Adam Lambert? What Happened? Nothing!

90056_adam-lambert-sings-mad-world-on-american-idol.jpg Been running around and just now catching with up with this ginned-up "controversy" over "millions who missed" Adam's performance and - per a hyperventilating Yahoo - which has now become a "major production FIASCO!" Or hyperventilated words to that effect.

Bad news, lovers of controversy as it relates to "Idol." Big nothing happened. The performance went as planned. It ended as planned. It was seen by millions, as planned. His numbers were posted, as planned, and re-posted during the re-cap as planned.

What was missing? A few judges comments: BIG DEAL. Simon spoke for everyone when he gave Adam's Tears for Fears performance a standing O. What more could Adamoids have wanted? Yes, something happened with the DVR clock, which meant those recording may have indeed lost the performance or parts thereof. But would these fans have voted anyway? Sure, a few, but certainly a lot fewer than the many millions who watch in real time.

And don't worry. He'll be fine tonight. He'll be fine May 19 when he (maybe) wins, too.

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Comments (35)

im sure if the show as on time, he would have got more votes, as more people wouldve voted for him instead of desperately trying to find the video on the internet. that said, i hope your last few sentences are true!!

He might win, but Allison will come in 2nd and still become a HUGE star!

There is pretty much no doubt that Adam will win, and even if the VCRs weren't set to capture him and millions missed him, he is still predicted to be Number 1 on Dial Idol, which has an uncanny accuracy.

Allison is very good, especially for such a young girl, and I think she'll have a great chance to be a success, if she stays true to herself and develops a personality. She is very flat, but, that's to be understood since she's only 16!!! She has such a mature sound, it's hard to put it together with her youth. It's a shame she isn't prettier, though. It shouldn't be that way, but, it is what it is. It's the entertainment industry where looks play a huge part. If she looked like Megan Joy, she'd have an almost even shot with Adam. He's not only an amazing singer, but, mesmerizing and beautiful.

There is pretty much no doubt that Adam will win this year, unless he has his throat ripped out, God forbid. Even if the VCRs weren't set to capture his magnificent performance last night, and even though millions who TiVoed missed him, he is still predicted to be Number 1 this week on Dial Idol, which has an uncanny accuracy.

Allison is really good, especially for such a young girl, and I think she'll have a great chance to be a success, if she stays true to herself and develops a personality. I didn't care for the song selection last night. For me, it was creepy, don't know why.

Simon was spot on with the reason she fails to land in the top each week....She has a weird flat affect that puts people off, but, that's to be understood since she's only 16!!! She has such a mature sound, it's hard to put it together with her youth.

I know people may hate what I'm going to say, but, it's what everyone is thinking:

It's a shame she isn't better looking, or at least had a better stylist, who got her to ditch the HIDEOUS hair and dreadful outfits. Look, it shouldn't be that way, and talent is talent, but, the entertainment industry for women includes looking good as well as being talented.

Adam is not only an amazing singer, but, mesmerizing and beautiful. He makes the others look like they're in a High School talent show, or karaoke. None of them seem to impart their own unique twist to the cover songs, while he makes everything he sings interesting and uniquely his own.

Adam is like a drug and I want my fix each week. Each performance requires me to play the song over and over again. He is very good looking man and sings with such emotion that it touches the heart. He also seems real and down to earth. Not afraid to show people who he is. What am I going to do when Idol ends and I can't see him? The TV stations better figure something out quick. He appeals to young and old with his performances. God has truly blessed this man with everything. I am praying for him because the entertainment business can be nasty. Do hope Adam has an outlet just in case he needs to come back to reality.

Adam is like a drug and I want my fix each week. Each performance requires me to play the song over and over again. He is very good looking man and sings with such emotion that it touches the heart. He also seems real and down to earth. Not afraid to show people who he is. What am I going to do when Idol ends and I can't see him? The TV stations better figure something out quick. He appeals to young and old with his performances. God has truly blessed this man with everything. I am praying for him because the entertainment business can be nasty. Do hope Adam has an outlet just in case he needs to come back to reality.

Although those of us who were watching the show saw the performance, thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands) of people who Tivo'd missed it. And, it is an hour show. The contestant's sing for less than 2 minutes each. The judges take another 3 minutes. So 5 minutes x 8 contestants=40 minutes. The baby photos were cute but, hey, I'd rather see the the grown up Adam and, if this is a recurring problem, Fox should fix it. There were thousands of frustrated fans on the internet frantically searching for the video when they could have been voting...not that in Adam's case, it matters much. I'd rather watch Adam Lambert nap than hear most of the rest of them sing and that's probably the majority opinion. So, no harm done, but it's not like it would be rocket science to fix this problem. The funny thing is that because it was Adam everyone was freaking out. My email was clogged with frustrated friends typing, "Where's the Video???" Had it been anyone but Adam I doubt they'd have noticed. Not to be snarky, but I can't imagine there would have been a hue and cry if Tivo missed the judges comments for Matt or Anoop.

I don't care for Adam , so i don't care that I missed him, Danny is gonna win not only cause he is a better singer, but peeps will also feel sorry for what he has been through

Sorry, but no matter what the results, each contestant deserves equal time. IMHO Adam had to sing last so the others would not pale in comparison. After all, sponsors support every TV show, so they don't want people switching it off after seeing their favorite. Still, if you won the lottery and they gave you "only" a million when you won $1.2 million, you'd be pretty ticked off. So they need better direction, that is, tell the judges to shut up when they start bickering, unless they thing the show is about them. Well, as long as he's safe, it doesn't really matter, but live shows need to be time-managed properly. I watched the original show and also the video of Adam singing and it was wonderful. Most of the videos have been removed because of copyright violations, but you can find them. Regarding people who record programs, many times I work until 9 but I still have time to watch the show & vote, so I disagree it won't have an effect in some cases. In Adam's case, I'd be shocked if it mattered, but that's not the point.

adam lambert is the greatest since "ELVES" If he does not win cancel the show

adam lambert is the greatest since "ELVES" If he does not win cancel the show

I think the producers should keep the show at 90 minutes untill they reach the final 6. That way they won't have the timing problems they experienced last night. ADAM was positively brilliant last night and it's a shame the entire country didn't get to see it, but that's what happens when you don't watch a live show in real time!

adam lambert is the greatest since "ELVES" If he does not win cancel the show

adam lambert is the greatest since "ELVES" If he does not win cancel the show

I'm sorry to have to tell you this Wendy, but you are an IDIOT!!!! Mr "sounds the same every song" Danny won't even make the final 2 let alone win. ADAM LAMBERT is the best singer ever on IDOL and the public, excluding a few tone deaf morons like you, has already pretty much declared him the winner, because he is SO MUCH BETTER than anyone else on the show.

From a journalistic standpoint, this is a pathetic excuse for an article (or even a blog entry).

My daughter, sister and myself, are all so in love with Adam. I watch him mesmerized and captivated. His voice is incredible, looks beautiful and makes me feel so happy when I watch him over and over and over. I have never been taken with an Idol performer like I am with Adam. I just hope when he makes it big, its on the screen, I would hate to only hear him on the radio, he needs to be seen and heard to fully experience him. He gives me goosebumps from head to toe when I see him perform. Everyone else might as well pack their bags now, other than Allison, it isn't even a competition anymore. Adam, you are AMAZING!!!!!! David Cook is so boring compared to Adam witha quarter of thee talent. He is in a league of his own. Can't wait til next week to see what he does next.

Hey Verne! Have you ever heard of pausing live TV? What happens is the DVR begins recording to the hard drive the show chosen to watch in the Live TV manner. One can pause, rewind and if paused long enough even fast forward the show their watching. Only problem is if the guide says the show runs from 8-9pm the hard drives stops at 9 pm. Now if a viewer is watching said show and has at times paused it or rewound it the live show feed stops appearing on screen. The DVR's view is instead appearing. In my case between pausing and moving ahead and behind we missed the overtime performance of Adam Lambert. It seems the DVR hard drive stopped recording at 9 pm. With our accumulated delay of maybe 8 minutes we didn't realize we'd missed the end. And of course it wasn't on the DVR since the show was scheduled to end at 9 pm.

3 of us were set to vote but Fox screwed us and maybe Lambert as well. This is not the Acadamy Awards. They run over as the recipients are unpredictable. Idol has no excuse for allowing Ryan and the Judges to jabber on in a very scripted show and thus alienating the viewers.

If you missed Adams rendition of "Mad World" it can be found at

www.thebestarts.com

You can see Adam's performance on americanidol.com for free.

what do you mean maybe wins

ADAM is in a league of his own alright.
I hope he records songs like MAD WORLD and Tracks on his
cd's because that is what so many of us want to hear. He has an amazing
soft side that we adore.
We love you Adam. Keep up the good work.

I dont understand why a lot of people who missed the end because their dvr turned off and stopped recording didnt set the show to stop recording later, I was behind also but saw the performance beause my dvr is set to record AI 10 minutes past the time the show ends, I do this show when it runs over I dont miss anything.

Wendy... dont be a bitch, i rly truly hate danny but you dont see me looking up his websites and trash talking him do you? Go drool over your "precious" danny and let us enjoy adam ok? and um you say you dont care if u missed adam's performance, well i dont care about what danny has been through.

Wendy... dont be a bitch, i rly truly hate danny but you dont see me looking up his websites and trash talking him do you? Go drool over your "precious" danny and let us enjoy adam ok? and um you say you dont care if u missed adam's performance, well i dont care about what danny has been through. LOVE YOU ADAM U ROCK THAT STAGE EVERY WEEK!!!!!

It actually was wrong that they went over on time and it was very unfair to not give equal time. However, if they had cut off Scott/Alison/Kris or whoever's performance it still woud have been wrong . The point isn't tha it's Adam, but rather that all are deserving of equal time. Now having said all of that, I am irritated that I cannot watch his peformance repeatedly all week in an obssesive compulsive manner b/c it didn't tape. Dont they get that we need our Adam fix???

FYI, Adam's fans are known as Glamberts. Adamoids sounds like something that should be excised with tonsils.


ADAM LAMBERT is a really big Super Star....he is the best of all an American idol ever and forever.....nobody can compare with him..He has a great talented...genius..Brilliant voice.elegantie style,value of own arts/style.He is really Amazing!!Perfect!!intelligent.unbelieable..Very handsome,,a good personality..even the American idol not yet ended of this season...he is the best of all season on American idol competition..he is everything...we will be buying his CD's and attending his concerts ...ADAM LAMBERT the best singer.We love you..always Success,,,God Bless....GOOD LUCK...greetings from Japan.

ADAM LAMBERT is the beste singer ever and forever..when he sings...that make our feeling get much better&comfortable..He has Charismatic,,,Brilliant voice,,great talented,,very genius,,good Performance,,Proffesional,great personality gentleman,,we sat to watch American idol competition only because of ADAM LAMBERT.....we see the result of ADAM is really AMAZING..without join with competition,,,he wins already....we wait of his new CD's and his biggest concert very soon...Gambatte Kudasai..we are really very proud of you..and love you....always success ADAM....God Bless...and Good luck.............greetings from Europe

hey im rafael frm spain n me n my friends luv adam lambert.......he
so amazing!!!everythg bout him is WOW....luv u adam...u got it all
VOICE CHARISMA FASHION SENSE......i cant wait 2 c u in
concert here in barca.......plz plz plz cum here for ur tour :)

If American Idol is about finding talent that is fresh and amateur, then Adam should not compete. He is a touring professional singer/dancer with national credits. He has been discovered already. Yes, he's amazingly talented and was my first choice until I watched some of the videos of him online. Not a homophobic at all, but I did find some of the images a little disturbing if he is going to be a huge social influence. Artistically brilliant though . . .

But what about those of us who DID miss it? Where can we finally see it?
I checked youtube.com.....nothing!!

I disagree with the comment that Adam should not compete b/c he is a "touring professional". Many of the past competitors have been performers or members of bands that have played for money (I believe David Cook was a member of a rock band before AI), if that is what makes one a professional. I think what AI is supposed to provide for performers is the "big break" to become more widely famous or recognized. I think the rule for not being eligible to be a contestant on AI is to never have had a record deal. Also I'm not sure why portraying himself in obviously homosexual imagery is necessarily going to be a negative social influence. I don't get making that comment while claiming not to be a homophobe.

adam is amazing with unbelievable vocal range, he should replace robert plant on the led zeppelin tour

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