Crazy TV Contraption Predicts "Idol" Losers

TiVoIf 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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31. If you want to buy into everything that gossip sites post go right ahead, personally I prefer real sources. And since when has typing skills had anything to do with the discussion? Also, please don't call me "honey" I'm a 35 year old heterosexual male. If you would research you would also find out that American Idol requires parents to be present with contestants under 18. One last thing, if you think David A is the only contestant with a vocal coach you are very ignorant.

Posted at 4:18PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Solstice

32. Wow - a 35-year old male worried about a 17-year old boy - creepy much??? And funny how you still haven't mentioned these "REAL SOURCES" - good luck with that heterosexuality...I'm guessing you're alone...

And, jerk, most people do appreciate when they can read a posting that uses proper spelling and grammar (at least those of us that have graduated grade-school!)

Nobody said anything about believing this site - in fact the first post against yours stated fully that these sites are just for fun - why are you such a douche? You obviously don't read very well because your responses don't make any sense...nobody said he was the only one with a vocal COUCH - they were making a point about why his dad would need a vocal COUCH...

Posted at 4:34PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Wow - Solstice is a FREAK

33. For your info David A's fan base reaches across all ages and walks of life. I could care less what you think of me, or my grammer. My point was simple, give the kid a freaking break!

Posted at 4:51PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Solstice

34. Jason Castro was the only contestant that I wanted to hear over and over again! Thank God for TIVO!

Posted at 5:42PM on Apr 10th 2008 by AZSue

35. Finally! Someone who shares my viewpoint about Syesha! fake fake fake fake fake... I just can't stand it another week!

Posted at 6:05PM on Apr 10th 2008 by mischka

36. Syesha is definiely one of the few that can sing.Brooke and Christy please.They cant sing and they are BORING. I like Carly,tattoos and all but I hope David Cook wins.

Posted at 6:57PM on Apr 10th 2008 by CAT

37. THE TIVO USERS WERE WRONG!

Posted at 8:59PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Mewithanopinionthatmatters

38. Guess they were wrong this week.

Posted at 9:05PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Erica

39. Praise God that Syesha wasn't voted off, as she is one of the better singers. It's tragic though that Michael Johns was voted off, when he is clearly WAY better than Jason, Brooke, and most definitely Kristy Lee Cook. What is wrong with America?? Caryl had the worst night, though she is one of the best singers, but she's a bit of an eye-sore with her tattoos. I thought she would get the boot. The travesty is that Kristy Lee Cook (the female Sanjaya) continues to sail through the competition on her sex appeal alone. That's just wrong America!! Wake up!!!

Posted at 9:17PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Danny

40. WOW... who saw THIS one coming... even the other contetants were NOT HAPPY with that decision. I am still in shock...
As for TMZs Tivo crap... crap, crap, crap... your mole does better work... stop grasping at straws... I wish it had been Syesha... but, everyone but ONE will go.... but it should not have been Michael this week at ALL

Posted at 9:19PM on Apr 10th 2008 by bvak

41. tmz...trying to show off..like a lil annoying mutt screaming "i said it first."...like your tivo prediction i took it the bank...now i'm rich biy**tch....yours truly, M.Johns from down under

Posted at 9:27PM on Apr 10th 2008 by mo

42. I'm still in shock over Michael Johns being ousted from Idol tonight! So much for the new "crazazy" prediction gadget!

Posted at 10:02PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Michael Johns Fan

43. I think Sayesha is one of the better singers, even if her personality is blah. To me she's like Whitney Lite. What she doesn't seem to comprehend is that she desperately needs to pick a pop/rock/folk/whatever song that is well known and was made famous by a male singer, then take that song and let us hear it via her female voice with that great r&b range. This is why David Cook is kicking ass, because he knows how to be original. He can sing a Lionel Richie song, a Beatles song, a friggin' song from Thriller - and he makes them all sound fresh, even though those songs were all sung by men. Why Sayesha doesn't get this is beyond me. Anyone knows that if you copy a song by the best (same sex) singers out there, then you are obviously going to be compared to them. My bf Simon even spelled it out for her this week, but I swear, if she survives this week, she'll probably do the same thing next week. If they all have vocal coaches, (sorry, couches) then why isn't someone helping HER out with song choices? She really needs it. So does Carly.

Me? I fast forwarded thru Brooke this week. She looks like such a spaz when she's waiting to hear judges comments. Like she's going to break into hysterics at any minute. That's my favorite part. How is she going to handle any kind of fame if she's that fragile? For the record, I've wanted Kristy to go home every single week since I first saw and heard her, but even she was even better than Brooke this week.

Posted at 10:33PM on Apr 10th 2008 by fancy pants

44. Idol is one of the worst shows on TV

Posted at 10:45PM on Apr 10th 2008 by J.D.

45. even i am smarter tahn this....

Posted at 10:53PM on Apr 10th 2008 by jessica simpleson

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