OT: Michael Johns on Ellen Today

[Triple S]

my 'other' favorite Idol contestant (and he's looking fine in Hi-def )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8EQEf0ANuU

[Babyblue]

I got to see him on the show.He was great good voice hope he can make it.

[Voyager]

my 'other' favorite Idol contestant (and he's looking fine in Hi-def )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8EQEf0ANuU

He is extremely mediocre as a singer. Very forgetable.

Maybe the ladies like his looks? That's the only reason I can see why he is still getting appearances.

[Triple S]

my 'other' favorite Idol contestant (and he's looking fine in Hi-def )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8EQEf0ANuU

He is extremely mediocre as a singer. Very forgetable.

Maybe the ladies like his looks? That's the only reason I can see why he is still getting appearances.

Well, it certainly doesn't hurt (but I like his voice too ).

[Ftloperry]

Like the new song. I will certainly have to listen for this. His looks are the added bonus along with the voice.

[Don]

This guy had an album out on Itunes before his AI gig and had songs played on the radio too back in 2003.
What exactly are the rules for being contestant on American Idol?

[Triple S]

This guy had an album out on Itunes before his AI gig and had songs played on the radio too back in 2003.
What exactly are the rules for being contestant on American Idol?

I think as long as the contestant isn't tied to any other contract or agent at the time of the auditions (i.e. they may have had a previous record contract), then they're eligible - or something like that anyway. We had a contestant on Canadian Idol a few seasons ago who was formerly one half of a quite successful duo in Canada, they had a few 'hits' on the radio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al_rMTbvuIo

[Deb]

This guy had an album out on Itunes before his AI gig and had songs played on the radio too back in 2003.
What exactly are the rules for being contestant on American Idol?

I think as long as the contestant isn't tied to any other contract or agent at the time of the auditions (i.e. they may have had a previous record contract), then they're eligible - or something like that anyway. We had a contestant on Canadian Idol a few seasons ago who was formerly one half of a quite successful duo in Canada, they had a few 'hits' on the radio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al_rMTbvuIo

Funniest Canadian Idol moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ7QmLd2eVg

[Ehwmatt]

This guy had an album out on Itunes before his AI gig and had songs played on the radio too back in 2003.
What exactly are the rules for being contestant on American Idol?

This is what I was trying to say in another thread man. I mean yeah, you expect these guys to have gigged and performed in some capacity, maybe even done some home recording/amateur recording in this day and age of easily accessible home studio equipment. But having guys who have been clear-cut pros on there, in any capacity, defeats the entire purpose of the show, at least as I understand it. Dumb.

[Don]

Under these rules, Arnel can go for a spot on AI after his current gig. How can this be right?

[Ehwmatt]

Under these rules, Arnel can go for a spot on AI after his current gig. How can this be right?

Are there rules? I mean, I think there are, but are they codified anywhere for us to access? Whatever they are, once you have "gone pro," you shouldn't get a shot on that show.

[Triple S]

Under these rules, Arnel can go for a spot on AI after his current gig. How can this be right?

Except he's too old - there are age thresholds also.

[Triple S]

Under these rules, Arnel can go for a spot on AI after his current gig. How can this be right?

Are there rules? I mean, I think there are, but are they codified anywhere for us to access? Whatever they are, once you have "gone pro," you shouldn't get a shot on that show.

http://www.digitalreview.net/full/american_idol.html

[Don]

Under these rules, Arnel can go for a spot on AI after his current gig. How can this be right?

Are there rules? I mean, I think there are, but are they codified anywhere for us to access? Whatever they are, once you have "gone pro," you shouldn't get a shot on that show.

http://www.digitalreview.net/full/american_idol.html

So Steve Perry apparently qualifies also.

[Triple S]

Under these rules, Arnel can go for a spot on AI after his current gig. How can this be right?

Are there rules? I mean, I think there are, but are they codified anywhere for us to access? Whatever they are, once you have "gone pro," you shouldn't get a shot on that show.

http://www.digitalreview.net/full/american_idol.html

So Steve Perry apparently qualifies also.

Not unless he can pass for 28