Contestant #83754
Alaa Youakeem (a.k.a Uka) moved to the United States three years ago. Uka seemed to have a great attitude, though his broken English and lack of singing ability would keep him out of Hollywood this time around. Paula noted how impressed she was that he "phonetically learned the song," but suggested that he sing for his own enjoyment instead of for the competition.
During his interview, Uka expressed his patriotism for the U.S.A.: "I can't stop say I love America. I can't stop love American music." He also discussed his soft spot for American women and that they are attracted to him as well. He said, "She told me 'Uka, you are sexy face.' I say, 'All right, thank you very much.'" In perhaps the worst language slip of the year thus far, he said, "I want to love a girl from the hair to the . . . uhh . . . nipple."
Uka sang The Bee Gees' How Deep Is Your Love. Why? In Uka's words: "I'm going to sing Mr. Bee Gees. His group — he makes me feel like, uh, I fly in the sky. That's why Mr. Bee Gees makes me feel so special."
Best of luck to Uka. Maybe we'll see him again next year.
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Fox has announced the official date for the premiere of American Idol 7!
Mark your calendars for January 15, 2008. The 2-night American Idol premiere beings at 8:00 EST and continues the following night at the same time. The two episodes combine for four hours of Idol fun!
Idle Idols is helping you keep track with a countdown of how many days are left until the American Idol premiere. In the meantime, check out the American Idol 7 wacky audition pictures.
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Season 7 auditions concluded this week in Philadelphia, the last of seven audition cities.
As usual, Fox has released the usual assortment of audition photos. And, as usual, most of them are boring pictures of random people — but in the mix are some promising contestants who are sure to have caught the attention of the lunatic-crazed producers.
Here are the most interesting photos from each city:
San Diego
Dallas
Omaha
Atlanta
Charleston
- Ever heard of Pink? This guy might be known as "Lime Green".
Miami
Philadelphia
Let's hope most of these characters make it onto the screen this January — I can't wait to see what they sound and act like, too!
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Have you always wanted to be the next Jordin Sparks? How about the next Sanjaya Malakar?
Your chance is coming to your region soon! American Idol's official website has posted the audition venues and schedule:
- July 30, 2007 – San Diego, CA
- August 6, 2007 – Dallas, TX
- August 10, 2007 – Omaha, NE
- August 14, 2007 – Atlanta, GA
- August 18, 2007 – Charleston, SC
- August 22, 2007 – Miami, FL
- August 27, 2007 – Philadelphia, PA
So get your most eye-catching outfit and get ready to sing your heart (or appendix) out in front of the judges!
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