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Distorted 'American Idol' voting due to an overtaxed American phone grid?
May 18, 2004
After the shocking ousters of favored contestants LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson, leaving three less-talented teenagers in pursuit of victory in Fox's American Idol 3, a review of Idol's voting system was probably to be expected. What wasn't expected was the degree of chaos and error present in the system as currently constituted -- and the fact that the Idol producers have been aware of the problems for a long time but seem instead to have embraced the windfall that the chaos creates for one of Idol's sponsors.
Second 'American Idol 3' vote stunner: LaToya London out, while three teens remain
May 13, 2004
Is this really American Idol 3 -- or is it really American Juniors 2?
George Huff becomes the eighth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
May 6, 2004
American Idol got into the swing of things Tuesday night, as the remaining five finalists performed songs from the Big Band Era. During last night's live results show, it was announced that George Huff was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes. On Tuesday night, Huff sang "What A Wonderful World" and "Cheek To Cheek." The eighth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Huff will return to his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Only four finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol!
John Stevens becomes the seventh 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 29, 2004
American Idol grooved to a Latin beat on Tuesday night, as the remaining six finalists performed songs previously recorded by Gloria Estefan, backed live by her band, the Miami Sound Machine. Estefan joined the judges Tuesday in critiquing the performances. Then, during last night's live results show, it was announced that John Stevens, who sang "Music of My Heart" on Tuesday, was eliminated from the American Idol competition.
Elton John calls 'American Idol' voting "incredibly racist"
April 28, 2004
The tempest over Jennifer Hudson's surprising ouster from Fox's American Idol 3 reached new levels Tuesday when, according to Reuters, rock star Elton John called the vote "incredibly racist."