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Chocoholic · 04-18-2008, 03:14 PM

We had a thread for overrated contestants, so I thought I'd start one for underrated contestants. Who do you think never got the attention they deserved on the show?

I thought Phil Stacey last year was underrated. I think he was the best singer out of all the guys. He should have gotten more attention. Instead, it seemed like he was often overshadowed by Blake, Chris R., and Sanjaya. I thought Simon was really harsh with him some weeks and he didn't deserve it.

This year, I think David H. was very underrated. He deserved to go farther than he did. Maybe they thought there were too many Davids on the show at once. I also didn't think Jason Y. was really all that bad. He just made two stupid song choices. Alaina deserved to make the Top 12 too.

EmoJoe · 04-18-2008, 03:19 PM

Kristy Lee Cook.

she's my second favorite this year and anyone who wants to go on about how much she "so to2ally sux" can go die. listen to "Anyway" and "Forever" (i dont care about what the stupid judges said) and tell me she does not have vocal skills. sure she was just "meh" in the semis and early finals, but top 10 week she stepped it up and was pretty consistent from then on.

Camile Velasco from Season 3 was also very underrated IMO. even though she always looked scared in her performances, you have to actually listen to the vocals and you'll hear that she actually has a really unique voice. if she had until she was more experienced to audition she could've been really awesome.

and i agree - Alaina deserved the top 12 over Amanda to be honest.

Stormtracker TF · 04-18-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

Kristy Lee Cook.

she's my second favorite this year and anyone who wants to go on about how much she "so to2ally sux" can go die. listen to "Anyway" and "Forever" (i dont care about what the stupid judges said) and tell me she does not have vocal skills. sure she was just "meh" in the semis and early finals, but top 10 week she stepped it up and was pretty consistent from then on.

Camile Velasco from Season 3 was also very underrated IMO. even though she always looked scared in her performances, you have to actually listen to the vocals and you'll hear that she actually has a really unique voice. if she had until she was more experienced to audition she could've been really awesome.

and i agree - Alaina deserved the top 12 over Amanda to be honest.

Alaina was very underrated.

Krisalicious · 04-20-2008, 08:06 PM

There are a bunch IMO but I don't really feel like giving explanations as to why.. lol.

Alaina Whittaker (Season 7)
Nikko Smith (Season 4)
Camile Velasco (Season 3)
Jon Peter Lewis (Season 3)
Amy Adams (Season 3)
Anwar Robinson (Season 4)
Vonzell Solomon (Season 4... so far the only girl with a Diva-esque voice that I think was UNDERrated. All the others: Jennifer Hudson, La Toya London, Fantasia Barrino, Melinda Doolittle etc were incredibly OVERrated)

howierules86 · 04-20-2008, 08:19 PM

The ones I can think of right now...

Vanessa Olivarez (Season 2)
Amy Adams (Season 3)
Sarah Mather (Season 4)
Mandisa (Season 5)
Gina Glocksen (Season 6)

I think that's about it.

EmoJoe · 04-20-2008, 08:47 PM

yeah, Nikko Smith was very underrated too. he should've made it much further. he had a good voice and style.

Karen* · 04-21-2008, 02:52 PM

Nikko Smith is SEVERELY underrated.

Elliott Yamin was underrated till he sang A Song for You, LMAO.

Karen* · 04-21-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

Kristy Lee Cook.

she's my second favorite this year and anyone who wants to go on about how much she "so to2ally sux" can go die. listen to "Anyway" and "Forever" (i dont care about what the stupid judges said) and tell me she does not have vocal skills. sure she was just "meh" in the semis and early finals, but top 10 week she stepped it up and was pretty consistent from then on.

Camile Velasco from Season 3 was also very underrated IMO. even though she always looked scared in her performances, you have to actually listen to the vocals and you'll hear that she actually has a really unique voice. if she had until she was more experienced to audition she could've been really awesome.

and i agree - Alaina deserved the top 12 over Amanda to be honest.

LOL, one country girl in the top 12 is enough. I would've rather had it been Alaina over Kristy, TBH.

EmoJoe · 04-21-2008, 03:03 PM

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LOL, one country girl in the top 12 is enough. I would've rather had it been Alaina over Kristy, TBH.

Alaina and Kristy > Amanda. so

Stormtracker TF · 04-21-2008, 06:27 PM

Yeah, Nikko was really underrated. He was one of my faves.

Cactus Jack · 04-21-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

Alaina and Kristy > Amanda. so

Ditto actually

Cactus Jack · 04-21-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormtracker TF

Yeah, Nikko was really underrated. He was one of my faves.

Sure was and ditto

Krisalicious · 04-22-2008, 12:21 AM

I just thought of another one. Now, I hate season 1 with a passion, but I think RJ Helton is VERY underrated. I think he was one of the best during season 1.. definitely better than Justin Guarini who made top 2. I don't really think he ever had any BAAADDDDDD performances either.

Karen* · 04-23-2008, 02:29 AM

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Alaina and Kristy > Amanda. so

Fail.

Chocoholic · 03-19-2009, 07:33 PM

I think Kendall deserved a chance in the Top 13 over Megan or Jasmine. She had potential. She should have at least gotten a wildcard spot over Tat the Terrible.

I think Scott is a little underrated too. I find him so much more enjoyable to listen to than Adam, Lil, and even Kris.

Alexis did not deserve to go home this week! Megan is the one who needed to go.

04-18-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Underrated Idol contestants We had a thread for overrated contestants, so I thought I'd start one for underrated contestants. Who do you think never got the attention they deserved on the show? I thought Phil Stacey last year was underrated. I think he was the best singer out of all the guys. He should have gotten more attention. Instead, it seemed like he was often overshadowed by Blake, Chris R., and Sanjaya. I thought Simon was really harsh with him some weeks and he didn't deserve it. This year, I think David H. was very underrated. He deserved to go farther than he did. Maybe they thought there were too many Davids on the show at once. I also didn't think Jason Y. was really all that bad. He just made two stupid song choices. Alaina deserved to make the Top 12 too.

04-18-2008, 03:19 PM	#2
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	Kristy Lee Cook. she's my second favorite this year and anyone who wants to go on about how much she "so to2ally sux" can go die. listen to "Anyway" and "Forever" (i dont care about what the stupid judges said) and tell me she does not have vocal skills. sure she was just "meh" in the semis and early finals, but top 10 week she stepped it up and was pretty consistent from then on. Camile Velasco from Season 3 was also very underrated IMO. even though she always looked scared in her performances, you have to actually listen to the vocals and you'll hear that she actually has a really unique voice. if she had until she was more experienced to audition she could've been really awesome. and i agree - Alaina deserved the top 12 over Amanda to be honest.
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04-20-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
Krisalicious Archie FTW! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 5,775	There are a bunch IMO but I don't really feel like giving explanations as to why.. lol. Alaina Whittaker (Season 7) Nikko Smith (Season 4) Camile Velasco (Season 3) Jon Peter Lewis (Season 3) Amy Adams (Season 3) Anwar Robinson (Season 4) Vonzell Solomon (Season 4... so far the only girl with a Diva-esque voice that I think was UNDERrated. All the others: Jennifer Hudson, La Toya London, Fantasia Barrino, Melinda Doolittle etc were incredibly OVERrated)
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04-21-2008, 02:52 PM	#7
Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	Nikko Smith is SEVERELY underrated. Elliott Yamin was underrated till he sang A Song for You, LMAO.
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03-19-2009, 07:33 PM	#15
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I think Kendall deserved a chance in the Top 13 over Megan or Jasmine. She had potential. She should have at least gotten a wildcard spot over Tat the Terrible. I think Scott is a little underrated too. I find him so much more enjoyable to listen to than Adam, Lil, and even Kris. Alexis did not deserve to go home this week! Megan is the one who needed to go.
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04-20-2008, 08:19 PM	#5
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,666	The ones I can think of right now... Vanessa Olivarez (Season 2) Amy Adams (Season 3) Sarah Mather (Season 4) Mandisa (Season 5) Gina Glocksen (Season 6) I think that's about it.

04-20-2008, 08:47 PM	#6
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	yeah, Nikko Smith was very underrated too. he should've made it much further. he had a good voice and style.

04-21-2008, 06:27 PM	#10
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	Yeah, Nikko was really underrated. He was one of my faves.

04-22-2008, 12:21 AM	#13
Krisalicious Archie FTW! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 5,775	I just thought of another one. Now, I hate season 1 with a passion, but I think RJ Helton is VERY underrated. I think he was one of the best during season 1.. definitely better than Justin Guarini who made top 2. I don't really think he ever had any BAAADDDDDD performances either.