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Yak Nicholson · 05-13-2011, 05:13 PM

Well, American Idol has whittled it’s way down to the top three: Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart and Scotty McCreery. James Durbin was sent packing last night, which in my opinion, was pretty surprising. In fact, just based on the poll here, it seems it surprised many. This season has actually surprised many with their eliminations. Pia was a surprise elimination that seemed to irritate many of the Idol watchers. In fact, many stopped watching from that point forward. Between the judges not being critical of anyone, the push of certain performers, etc. this season has kinda been a drag to many. In fact, the first time I have heard the judges actually be critical was this week’s performance night, to Haley.

So, why was James eliminated? What made someone who has never found himself in the bottom three suddenly eliminated, and another Idol who has been in the bottom three repeatedly, not only safe from elimination, but not even in the bottom two?

My theory? It comes down to two words: Adam Lambert.

Yes, our old Idol friend Adam Lambert last week endorsed Haley. This came as a surprise to many, since many have been comparing Durbin to Lambert, including James who tried to model himself a bit after him, so we thought Lambert would return the favor and either endorse James, or endorse no one. Well, he endorsed Haley. Many of us have wondered why? That is not to say Haley is not a great singer by any means, but when you ask around, there are many that think Adam may have shown his preference for her because of the competition James may bring him, or that he was tired (or jealous) of hearing people compare James to him. Some of James’ fans have even gone so far as to say he is better than Lambert. So, taking all the chatter around the net about James, it seems Adam made the choice to try and distance himself from The Durbin.

Lambert endorsed Haley all over Twitter. Lambert has over a million followers. So, coincidence? I think not.

Quite frankly, I don’t think that former Idols should endorse the current contestants, as it gives an unfair advantage, but, that’s just me.

What do you think? Let us know below, then come on in the the FORUM where we are discussing James’ Elimination!

Kristin · 05-13-2011, 05:18 PM

I said no because I refuse to believe that he has that much influence.

TheKdd · 05-13-2011, 05:23 PM

Well, he has a HUGE following on Twitter...

Kristin · 05-13-2011, 05:40 PM

Yeah, but he's still a douchebag with eyeliner.

19wingz · 05-13-2011, 05:42 PM

What Kristin said. LOL

KaysarRocks · 05-13-2011, 05:45 PM

I don't think it influenced it but I do think he's terrified of the competition Durbin's going to bring him when he releases an album.

TheKdd · 05-13-2011, 06:08 PM

Apparently, Ellen also tweeted her support for Haley.

I don't get it.

Kristin · 05-13-2011, 06:23 PM

I think it's a bad move on Adam's part. He'll have more competition with James as a non-winner than he would have if James was locked into an Idol contract.

TheKdd · 05-13-2011, 06:26 PM

I agree. He will have more room to be creative without the contract.

KaysarRocks · 05-13-2011, 06:28 PM

I agree too, I think it was a very bad move for Lambert.

Very interested to see how quickly Durbin gets a contract out of this.

View Poll Results: Do you think Adam Lambert's endorsement of Haley hurt James Durbin?
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05-13-2011, 05:13 PM	#1
Yak Nicholson The One and Only Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,822 Thanks: 3 Thanked 311 Times in 189 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 2 Times in 2 Posts	American Idol: Down to Three Well, American Idol has whittled it’s way down to the top three: Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart and Scotty McCreery. James Durbin was sent packing last night, which in my opinion, was pretty surprising. In fact, just based on the poll here, it seems it surprised many. This season has actually surprised many with their eliminations. Pia was a surprise elimination that seemed to irritate many of the Idol watchers. In fact, many stopped watching from that point forward. Between the judges not being critical of anyone, the push of certain performers, etc. this season has kinda been a drag to many. In fact, the first time I have heard the judges actually be critical was this week’s performance night, to Haley. So, why was James eliminated? What made someone who has never found himself in the bottom three suddenly eliminated, and another Idol who has been in the bottom three repeatedly, not only safe from elimination, but not even in the bottom two? My theory? It comes down to two words: Adam Lambert. Yes, our old Idol friend Adam Lambert last week endorsed Haley. This came as a surprise to many, since many have been comparing Durbin to Lambert, including James who tried to model himself a bit after him, so we thought Lambert would return the favor and either endorse James, or endorse no one. Well, he endorsed Haley. Many of us have wondered why? That is not to say Haley is not a great singer by any means, but when you ask around, there are many that think Adam may have shown his preference for her because of the competition James may bring him, or that he was tired (or jealous) of hearing people compare James to him. Some of James’ fans have even gone so far as to say he is better than Lambert. So, taking all the chatter around the net about James, it seems Adam made the choice to try and distance himself from The Durbin. Lambert endorsed Haley all over Twitter. Lambert has over a million followers. So, coincidence? I think not. Quite frankly, I don’t think that former Idols should endorse the current contestants, as it gives an unfair advantage, but, that’s just me. What do you think? Let us know below, then come on in the the FORUM where we are discussing James’ Elimination!

05-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#3
TheKdd Your mama what? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kddville USA Posts: 25,038 My Mood: Thanks: 3,750 Thanked 4,286 Times in 3,000 Posts Groans: 169 Groaned at 131 Times in 124 Posts	Well, he has a HUGE following on Twitter... __________________ _____________ My Karma ran over your dogma. ~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. **Why yes, yes I was the winner of the first ever Yak Big Brother Game. Think you can join my rank? Think you can join Season Two winner Sphinx? Season THREE starts SOON To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *** Johanna Milestone ROCKS

05-13-2011, 05:42 PM	#5
19wingz Whatchu say about my momma? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 40,650 My Mood: Thanks: 3,412 Thanked 4,996 Times in 3,831 Posts Groans: 115 Groaned at 871 Times in 807 Posts	What Kristin said. LOL __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next I <3 Johanna Milestone! "You have to know that genuinely loud noises and getting older could software long phrase damages inside of of the ear" - Our latest spammer on a mission to banish the evil that is TINNITUS! M.D.

05-13-2011, 05:45 PM	#6
KaysarRocks Mega Yakster Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 81,913 My Mood: Thanks: 651 Thanked 1,019 Times in 908 Posts Groans: 80 Groaned at 81 Times in 72 Posts	I don't think it influenced it but I do think he's terrified of the competition Durbin's going to bring him when he releases an album. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. R.I.P Captain Phil “If you’re looking for sympathy you’ll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.” — David Sedaris, Barrel Fever

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05-13-2011, 05:18 PM	#2
Kristin Senior Yakster Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24,038 My Mood: Thanks: 691 Thanked 2,710 Times in 1,986 Posts Groans: 6 Groaned at 34 Times in 31 Posts	I said no because I refuse to believe that he has that much influence.

05-13-2011, 05:40 PM	#4
Kristin Senior Yakster Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24,038 My Mood: Thanks: 691 Thanked 2,710 Times in 1,986 Posts Groans: 6 Groaned at 34 Times in 31 Posts	Yeah, but he's still a douchebag with eyeliner.

05-13-2011, 06:08 PM	#7
TheKdd Your mama what? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kddville USA Posts: 25,038 My Mood: Thanks: 3,750 Thanked 4,286 Times in 3,000 Posts Groans: 169 Groaned at 131 Times in 124 Posts	Apparently, Ellen also tweeted her support for Haley. I don't get it. __________________ _____________ My Karma ran over your dogma. ~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. **Why yes, yes I was the winner of the first ever Yak Big Brother Game. Think you can join my rank? Think you can join Season Two winner Sphinx? Season THREE starts SOON To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *** Johanna Milestone ROCKS

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Kristin Senior Yakster Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24,038 My Mood: Thanks: 691 Thanked 2,710 Times in 1,986 Posts Groans: 6 Groaned at 34 Times in 31 Posts	I think it's a bad move on Adam's part. He'll have more competition with James as a non-winner than he would have if James was locked into an Idol contract.

05-13-2011, 06:26 PM	#9
TheKdd Your mama what? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kddville USA Posts: 25,038 My Mood: Thanks: 3,750 Thanked 4,286 Times in 3,000 Posts Groans: 169 Groaned at 131 Times in 124 Posts	I agree. He will have more room to be creative without the contract. __________________ _____________ My Karma ran over your dogma. ~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. **Why yes, yes I was the winner of the first ever Yak Big Brother Game. Think you can join my rank? Think you can join Season Two winner Sphinx? Season THREE starts SOON To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *** Johanna Milestone ROCKS

05-13-2011, 06:28 PM	#10
KaysarRocks Mega Yakster Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 81,913 My Mood: Thanks: 651 Thanked 1,019 Times in 908 Posts Groans: 80 Groaned at 81 Times in 72 Posts	I agree too, I think it was a very bad move for Lambert. Very interested to see how quickly Durbin gets a contract out of this. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. R.I.P Captain Phil “If you’re looking for sympathy you’ll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.” — David Sedaris, Barrel Fever

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