's Natalie Gauci caused a real splash in the audition room when Dicko proclaimed her "one of the best people we've seen". "You can win this competition," he told her. Having seen favourites lack public support in the past, Marcia was having none of it, telling the 25-year-old Dicko?s words were the "kiss of death".

Nevertheless, there was no arguing with the former hairdressing apprentice's talent. Natalie was chosen as a Wildcard entrant and then judge?s pick for the Top 12 after her sultry and note-perfect rendition of Nina Simone?s "Feeling Good".

"It?s very exciting," the gifted musician told the judges. "It was torture, but thank you for believing in me. Thank you so much."

Perhaps surprisingly for a performer of such obvious talent, 2007 was the first time Natalie auditioned for Australian Idol. "I was just waiting for the right time," she explains. "I really needed to be grounded and believe in who I am. Being judged by the nation, I'd like to show who I really am as best as I can."

Natalie is a lover of soul, blues, jazz and pop, Guy Sebastian and Doritos.

Q&;;A with Natalie

Q: I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when?

I got my first gig!! I was 17 and my first gig was at DeBiers in the city of Melbourne. We were all underage at the time, not that I'm encouraging under 18s to do the same; that's just how it started It was E.S.P-Jazz band. I had so much fun, I knew at that point I was ready to sing!

Q: What is your favourite genre of music? Why you love that particular style?

I have a few favourite genres. I love Soul, Blues, Jazz and Pop. I love it because I can relate to it and it challenges my ears. These genres express emotions that are deep and usually communicate something special - well, to me anyway!

Q: Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?

Guy Sebastian would have to be my absolute favourite. He inspired me to audition this year. To see him still performing and endeavoring to higher heights makes me believe in the Australian Music industry even more.

Q: Have you auditioned for a previous series of Australian Idol? If so, how far did you progress? What motivated you to audition this year?

Never! I was just waiting for the right time. I really needed to be grounded and believe in who I am. Being judged by the nation, I'd like to show who I really am as best as I can.

Q: Describe your feeling at your first audition?

I wasn't nervous until they called my name. As soon as I stood infront of the judges my heart was POUNDING - I could hear it! Marcia calmed me down with some practice of deep breathing.

Q: Obviously, it's important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer 'star quality'?

Star quality, I believe happens when you're born and then it grows with you, if you allow it to. There's a time for every star to shine! Whoohoo!!

Q: Idol shows often follow a special theme like Disco, Rock or Big Band. What would your 'dream theme' be and why?

If I get to be part of the Top 12, I would be ecstatic if I got to sing BIG BAND!

Q: What would you call your debut album?

I'd probably choose my favourite hit song from the album and use that as the title of the album.

Q: Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?

Australian Idol has introduced new musical genres to a broader audience. More people are starting to appreciate live music of many genres other then mainstream pop. It gives people like me an opportunity to reach a wider audience.

Q: Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?

There are so many artist I'd love to sing with, but an Aussie singer I would love to sing with would definitely be GUY SEBASTIAN! I'd be pretty satisfied with that situation!

Q: What's the best thing about being on Australian Idol?

The Maccas! Nah, so far I've loved the sing -a-longs and the group auditions - I got the privilege of singing with the best singers in Australia! It was so much fun!

Q: Who is your favourite judge and why?

I love all the judges. I have had Marcia dealing with my auditions and she is very positive and keeps me calm and grounded. She rocks.

Q: How do you prepare yourself before a performance?

Mentally I need space and quiet time just to chill - and I do some vocal warm ups/sirens and run though my lyrics. I find it a challenge to remember the words - even in my original songs! Ha!

Q: What's the best bit of advice someone has given to you?

A good friend of mine gave me some advice. He said, 'Be careful and think twice before you talk about your life. Protect yourself.' But I just said I live my life the way I want, I've got nothing to hide. Nothing at all.

Q: If you win, who would you thank first?

My Mum and Dad, fans/public, family and friends.

well they're casting for ugly/boring this year I see....same as always

GAY GAY GAY

Quote "Smartie":

* Tamara was in the ill fated last product of "Popstars" before that died. The group was called "Scandal'us" and she went on to record a stellar single called OOOO AHHHHH, funded by Kyle who created his own crap record label JUST FOR HER, called King Kyle Records

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYosef8Ld5U - the only Scandal'us single, music set to some other crap. Sadly Tamara's crap is not on YouTube, which is a shame as it is spectacularly awful

Tamara is top left, with a mouth like a horse. She could NOT sing.

All participants have gone onto........jobs at McDonalds, I imagine

I have to be the major loser, and correct this, I'm sorry Smartie, it's a compulsion.

That was the first single, the second was 'Make Me Crazy', which I thought was actually a good song. Then again, I learnt the dance to Me Myself &;; I

And it was the 2nd version of Popstars - they killed it with Scott Cain when they only wanted one person instead of a band, and made it a AI-style vote-off week by week, which was crap because it was once again the teen girls who voted. He's apparently on the Disney Channel now, he's got the IQ of a kid so it fits. Oh, then they brought back Popstars and made it Popstars Live! to rip off Idol after Idol was a hit here. The guy who won that was crap, as to be expected.

Everything else, I agree with. The brother of Jase, the spiky-haired dude, should've been in it instead of Simon, the white-bread guy - of couse, then it wouldn't have been at all Anglo, rather Eastern European.

I'm worried I still remember their names - although, I never knew which of the other two girls was which, and I can't remember their names anyway.

Yennie you know way too much about crap Australian tv

I vaguely recall the Popstars Live version, but didn't watch it.

This is just for you

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nPnZ9SLb2EM

Quote "Smartie":

Yennie you know way too much about crap Australian tv

Crap television in general...or just tv.

"Don't you treat me, don't you make me sad, our love could be deep as the ocean. If you can't be true, I've got news for you, just remember I can be poison." I didn't remember the lyrics, but after one listen they're all back!

Chantelle the thief girl &;gt; Tiffany. Sophie was the best, and that says something. As a film clip, I like it - except for the compulsory group event at the end. Very Rock Eisteddfod, I should know. And Katie's robot-esque moves are funny with her futuristic costume.

Damn you for getting me to listen to Bardot! I'm going throuh YouTube looking for the spaceship video clip, lol.

ETA: Bad video clip alert! I think they were trying t make the nineties last a year or two longer - Popstars was 2000, yeah? I'm embarrassed just watching it. I like these two songs, though.

HAHAHAHAHAHAH MADE YOU LOOK

Actually my favourite was Katie from the start, I was so glad when she came to her senses and jumped ship.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Epc5UtCn66c

And Sophie the best? GTFOH! She sounds like a speared seal! Lame Marilyn Monroe act!

Best looking... Katie was the only one who could sing. Tiffany was the second string singer brought in to replace the thief, Sophie was purely for looks, and I could never tell the other two apart.

Sophie's now shacked up with the brother of the soon-to-be-father of Nicole Ritchie's spawn.

I know - thankfully she STFU and stopped singing. Remember when she had anorexia and was so sickly gaunt?

Yennie, you watch Aus Idol, anything interesting happened on it yet, other than creepy old cuntry singers shacking up with bimbos?

HAhahahah Oh that "thief" scandal on Popstars aka she's not pretty enough, let's get one with bigger tits ahahahahahaha

ETA - I competed against Katie's choir back in the eighties, when I was in a youth choir competing in state finals!

Nothing good on Idol yet, though we're about to hit the more interesting bits. I'm predicting Ben for the win based on the semis, I thought his performance was almost the only good one for the whole week, except for Tarisai. They reckon Matt is favourite, which means he won't. People are bitching about Lana making it - she'll go early-ish but will survive the first week at least.

I'll do the rundowns for OzIdol as we go, as much as I end up hating it. Behind Idol is a great website for media each week; they put up all the audio and usually one or two videos as well.

P.S. Smartie, my claim to fame is leading my school to the national finals of Rock Eisteddfod in '97, a whole ten years ago. We did the Holocaust, I was a fat prisoner It had to be seen to be believed, but it was very dramatique.

ETA: How To Win Australian Idol.

I just downloaded the Wildcard show.

OH MY GOD. They all SUCK! I can't even imagine how shitty the ones who didn't get picked for the Wildcard were.

I may download the first performance show of the Top 12 just to hear all the "best" people. I bet they suck too.

FAG, none of the wildcards deserved to go through. It's going to be a trainwreck of a year, even though I think Ben and Tarisai did well in their semis, I don't think they're that great.

Aus Idol people ALWAYS suck, that's just a gimme for this shitty show