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David · 05-26-2004, 10:27 AM

ive read everywhere on IDF about technical problems with Diana's last performance (Don't Cry Out Loud). This is very wrong

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Diana was interviewed on an Atlanta station about her problems in "Don't Cry Out Loud." She said that she couldn't hear the music and tried to tell the producers (or whoever behind stage), but they just ignored her and continued with the song. She went on to say that she had to walk around throughout the song to try to find a good signal.

As for the judges comments, she wanted to explain the situation, but her mic was cut off and the camera was switched off of her.

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posted by Allie on the KCMB:

My friend Janet was at the rehearsal for the finale today (she's a Fantasia fan keep in mind) but she told me that something happened that no one knows about but the people that were in the rehearsal .. she told me so I HAVE to share because I can't BELIEVE this .. it's regarding Diana DeGarmo.

Janet told me that during rehearsal Diana's last song "Don't Cry Out Loud" was PERFECT and she nailed it. Everyone was in awe. But the minute she stepped on that stage after her first 2 songs to perform it LIVE they changed up the song mojuluation on her and it went flat and Diana started freaking out. They also made the song longer .. they didn't TELL her and they changed it up on NATIONAL TELEVISION .. LIVE! They also planned during certain parts in the song where Diana fell flat because of this to turn up the volume so it was made noticeable.

Janet told me after she performed, Diana's mom told her this and John Steven's mom and Carmen Rasmussen's mom commented on this as well (since they all were also at the rehearsal).

before reading this, it did look like something was wrong. Diana looked very confused, and the microphone volume level seemed extremely higher than normal. hmm. just an observation

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-26-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by [.AIkenCompany3.]
As for the judges comments, she wanted to explain the situation, but her mic was cut off and the camera was switched off of her.

Gee... I wonder why.

They did this last year with Clays 'Vincent.' Adding a line right before he's supposed to go on, thus making him forget that line.

~Tropical Punch 19~ · 05-26-2004, 01:18 PM

I watched that part of the tape after I read what you posted. She did look upset, like she was about to cry or something. Randy said there was something wrong with the melody or something was messed up, and she said "Yeah it's hard to hear up here sometimes." Paula realized there was a technical problem too, but was like "Ohwell." And Simon, didn't want to admit that it was the producers or whatever. If you notice Diana's mom isn't really smiling like usual when Diana finished that song. How could she be telling the producers there is a problem though while she is singing? If they did that on purpose I will be so mad. She better have a chance to explain on tv what really happened, even though it is too late now because the votes are in.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 05-26-2004, 04:53 PM

Sounds like just an excuse to me, and anyway, it would have looked bad if she had tried to explain herself away at the end of the song...

vienna waits · 05-26-2004, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by °Bubbly Blonde°
Sounds like just an excuse to me, and anyway, it would have looked bad if she had tried to explain herself away at the end of the song...

Everybody in the audience loved Fantasia so I don't know why you're bitching.

HuntingtonM15 · 05-26-2004, 06:19 PM

Yeah, there was definitely something wrong there.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 05-26-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by Idol Fanatic

Everybody in the audience loved Fantasia so I don't know why you're bitching.

Oh shut up. Yes that's right, they did love Fantasia, thanks for repointing that out.

Not sure what that had to do with what I said...but yeah...all that I was talking about was that it wouldnt have looked good if Diana had tried to stand there and explain why she didnt sound good on her last song...what the hell are you talking about?

JT · 05-26-2004, 07:18 PM

Diana fans are the bitches. They comment on and on about how they think Diana is getting a raw deal. HELL NO, PEOPLE! Diana is not as good as Fantasia, therefore Fantasia's talent is going to surpass Diana's and it will seem as though Diana is getting treated wrong.

Diana fans annoy the hell out of me.

HuntingtonM15 · 05-26-2004, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by JT
Diana fans annoy the hell out of me.

And maybe you shouldn't stereotype them as a group. All of Diana's fans are NOT like that.

JT · 05-26-2004, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by HuntingtonM15
And maybe you shouldn't stereotype them as a group. All of Diana's fans are NOT like that.

I'm sorry. One thing I hate is when people stereotype fanbases (I'm a big soap fan, and I know all about it).

Let me rephrase...

Some Diana fans annoy the hell out of me.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-26-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by HuntingtonM15
And maybe you shouldn't stereotype them as a group. All of Diana's fans are NOT like that.

Exactly. We had this problem last year with the Clay vs. Ruben fans. Its not pretty.

Janet McFarland · 05-26-2004, 07:47 PM

I agree! I just wanted to say that there was a problem with the mic in Di's last song , she just said so on Entertainment Tonight.

David · 05-26-2004, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by Trippergrl
I agree! I just wanted to say that there was a problem with the mic in Di's last song , she just said so on Entertainment Tonight.

Thank you. If you rewatch it, its obvious that there was a problem. It isnt an "excuse"

Krisalicious · 05-26-2004, 08:35 PM

This is so dumb. We all know Fantasia's gonna win tonight, regardless of the votes. She's the judges favorite, and if she doesn't win, everyone working for American Idol will be pissed off. It's like last year again....of course they mess up the person they don't want to win...oh come on, isn't it just a little TOO ironic that Clay had technical problems with one of his songs during the final performance night, and Diana did too? Because if I remember correctly, Ruben was the judges' favorite, just like Fantasia is this year. Geez, and they say they're fair. Riiiiiiiight.

David · 05-26-2004, 08:42 PM

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Originally posted by Krisalicious
This is so dumb. We all know Fantasia's gonna win tonight, regardless of the votes. She's the judges favorite, and if she doesn't win, everyone working for American Idol will be pissed off. It's like last year again....of course they mess up the person they don't want to win...oh come on, isn't it just a little TOO ironic that Clay had technical problems with one of his songs during the final performance night, and Diana did too? Because if I remember correctly, Ruben was the judges' favorite, just like Fantasia is this year. Geez, and they say they're fair. Riiiiiiiight.

Ditto to every single word that you just said.

05-26-2004, 04:53 PM	#4
°Bubbly Blonde° <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 25, 2001 Location: Playboy Mansion Posts: 5,876	Sounds like just an excuse to me, and anyway, it would have looked bad if she had tried to explain herself away at the end of the song...
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05-26-2004, 07:18 PM	#8
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Diana fans are the bitches. They comment on and on about how they think Diana is getting a raw deal. HELL NO, PEOPLE! Diana is not as good as Fantasia, therefore Fantasia's talent is going to surpass Diana's and it will seem as though Diana is getting treated wrong. Diana fans annoy the hell out of me.
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05-26-2004, 01:18 PM	#3
~Tropical Punch 19~ Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: I'm a fly on Clay's wall Posts: 1,961	I watched that part of the tape after I read what you posted. She did look upset, like she was about to cry or something. Randy said there was something wrong with the melody or something was messed up, and she said "Yeah it's hard to hear up here sometimes." Paula realized there was a technical problem too, but was like "Ohwell." And Simon, didn't want to admit that it was the producers or whatever. If you notice Diana's mom isn't really smiling like usual when Diana finished that song. How could she be telling the producers there is a problem though while she is singing? If they did that on purpose I will be so mad. She better have a chance to explain on tv what really happened, even though it is too late now because the votes are in.

05-26-2004, 06:19 PM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Yeah, there was definitely something wrong there.

05-26-2004, 07:47 PM	#12
Janet McFarland Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 4,344	I agree! I just wanted to say that there was a problem with the mic in Di's last song , she just said so on Entertainment Tonight.

05-26-2004, 08:35 PM	#14
Krisalicious Archie FTW! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 5,775	This is so dumb. We all know Fantasia's gonna win tonight, regardless of the votes. She's the judges favorite, and if she doesn't win, everyone working for American Idol will be pissed off. It's like last year again....of course they mess up the person they don't want to win...oh come on, isn't it just a little TOO ironic that Clay had technical problems with one of his songs during the final performance night, and Diana did too? Because if I remember correctly, Ruben was the judges' favorite, just like Fantasia is this year. Geez, and they say they're fair. Riiiiiiiight.