American Idol 12- Episode Discussions- * Spoilers*

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Is anyone watching this season?

yes, but not avidly!

sophienette wrote:yes, but not avidly!

Who is your favorite so far and do you like the new judges?

The judges are fantastic - opinionated yet positive, empathetic, supportive, entertaining, and smart. For example, I really loved when Mariah suggested to one hopeful who was obviously passionate & knowledgeable about music but lacked singing skills that he consider becoming a DJ.

Ironically, the 3 new judges make Randy seem irrelevant and expendable.

As for the contestants, they seem very likeable, but after 11 seasons + voice + xfactor, it's hard for any of them to be memorable anymore. For me, only 1 stood out - I think she goes by "Kez Ban", a street busker who has a really natural raw talent, perfect pitch, a beautiful earthy low tone, an incliniation toward jazzy phrasing, and a skilled songwriter. She sang an original while playing guitar for her audition. I would love to purchase it on ITunes today!

No favourite yet, but I like having new judges. I guess the drama between the 2 girls is necessary, but I hope they dont only show that.

HowSoonIsNow wrote:The judges are fantastic - opinionated yet positive, empathetic, supportive, entertaining, and smart. For example, I really loved when Mariah suggested to one hopeful who was obviously passionate & knowledgeable about music but lacked singing skills that he consider becoming a DJ.

Ironically, the 3 new judges make Randy seem irrelevant and expendable.

As for the contestants, they seem very likeable, but after 11 seasons + voice + xfactor, it's hard for any of them to be memorable anymore. For me, only 1 stood out - I think she goes by "Kez Ban", a street busker who has a really natural raw talent, perfect pitch, a beautiful earthy low tone, an incliniation toward jazzy phrasing, and a skilled songwriter. She sang an original while playing guitar for her audition. I would love to purchase it on ITunes today!

I wondered if anybody else liked Kez Ban. I thought she was great, too. I can't wait to see more of her. Then the guy that stutters. He sings beautifully! I'm liking the judges so far and can't wait to see Nicki go off on Marah. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6CKrT_CiTY


Here's one of Johnny Keyser on Youtube.

LoveDovez, I really like Kez Ban but I think she might self destruct in Hollywood... I mean that she might not take too well to being stuck with 17yo divas. But I hope we do get to see her on the live shows.

I do like the guy judges. And Mariah, for all her me, me, me, still has a soft heart and gentleness about her. However, I'm not caring for the dynamic of the judges and missing JLo. Really, I think JLo was a a better judge without the egocentricness of Mariah, nor the power tripping of Nikki (who made her the boss of everyone?!). I feel the tension and for me it takes away from the performers. I will still watch it because I value and admire talent. So I hope the judges recede some so that the talent can come forward.

Love Kez Ban. The stutterer (sorry, can't remember name), the Israeli, and a few others that will take time to remember.