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[1/19/2011 10:03:22 PM]

Randy asks Ryan if he's crying...

They're finally wrapping up this episode. Randy said Jersey was fantastic. Everybody says their goodbyes.

Next city they're visiting?... New Orleans.

That's it for the first episode. My impressions? I'm not completely sold on the new judges... Steven Tyler could get annoying very fast. I'm indifferent about J-Lo, but at least she didn't really annoy me like the Aerosmith frontman. Randy is Randy. I liked a couple of the contestants, but I don't know if I really saw anybody with superstar potential. The closest to that would be Robbie Rosen. We'll see what these contestants are made of in a few weeks in Hollywood.

See you next time!

[1/19/2011 9:58:19 PM]

Back for the final segment... They're showing a montage of the judging day winding down, and a ton of heart-broken people. And we're down to the last contestant of the day.

His name is Travis Orlando, and he's from the Bronx. He's wearing a shirt that says "It's gonna be fantastic"... We'll see. Sounds like he's from the ghetto or something... lots of talk about murders and living in a shelter. This would be a true rags to riches story if he pans out.

He's trying out Eleanor Rigby. He's trying to be R&B with a hint of jazz... Steven wants to hear a second song, so Travis whips out some Jason Mraz I'm Yours action.

Steven asks what Randy thinks... Randy likes the singing voice, but he says he needs to shake up his vibe.

J-Lo thinks his voice is pretty and sweet.

Steven also says yes. Randy, I think, also said yes. He's through to Hollywood, and his family rushes in.

He needs some work in my opinion, but the whole Jason Mraz-sounding people are somewhat in style right now, so he may pan out.

[1/19/2011 9:49:54 PM]

Stuffed-bunny wrecking ball... Sweet...

[1/19/2011 9:47:44 PM]

Steven is begging the next girl to be the next Idol.

Her name is Brielle Von Hugel . She wears a flower in her hair, just like Idol alum Jasmine Trias... I liked Jasmine!

Her father had throat cancer, but he beat it.

She's singing Endless Love. Her voice is pretty good, but not very original. She is pretty cute, though.

Steven likes her flower and voice.

Randy wants her to bring her dad in. Steven screams again.

In front of her dad, the judges all say yes. J-Lo says she needs some work, though. Randy says she has some potential.

I hope she can go far. I don't know if she is top 12 material, but I'll be rooting for her.

AND ANOTHER COMMERCIAL!!!

[1/19/2011 9:43:01 PM]

Back... I'm predicting one more commercial break...

Jaclyn Blythe is screaming...

Ima Abasumoh is just yeah-ing...

Rob Palmay is rambling... in nice shorts...

None of them make it through.

[1/19/2011 9:38:11 PM]

Another commercial... They got to make their money somehow! They haven't been doing it by selling records as of late! ;)

[1/19/2011 9:37:35 PM]

Back... And finally, the MJ impersonator!

His name is Yoji Asano, a.k.a. Yoji-Pop. He's from Japan!

He is slow to speak, but finally says he's been imitating MJ since he was 2.

He's going to sing Miley Cyrus!

LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!

PARTY IN THE USA!!!!!

I don't care if this guy can't sing... I'm enjoying this!!! Please, send him through just for comedy's sake!

And apparently, Party In The USA is the song they're making all the bad contestants sing. One guy gets interrupted by a boat.

So, did Yoji make it through? They never said!

[1/19/2011 9:29:26 PM]

Now, we have a freak show... I didn't catch the name, but he was weird.

Genise Deal has the judges singing along, but they don't like her singing.

Steven swears at Randy, because of how he said no to Genise... he did so sarcastically, though.

And that was quick... another commercial... Still waiting for the MJ impersonator.

[1/19/2011 9:27:41 PM]

Did I just see a Frisky Dingo ad?

... Oh, we're back...

We have Devyn Rush... She's a server... And she's promoting her restaurant! She has a singers tip bucket.

I didn't appreciate Randy's "singing waiter" comment... That hits home!

She has a soft, seductive voice. Even added an "ooh" just for me! ;) She also showed some power in her voice at the end.

Steven called it delicious. Randy was really surprised, and says she has just the right amount of sauce. Yay, restaurant puns... o_O

They all say yes. Randy says she can blow, and launches into a series of Believe It's... I'm going to start calling Randy the English Naruto.

[1/19/2011 9:20:30 PM]

Another commercial, and then day two auditions start. Looks like a Michael Jackson impersonator will be coming up soon...

[1/19/2011 9:19:49 PM]

Next up is an immigrant from Kosovo. Her parents occasionally get subtitles, even though they're speaking English. (Where are my subtitles?)

Name: Melinda Ademi

She is very cute, and her voice is very nice. Nothing fancy, but solid.

I really like her. I hope she does well. She gets three yes votes from the judges, so she's through to Hollywood!

[1/19/2011 9:16:50 PM]

And back...

It's sunset in Jersey's first day of auditions.

Next up is Victoria Huggins... She is 16 and 3/4ths years old. She has a funny cartoon helium voice! She sounds cute, but could get annoying... She's going to keep a video blog of her Idol experience. She also says it's her time to shine. Is that the quote of the season, or something?

She has some power in her country-twang voice, and puts some spunk behind it. Steven calls her proud... J-Lo calls her adorable, and gives a yes.

J-Lo likes her skirt, and I think Steven just made a perverted comment. Victoria says she needs to appeal to the boy audience. Randy says she has the most personality ever on Idol after hearing Vic say "Yo yo Dawg"... She's through to Hollywood!

She could do pretty good, based on personality alone. Her voice is pretty good, too, so I'll keep an eye on her.

[1/19/2011 9:07:52 PM]

Yet another commercial... They're promising more freak show... Hope they deliver on their promise this time...

[1/19/2011 9:06:50 PM]

Next up, Ashley Sullivan, fresh out of the port-a-john.

She wants to be like Britney Spears. Way to shoot for the moon, there. Even keeps a picture of Britney in her pocket.

Her voice isn't too bad, although I will say it is totally Broadway...

The judges are confused...

J-Lo says she's adorable, and says she's more suited for Broadway (drink).

Ashley says she could be the first show-tune pop-star. Yeah, good luck with that.

She is begging for a spot in really weird ways, and is now in tears begging for a chance.

Randy says no, but J-Lo wants to give her a golden ticket.

It comes down to Steven, and he says yes, so she's through. Randy says the other two are insane.

I don't know how far she will go... Maybe survive one cut in Hollywood, but I don't see her as a finalist.

[1/19/2011 9:02:18 PM]

Back from commercial for hour two of the live blog.

They say that the new judging panel has finally settled into crushing dreams.

Now, we have a disgusting nervous burper. Gross...

Michael Perotto is his name... and he goes all campy... I'm thinking that this guy could actually have a decent voice if he didn't go so overboard on his performance.

Steven asks him if he ate paint chips as a child.

He really needs to pull his voice back. He is going way overboard, and I think Steven just made a duck noise. Is there a lot of people in the audition room, because I thought I heard a laugh track!

There's the first Broadway reference (drink)

He doesn't make it through. He responds with one word... "Ouch"

He says he's not going to give up. He leaves on a belch.

[1/19/2011 8:54:28 PM]

Welcome back to Jersey, they say... and yes, we are back from commercial break.

Some contestants talk about the judge they want to meet. One girl says she wants to meet Ellen. Sorry, Ellen's no longer a judge.

A bunch of girls are crushing on Steven, and he's crushing right back. This could get inappropriate fast.

Ryan says it's hard to turn a rocker into a Boy Scout. Luckily, our next contestant is a Boy Scout!

His name is Chris Corderio and he made a Don't Text and Drive video.

The judges comment on his outfit, and say he looks like he's camping.

This guy has no doubt he can be the next Idol.

He sings some Sinatra... The first line he sings is "Now the end is near", and Randy agrees. This guy is just not that good. And he gets more insane as he progresses in his song.

Steven says that Chris scared everybody in the room. He's gone.

J-Lo asks how Randy could do this for ten years.

And we're already going to another commercial... Looks like they're going to get even worse after the break.

[1/19/2011 8:45:48 PM]

Another commercial... My fingers need a break, anyway!

[1/19/2011 8:44:56 PM]

Next up, Robbie Rosen... he has a pretty big nose. He used to be in a wheelchair. First sob story of the season. He says it's his turn to shine. He's been watching the show since he was 7. He's singing Yesterday by the Beatles.

His voice kind of reminds me of Kris Allen. (For the uninitiated, Kris Allen won Idol a couple seasons back) The judges are blown away, saying he's a breath of fresh air.

J-Lo thinks he's cute. Randy says he has crazy mad vocals.

J-Lo says they don't even have to vote, so they just send him through to Hollywood.

Steven says he's the best so far in New Jersey.

I'll make a prediction. Not only will Robbie make top 12, I think he could be top 5 at least, and if he keeps going like that, he could win the whole thing.

[1/19/2011 8:40:05 PM]

J-Lo is still having a tough time saying no. Cue the montage of her struggling to say no to contestants.

Melkia Whitehall... Didn't catch the full name, but this is the first bad contestant to actually get a name on the screen. J-Lo shows no hesitation to say no this time.

[1/19/2011 8:38:45 PM]

Here comes the freak show!

Interesting thing is, they're not giving the names of the bad contestants. Is it to prevent them from gaining cult followings? No more William Hungs?

[1/19/2011 8:37:41 PM]

This one contestant with stars on her breasts is giving us Jersey hair styling tips. She's bragging about her figure. I'm not impressed.

Her name is Tiffany Rios, and she's a dance instructor. She's star-struck by J-Lo, and busts out crying. Her inspiration is Selena. J-Lo goes and hugs her to calm her down. Will she be able to even audition?

She's singing an original. Her voice actually isn't too bad, until she hits some high notes. She is very egotistical, as the song is apparently called "American Needs Me".

Randy is blinded by her star breasts. She covers them up and sings a second song. I thought she was going to be a freak show, but her voice should get her pretty far.

All the judges give her a yes.

I hate to say it, but she could do pretty good, as long as she stays within her range. I'm not a fan of her personality, though.

[1/19/2011 8:32:44 PM]

We're back... Coming back from break, they're playing up the whole Jersey Shore angle. Great...

[1/19/2011 8:31:24 PM]

Jane Lynch has a limo cat. I want a limo cat!

[1/19/2011 8:30:28 PM]

Rhombus's mom is on TV!!! Hi Cindy!

[1/19/2011 8:27:41 PM]

Onto another commercial break... Looks like some bad contestants coming up. Time for the freak show to go full speed!

[1/19/2011 8:26:34 PM]

Here comes the montage of nameless contestants all getting through to Hollywood. They haven't shown a crappy one yet!

Now, here is somebody from the Ivory Coast... Achille Lovle...

She is singing something from Madonna, but going way over the top, so I don't even recognize the song! Steven says she's all drama and no notes.

J-Lo says it's not about the girl's accent... She just can't sing.

J-Lo gives a no after much hesitation.

Steven also says no.

J-Lo hates to give no's, and is already showing regrets about becoming a judge.

[1/19/2011 8:23:53 PM]

Here's the very first 15 year old contestant... Kenzie Palmer

She is very peppy, and has a solid voice... sounds like she has a slight country twang to her voice. Steven is not feeling the pazazz... J-Lo disagrees. Randy says she needs to move more.

She steps side to side on Randy's command, and says she'll do whatever they ask... o_O

Randy says yes because she's 15.

The noobs also say yes.

I think she could go pretty far... Possible top 12, or whatever top number they decide to do.

[1/19/2011 8:21:00 PM]

Next up, Caleb Hawley.

Steven admits that the judges are crazy.

This guy has a fairly strong voice, and Steven is singing and clapping along. He had one part where he got off-key, but Steven likes it... adds his trademark scream at the end.

All the judges say yes.

He has a bit of potential...

[1/19/2011 8:18:32 PM]

First Contestant: Rachel Zevita, who was in Season 6... She had made it to Hollywood, but got cut after one day. J-Lo remembers her, although she wasn't a judge then. J-Lo likes her before she starts singing.

She sings Hallelujah... I'm not sure about the voice... She can hit some high notes, and has a lot of warble, but I've heard a lot better in the competition.

J-Lo says it wasn't as good as it could have been. Steven has taken the Paula role.

Steven says yes, but she needs some work.

J-Lo puts her through on what she remembers from the past.

Dawg gives her a yes, so she's through.

The judges like her... J-Lo says to look out for her... I don't think she'll make it past Hollywood, though.

[1/19/2011 8:14:36 PM]

Back from commercial... Let's finally start the show!

Looks like the first location is the Meadowlands in New Jersey. And Constantine introduces Ryan Seacrest. Everybody thinks they're the next American Idol!

Randy is going with the Britney Spears look, apparently... Is it the glasses?

A lot of contestants are prepped to step up their game, and [insert other cliche here]

[1/19/2011 8:09:24 PM]

Now, they're just doing a rapid-fire intro of the series... Steven cursed, a camera got broken, and there was a Transformer? WTF?

Finally, the first contestant... I'm sick already... Get her off...

Wait, nevermind... they're still doing the intro! And off to the first commercial break... When will this show really start??? Already padding it like crazy!

[1/19/2011 8:06:23 PM]

Now they're pumping up Mr. Tyler's career... (And he screamed again)... He wants to find the next Janis Joplin.

And here comes the pumping up of J-Lo's career. Not sure what to think...

Then they introduce Randy Jackson as just "The Dawg"... he gives props to the two new judges. Why do I feel the focus is going to be on the new judges rather than the contestants?

[1/19/2011 8:03:37 PM]

New intro sequence... And they flashed Adam Lambert... I thought they were only supposed to show people who WON the show?

[1/19/2011 8:02:23 PM]

This... is... American Idol!!!

The new season is finally upon us! We have returned to the three judge panel this year, which I think is the way it should be! :) Two of the judges are new, though. Randy Jackson is the only original judge remaining. Yes, Simon is gone. That totally sucks. New this year are Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

They start the show with a montage of the selection of the new judges, complete with a heartbeat.

During the judge introduction, Steven does his trademark Aerosmith scream. I hope he doesn't pull that out while judging!

[1/19/2011 7:53:02 PM]

I guess I better test this live blog function, and make sure it works! They're showing this show right now, focusing on past Idols. Nice to see the old idols, but I'm anxious for the new season to start!

[START]

Greetings, everybody! Welcome to the new season of American Idol! I'm going to be keeping a live blog of the upcoming show today, so if you want to keep tabs without watching, or watch and keep tabs on what I'm saying anyway, stay tuned here! You will need to refresh the page to get the newest update, but I hope that won't stop you from checking this out! Well, stay tuned for comments! The show starts in about 10 minutes!