Pia Toscano Exit Blamed On Judges - Comments and Message Board

I stopped watching American Idol last year when Crystal Bowersox (who outshined Lee Dwyze by a landslide!) was voted out at the winner of American Idol, when she should have won! I believe her paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, before after her performance, sealed her fate! Which let's me know that voters don't vote based on talent! They vote based on RACE, SEX, etc. So stop blaming Jennifer Lopez, and Randy Jackson, why not Steven Tyler?

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by Donnie Intellec...

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I tell you it's rigged. I tried to call and vote and it would always be busy....This thing is totally rigged.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by djm9063

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What else should we expect? Randy and jealous Jennifer Lopez dissed Pia almost every single time she sang. Now, they act stunned? Oh my! They don't realize their influence on the American public? Please. Pia was by far the most talented singer of the group. But according to Randy and Jennifer's constant criticism, she was supposed to be more. She was supposed to be a "performer," demonstrated through the ability to move around and do a stage act. I don't remember Carrie Underwood being expected to do any of that. Boy, do I miss Simon. American Idol contestants are new, undeveloped performers, and I thought this was supposed to be a singing contest. Alas, it isn't. If it were, Pia would be the next American Idol. Bless your heart Pia. You are beautiful, talented, and poised, and I will be supporting your career. And...like many other people, I'm no longer interested in watching American Idol. Saving Casey? What was that all about? We have heard nothing but praises for him throughout the course of the contest. It is obvious that in spite of Jennifer's turn about last night, she and Randy want Casey to be the next American Idol. It looks like they may have manipulated the show enough through their comments and save to make it happen. That just isn't the American way.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by goldengirl3

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@pvc2005: Viewers, for the first time this year, can also vote online on the American Idol website. There are no busy signals or waiting. I do agree with @bhamm that even though Pia had a beautiful voice, she didn't have any stage presence. I thought she was boring.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by nygal

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The author of this article seems to think that the American public doesn't have brains of thier own. I don't need a comment from one of the judges to help me decide whom to vote for. The judges have trashed some of my previous favorites, but it didn't stop me from voting. While Pia certainly had a beautiful voice (and face), she doesn't have much stage presence, no "it" factor. This competition is about the "total package", which Pia doesn't really have. I don't like Paul's voice, but he is a bette performer than Pia. It's the way it goes. As for Pia, the judges saw what others saw--a lack of "flavor", personality, stage presence. Take James, for example, that boy OWNS that stage when he is on it!

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by BHAMM1360

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I am still shocked! i really thought she would win! I still think she is the best out of all of them!

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by Izabela Ferens

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the reason Pia was kicked off was the ridiculous outfit that by Gwen Stefani she wore. Pia is stunning looking and unfortunately America couldnt see past the image when they saw her singing so incredibly. Amer Idol has too many things going on this season and they screwed it up that wayPia You are amazing and will go on with probably the best career of this seasons contestants and there are some greats for sure, the reason Pia was kicked off was the ridiculous outfit that by Gwen Stefani she wore. Pia is stunning looking and unfortunately America couldnt see past the image when they saw her singing so incredibly. Amer Idol has too many things going on this season and they screwed it up that wayPia You are amazing and will go on with probably the best career of this seasons contestants and there are some greats for sure

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by Jtell

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the reason Pia was kicked off was the ridiculous outfit that by Gwen Stefani she wore. Pia is stunning looking and unfortunately America couldnt see past the image when they saw her singing so incredibly. Amer Idol has too many things going on this season and they screwed it up that wayPia You are amazing and will go on with probably the best career of this seasons contestants and there are some greats for sure

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by Jtell

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Goes to show, maybe the show is rigged. Pia may or may not have won and became the next Idol, but for sure, she was not the least talented..... I will no longer watch this show!

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by caddywag

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PEOPLE what the %#&$program are you all watching?? SHE was NOT doomed by the judges.LIKE they say if you dont VOTE for your favorite there votes go DOWN DUH ! What iam concerned about is the dallying of the votes and how they do that.? Thats just like doing the BLAME GAME when DAVID COOK lost to LEE.PIA your a star darling and just one word.Jennifer Hudson when you got it no one can take it away. Just remember YOU know who YOU are :) And AMERICA ♥'s you darling,,God Bless

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by ballucanb

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This should serve J.Lo a lesson not to try and fix what's not broken with her shallow "constructive" = destructive criticism. But, Ms. Lopez seems to have her own wisdom in favoring Stephano and screaming "Baby, baby, baby, I knew you had it in you!" after a very pitchy, average performance, and no "constructive criticism" whatsoever! I am done with American Idol - this season for sure.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by Sobol

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I totally agree with Stephanie K.. She was doomed by the judges from the start. If you look back at the performances, Pia was always being judged the harshest although her performances, except for the continuously albeit unneeded dancing requests, were great. On yesterday's performances, the criticism from Randy and Jennifer were not mildly harsh, they were very harsh and the harshest of the night. Unfortunately, Steven is generally mum so his lack of commentary also added to the mix. The judges should only be mad at themselves and I hope that last night they could not sleep over their guilt.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by Gino V.

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It's just too sad. I felt so bad for her. She's one of the most talented ones on this year's show. I like Casey, but I think they should have held off on the "Judges Save". I hope she gets a good record deal, because she really deserves it. I hope she doesn't get discouraged. Idol is becoming too much of a popularity competition, and not talent. She's very good looking too, and mostly gals watch Idol and vote, so that's why you have got more guys than gals left this year. Her hometown should be very proud of her.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by shamrock1224

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It was a shock.I feel there were others that should of left.Pia was the BEST!!! I have 2nd thoughts about viewing American Idol now.The save the Judges had was used to soon.I bet there viewing numbers fall some now.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by luvwizard

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the save was wasted on Casey

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by dixie49

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The judges should have never saved j.c. I think he sucks, they could have saved Pia.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by d.v.

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Her elimation makes the perfect case for changing the way the voting is handled. The professional judges should comprise half of each contestant's score while the other half should be composed of the audience's votes.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by jj2

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There should be a limit on how many votes a voter can place....some of them will jam the phone lines by placing hundreds of votes for their favorite....that is not a fair way of voting....one vote per phone # should be allowed and no more for a particular contestant.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by lanov

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Her voice is amazing, but she lacked the stage presence of many of the other contestants who had the ability to fire up the audience. And I don't see how her getting voted off could possibly be the judges fault as this is America votes....it was simply that she didn't have the fan base that the others had. For this reason, I have always felt that the judges should have a percentage of the voting imput so that the voting would not just be on fan base alone, but would also be judged on their merit/talent. This season is the best ever as far as talent is concerned...any one of the contestants could win the contest so there will be much disappointment in the weeks ahead as we see talent getting voted off....but that's what it's all about.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by lanov

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No, i wanted her gone because although she has an amazing voice, she's like a ROBOT. No personality, no style, no sense of humor. I was glad. If she doesn't get some personality she's a lounge singer. A good one, but that.

Posted 12 years 11 months ago by cmk53209

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