In an inevitable attempt to cash in on the huge success of "American Idol", the CTV network, which airs the show in Canada, has launched an all-Canadian version called "Canadian Idol" and if initial reaction can be believed, then they could have a goldmine on their hands. Once the announcement was made to launch the show, thousands of Canadians lined up for hours on end to attend auditions in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, St. John's, and Toronto, which is where the show will take place and where the largest turnouts occurred. Of course, the idea is to prove that Canadians can be just as talented---and unfortunately, also just as off-key---as their American neighbours. In a further attempt to emphasize the homegrown nature of the show, it will be hosted by Ben Mulroney, who is the son of our former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The premiere was last Monday, and from all indications it did very well in the ratings, despite the fact that it was up against Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, which I watched instead. For those of you who saw it, or want to see it, what do you think? Was this a good idea and is there another Kelly Clarkson---or better yet, another Avril Lavigne---out there? I'd love to know!

Actually "American Idol" cashed in on the British's idea. British's "Pop Idol" was around before our "American Idol".

LOL :lol: Canadian Idol!!! LOL LOL:lol: :lol:

yeah I watched it and the judges are stupid except Sass Jordon.
and can anyone tell me why the pic in my siggy is not showing up?

i watched it last night
a guy from our home town is going there! our town is pretty small too. apparently the guy can really sing and he had a cold and still got to go to toronto

Originally posted by brownsocks
i watched it last night
a guy from our home town is going there! our town is pretty small too. apparently the guy can really sing and he had a cold and still got to go to toronto

I saw him he's really good! he had to go home but he is coming back for the wild card show, he has mono. like morgan haha.

Originally posted by britt britt
I saw him he's really good! he had to go home but he is coming back for the wild card show, he has mono. like morgan haha.

morgan and half the class hahahahaha losers

Originally posted by Brandon
LOL :lol: Canadian Idol!!! LOL LOL:lol: :lol:

ha ha.....yes, it sure is funny. I can see the humor in it...:rolleyes:

Besides the "Krappy" Kaleb fiasco, overall CI2 was better than AI3.

Originally posted by britt britt
yeah I watched it and the judges are stupid except Sass Jordon.
and can anyone tell me why the pic in my siggy is not showing up?

Sass = <33333333333333

I watched it online occasionally. I LOVED Theresa, but Kalan was like Canada's JPL. Only he was a maaaaaaaaad good singer. Not saying JPL was bad, just that there were better people than him :p

I liked Anna Cyzon best though. She only made top 32 :(

My favorite was Jacob Hoggard, he is an awesome singer

im in australia so i have australian idol
the grand final is in 2 weeks
GO ANTHONY

Originally posted by angel91
im in australia so i have australian idol
the grand final is in 2 weeks
GO ANTHONY

AHHHH. I was so mad when Ricki-Lee got voted out.

Originally posted by -*Forever*-
AHHHH. I was so mad when Ricki-Lee got voted out.

ME 2!!!!
RICKI-LEE WAZ MY FAVOURITE!!!
i voted for her every week

r u australian???

Originally posted by angel91
ME 2!!!!
RICKI-LEE WAZ MY FAVOURITE!!!
i voted for her every week

r u australian???

No. I would have voted if I were. But I download the media online. My other favorite was Chanel and what do you know - next week! :cuss:

I want Anthony to win AI2

YAY
GO ANTHONY!!!!

THE FINAL IS IN 3 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<---------look at my display pic, it is anthony & casey

Now that AI4 has concluded it's now time to turn north towards the centre of the universe better known as Toronto for hopefully yet another fun season!

Can Americans see it? Oh God - how embarrassing!! :rolleyes:

Somebody yank Ben Mulroney!!!


Although he's cute!

I'm actually gonna try to follow this season of CI. I liked some of the media from last year.

it doesn't air here bummer.

Odd that I'm such a HUGE American Idol fan and have tried for two years in a row to get into Canadian Idol. I usually watch until they narrow it down to the finalists. I did participate last year though because I liked Kalan from the beginning - he had the voice, look and personality.

I was totally embarrassed by the first one though when Malcolm won - he had the personality of a speedbump.

Meanwhile, they film in Toronto - I could actually attend the performances but don't bother (I have nobody that'll go with me). Besides, Ben Mulroney just bugs me too much (the hatred for his father runs family-wide) and the judges try to be too much like Simon, Randy and Paula.

Oh well - I'll probably give it a go since there sure isn't much else on these days - at least until Big Brother starts.

it doesn't air here bummer.You can find all kinds of past and current Idol performances and full episodes at IdolMedia.tv (http://www.cisongs.com/index.html).

It starts tomorrow with Canadian Hits theme night.

- Every Time I See Your Picture - Luba
- With These Eyes - Roch Voisine
- Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
- Possession - Sarah McLachlan
- Let It Rain - Amanda Marshall
- Crying - KD Lang
- You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet - Bachman Turner Overdrive
- Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
- From This Moment - Shania Twain
- Believe in You - Amanda Marshall

AI4's Carrie Underwood will perform on Wed. results show.

Thanks! I've got to remember to watch it instead of Big Brother!!! :wave:

I LOVE CANADIAN IDOL. This is how it should go down.

10. Emily
9. Aaron
8. Ashley
7. Casey
6. Josh
5. Amber
4. Rex
3. Daryl
2. Suzi
1. Melissa

YAY!

I've got to get caught up on it! I haven't watched ANY of it this season (and missed the best part - the auditions). :(

I just cringe at the thought of putting up with Ben Mulroney again!!! They couldn't find the Canadian equivalent to Ryan Seacrest out of 30 million people - pathetic! :lol:

Ryan Seacrest isn't fit to carry Ben Mulroney's jock strap.

AI4's Carrie Underwood will perform on Wed. results show.
I'll be downloading that :D

Since the Top 10 started I believe Rex will probably take it.

Tribute to Burton Cummings and The Guess Who, August 23 and 24

- The Canadian Idol Top Five pay tribute to Canada's greatest rock and roll band ever, The Guess Who. The songbook features classics from Burton Cummings and The Guess Who including "American Woman," "These Eyes," "No Sugar Tonight," "Timeless Love," and "My Own Way to Rock."

The Music of Elvis Presley, August 30 and 31

- Next weekend, the Canadian Idol Top Four travel to Graceland to visit one of the most sacred shrines in music in preparation for the following week's Elvis homage. While in Memphis, the Final Four will also rehearse and workshop at the legendary Sun Studio, the birthplace of Rock and Roll. On Tuesday, they perform two songs each by The King. On Wednesday's Results Show (Aug. 31), Canadian Idol runner-up Theresa Sokyrka makes a special guest appearance and performs a song from her Gold-selling debut CD These Old Charms.

Salute to Barenaked Ladies, Sept. 6 and 7

- With sales of over 10 million CDs around the world, Barenaked Ladies are true Canadian idols. Now, after work-shopping with the Juno-winning and Grammy -nominated quintet, the Top Three perform two songs each from BNL's extensive songbook. On Wednesday's Results Show (Sept. 7), Season Two Top Three finalist Jacob Hoggard and his band Hedley perform their new single "On My Own," which recently entered Nielsen's SoundScan Singles Chart at Number One. Hedley's self-titled debut CD is released Sept. 6.

Grand Finale, Sept. 13 and 14

- In the first half of Canadian Idol's two-part grand finale, the Top Two have one last chance to sing their case to the nation. Each finalist will sing their version of the new Canadian Idol single (to be released Sept. 15) as well as two other songs. Later that night, Canadians vote for the next Canadian Idol. On Wednesday's live Grand Finale (Sept. 14), the Canadian Idol Top 10 return to the stage for two hours of celebration leading up to the big moment. Last year's champion, the double platinum-selling Kalan Porter, takes a break from his non-stop touring schedule to perform once again on the Canadian Idol stage.

Canadian Idol airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. on CTV.