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American Idol Reviews

American Idol: Fall of Castro

There were no surprises tonight as the wacky dread head got the boot.
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American Idol: I Was Thinkin Bob Marley!

The Final Four were supposed to bring the house down with a giant selection of rock and roll classics, but most were underwhelming instead.
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American Idol: Fantastic Four

Neil Diamond sings, Simon reunites with his first love and another contestant hits the road.
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American Idol: Rough Diamonds

Neil Diamond really likes the two Davids, and for good reason, since they outshined the rest of the Top 5.
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American Idol: Five Alive

Simon was right when he called this a popularity contest. And apparently tonight’s evicted contestant just wasn’t popular enough.
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American Idol: Grilled by Webber

The Top 6 take to Broadway for Andrew Lloyd Webber night.
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American Idol: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Another contestant sang their swan song tonight as the field narrowed to just six contestants.
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American Idol: Carey Me Away

Mariah Carey introduces the Top 7 to her songbook, and surprisingly, it’s the guys who deliver the goods.
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American Idol: Goodbye Mate!

Say hello to the first big shocker of the season.
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American Idol: Idol Gives Back

A multitude of stars pack the “Idol” stage to raise money for charity.
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American Idol: Dream On

The judges weren’t overly enthused on inspirational song night, as only two singers prove their worth.
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American Idol: 9 to 8

Dolly sings, Ramiele cries and Simon apologizes to everyone as another contestant makes the sad journey home.
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American Idol: Welcome to Dollywood

Dolly Parton stops by to coach the Top 9.
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American Idol: And Then There Were Nine

This season’s happiest contestant gets sent home.
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American Idol: Cook Country

For the fourth week in a row, it’s David Cook’s world and we’re just rockin’ in it.
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American Idol: Idol’s Ten Most Wanted

No one said making it to the Top 10 was going to be easy. Just ask tonight’s bottom three.
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American Idol: Marginal Mystery Tour

The Fab Eleven did their best Beatles impressions, but only a few could be called memorable.
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American Idol: Idol’s Eleven

One person was eliminated, but it’s not the one you think.
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American Idol: A Hard Day’s Night

The Lennon-McCartney songbook proves treacherous for many and shifts the competition in new directions.
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American Idol: The New Top 12

In a relatively shocker-free ceremony, “Idol” chose its Top 12 Finalists.
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American Idol: The Top 8 Girls

The Top 8 Girls set the “Idol” stage on fire as they belted their best performances yet.
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American Idol: The Top 8 Guys

Once again, it was all about the Davids as the Top 8 Guys tried to croon their way into the finals.
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American Idol: Another Four Bite the Dust

In a shocker of an elimination, four more contestants said sayonara to the “Idol” stage.
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American Idol: The Top 10 Girls

The Top 10 Girls fell victim to bad song choices and cleared the road for only one super singer.
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American Idol: The Top 10 Guys

The Top 10 Guys tried to grab America’s votes, but only two were a hit with the judges.
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American Idol: Four Out the Door

Four kids got the boot tonight as we whittled down to twenty hopefuls.
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American Idol: The Top 12 Girls

The Top 12 Girls fought for a place in the finals tonight, with impressive vocals from some and shaky performances from others.
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American Idol: The Top 12 Guys

The Top 12 Guys took the stage, sang some ‘60s songs and battled for America’s votes.
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American Idol: Atlanta Auditions

The episode wasn't so juicy, but there were a few peaches in Georgia.
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American Idol: Omaha Auditions

The judges pick through the crops -- and the crap -- to find the cream of America's heartland.
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American Idol: Charleston Auditions

It may be the Holy City, but it certainly wasn't the most talented.
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American Idol: San Diego Auditions

We're still in the audition stage, but at least the shows are only an hour now!
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American Idol: Dallas Auditions

Sure everything is bigger in Texas, but was it also lamer?
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American Idol: Philadelphia Auditions

The new season kicks off... did Philly have some brotherly love to spare for this 2-hour extravaganza?
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American Idol: That's All Folks!

Absolutely no surprises here. Go home -- it's over kids!
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American Idol: The Final 2

It was Blake and Jordin's last chance to wow us. The songwriting winner also got showcased -- and could have cost someone the "AI" crown.
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American Idol: Oh Snap!

Better late than never, we finally got this season’s shocking elimination.
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American Idol: The Final 3

Three songs separate each of the contestants from a spot in the finals.
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American Idol: LaKisha Gets Kicked to the Curb

LaKisha may be "Stayin' Alive," but she ain't staying on the show.
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American Idol: Dead as Disco

Each of the contestants brought the house down (and in some cases, to a screeching halt) with songs and help from Barry Gibb.
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American Idol: Phil & Chris Get a Taste of "Bad Medicine"

The show is a little lighter tonight, after two of the contestants get sent home.
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American Idol: Bon Jovi Night

The final six contestants spend an entire hour paying homage to the musical stylings of Jon Bon Jovi.
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American Idol: Idol Gives Back -- Again

The grand finale for tonight's two-hour fundraising extravaganza decided not to kick anyone when we were down.
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American Idol: Idols Give Back

A lot of tears and a whole lot of cheese was plentiful in tonight's ode to inspirational songs.
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American Idol: Country Roads Take Sanjaya Home

Vote for the Worst and many other sites couldn't ensure that America's more animated William Hung would take home the "Idol" crown.
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American Idol: Haley's Coming Home

The scantily clad cutie couldn't turn the beat -- or the voting -- around, and got sent packing.
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American Idol: Latin Heat

With the help of Jennifer Lopez, the top 8 contestants tried to inject a little spice into their song choices.
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American Idol: No "Smile" for Gina Glocksen

Apparently the rocker chick couldn't live up to AI's standards night.
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American Idol: American Standards

Tony Bennett mentors this week, but that don't mean a thing if the 9 finalists can't swing.
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American Idol: Bye-Bye Curly

After a lackluster interpretation of the Police, Chris Sligh has been sent home.
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American Idol: Pop Goes the Idol

Hey baby! Pop-punk princess Gwen Stefani helps the kids with their performances. Too bad she couldn't save Sanjaya from a bad hair day.
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American Idol: Who's Crying Now?

Another shocking elimination shows that there's something awry with America's biggest TV show.
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American Idol: Idols Invade the British Classics

The top 11 croon top tunes from the swinging '60s -- and what a long, strange trip it was.
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American Idol: 6 Men Enter, One Man Leaves

After weeks of wowing the judges, a case of forgotten lyrics sends one "Idol" hopeful home.
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American Idol: The Top 12 Sing

Diana Ross gets crazy in a different way -- helping the kids get down and learn some songs from her classic Motown years.
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American Idol: The Final 12

Tears were shed, shocking moments were had, and the final 12 contestants were announced.
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American Idol: Last Ladies' Night

Tonight was the last of the catfights before the final 12 are selected -- and some of these kitties had their claws out.
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American Idol: The Not-So-Great 8

The guys' side of the "American Idol" talent pool is getting smaller -- and in some spots, a bit tired.
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American Idol: 4 More Get the Axe

Two surprises in tonight's elimination round -- and both of those surprises were attached to previous contestant Kellie Pickler.
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American Idol: Top 10 Girls

The last night of dedications allowed the ladies to showcase that special someone, as well as some vocal talents.
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American Idol: Top 10 Men

It was dedication night and the top 10 guys were sending their love out in song form.
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American Idol: First 4 Shown the Door

There were no surprises in the first results show, as two men and two women were sent home.
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American Idol: Top 12 Girls

It's a crooner catfight, as the top 12 girls try to secure the top 10 singing spots.
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American Idol: Top 12 Boy Toys

The guys take the stage first, in an attempt to sing their way into one of the top 10 slots.
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American Idol: The 24 Chosen Ones

If you blinked, you probably missed Hollywood week. The final 24 have been chosen!
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