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Canadian Idol 5, The Finale: An Idol Is Crowned!, by Brian Towers: It’s been a long season, but now the performances are done and the voting is over, so it’s time to listen to a lot of music, replay a ton of pre-aired video, and oh yes – crown an Idol! Will the alternative rock stylings of Brian Melo win out, or can the youthful wholesomeness of Jaydee Bixby prevail? And who’s that in pink in that picture, on stage with Ben Mulroney? Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, September 10: The Final Performances, by Brian Towers: After a long elimination process, the final performance night has finally arrived. Only youthful Albertan Jaydee Bixby and Hamilton’s Brian Melo remain. Last week the voting was very close between them and it’s anyone’s game. Will the advice of Jon Bon Jovi be enough to put either one over the top? Can either contestant raise the bar one last time? Will the judges voice any personal preferences? Read on to find out all the details!
Canadian Idol 5, September 4: Three Becomes Two as Ryan, Kalan, and Jacob Rock, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the last elimination of the season. Plus, three former competitors who also reached this late stage of the competition perform in an extended edition of the results show. Who are these returning Idols? Who will be eliminated, only to return for the finale next week as a support performer? Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, September 3: The Top Three and a Selection of Songs, by Brian Towers: Only three contestants remain to sing songs chosen for them by others. With the judges and viewers choosing, what will be selected for our Idols? With Sass Jordan taking on the role of coach this week, will the judges challenge them with difficult numbers, or lob up some softballs? Read on to find out all the details!
Canadian Idol 5, August 28: Top Four Results, Plus Paul Anka!, by Brian Towers: It’s time for another elimination, one that will tell us who is in the semi-finals. Monday night’s “Standards” show was a toughie. Rocker Dwight d’Eon was clearly uncomfortable; can he survive? Will Jaydee Bixby keep Elvis in the building? And how about Carly Rae Jepsen and Brian Melo – they’ve been in the bottom two/three before, can their fans save them again? Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, August 27: The Top Four Salute The Standards, by Brian Towers: For the four remaining contestants the theme is indeed a tricky one, “Salute The Standards.” Can a group this diverse find common ground in the music of their grandparents? Who can actually sing in this group? Like the “Fish Riding Bicycle” from an old Guinness ad… who in our quartet is doing something that just doesn’t seem right? And at the end… survey results! Read on to find out all the details!
Canadian Idol 5, August 21: Top Five Results, and Kelly Too!, by Brian Towers: It’s time for another elimination, one that will define the final four. This season, no one is ever safe. Who will be going home? What will guest coach Kelly Clarkson sing? And some news about the poll results. Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, August 20: The Top Five Honour Their Idols, by Brian Towers: The prize is in sight for the five remaining contestants. This week’s theme is “My Own Idol,” meaning they will sing a number recorded by their personal musical idols. Kelly Clarkson is here to help out. Can last-woman-standing Carly Rae Jepsen hold on? And at the end… a survey!! Read on to find out all the details!
Canadian Idol 5, August 14: Top Six Results – The One Less Pop-ular, by Brian Towers: It’s time for another elimination. This week, the theme was the surprisingly difficult one of “Pop Music.” After the last two results shows, anyone who feels safe is seriously deluded. So who will be the one going home? Did Dwight d’Eon’s guitar “licks” earn him a “taste” of next week’s theme? Brian has all the answers, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, August 13: The Top Six Tackle Pop Music, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the top six performing songs from the world of pop music. Can even the advice of Maroon 5 help Jaydee Bixby find a song from this century? Read on to learn the answers!
Canadian Idol 5, August 7: Brace For A Shocker!, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the fourth elimination. After Martha Joy was sent home last week, who could truly feel safe at this point? Who will be the one going home? Hint, that sign at the right is the international symbol for “electric shock warning.” And has Queen’s Brian May changed his opinion of the Idol process after this week’s experience? If you’re stout of heart, read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, August 6: The Top Seven and the Music Of Queen, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the performance episode of the top seven singing Queen songs. Can the Idols who are more familiar with country, soul, light pop, or rockabilly adjust to the genre? Can the presence of original band members Roger Taylor and Brian May convince anyone to don a fauxhawk and beatbox? Read on to learn the answers!
Canadian Idol 5, July 31: Top Eight Results, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the third elimination. Can the performance of two numbers by guest-star Enrique Iglesias distract our contestants from the matter at hand? Who will be the one going home? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, July 30: The Top Eight, Unplugged, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the performance episode of the top eight. Last season, the “Unplugged” theme was very popular in an episode held at the comparatively intimate MTV studios. Will the same feelings prevail at the cavernous Bassett Theater? Who will be the first to play an instrument in a top-ten performance episode? Can Matt Rapley follow up on last week’s fine effort? Read on to learn the answers!
Canadian Idol 5, July 24: Top Nine Results, by Brian Towers: After the strong performances of Monday night, it’s not easy to predict who will be going home on Canadian Idol this week. Khalila Glanville has been called to center-stage several times in a row, can she survive again? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, July 23: The Top Nine Perform the Music of the Sixties, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues in earnest with the performance episode of the top nine. Can Hamilton’s Brian Melo find a song from the sixties that fits his modern style? The picture with the article is a huge hint to his choice. And what are the theme weeks for the rest of the season? Read on to learn all those answers, and more!
Canadian Idol 5: A Tour of the Idol Mansion, by Brian Towers: After the performance show this past week, media representatives were given the opportunity to attend a party at the Canadian Idol mansion. RealityNewsOnline was right in the middle of it. Ah, how we suffer for our craft! Brian has all the details, so read on to find out what he discovered.
Canadian Idol 5, July 18: Top Ten Results, and an Um-bar-ella-ella-ella, by Brian Towers: The first finalist is sent home on Canadian Idol tonight, and the longest song word since “Supercalifragilisticexpialadocios” comes up for review. “Fro Lightning” (alias Mila Miller) was harshly criticized last night; can she survive? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, July 17: The Top Ten Perform Number One Hits, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues in earnest with the performance episode of the top ten. It’s very close this season, as Brian’s poll (results included) indicate. Will the offerings of Khalila Glanville garner favour with the judges? Read on to learn all the details!
Canadian Idol 5, July 11: Top Ten Decided!, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol passes a major milestone tonight as the top ten are anointed. Did your favourite from the top 14 get in? And what Canadian doesn’t want to take part in a poll? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, July 10: Ladies’ Last Chance, by Brian Towers: The semi-final round of Canadian Idol is about to end with the women performing together for the last time. After getting lambasted by the judges last week, Annika must face them again. How will the youngster respond? Brian has all the details as he attended the performances live, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, July 9: Last Chance for the Men, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the men and their final musical pleas before the top ten is announced. Last week, the majority of the men performed well and essentially leveled the playing field. Can they come up big again? Can an east-coast lobster fisherman such as Dwight d’Eon rock his way through to the top ten, or is his guitar just a musical crutch? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, July 4: The Second Elimination, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol ends tonight for a second group of four contestants. Are there any surprises? Annika was one of a few who incurred the wrath of the judges this week; will she survive? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, July 3: Can the Women Meet the Challenge?, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the women performing again. Tara didn’t do anything special, but she is not alone. Brian has all the details, so read on to find out what happened!
Canadian Idol 5, July 2: The Men Answer the Call, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the male half of the Top 18. What is Andrew doing that will make him legendary in Idol lore? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, June 27 – The First Four Are Gone, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol comes to an abrupt end tonight for the first four to be sent home. Are there any surprises? How will returnee Scarlett Burke fare? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, June 26: The Women Take The Stage, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues with the top eleven women performing. One safe bet is that no one has ever, ever hit the Idol stage like Montana. Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, June 25: The Trinity Battle Begins, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol begins in earnest, with the top 22 ready to do battle. Tonight, it’s the men who will be performing. How did our gang of eleven do? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, June 19: The Top 22 Are Named!, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol reaches another milestone, as the Top 22 are defined. Who’s out, and who’s moving on? Is Cape Breton’s Tyler Mullendore moving on? Brian has all the details, so read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 5, June 18: The Fight For The Top 22 Begins! , by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues, with two thirds of the 198 Gold Ticket winners taking the long trip home. So far from home, can young Jaydee Bixby make an impact?
Canadian Idol 5, June 12: Gold Tickets!, by Brian Towers: The search for a new Canadian Idol continues, and Gold Tickets are being handed out to many talented applicants. How will the likes of young Martha Joy fare?
Canadian Idol 5, June 5: The Journey Begins, by Brian Towers: Canadian Idol is back for a fifth season! In this episode, the search for the next Idol begins with the cross-country auditions. This season, applicants may accompany themselves on their own instruments. How will the likes of metalheads Dan and Travis fare?
Canadian Idol 5: The Toronto Auditions, by Brian Towers: With American Idol in full swing, can Canadian Idol be far behind? Actually yes, it’s still a couple of months away! But the process in underway and the last audition city (Toronto) held their tryouts this weekend, complete with special treats aplenty. Brian Towers has all the details inside!
‘Canadian Idol 5’ Tryouts Announced , by Brian Towers: Hard as it is to believe, tryouts for Canadian Idol are right around the corner. Well, maybe around two corners… but news is starting to seep out. What unique innovation will be used to try and attract a broader spectrum of applicants? Brian Towers has all the answers inside!
Canadian Idol 4, September 5 - The Final Two!, by Brian Towers: After weeks and weeks of preliminaries, it’s time to define who will be performing on the final Monday episode next week. Can young Craig survive? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, September 4: Labour Day Standards , by Brian Towers: This week it’s “Standards” night, complete with a formal orchestra. The guest coach is Tony Bennett. Can the kids keep raising the bar? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, August 29: Three Are Set For NYC, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the results from “Judges’ Choice” night, when pretty much no one sang classic country. Can Eva survive against the trio of teenaged boys? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, August 28: Two By Four , by Brian Towers: This week it’s “Judges’ Choice” night, with the remaining four Idols singing two numbers (one up-tempo, one ballad) selected for them by the judges. Are the stars of the night our four Idols, or the four judges? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, August 22: The Final Four Is Set, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the results from “Classic Country” night, when pretty much no one sang classic country. Did Steffi’s boots save her once again? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, August 21: A Little Bit Country, by Brian Towers: Tonight, the five remaining Idols treat us to the wholesome strains of “Country Classics” night. Or, as Brian calls it, “Just. Shoot. Me. Week.” Can guest-coach Martina McBride help her five new friends to ease his pain? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, August 15: The Final Five Is Set, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the results from “Acoustic Night.” Will improving westerner Tyler Lewis survive to perform in next week’s “Country” show?
Canadian Idol 4, August 14: Idol Unplugged , by Brian Towers: Tonight, the Idols are forced out of their home in the Bassett Theater and the result is something a little different – acoustic night at the intimate MTV studio! It’s trumpeted as the first “Unplugged” version of Idol, worldwide. Can guest coach Chantal Kreviazuk help them adapt? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 4, August 8: The Cast Shrinks Again!, by Brian Towers: After “Tribute to Classic Rock” night, several strong performances ought to have kept our Idols safe. But did they? Who goes home? Is it time for Steffi DiDomenicantonio to go home?
Canadian Idol 4, August 7: Classic! , by Brian Towers: First “Rolling Stones Night,” now “Classic Rock Night?” Recapper Brian is in seventh heaven! And guess which classic rockers were on hand to advise the Idol hopefuls?
Canadian Idol 4, August 1: The First Surprising Result , by Brian Towers: OK, that’s a misleading title, especially after the round of fourteen. But the top ten had been proceeding somewhat predictably… until tonight. Who are all these people getting their first taste of the final three? Who goes home? And where the heck is Cyndi Lauper standing? Read on to find out for yourself. And at the end… an opinion survey!
Canadian Idol 4, July 31: Misses of the Eighties , by Brian Towers: The Eighties were a musical decade many think best forgotten. Who is forgettable this week? Who was here all weekend helping the contestants improve their performances? And why is there suddenly another blonde in the competition? Read on to find out all the answers!
Canadian Idol 4, July 25: And Then There Were Eight!, by Brian Towers: After a night where the Idols attempted to solve the mysteries of the Rolling Stones with varying levels of success, it’s time for a second elimination. Craig Sharpe sang “Time Is on My Side.” Does the God of Reality TV Irony agree? Read on to find out for yourself!
Canadian Idol 4, July 18: And Then There Were Nine, by Brian Towers: It’s time for the first elimination from the top ten. After a night where several contestants stepped up their performances, the game is wide open. Last night, Chad Doucette sang “The Other Man.” Was that prophetic of his status in the top nine? Read on to find out for yourself!
Canadian Idol 4, July 17: Canada Rocks!, by Brian Towers: Enough with the preliminaries – it’s time for the Top Ten to strut their stuff. What better theme than “Canadian Rocks?” And what song does Eva Avila pick that makes her performance most remarkable?
The Canadian Idol 4 Top Ten Preview, by Brian Towers: We’ve reached a long-anticipated point in the Canadian Idol 4 season. After an extensive cross-country tour and an exhaustive paring-down process in Toronto, the top ten finalists have finally been defined. Here’s series recapper Brian Towers’ view of how it will all play out in the weeks to come.
Canadian Idol 4, July 12: The Top Ten, Revealed!, by Brian Towers: The picture at the top of the article shows a magic building. It’s the Trinity Theater, nestled in the bowels of east-end Toronto. Inside, a dozen finalists disappeared, and out of thin air a Top Ten has materialized! Read on to see who gets to perform at the esteemed Bassett Theater next week.
Canadian Idol 4, July 11: Seven Up!, by Brian Towers: In the last performances before the Top 10 is announced, the remaining seven men take the stage to show off their skills. Last week it’s generally conceded that the Ladies blew them off the stage – can they make a comeback? And can Rob James find his way out of the bottom four?
Canadian Idol 4, July 10: No One Is Ever Safe, by Brian Towers: The women of the top 14 get their chance to perform first this week. With the high-profile Top Ten as the prize, it’s really time to get serious. And, as we’re told repeatedly, no one is ever safe in this process. So how will young Ashley Coles respond?
Canadian Idol 4, July 5: The Results , by Robert MacAusland: Summer is in full swing and as the country continues to heat up so does the competition! Everyone stepped up their game Tuesday and Wednesday, but four players will be sent back to the minors after tonight’s results. Will Chris get the hook? Read on to find out who did and didn't make the cut!
Canadian Idol 4, July 4: Nine Ladies Hit the Floor, by Brian Towers: Tonight the women of the top 18 get their chance to perform. Can the pick up the slack from week one? And will love-struck wild-child Alyssa Klazek measure up?
Canadian Idol 4, July 3: And then There Were Nine , by Brian Towers: It’s apparent that not all the fireworks in Toronto tonight were at Ontario Place! The second week of elimination performances start out, as usual, with the men. Who’s hot? Who’s not? And did young Tyler Lewis find a song that wasn’t just another predictable Idol standard?
Canadian Idol 4, June 28: The First Results , by Brian Towers: The picture at the right shows all 22 finalists. Seems kind of crowded, right? A solution is about to be applied tonight, as it’s time to eliminate the first four contestants. Read on to see who stays and who goes.
Canadian Idol 4, June 27: My 11-Woman Fantasy, by Brian Towers: The women of the top 22 get their chance to perform, and it’s another night of smokin’ hot performances! Who will Brian adopt as his sentimental favourite? And how will local lady Nancy Silverman fare?
Canadian Idol 4, June 26: The Holy Trinity , by Brian Towers: We’ve reached the first milestone in Canadian Idol 4, having identified the 22 finalists. In this initial show, we see the performances of the eleven male contestants. Two will be gone on Wednesday. Will one of them be Chris Labelle? Brian tells us as he brings us all the action from attending the live show.
Canadian Idol 4, June 20: 212 Into 22 - It Just Doesn’t Go , by Brian Towers: Now that the Top 200 has been named and the jokes and the jerks are gone, it’s time to reduce the real talent down to a more manageable number. Tonight, the Toronto rounds begin as 190 pretenders are culled from the herd. Can Brian’s personal hero Chelsea Johnston be one of the survivors?
Canadian Idol 4, June 12: Klaatu Barada Nikto , by Brian Towers: Canadian Idol concludes the first round of auditions in Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Halifax. Which singer will evoke the classic “Klaatu Barada Nikto” phrase from Brian? And can Steffi be “The One?”
Canadian Idol 4, June 5: The Monday Night Fights, by Brian Towers: Canadian Idol continues the search for new talent with auditions in Montréal, Regina, St. John's, and Toronto. Will the judges steal some of the focus from the contestants? And can a punker babe like Alissa White-Gluz get any respect amongst all this insanity?
Canadian Idol 4, May 29: The Search Begins , by Brian Towers: Canadian Idol is back for a fourth season, and the search for Canada’s next singing star has begun. It all kicks off with the cross-country auditions, and this week’s stops are in Vancouver, Yellowknife, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Edmonton. How will the likes of Yellowknife’s Noel Taylor fare?
Canadian Idol 3, The Finale: Ben, The Envelope Please!, by Paris Cosby: It's the finale of Canadian Idol 3 and it's a show jam-packed with excitement! We have The Barenaked Ladies, Sass Jordan, Debra Byrd and Kalan Porter set to take the stage. At the end of it all, we'll have a new Idol.
Canadian Idol 3, The Finale Part 1: This is It, Baby, by Paris Cosby: It's come down to the final two, Rex and Melissa. Who can wow Canada and win our votes to become the next Canadian Idol? We haven't had a female Idol yet and the polls seem to favour Melissa. Can Rex get it together and perhaps pull something out of his lucky white hat?
Canadian Idol 3 Reader Poll Results: Who Will Win It All?, by Brian Towers: After the Final 3 performance show, Brian took a poll from readers. Find out who people thought would win – did it match with who they thought should win? And what were some of the most… interesting responses to Brian’s questions?
Canadian Idol 3, September 6: Bare Naked Final Three, by Brian Towers: Canadian Idol is down to its Final Three – and there’s BareNaked Ladies in the house tonight! Read on to find out more, and at the end, take our opinion poll!
Canadian Idol 3, August 31 - No Matter How You Slice It, Someone’s Going Home, by Paris Cosby: After the disaster that was the Elvis theme on CI, it seems almost unfair to send one of the Idols home. Paris wants a do-over but it just isn’t going to happen and by the end of the night, another Idol’s dreams will be dashed. Could it be Suzi?
Canadian Idol 3, August 30: NEXT!, by Paris Cosby: The theme of the show tonight is Elvis. How are our Top Four going to fare? Can any of them pull off this genre? Can anyone explain why it’s a theme week at all?
Canadian Idol 3, August 24: Heading Into The Home Stretch, by Paris Cosby: Tonight, one more Idol has to go. After a less-than-wonderful performance show last night, it’s anyone’s guess who may be leaving tonight. Whose journey has finally come to an end?
Canadian Idol 3, August 23: Honouring The Guess Who, by Paris Cosby: This week on Canadian Idol, the final five competitors sing songs from Burton Cummings and The Guess Who. Who blows everyone away and who sort of falls flat on their face? And what is Tommy Lee doing on the CI stage?
Canadian Idol 3, August 17: His Silence Speaks Volumes, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol will narrow it down to five after tonight. It was classic rock night last night and we do have a few rockers in our midst. How did they do? Did Josh bounce back after that horrific display of arrogance last night? Can Casey survive another week? All the answers are inside.
Canadian Idol 3, August 16: It’s Time to Rock and Roll, by Paris Cosby: It’s Classic Rock night on Canadian Idol. There are some contestants who have a clear advantage in this genre. And there is one contestant who goes so over the top that Paris thinks it may be enough to send him straight home – talented or not. Read on for all the details.
Canadian Idol 3, August 10: “Go Out There and Make Us Proud!”, by Paris Cosby: It’s results night once again, and by the end of the night the field will be cut down to six. Who is a sure bet for the Bottom 3? Will Casey sneak through for another week? And, why is Paris traumatized? All the details are inside.
Canadian Idol 3, August 9: “Everybody Stays!”, by Paris Cosby: It’s big band night on Canadian Idol. Orin Isaacs is in the house and the Idols are going to try and tackle the standards. How do they do? Zack yelling that “everybody stays” might be a bit of a clue. Or, did he speak too soon?
Canadian Idol 3, August 3: Who Would You Save? , by Paris Cosby: Tuesday night the Idols sang ‘80s music and now it’s time for one more Idol to be sent home. Canada voted, the results are in, and Paris is confused. Who is in the Bottom 3 this week and who has more than outlived their welcome on the Canadian Idol stage?
Canadian Idol 3, August 2: Eighties or Oldies?, by Brian Towers: It’s the Top Eight tonight and our theme is “The Music Of The ‘80s.” For most of this year’s contestants – that’s “The Oldies!” Pinch-hitter Brian Towers is here with all the details, from pre-show and up to after the credits rolled.
Canadian Idol 3, July 27: Another Idol Falls , by Paris Cosby: It’s the Top 9 results show and we’ll find out who Canada thought did a good job with Stevie Wonder and who we just didn’t like at all. The votes are in… How did the rather odd character, Josh, fare?
Canadian Idol 3, July 26: “Then Figure it Out!” , by Paris Cosby: Tonight the Top 9 conquer Stevie Wonder songs. Who is Zack yelling at this week? It’s a genre of music that can go really well or really not well. How did rockers Suzi and Rex work this out?
Canadian Idol 3, July 20: One Down... , by Paris Cosby: It’s the first results show for our Top 10 and someone is heading home. A few contestants (especially Casey) got some less-than-wonderful reviews last night but what did Canada think? How did Casey fare with the voters?
Canadian Idol 3, July 13: The Top 10 Is Complete , by Paris Cosby: Tonight we add two wildcards to the mix to complete the Top 10. Canada voted hard for the men last week. Do the women stand a chance at breaking through in the wildcard round? Join Paris for all the details!
Canadian Idol 3, July 12: And the Wildcards Are... , by Paris Cosby: Last week, Canada voted and tonight the eight wildcards are revealed. Who made the cut to sing again? Who does well? Who doesn’t? It’s their last shot to move on to the Top 10. Does big man Aaron make it? Paris has all the details of Canadian Idol 3’s Wildcard show!
Canadian Idol 3, July 6: Winners & Wildcards , by Brian Towers: Two more finalists are chosen, but they are quickly brushed aside to announce those competing for the vote to get into the Wildcard round! Will Barrett be back? If so, will the judges have anything positive to say about him?
Canadian Idol 3, July 5: A Group Four the Ages , by Brian Towers: This week we'll see the final eight singers compete for Canada's votes to move into the Top 10. Can they possibly measure up after Group 3 has raised the bar? Here’s guest recapper Brian Towers with all the details.
Canadian Idol 3, June 29: Numbers Five and Six , by Paris Cosby: Canada voted again this week and two more were added to the Top 10. Did judge favourite Amber make it through, or was she passed up for some of the "cuter" boys?
Canadian Idol 3, June 22: Two Become Four , by Paris Cosby: Two of the Top 10 are decided and tonight we'll add two more to the mix. Can the Daves overcome last night's less-than-stellar performances? Will the voters carry Emily through on one or two big notes? Does Paris agree with the voting public? By the time the night is over, we'll have all the answers.
Canadian Idol 3, June 21: Underwhelmed , by Paris Cosby: It's the second group of eight tonight, can they measure up to last week? Will Zack continue to be nice? Who is the surprise of the night? Paris has all the details.
Canadian Idol 3, June 15: Choosing the First Two , by Paris Cosby: The first votes are in and by the end of the night we'll have two of our Top 10 completed. How did Canada vote? How did young Daryl Blunt do?
Canadian Idol 3, June 14: Show Us What You've Got!, by Paris Cosby: The first set of eight are ready to sing and Canada is ready to vote. Who did well? Who didn't do so well? Was there anyone that completely bombed? Who does Zack think is "money in the bank?"
Canadian Idol 3, June 8: The Final Cuts to the Top 32!, by Paris Cosby: Tonight is the last night for the chaos that surrounds the auditions of Idol! When the night is through we'll be left with our Top 32. Who has made it through? Who had their hearts broken? Paris has all the details! Plus, next week, we vote! Which eight are set to sing next week?
Canadian Idol 3, June 7: The Top 180... Something, by Paris Cosby: We're heading to Toronto for the elimination rounds tonight! 187 start out but Ben keeps changing that number. And, it looks as though there's an upset! Does an early favourite leave on Day 1? Plus, who has Jake "really pissed off?" And, why?
Canadian Idol 3, June 1: Happy Birthday, Ben!, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol 3 is wrapping up the audition rounds with visits to London, Sudbury and Toronto. Find out what Jake, Sass, Farley and Zack think of all of the great and really not-so-great hopefuls that came out in Ontario's cities to try and become the next Canadian Idol!
Canadian Idol 3, May 31: "You're Ridiculously Talented!" , by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol 3 has hit five more cities in its tour across Canada. Paris brings us the scoop from St. John's, Charlottetown, Sydney, Moncton and Montreal! It's a whirlwind tour in the search for the next Canadian Idol!
Canadian Idol 3, May 30: You're Going to Toronto!, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol 3 is underway with visits to five Canadian cities tonight! We'll visit Vancouver, Calgary, Whitehorse, Saskatoon and Winnipeg! Who is going on to Toronto? Paris has all the details!
Canadian Idol 3, A Preview: It's That Time Again!, by Paris Cosby: If you thought Idol was over... think again! Canadian Idol 3 is set to start next week. Paris has a preview of what is coming up on her country's version of the show. If you can't get enough of Idol, don't worry. A new season is about to begin...
Reality TV Well Represented in Canadian Juno Awards Nominations , by Paris Cosby: The 2005 Juno (Canadian Grammys) nominees have been announced. Reality TV has some strong representation in quite a few categories. How have those we've loved to watch in 2004 fared for themselves? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 3: Coming Soon!, by Paris Cosby: Hot on the heels of the frenzy that is American Idol, Canadian Idol is set to take to the road on a search for Canada's most talented young singers. This year will be even bigger than last with a 13-week tour planned.
Canadian Idol 2, the Grand Finale: And the Winner Is…, by Paris Cosby: We’ve been waiting since June for this moment – the crowning of the second Canadian Idol. Does this one turn out the way Paris wanted, or is she disappointed again? Paris brings you all the details, including some extras from seeing it live in the theatre!
Canadian Idol 2, September 15: The Final Showdown, by Paris Cosby: Kalan and Theresa square off with three songs each. Is Kalan “Born to Be” the next Canadian Idol, or will Theresa be “Crusin’” into record stores with the crown? Read on to hear what Paris thought of the night’s performances.
Canadian Idol 2, September 8: Switching It Up, by Brian Towers: As Canadian Idol is down to its final three, the show pulled a bit of a switch. Instead of the contestants picking songs, the judges did it. So RealityNewsOnline did a bit of a switch too, with Brian subbing for Paris on the recap, and Paris doing “We’ll Be the Judge of That!” over at Foxes On Idol.
Canadian Idol 2, September 2: The Final Three Emerge, by Paris Cosby: It’s time to find out who our Canadian Idol 2 Final Three are! But first, more big band performances and a visit from The Casino’s Matt Dusk. Jacob dressed the part to perform Wednesday night – did the voting audience reward him for it?
Canadian Idol 2, September 1: Does It Get Any Better Than This?, by Paris Cosby: It's Big Band week at the Canadian Idol arena, and the final four are primed and ready. Jason, Theresa, Jacob, and Kalan all swung their hearts out. Who does Paris think slipped this week?
Canadian Idol 2 – The Best and The Worst: A Night of Torture , by Paris Cosby: It’s time for a “special” night of Canadian Idol 2. Well, “special” if you equate being tortured by horrible singers to be “special,” that is. In fact, they even bring back some of the worst and you can vote for them! Lucky you.
Canadian Idol 2, August 26: Summer's Over for Someone, by Paris Cosby: Another Canadian Idol will be sent packing tonight. Will it be Jason, who has struggled for most of the competition, or Shane with the major mistake this week? Paris has the answer inside!
Canadian Idol 2, August 25: Celebrating The Canadian Month of Summer, by Paris Cosby: Time for summertime hits on Canadian Idol. Paris isn’t going into this with high hopes – will she be pleasantly surprised? Who forgets the words? And why is Kalan squeaking? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol 2, August 19: Another Idol Falls , by Paris Cosby: This wasn’t just another results show on Canadian Idol 2. It was the first hour-long results show of the season, and the first Idol show in which the singers also all played musical instruments to accompany themselves! But after that, there is still an elimination. Many people thought Elena would be going, but could it be Jacob instead?
Canadian Idol 2, August 18: A Canadian Legend Comes to Town, by Paris Cosby: This week, the Idols have the honor of performing the songs of Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot. Paris Cosby saw the show live, and is here to fill us in on all of the details of which singers most did Lightfoot’s songs justice.
Canadian Idol 2, August 12: “You’ll Leave a Huge Hole in This Show…”, by Paris Cosby: After Lionel Richie night, pretty much everybody pegged Shane as the one who would likely be going. And on the results show, after Lionel Richie sings, we get to find out if we were right. Who gets sent home by being told they will leave a huge hole in the show?
Canadian Idol 2, August 11: It’s Come Down to Who Has the Least Star Power?, by Paris Cosby: It’s Lionel Richie night and Paris is worried. Will the Idols be able to handle it or are we headed for disaster? Why does one judge think it will all come down to who has the least star power? And is there an old, black, jazz lady inside of Theresa?
Canadian Idol 2, August 5: It’s Hard To Say Goodbye, by Paris Cosby: The Canadian Idol 2 contestants rocked this week, but who will roll out the door? Paris predicted it would be Shane, and now she is here to tell us who is in the Bottom 3 and who won’t be back next week.
Canadian Idol 2, August 4: Where Have All My Idols Gone?, by Paris Cosby: It’s an upside-down, topsy-turvy night for Paris as some of those who she thought would shine on Rock & Roll night don’t, and some of those who she wouldn’t have expected to do well have a great night! Paris gives us all the details.
Canadian Idol 2, July 29: Are Sweet Dreams Made of This?, by Rob Smith: Wednesday night, the Top 9 performers took on the British Invasion. One of them, of course, had to go home. Who was it? Who else was in the Bottom 3? Rob has all the details!
Canadian Idol 2, July 28: Hail Britannia, by Paris Cosby: This week, Canadian Idol pays tribute to the music of the British Invasion. Paris was in the audience to take in the excitement live. Is Canada ready for Jacob Hoggard’s take on glam rock?
Canadian Idol 2, July 22: Someone’s Gotta Go!, by Paris Cosby: We saw our Top 10 perform, but now it’s time to cut ‘em down to only nine. Several singers didn’t receive rave reviews – which one of them will be sent packing? Will Josh make it through?
Canadian Idol 2, July 21: The Game Is On, by Paris Cosby: Paris has the first Top Ten show on Canadian Idol 2 for you. But this is no ordinary recap, because Paris was there to see it live from the sixth row of the audience. Who did well? Who did poorly? And who is "crazy blonde lady"? Is Manoah’s singing as interesting as her outfit? Find out right here.
Canadian Idol 2, July 15: Rounding Out the Top Ten, by Paris Cosby: It’s finally time to find out who will make up the Top Ten for Canadian Idol 2. Two more people are picked from the wildcards who performed on Wednesday. Will two more men make it into the finals to make it overwhelmingly male? Or can at least one woman get in? Paris has all the details.
Canadian Idol 2, July 14 Wildcard Show: The Last Chance Saloon, by Paris Cosby: It’s the last chance for contestants to make it into the Top 10. Each of those performing on the Wildcard show has already lost, but now they have one more try. Who will make the most of it? Who will blow it completely? Paris has all the details.
Canadian Idol 2, July 8: And Then There Were Eight, by Paris Cosby: It's time for the results for Group 4. Will it be as clear-cut as last week? Who will make it? Who won't? And who is in the Wildcard show next week? It's all right here!
Canadian Idol 2, July 7: The Good, The Bad, and The Downright Horrible, by Paris Cosby: Group 3, last week, was great. Group Four, this week – not so much. There are several good singers, though, and that makes predicting the outcome rather difficult. Read on to find out who did well, who didn’t, and who Paris thinks will make it through to the finals.
Canadian Idol 2, July 1: There’s Something About Group 3, by Paris Cosby: Group 3 was a talented group, but Paris, the “We’ll Be the Judge of That!” panel, and all of the Canadian Idol judges agreed that Theresa and Jacob will be moving on to the Top Ten. With so much support, does anyone have a snowball’s chance in hell of upsetting them?
Canadian Idol 2, June 30: Star Power, by Paris Cosby: Tonight’s group of eight is all about star power. Who’s got it, and who needs it? The judges think Theresa Sokyrka has it in spades, but Jacob Hoggard has a style all his own. Will either of them spend Canada Day celebrating their advancement to the next round?
Canadian Idol 2, June 24: Four Down, Six to Go!, by Paris Cosby: It's results time once again on Canadian Idol. Who will be the next two through to the top ten? Will Paris' prediction of Kalan and Kaleb be correct? Find out now!
Canadian Idol 2, June 23: Rock the Vote!, by Paris Cosby: In the midst of the federal elections, Canadians have an extremely pressing decision to make: Who should advance from group two into the Top 10? Who has the goods to take the competition right now, and who just plain blows it? Join Paris as we recap the performances.
Canadian Idol 2, June 17: Is It All About the J’s?, by Paris Cosby: Farley thinks that it's all about the J's tonight, which would seem to indicate that Josh and Jessica would be moving on. Is that the case, or could someone like Brandy make it in? Paris has the details!
Canadian Idol 2, June 16: Holding Out for… Something, by Paris Cosby: Finally, after a year of waiting, Canada gets to vote for their Idol again! The first round of the Top 32 takes place tonight. Who will move on to the Top 10? Will Kyla be one of the lucky ones?
Canadian Idol 2, June 10: Crunch Time, by Paris Cosby: Tonight on Canadian Idol 2, the field is narrowed to the 32 lucky performers who will compete for Canada’s votes! Is Constant one of the lucky 32? Find out inside!
Canadian Idol 2, June 9: Under Pressure, by Paris Cosby: The Top 155 contestants head for Toronto with an eye on advancing to the Top 32. Who will make the cut, and who will be sent home? Plus, one contestant can’t take the pressure and quits the competition. Paris is here with all of the details!
Canadian Idol 2, June 3: Go West, Young Singer, by Brian Towers: In the third night of auditions for Canadian Idol 2, we head West to give away more Gold Tickets to make it to the next round!
Canadian Idol 2, June 2: East Bound and Down, by Brian Towers: The search for the next Ryan Malcolm (or is it the search for the next William Hung?) continues in Halifax, St. John’s, and Montreal. Could Jonathan, the man with the biggest smile in Montreal, be the one? Join Brian for the details!
Canadian Idol 2, June 1: They’re Baaack, by Brian Towers: Canadian Idol is back! The search for Canada's next superstar begins with initial auditions in the first of three episodes this week. Will they find the next Ryan Malcolm, or Canada's version of William Hung?
Canadian Idol 2 Preview: Even More Idol!, by Paris Cosby: Haven’t had enough Idol? Good, because the next installment of Canadian Idol is about to start! Join Paris for all the details!
Working for Success – An Interview with Canadian Idol’s Rocker, Billy Klippert, by Paris Cosby: Paris, our Canadian Idol recapper, recently had a chance to talk to final three rocker Billy Klippert. Find out how he got onto the show, what he thinks of his new-found stardom, if there will be a Top 10 tour, and much more!
A Rocker’s Reflections – Interview with Canadian Idol’s Billy Klippert, by Rosanne Simunovic: In an interview with Billy Klippert, “Vocal Master Class” writer Rosanne talks to him about his experiences on the show, his progression through the auditions and finals, and how he managed to stick around so long as a rocker on a pop show.
How I Fell in Love with a Waiter Boy – Confessions of a Malcolm Maniac, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol pulls a fast one by changing not only the format for the way this show runs, but also the number of people who will be in the finals! Which of the seven wildcards makes it? How does Toya, who has been on another reality show previously, do?
Canadian Idol, the Finale: And Your Canadian Idol Is…, by Paris Cosby: After a long summer of waiting, it’s finally time to find out who the first Canadian Idol is – after some more waiting, of course! The Top 11 finalists are brought back, we have group numbers galore, and plenty of looking back. But in the end, we find out that our Canadian Idol is…
Canadian Idol, September 15: The Final Showdown, by Paris Cosby: After an entire summer of competitions, it’s all come down to the final two! What songs did Ryan and Gary choose? How did the judges rate them? The answers, plus Paris’s opinions and predictions, are here!
Canadian Idol, September 8 & 9: Plush Crush, by Paris Cosby: In this combined performance and results shows recap, the final 3 perform both a song of the judge's choosing and a song by their own personal idol. Billy Klippert goes out on a limb and chooses the Stone Temple Pilots. Will he crash and burn? And what in the world is Sass Jordan on for this show, anyway?
Canadian Idol, September 2: Down to Three, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol drops down to the final three with tonight’s vote. Paris thought that Audrey should be leaving but Gary would be the one going. Is she right? And how does the hour-long results format hold up?
Canadian Idol, September 1: Love Is Not in the Air, by Paris Cosby: Although the night was devoted to love songs, the judges definitely did not share those emotions. The way the final four sang, it was hard to fall in love with any of them. Read on for all the details.
Canadian Idol, August 26: Another Surprise Result, by Paris Cosby: Paris thought that Audrey would go – but did the viewing and voting public agree? There are more surprises brewing as we run through the first hour-long results show on Canadian Idol.
Canadian Idol, August 25: Final Five Tackle Elton John Songs, by Paris Cosby: It’s Elton John night on Canadian Idol! There are only five remaining, so every performance counts. Who does a great job and who, well, doesn’t? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol, August 19: Summertime Blues, by Paris Cosby: It’s time to boot off another Canadian Idol hopeful. Paris predicted it would be Toya – but the judges think Toya is great. With the way Canadians have been voting, it could be anybody. There’s only one thing for sure: for one contestant, there ain’t no cure for those summertime blues.
Canadian Idol, August 18: Summertime, Summertime, Sum-Sum-Summertime!, by Paris Cosby: Summer is coming to an end, but not before Canadian Idol features contestants singing summertime hits! Will those who did poorly working on Motown make a comeback with this wider selection? And will those who did well now have a problem? Let’s find out!
Canadian Idol, August 12: Surprise Farewells, by Paris Cosby: The latest eliminations on Canadian Idol included some real shockers. Who’s left standing in the aftermath? Read on to find out!
Canadian Idol, August 11: The Way They Do the Things They Do, by Paris Cosby: It’s Motown week on Canadian Idol, and The Temptations are there to perform and watch. Some of the CI singers, like Jenny Gear will be going far out of their comfort zone with this category. Who does well and who will probably be leaving?
Canadian Idol, August 5: Three Say Goodbye, by Paris Cosby: It’s time for the first Results Show of the finals. Three will be leaving Canadian Idol this week. Did the voting audience penalize Toya for her previous appearance on Popstars, or did she manage to stick around?
Canadian Idol, August 4: Three Will Go, Eight Will Stay, by Paris Cosby: It’s time for the finals on Canadian Idol! The top 11 perform and three of them are going to get sent home. Who did well and who gets comments from the judges that they were only here by accident? Ouch.
Canadian Idol, July 29: The Wildcard Results, by Paris Cosby: Canadian Idol pulls a fast one by changing not only the format for the way this show runs, but also the number of people who will be in the finals! Which of the seven wildcards makes it? How does Toya, who has been on another reality show previously, do?
Canadian Idol, July 28: Wildcard Night, by Paris Cosby: The seven wildcard performers perform, but only one can move on to the Top 10. How did they do? Paris has the answers.
Canadian Idol, July 22: Idols Meet Idols, by Paris Cosby: The Results Show this week not only provided us with the last group of three finalists, but also allowed the Canadian Idol contestants to meet the previous American Idol 2 finalists. But which three made it in, and who will go on to compete in the Wildcard round next week?
Canadian Idol, July 21: The Final Semi-Finalists, by Paris Cosby: It’s time for the final group of ten to compete for the last three spots in the finals. But this is a tough week to really judge because it seems they saved most of the best for last. How does cowboy Justin Ament compare? Will he make it to the finals?
Canadian Idol, July 15: Weird Is Good, by Paris Cosby: The second group of finalists is announced in this week’s results show. Did Bebe’s outfit get her votes or get her tossed? And what about the somewhat weird Jenny Gear, one of Paris’ favorites?
Canadian Idol, July 14: Will Sex Sell?, by Jessi Langer: The second group of semi-finalists performed and provided us with a wide variety of types. Some of those types could even sing, though certainly not all. The real question is whether the voters will choose talent or sex.
Canadian Idol, July 8: “Meh” Is the Word, by Jessi Langer: The top three vote-getters make it through to the finals. There are some surprises in store as we follow the results show on Canadian Idol.
Canadian Idol, July 7: The First Semi-Final Round, by Jessi Langer: The first ten compete for three finalist spots, with only a piano to accompany them. Who does well? Who does horribly? Jessi is here to bring you all the details.
Canadian Idol, June 30: And Then There Were 30, by Paris Cosby: In Toronto, the field is narrowed from 143 competitors to the 30 who will be performing ten at a time for the next three weeks. Finalist Danny Balkwill caught Paris’s attention; how did everyone else do?
Canadian Idol, June 23: Toronto, Toronto, Toronto!, by Paris Cosby: A few Ottawans and entire hordes of Torontonians advance on the final audition episode of Canadian Idol, much to guest recapper Paris’s consternation. On a show with rappers, opera singers, “Sex Bombs,” rockers, would-be Japanese basic phrase instructors, guys who form singing groups in bathrooms, “I Will Survive” overkill, and a guy named Constant, will it be Jamie who proves too much for audiences to handle?
Canadian Idol, June 17: Auditions and You and a Guy Name Uncle Boo, by Paris Cosby: Paris fills in for regular Canadian Idol recapper Jessi Langer and takes us to the auditions in Montreal, Halifax, and St. John’s. How big is Daniel’s hair? How annoying are Angela and Rachel? How talented is Jenny Gear? And just who is Uncle Boo?
Canadian Idol, June 9: The First Auditions, by Jessi Langer: Canada finally has its own Idol competition. It's time for the first tryouts, including Vancouver, Calgary, and Winnipeg. But that's not all - see if you can spot our own recapper, Jessi, on the air!
A Canadian Idol Audition Journal, by Jessi Langer: Jessi Langer was one of the tens of thousands who tried out for Canadian Idol. How far did she make it? Well, you’ll just have to read her journal about the experience to find out and her and her Kroo!
Canadian Idol Coming Soon, by Paris Cosby: Canadians have seen American Idol and have had Popstars: The One, but now they are finally getting Canadian Idol. Paris has a little info on the judges, the numbers selected from each area, and some thoughts.
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