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Posted on December 17, 2008
It's a sad day for Canadian Idol fans. And it will be a quiet year. Canadian Idol will take a "rest" in 2009. "As a result of the current economic climate, production of Canadian Idol will rest for the 2009...
Posted on October 27, 2008
Remember Keith? He was in the Top 22 on Season 4. Well, he and his bandmate Renee Lamoureux have an album out, "Revolution," and they're embarking on a tour (called "Generation Change") to share stories from their recent trip...
Posted on September 14, 2008
Okay, so you don't need to hear any more about my love of Theo. I've been pretty transparent about my voting habits. But even on a good night, the most I ever voted was three times. Which is nothing compared...
Posted on September 14, 2008
Theo's home province is going nuts. As I suppose it should. And while he's an instant Canadian celeb, he insists that he's still a small-town boy at heart (he's from Lethbridge, Alberta). Now that the competition is over, Tams is...
Posted on September 14, 2008
Even the runner-up has to play the press game. The National Post interviewed Mitch. Check it out here. An excerpt: MacDonald did not appear in the bottom two or three once. So did it make it harder for him to...
Posted on September 14, 2008
When you win a national televised talent competition, you must make the rounds with the press. And for all you Theo fans out there (I know I'm not the only one), I'll try to link you to some of the...
Posted on September 14, 2008
Theo is proud that he stayed true to himself throughout the competition, and Mitch is echoing a similar sentiment. While graciously conceding the Idol crown to his friend, Mitch has been one of the most eloquent and upbeat second-place...
Posted on September 14, 2008
"I told myself when I drove to Calgary for my very first audition that I wanted this and I was going to get it," said Tams. "I've had so many people just try and change things about me and being...
Posted on September 11, 2008
Theo did it. Because I voted. Democracy works, folks. For those of you who missed yesterday's show, read the recap over at CTV.ca. Over the next few days, I'll be linking you to all sorts of Theo and Mitch...
Posted on September 10, 2008
There is an impromptu dance party in my living room. THEO TAMS IS THE CANADIAN IDOL!!!! Stay tuned to dailyIdolTV.com for more.......
Posted on September 8, 2008
I hope you picked up on the C.S. Lewis reference in the title. If not, I highly recommend reading the Chronicles of Narnia (ending with "The Last Battle") after the winner is announced this week. Because your brain needs a...
Posted on September 6, 2008
Here's a quick behind-the-scenes look at the Top 10's Canada AM visit. It's YouTube-party Saturday, here at dailyIdolTV.com.......
Posted on September 6, 2008
For those of you who missed it (like me, who happens to go to work in the morning rather than watch television), our Top 10 reunited this week on Canada AM. I had almost forgotten about Sebastian.......
Posted on August 26, 2008
Apparently Canada didn't get the memo. Earl and Theo are supposed to go head-to-head for the Canadian Idol title this year. Maybe people assumed he'd be safe, so they focused their voting on the underdogs. Maybe Mitch has the...
Posted on August 25, 2008
Tonight, our Top 4 tackle the Anne Murray songbook. Should be interesting hearing Earl, Theo, Drew and Mitch interpret the icon's work, songs so closely associated with a female voice. Anne Murray doesn't envy the Canadian Idol competitors. As...
Posted on August 24, 2008
Well, well, well. Canadian Idol's finale has quite the impressive lineup this year. Impressive enough to draw in viewers who aren't even invested in the competition. It's gonna be good, folks. The two-hour finale will air at 8 on September...
Posted on August 21, 2008
I love the above photo. Because Theo is finally rocking the scarf again. Where has it been these past few weeks?! Anywho.... This weekend, our Top 4 are heading to their hometowns. And they'll feel like rock stars, because...
Posted on August 20, 2008
It was his guitar that he smashed on the stage last night. In case you were wondering. I suppose that qualifiers him as more hardcore than if it were a CTV-owned instrument, no? After receiving his best feedback of...
Posted on August 19, 2008
I have no idea if tonight's elimination was a surprise. Maybe to some. Honestly, last night's Beatles performances were so solid, that for the first time this season, I had no idea who to vote for. So I didn't. I...
Posted on August 18, 2008
With it being Olympics season, everyone's talking about the eating habits of winning athletes (specifically Michael Phelps' ridiculously amazing 12,000-calories-a-day diet). Now, maybe you haven't wondered what the Top 5 Canadian Idol contestants eat for breakfast. But just in case...
Posted on August 13, 2008
I wasn't expecting it, but Amberly's elimination certainly isn't a shock. I mean, it's clearly the season of boys. It was only a matter of time. I thought we'd see Drew leave first. Or Mitch. But no, Amberly's "1234"...
Posted on August 12, 2008
Simple Plan sat down for an interview to discuss their mentoring experiencing with the contestants on Canadian-rock week. One thing I immediately noticed was how close in age the band is to the Idols. While they've tasted the success...
Posted on August 12, 2008
Last night was Canadian-rock night. And so our Canadian Idols rocked it. Maybe it's just me, but I found their song selections to be a little wimpy and non-rock-ish. I mean, I love Feist too, but I don't think...
Posted on August 11, 2008
Kalan Porter and Melissa O'Neill are both from Alberta. And while Ryan Malcolm was from Kingston, his sister in Calgary helped round up massive votes for him. And Jaydee Bixby of Drumheller didn't fair too shabbily. And now, in the...
Posted on August 11, 2008
Have you ever wondered what happens to the eliminated contestants? Are they kicked out of the mansion immediately? Are bags packed in advance? Is it one of those shameful Project Runway/Top Model/Survivor instant exits? Your questions are now answered. And...
Posted on August 11, 2008
The warden of Simcoe County is urging local support for hometown boy Drew. And since he's been stepping up his game, it'll be interesting to see how far he makes it. I mean, he wasn't in the bottom, Theo was....
Posted on August 8, 2008
I mentioned earlier this week that Dwight's band The Nation is playing in Digby tomorrow. NovaNewsNow.com sat down with their hometown boy to get the scoop on his post-Idol career. An short excerpt: Now the 29-year-old is shopping around...
Posted on August 4, 2008
"UK Hits" night. And I'm siding with the judges here: Theo, Earl, Mookie and Amberly are the ones in the running. I mean, honestly, is there anyone else even in the competition next to these four performers? My uber-quick rundown:...
Posted on August 4, 2008
There's this sense of pride and loyalty that dictates voting choices for some. Honestly, I rarely notice where contestants are from. Someone could be based in the apartment next to me, but I won't vote for him if he's not...
Posted on August 3, 2008
I've been pretty transparent about my love of Theo Tams. He must win. If there is any Idol justice, he'll walk away a champion. Or perhaps he'll strategically walk away with a second- or third-place finish so that he has...
Posted on August 2, 2008
It's "UK Hits" week coming up on Idol with Tom Jones as our contestants' mentor. I think I'm too young to understand the whole sex-appeal thing associated with Mr. Jones, but he's reached undeniable iconic status nonetheless. I came across...
Posted on July 30, 2008
And then there were seven. And by the time we reach the Top 5, Anne Murray will be stopping by Idol to mentor our contestants as they tackle her songbook. Murray has sold more than 50 million albums and has...
Posted on July 30, 2008
I can't really say it was much of a surprise. The judges haven't been too enthusiastic about the guy, and he's been spending significant time in the bottom three. So when Ben called Sebastian's name, sending him back to...
Posted on July 29, 2008
At this point, it's all about Earl and Theo. With a little Gavin Rossdale thrown in. And Amberly is certainly holding her own as the only remaining female in the competition. I agree with the judges: I would rather...
Posted on July 28, 2008
Martin Kerr was one of my early favorites. While he didn't go nearly as far as I anticipated/hoped, he's doing fine without the Idol machine, just as his music career was quite successful before the show came along. The...
Posted on July 28, 2008
Good evening, Idol fans. For those of you who've always wanted to be a fly on the wall in the Idol mansion, this article allows you to do just that. The article's author calls the party bittersweet, which is an...
Posted on July 27, 2008
Remember Steffi Didomenicantonio from Season 4? She was the contestant with that quirky retro-glamor style that you just had to love her for. And now, after one year of studying acting at George Brown Theatre School, she has landed...
Posted on July 23, 2008
Next week's show is unplugged. And who better to mentor the competitors than Gavin Rossdale? Yes, THE Gavin Rossdale. Makes me wish I had auditioned this season. (He'll also be performing during the results show. So watch.) And it only...
Posted on July 23, 2008
My predictions were close, although I didn't anticipate Amberly ending up in the bottom three. But voters aren't feeling the girls this season, so I shouldn't have been surprised. But saying goodbye to Katherine wasn't much of a shock....
Posted on July 21, 2008
Impressive performances tonight, no? I must say, while I'm still totally on Team Theo, Earl has officially won me over. The song selection was bordering on brilliant this evening. Ah, Theo. I would never have picked Marley for him. And...
Posted on July 21, 2008
I realize this is last-minute, but I just want to make sure you're all aware that Idol is airing at 9 p.m. tonight rather than 8. If you're all set for your evening on the couch to begin at 8,...
Posted on July 19, 2008
Brian Melo was last year's Canadian Idol. But two of his Top 10 competitors are now popping up on our music radar. And they're country. For a show that seems to focus on pop/rock genres and artists, up-and-coming country stars...
Posted on July 18, 2008
The moment you get eliminated, you get bombarded with questions. Suddenly you're an interviewers dream, all because Canada didn't like you much. Odd, yes, but such is the entertainment machine. So Adam Castelli's been making the press rounds this...
Posted on July 18, 2008
As I mentioned earlier, Tara Oram has a new show premiering on CMT this weekend. I hope this season's hopefuls tune in, as watching someone actively pursuing a career post-Idol may be quite inspiring. Tara Oram is like the...
Posted on July 17, 2008
It was hard to miss. And in case we did, Ben pointed it out. Awkwardly. But yes, the Idol set is brand-spanking-new. I wish there was a way to make the set classy. No matter what they do to...
Posted on July 17, 2008
I suppose the one consolation Adam can walk away with is that his performance was not horrible. He doesn't have to replay the agony of a wretched performance over and over in his head. It was our fault, not his,...
Posted on July 16, 2008
Adam Castelli went home. I did not see that coming. Sure, I thought the motorbike stunt was bordering on ridiculous, but as a competitor, I thought he was far more worthy than Mr. Day. But this is part popularity...
Posted on July 15, 2008
It's almost cruel that CTV's Idol page posted pictures of the Idol mansion today, as if subtly taunting the poor contestant who will be packing up his/her bags tonight. If a music career isn't motivation enough for the competitors...
Posted on July 14, 2008
Here's my quick rundown of tonight's show. Am I still a Theo fan? Maybe.* *YES. Drew on the drums. Novelty factor will keep him in. Adam on a motorbike. Reads as cheese to me. He'll be fine. Mark. Go home....
Posted on July 13, 2008
CTV.ca has their Top 10 interviews up now. So head on over and check out what your faves have to say about their game plans for the rest of the season. You can also check out the official Top...
Posted on July 12, 2008
I was eating cheesecake on a lovely patio last night, when I noticed someone familiar out of the corner of my eye. Since I'm being stalked by Idols of past and present, it was no surprise that it was Gary...
Posted on July 9, 2008
The following is what went on in my head this evening: Martin went home?! And Mark didn't?! Excuse me while I go punch something. Gary, no. Drew, yes. Good. Drew's my kind of guy. Mookie made it. Good. He deserves...
Posted on July 8, 2008
It's official: I heart Theo Tams. We've bonded over our mutual scarf obsession. And yes, I voted for him. Not because he was wearing a scarf. But it may have influenced my decision to vote a second time. And...
Posted on July 7, 2008
Good evening, Idol fans. I hope you're all settled at home, ready for another round of performances/voting. This week we'll be watching out Top 16 become our Top 10. And since I hate goodbyes, I'm actually going to have to...
Posted on July 6, 2008
Mark Day, one of this season's youngest competitors and the only remaining Newfoundlander, returned for a short visit home to Portugal Cover on Friday. He was met by a crowd of 200 whom he then sang for as appreciation...
Posted on July 6, 2008
I mentioned yesterday that we like out third-place finishers. My thoughts are echoed over at the National Post. The article "Canadian Idol: Second Opinion – Is it better to lose?" looks at the success of Hedley and the lack of...
Posted on July 5, 2008
In case you missed it this week, here's Theo Tams. Playing "Collide." And being brilliant. He might be my favorite. Okay, he is....
Posted on July 4, 2008
Carly Rae Jepsen finished third on Canadian Idol last year. She just released her new single "Sunshine On My Shoulders" (yes, the John Denver tune) and is ready to take the Canadian music scene by storm. And if Jacob...
Posted on July 4, 2008
As recapped yesterday (not that you didn't already know), we said goodbye to Lisa, Paul, Jesse and Jessica this week. And thanks to the folks over at idol.ctv.ca, we can read their thoughts on their short-lived Idol experiences. Lisa Bell,...
Posted on June 27, 2008
As promised yesterday, I've got snippets (and links) of the eliminated competitors' exit interviews. We've all seen how non-winners can go on to meet pretty remarkable success, but so far, that has only been seen with those who've made...
Posted on June 26, 2008
As was predicted by yours truly, it's the year of the boy. Last night's elimination episode had us saying goodbye to three of our nine female singers: Lindsay Barr, Tetiana Ostapowych and Lindsay Robins. And Shaun Francisco. I was...
Posted on June 25, 2008
Who did you vote for last night? More importantly, who do you think is going home? It's hard to predict when there's no voting pattern to refer to. But I'm quite confident that it's the year of the boy. Highlights:...
Posted on June 24, 2008
Good evening, Idol fans. I'm assuming you're currently getting ready for tonight's round of performances. I have to admit, last night's show, while full of solid numbers, didn't wow me. I tend to get my hopes up a little too...
Posted on June 21, 2008
For those of you who missed the Top 200 show (and subsequent whittling down to the Top 24), CTV is airing encore presentations of the past week's episodes tonight at 8 and 9. Once you're all caught up, be sure...
Posted on June 19, 2008
Over 10,000 auditioned. Only 24 remain. Ladies and gentlemen, your Top 24: Amberly Thiessen - 18, Seven Persons, AB Adam Castelli - 26, Hamilton, ON Tetiana Ostapowych, 25 - Toronto, ON Mitch MacDonald, 22 - Port Hood, NS Lindsay Barr,...
Posted on June 18, 2008
I didn't mean to lie when I said that last night's show would whittle down the competitors to 22. Apparently, Idol producers chose to throw us a curve ball and let 24 through instead. Sorry for not being psychic. The...
Posted on June 16, 2008
Good evening, Canadian Idol fans. Just reminding you to tune in to CTV tonight at 9 p.m. to check out the top 200. The talent bar is rising and the pressure is on. So curl up on the couch and...
Posted on June 11, 2008
It's not the same thing as watching the show, but there's a pretty decent recap here of last night's show. And since TV fans SHOULD be literate, have at it. I'm still on the fence about Jully Black's mentor role...
Posted on June 9, 2008
Good evening, Canadian Idol fans. Hope you're ready for the second week of auditions. CTV has its summer schedule all lined up, so make sure your calendars are marked and your TiVos are set. There's nothing like a bad audition...
Posted on June 6, 2008
A few years ago, I was at a formal charity event. Out of the corner of my eye, a guy in a tux and baseball cap (a fashion statement that I just accepted as contradictory and didn't bother challenging) walked...
