Season 8 Survey Results
Season 8 changed the face of 'American Idol' with a number of tweaks that included a new judge (Kara DioGuardi), a top 13 and a first-ever judges' save.
So how did it all play out? We asked for your thoughts on this season's best and worst moments, and now the votes are in.
So dim the lights and here we go: These are your Ultimate 'American Idol' Survey results.
Fox
1.) What was the best performance this season?
48% Adam Lambert, 'Mad World'
25% Kris Allen, 'Ain't No Sunshine'
15% Danny Gokey, 'What Hurts the Most'
9% Allison Iraheta, 'Papa Was a Rolling Stone'
2% Anoop Desai, 'You Were Always on My Mind'
1% Matt Giraud, 'Human Nature'
Fox
2.) What was the worst performance this season?
37% Megan Joy, 'Turn Your Lights Down Low'
31% Nick Mitchell, 'And I Am Telling You'
12% Danny Gokey, 'Dream On'
9% Scott MacIntyre, 'You Can't Hurry Love'
8% Anoop Desai, 'Beat It'
3% Matt Giraud, 'Viva La Vida'
Fox
3.) Who was the most overrated contestant this season?
28% Lil Rounds
22% Scott MacIntyre
20% Adam Lambert
12% Danny Gokey
9% Matt Giraud
8% Anoop Desai
Fox
4.) What did you think of Kara?
44% Awful. Back to the classic three-judge format!
30% Just OK. She needs to be more insightful though.
26% Great! She's brought refreshing change.
Fox
5.) Would you watch 'Idol' if Simon left?
49% No, he makes the show
32% Maybe, if they found a good repalcement
19% Yes, it's about the singing
Fox
6.) Would you vote for an openly gay contestant?
59% Yes, who cares about personal lives.
29% Only if they're good ... so it depends
13% No, I think it's wrong
Fox
7.) How much does a contestant's life story affect your vote?
64% Not at all. It's about the singing, period.
26% Somewhat, I can't help being affected.
10% A lot. You're voting for a person, not just a voice.
Fox
8.) What did you think of the judges' save?
45% It was OK, but they misused it.
27% Brilliant idea. Hope it's back next year.
27% Horrible! Fire whoever thought of it.
Fox
9.) Who was the best mentor?
38% Jamie Foxx
25% Smokey Robinson
14% Slash
14% Randy Travis
9% Quentin Tarantino
Fox
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
chris has been dodging bullets for the past 5 weeks. outside the fact that he's somewhat good looking i guess, he has little vocal range and brings zero to the table.matt and anoop were better. danny and allison crushed him and adam is untouchable and should be a lock if there is such one for the american idol of 2009
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Overall the season 8 was lousy. The music was boring, the judging inane, and the contestants substandard. Some blame goes to the producers and the jusges, but fans must take a major share of the blame, with some of the best talent axed early.
Next year I suggest
-having a focus group of actual fans, like those in political debates,judge the singers.
-using internet based voting like DTWS.
-prohibit rule changes after the final 12 is selected.
-minimize the puff pieces and sob stories used as filler.
I have to disagree with you as far as this season being lousy, I think it was the best one ever! I have seen so much talent this year but the one that tops all of them is Adam. That guy is incredibly talented. I have never in my life seen one with so much talent! I hope he wins the title of the 2009 Idol! He deserves it! I do agree with you though about leaving out the sob stories, this should pertain to anything that is competitive. I heard that when Danny went back to his hometown this week that he spent alot of time singing in his church and then brought up his recently deceased wife. I feel bad for him as far as her dying but I don't really think that he's as upset about it as he pretends to be. He seemed to be having alot of fun when they were wrecking that kitchen, messing around with Allison and all.
Yes, Andi, Adam is great, if you like his high-pitched, falsetto vocals. Danny and Kris are both tied for mediocre. My favorites, Anoop and Lil were voted off early and could have been better compitition for Adam. But it's votes that count, as they say on Weakest Link.
Phil
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You can find Paula's earrings on HSN.com - go to "forever your girl" collection. While there click on to new arrivals for other jewerly, accessories, etc. Great quality. Hope this helps.
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Wannabe singers from all over the USA are hoping to become the next big thing. But before someone gets to become the next American Idol all of the contestants will have to face the terrible jury's decision. Some of them will go through the next rounds, some of them most certainly won't!
And it's all in the hands of jury members Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and feared-by-all Simon Cowell.
saw a man on britains got talent that I like better than lambert. Better style, better smile, and I like his voice better too. But "feared-by-all" Simon? I think he's right most the time. He's also much more charming while filming across the pond. I thinks he thinks Americans are spoiled and selfish, which, as a culture, we are.