In case this is already disseminated elsewhere, sorry. I actually plunked down $25 for the tour program, and it has basic questions for the idols clearly asked
after the show ended. Here are a few highlights.
Best part of being on AI?
Syesha Mercado - "The growing process."
Jason Castro - "Exposure."
Brooke White - "Let It Be." She also said all the contestants.
Worst part about being on AI?
David Cook - "Group numbers."
David Archuleta - "Not doing as well as I could and saying bye to people."
Syesha Mercado - "Losing my voice. It put my personality in a shell."
Jason Castro - "Not having time to connect with the songs."
Brooke White - "Lack of sleep and rest."
Kristy Lee Cook - "Getting sick. For the first 3 weeks I couldn't recover well enough to perform my best."
Michael Johns - "No sleep.".
Ramiele Malubay - "Waking up early and grabbing whatever you canb get on the run for breakfast."
Chikezie Eze - "Wednesdays."
Who was/is your best friend on the show?
David Cook rattled off everyone in the top 24 all by name.
David Archuleta just said everyone.
Syesha said Ramiele, her roomie since Hollywood week. Scroll down to Rami's answer.
Jason Castro said "All are equal, I'm a loner. Just kidding. Haha."
Brooke White said Kristie Lee Cook.
Carly Smithson said David Cook, Michael Johns and Amanda Overmeyer.
Kristy Lee Cook said Brooke White.
Michael Johns said Luke Menard, David Cook, Carly Smithson and Jason Yeager.
Ramiele Malubay said Danny Noriega, Kady Malloy, Alaina Whitaker and Colton Berry. (Sorry, Syesha!)
Chikezie Eze said David Hernandez.
Musical Influences?
Syesha Mercado - included her mom.
Carly Smithson - besides the obvious (Heart) she included Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Who is your American Idol?
David Cook said his two brothers.
David Archuleta said his mom.
Syesha Mercado said Fantasia.
Jason said he doesn't have idols, his dad is cool but not American.
Brooke White said Carrie Underwood.
Carly Smithson said Carrie Underwood.
Kristy Lee Cook said Carrie Underwood.
Michael Johns said his wife.
Ramiele Malubay said Jennifer Hudson.
Chikezie Eze said Clay Aiken.
What was the biggest "Hollywood" moment during AI?
David Cook - meeting Robin Williams.
David Archuleta - the top 12 party.
Syesha Mercado - her fan mail.
Jason Castro - red caprets are soooooo Hollywood.
Brooke White - red carpet at top 12.
Carly Smithson said meeting Mariah Carey and singing for Idol Gives Back.
Kristy Lee Cook said when she made it through to each round.
Michael Johns said singing Bohemian Rhapsody.
Ramiele Malubay said when Simon said her song was one of the best done that day.
Chikezie Eze said his getting praise from all 3 judges.
Most embarrasing moment of the show?
David Cook said when he bit it while turning on his heel in front of the SYTYCD folks.
David Archuleta said forgetting the words
Syesha Mercado said days when her hair was frizzy.
Jason Castro said each week he would make a stupid face. Bad habit.
Brooke White said the "twirl whoo" during Here Comes The Sun.
Carly Smithson said losing her shoe during IGB dress rehearsal.
Kristy Lee Cook said "It's very embarrasing when my voice cracks, when I am sick it is embarrasing, or when I mess up dancing in the group medley!|"
Michael Johns said Paula assuming he had "in-ears" on.
Ramiele Malubay said losing an earring right being she was up to sing, and having to cover one ear when performing.
Chikezie Eze said his mic pack falling off during a group song.
What did you miss most?
Brooke White - "My husband, trips to target, cleaning my house. :-)"
Ramiele Malubay - "Sitting on my couch with my puppy watching Animal Planet."
What would you like to do with the rest of your life?
Jason Castro - "Play music. And make babies."
Kristy Lee Cook said "Be a successful country singer and retire in Wyoming."
Ramiele Malubay said to put music and acting together and "do something with Disney Channel."
What will you have with you on the tour (each listed three things, I picked out the talking point ones, most all included a phone or iPod, etc.)
David Archuleta - scriptures
Brooke White - lip gloss
Carly Smithson - hair dryer
Kristy Lee Cook - stuffed animals
Michael Johns - tennis racquet and "my favorite drink"
Ramiele Malubay - eyeliner
Chikezie Eze - humidifier and shoes
Who would you like to thank? (Everyone said family, most said God/faith, etc.)
David Cook - "Grover Cleveland for the 'stache,"
Most were pretty succinct. But Brooke thanked everyone she ever met.
Michael
Best part of being on AI?
Syesha Mercado - "The growing process."
Jason Castro - "Exposure."
Brooke White - "Let It Be." She also said all the contestants.
Worst part about being on AI?
David Cook - "Group numbers."
David Archuleta - "Not doing as well as I could and saying bye to people."
Syesha Mercado - "Losing my voice. It put my personality in a shell."
Jason Castro - "Not having time to connect with the songs."
Brooke White - "Lack of sleep and rest."
Kristy Lee Cook - "Getting sick. For the first 3 weeks I couldn't recover well enough to perform my best."
Michael Johns - "No sleep.".
Ramiele Malubay - "Waking up early and grabbing whatever you canb get on the run for breakfast."
Chikezie Eze - "Wednesdays."
Who was/is your best friend on the show?
David Cook rattled off everyone in the top 24 all by name.
David Archuleta just said everyone.
Syesha said Ramiele, her roomie since Hollywood week. Scroll down to Rami's answer.
Jason Castro said "All are equal, I'm a loner. Just kidding. Haha."
Brooke White said Kristie Lee Cook.
Carly Smithson said David Cook, Michael Johns and Amanda Overmeyer.
Kristy Lee Cook said Brooke White.
Michael Johns said Luke Menard, David Cook, Carly Smithson and Jason Yeager.
Ramiele Malubay said Danny Noriega, Kady Malloy, Alaina Whitaker and Colton Berry. (Sorry, Syesha!)
Chikezie Eze said David Hernandez.
Musical Influences?
Syesha Mercado - included her mom.
Carly Smithson - besides the obvious (Heart) she included Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Who is your American Idol?
David Cook said his two brothers.
David Archuleta said his mom.
Syesha Mercado said Fantasia.
Jason said he doesn't have idols, his dad is cool but not American.
Brooke White said Carrie Underwood.
Carly Smithson said Carrie Underwood.
Kristy Lee Cook said Carrie Underwood.
Michael Johns said his wife.
Ramiele Malubay said Jennifer Hudson.
Chikezie Eze said Clay Aiken.
What was the biggest "Hollywood" moment during AI?
David Cook - meeting Robin Williams.
David Archuleta - the top 12 party.
Syesha Mercado - her fan mail.
Jason Castro - red caprets are soooooo Hollywood.
Brooke White - red carpet at top 12.
Carly Smithson said meeting Mariah Carey and singing for Idol Gives Back.
Kristy Lee Cook said when she made it through to each round.
Michael Johns said singing Bohemian Rhapsody.
Ramiele Malubay said when Simon said her song was one of the best done that day.
Chikezie Eze said his getting praise from all 3 judges.
Most embarrasing moment of the show?
David Cook said when he bit it while turning on his heel in front of the SYTYCD folks.
David Archuleta said forgetting the words
Syesha Mercado said days when her hair was frizzy.
Jason Castro said each week he would make a stupid face. Bad habit.
Brooke White said the "twirl whoo" during Here Comes The Sun.
Carly Smithson said losing her shoe during IGB dress rehearsal.
Kristy Lee Cook said "It's very embarrasing when my voice cracks, when I am sick it is embarrasing, or when I mess up dancing in the group medley!|"
Michael Johns said Paula assuming he had "in-ears" on.
Ramiele Malubay said losing an earring right being she was up to sing, and having to cover one ear when performing.
Chikezie Eze said his mic pack falling off during a group song.
What did you miss most?
Brooke White - "My husband, trips to target, cleaning my house. :-)"
Ramiele Malubay - "Sitting on my couch with my puppy watching Animal Planet."
What would you like to do with the rest of your life?
Jason Castro - "Play music. And make babies."
Kristy Lee Cook said "Be a successful country singer and retire in Wyoming."
Ramiele Malubay said to put music and acting together and "do something with Disney Channel."
What will you have with you on the tour (each listed three things, I picked out the talking point ones, most all included a phone or iPod, etc.)
David Archuleta - scriptures
Brooke White - lip gloss
Carly Smithson - hair dryer
Kristy Lee Cook - stuffed animals
Michael Johns - tennis racquet and "my favorite drink"
Ramiele Malubay - eyeliner
Chikezie Eze - humidifier and shoes
Who would you like to thank? (Everyone said family, most said God/faith, etc.)
David Cook - "Grover Cleveland for the 'stache,"
Most were pretty succinct. But Brooke thanked everyone she ever met.
Michael
