Crazy TV Contraption Predicts "Idol" Losers

Posted Apr 10th 2008 12:58PM by TMZ Staff

TiVo If you want to place bets on "Idol" in Vegas, we think we found a way you could score millions of bucks.

TiVo may have cracked the mystery of who gets kicked off and who doesn't. Company insiders say they can predict who's not connecting by TiVo usage.

Here's the deal. In a sample of 20,000 users, TiVo monitors traffic -- which contestants get replayed (a sign of popularity) and which one's get fast-forwarded.

You think it's bogus? Well, the TiVo system has nailed who got booted four weeks in a row.

And who does TiVo say is getting the ax tonight? Poor Syesha. Take it to the bank, people.

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1. First! && I believe this.

Posted at 11:53AM on Apr 10th 2008 by sweetaudrey

2. good

Posted at 11:53AM on Apr 10th 2008 by Redd

3. KANYE WEST IS A WHINEY LITTLE B!TCH!

Have a great day!

Posted at 11:55AM on Apr 10th 2008 by Stupid little monkey

4. I thought "Dial Idol" already did that. For years, in fact.

Posted at 11:55AM on Apr 10th 2008 by Lelê

5. Her attitude is irritating, and whoever told her that the imitation of a crying baby was clever or funny, must have either been a family member or somebody who wanted to Sleep with her. Syesha, seriously, you try to fake a sweet attitude, but we've all been watching the Miss USA and Miss America Pagents for years, and we've seen women who were much better at it than you. Just release your inner bitch, because this fake attitude is painful to watch.

Posted at 11:59AM on Apr 10th 2008 by cambel

6. i dont care how good your voice is.. your asking to be decimated by the judges if you think you're good enough to take on Whitney, Mariah, even Fantasia. this girl's had it coming..
shes got a great voice but her attitude is really irritating.

Posted at 12:03PM on Apr 10th 2008 by jen

7. I think Carly should go. She has the attitude plus she already had an album flop! With that ugly ass tattoo.

Posted at 12:04PM on Apr 10th 2008 by la

8. Who cares?

Posted at 12:08PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Jeff Lebowski

9. ANYONE attached to this show in ANY way is loser!

Posted at 12:09PM on Apr 10th 2008 by moveover00

10. Syesha = mediocre talent, at best. As poster #7 said, I don't care how good you are, but it is unwise and egocentric to take on the like of Mariah, Whitney, Celine, etc... (I hesitate to put Fantasia with this group, even though Syesha sang a Fantasia song this week - I don't think she's of the same caliber) Even the judges have said NOT to tackle a song by the previously-mentioned artists year after year after year. What make these contestants think that they're somehow special or better and can handle the songs and the comparisons? I say good riddance!

Posted at 12:11PM on Apr 10th 2008 by reality bites

11. I knew it!

Posted at 12:14PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Linda

12. Why is Michael John's head so big in that picture???

Posted at 12:20PM on Apr 10th 2008 by tracey

13. Yes - Carly should go - you can't take on Freddie Mercury and come out a winner - just don't even go there - it was bad!!

Posted at 12:24PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Kim

14. Betcha it's Carly.....and afterward, all of America will be reading/talking about the 'shocking' elimination, how America 'got it wrong', how she was one of the best singers, blah blah blah. But....we shall see.

Posted at 12:33PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Rita

15. Just not up to pare this year . Poor music selection , Poor selection of contestants and really bad critics by the panel make this an idol to forget . Whos' idea was it to do a dolly parton night ??? Just Weird !
Ughhh . That was rough .
I STILL LIKE DAVE ! but please go back to rockin' the house !

Posted at 12:48PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Idol's a floater ...so flush it !

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