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Candice Glover Wins American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Candice Glover has gotten confetti-bombed big time. Last night, when she was crowned American Idol champion, Candice belted out her single "I Am Beautiful" with streamers wrapped around her head and pieces of confetti in her mouth. WBKR's Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was tuned in for the coronation and shares his thought about the the champ and the season that was . . .

American Idol Review: Candice and Kree Sing for the Title [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:04:31 +0000

Will it be Candice Glover or Kree Harrison? Last night, our two American Idol finalists competed in the first all-female finale since Idol’s third season. So, who won the night and earned the crown? WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, chimes in . . . Take a listen to this morning’s Idol Chatter with Steve, Moon and [...]

American Idol Shocker: Angie Voted Off [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:02:14 +0000

Here at WBKR, we thought we had it all figured out. We just knew that Candice Glover and Angie Miller would be battling it out next in the American Idol finale and that country girl Kree Harrison would finish the season in third place. But, then, America voted and delivered a huge surprise. Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, explains what may have happened!

American Idol: The Final Three Battle for the Finale [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:54 +0000

Candice Glover. Kree Harrison. Angie Miller. One of those ladies will be the next American Idol. One of them will finish this season in third place. Last night, our remaining Idol hopefuls took the stage and performed three songs a piece with one goal in mind . . . making the Idol finale. So, who stepped up? Who, as Randy Jackson would say, is really "in it to win it." And who may be missing her ultimate dream by just a single episode. Let's check in with WBKR's American Idol expert, Steve Thompson!

American Idol: The Final Three [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:05:06 +0000

And then there were three! Last night on American Idol, Amber was sent home leaving us with just three contenders for the title: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller. WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson called in this morning to chat with Moon and me about the final stretch . . . and that awesome Twitter feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey!

American Idol: The Final Four Compete . . . Again [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:53 +0000

It is like a case of deja vu. For the second week in a row, our American Idol Final Four took the stage to compete for spots in the Top Three! And WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who won the night and who's in trouble.

American Idol Twist: The Final Four Are Safe

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:06:12 +0000

On Wednesday night, Ryan Seacrest hinted that this week’s American Idol results show would feature a twist. However, as WBKR’s Idol expert Steve Thompson explains . . . it wasn’t must of a “twist’ at all. Idol Chatter from this morning’s edition of The WBKR Waking Crew. LISTEN! From Steve Thompson: Not a whole lot [...]

American Idol: The Final Four Battle [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:54:56 +0000

American Idol’s version of the NCAA Final Four is underway and our four remaining contestants were singing for the Final Three last night. It was a night of big voices, even bigger disappoinments and an odd shift in judges’ opinions. What did WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, think about the show? Take a listen to [...]

Lazaro Finally Voted Off American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:37:11 +0000

FINALLY! We are free at last! Free at last! Last night on American Idol, Lazaro, whom has been struggling for weeks, received the lowest number of votes and was voted off the Idol stage. For WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson, it was a long time coming and now the best five singers in the competition are left to battle it out!

Idol: Candice Glover and Kree Harrison Win the Night on American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:12:25 +0000

Though ratings for American Idol continue to drop, the talent on the show continues to carry the weight of the series and rise above it. And, last night, Candice Glover gave one of the best performances in the history of the show and reminded viewers how good Idol CAN be when it does what it's supposed to . . . turn everyday singers into international superstars. As Steve Thompson explains, Candice's performance was one for the Idol history books!

American Idol: Burnell Voted Off [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:02:04 +0000

A lot of country fans were shocked last night when American Idol revealed that Janelle Arthur was one of the bottom two in this week's voting. But, the country starlet was rescued by the fact that Burnell was the lowest vote-getter and was sent packing. Now, six contestants remain and our Idol expert Steve Thompson looks ahead and handicaps the remaining hopefuls.

Review: Rock 'n' Roll Night on American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:10:11 +0000

No ballads! That was the order from the producers of American Idol last night as the Top 7 too the stage and belted out some of the biggest songs of rock and roll. Who raised the roof and who was pulling up the rear? WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his weekly rankings!

American Idol: Kelly Clarkson vs. Kree Harrison [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:48 +0000

Seven contestants remain on American Idol and odds are looking more and more like this is most definitely a girl's year to win. Of the seven contestants remaining, five of them are female and just two are male. And, let's be honest, Idol has had far more success with its female winners than it has its male champs anyway. Is any Idol out there putting up the sales numbers and topping the charts like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The answer is a resounding, "No!" And, last Wednesday, during Motown Week, I was reminded of just how different Idol is these days. It seems the true standouts, the true phenoms, have already been on the show and won it. And it was never more apparent than when Kree Harrison, one of this year's frontrunners, took on Aretha Franklin's "Don't Play That Song." It was the same song Kelly Clarkson sang in the same theme week way back in Season One. And, if you ask me, there is just no comparison. WATCH!

Devin Velez Voted Off American Idol

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:18:59 +0000

And then there were seven. On last night’s American Idol results show, bilingual crooner Devin Velez was sent home and our Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in for all the drama . . . This morning, Steve and I chatted about Devin’s departure and looked ahead to next week to chat about the upcoming [...]

American Idol: The Top 9 Perform [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:45:37 +0000

Last night, the Top 9 on American Idol took the stage and tackled the Lennon/McCartney songbook. Who stood out in the crowd and which contestants are in danger of landing in the bottom three? Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, tuned in to handicap the field and rank their performances.

Curtis Goes Home

Moon Mullins — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:45:05 +0000

WBKR's American Idol expert Steve Thompson absolutely nailed it yesterday as to what would happen on the show last night.

In this brave new world of season twelve, we discover that this group of relative unknowns get to cover an Owl City song from the new movie The Croods. What can possibly be greater than that? Oh... You mean a career?

Is Kree Last Night's Best?

Moon Mullins — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:12:06 +0000

WBKR’s American Idol expert, Steve Thompson is here. Taking a look at last night’s episode featuring the top ten, Steve rates ‘em in this countdown. I thought this would be a great theme– but somebody royally screwed things up in translation. We were originally informed that the theme would not include coronation songs or songs [...]

American Idol: The Top Ten Girls Battle for the Finals [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:20:49 +0000

Ten girls. Only five spaces available for them in the American Idol Top Ten. Last night in Las Vegas, our final ten girls stepped to the mic and sang for survival. How did they do? Well, as WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson explains, some rose to the occasion and some assured themselves plane rides home. Check our Steve's full review of last night's show, watch video highlights and see how he ranked the Idol wannabes.

American Idol Review: The Guys Compete in Sudden Death [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:33:16 +0000

Last night on American Idol, our final group of ten guys took the Las Vegas state in Sudden Death. Some rose to the occasion. Some didn’t at all. And WBKR’s Idol expert Steve Thompson tuned in to offer his analysis. This morning, Steve and I chatted about last night’s episode and who showed out and [...]

American Idol Hollywood Week: Let's Hear it for the Boys [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:52:00 +0000

For the boys, Hollywood week is over. And 28 male contestants are still left in the hunt for the Idol Top 40. WBKR’s American Idol expert Steve Thompson has chosen some favorites and explains who he thinks is in it to win it. From Steve Thompson: We started with 43 guys on tonight’s episode and [...]