Elliott Yamin, voted off American Idol last night, believes there's a music career in his future. Today, he told the Associated Press that, "I'm going to do whatever I can just to be heard and be successful." He said if that means doing an Old MacDonald Has a Farm remix, he'll do it. He also said he doesn't want to lose his individual style. Huh? What style?Ahhhh. He's sweet. Sadly, I think poor Elliott is going to go the way of other American Idol contestants like... uh... what's-his-name and what's-her-name.
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5-18-2006 @ 8:36PM
Jordan said...
Elliot had talent, but unfortunately it takes a lot more to get by on American Idol. I guess that's what happens in the age of the video star. Hopefully America will surprise me and Taylor Hicks will win, but my money is on the attractive, young one.
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5-18-2006 @ 9:27PM
BobbyBuz said...
My theory is that "legs & cleavage" may beat the more talented contestant.
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5-19-2006 @ 1:52AM
Pickler4Life said...
I doubt it will after reading this...
http://digg.com/music/Elliott_Yamin_Booted_From_American_Idol
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5-19-2006 @ 7:39AM
Jason C. said...
I don't know if it's just lazy reporting, but a surprising number of media outlets don't mention how close the vote was. Out of 50 million votes, he was only 100,000 shy of being number 2 (despite the three way tie this week, Taylor's been something of a voting juggernaut, and will most likely win). It's not like he wasn't popular, just a few more votes didn't get through on one line, a few more got in on another.
But, close calls aside, the contestants that don't make it to the final two tend to fade from popular culture (and fortunately, even those who do make it to the final two. We don't miss you, Justin Guarini). That's just how it is. But most who get to the final 12 or 8 go on to showbiz careers (like Jennifer Hudson getting acting gigs, and she got the boot a lot earlier). So I think it's safe to say that Elliott won't be going back to being a drugstore clerk.
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7-23-2006 @ 9:42PM
Elizabeth said...
I think Elliott has an AMAZING future ahead of him. To me, he was the only one who stood out from the rest of them. He has outstanding talent, and I think it's better he didn't win, because he can get way more popularity this way. I really hope out of all the Idol contestants, Elliott does the best. He deserves it more than anyone after all he's been through. I'm always going to be routing for him, and I really hope he makes it far!
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