American Idol: Philadelphia Auditions (Season Premiere)

January 16th, 2008 | Category: American Idol

Simon: “Did you honestly think, Udi, and I’m gonna ask you that question seriously, that you had any chance of getting through and winning?”
Udi: “Yes I did.”
Simon: “Then you’re nuts.”

What strike? An American Idol two-night four-hour extravaganza with no real competitive programming on opposite it? Sounds pretty status quo, though I’m certain FOX doesn’t intellect the nearly total lack of original scripted programming on the dial. My obsession with the Idol started considering my wife wanted to see all those terrible singers the FOX hype machine paraded on our TV screens before the first season. It’s had me ever since.

Kelly, Ruben, Fantasia, Carrie, Taylor, Jordin and … Let’s roll up our sleeves and get that thing started so we can find out!

I’ve got my tub of cream cheese and cheesesteak sandwich next to me so I can get in the right mindset. Philadelphia here we come. And, per the picture to the right (Ben Haar, 24), let the circus sideshow start. Oh, and thanks Ben for ruining the Princess Leia slave outfit for an entire generation. Bastard! Where’s Ryan to bring some semblance of sanity to that freakshow?

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