Category: American Idol

Katie Bernard 2009 Orlando Idol Winner stops by Fox 35 Studios

Katie Bernard
Aug 6 |15:06

Katie Bernard 2009 Orlando Idol winner stops by

Updated: Friday, 06 Aug 2010, 10:43 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 06 Aug 2010, 10:43 AM EDT

Hundreds tired out for our 2009 Orlando Idol auditions, but in the end there could only be one winner. After belting out “I’m every woman” first recorded by legendary singer Chaka Khan and later songstress Whitney Houston she was named one of our two winners to walk away with a chance to debut her talents on Fox’s hit show American idol.

2009 Orlando Idol winner Katie Bernard joined us from California Friday morning…

 

Katie Bernard
Jul 7 |18:29

Several Idol contestants advance past Orlando

Updated: Thursday, 21 Jan 2010, 1:54 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 21 Jan 2010, 12:29 AM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – It wasn’t so long ago that FOX 35 held our own version of American Idol auditions, in what we called  ” Orlando Idol, ” where two lucky people were given a pass to the front of the line for the American Idol auditions held week’s later at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort .

Through all of the contestants that auditioned for “Orlando Idol,” our judges narrowed down their decision to two lucky people, Katie Bernard and EJ Cardona.

Not a newcomer to the American Idol auditions, Katie Bernard performed for the judges a few years ago but was eliminated. The judges liked her then and she was greeted with a warm reception the second time around. FOX 35′s Christine Van Blokland was there when Katie emerged with a golden ticket and asked Katie about her singing strategy.

“A few years ago at this time, I was nervous,” Katie said. “I’m not now, which is good.” Read More…

 

American Idol Season 6!

Katie Bernard
Jul 6 |21:34

Crazy in Alabama

In Birmingham, ”American Idol” breaks all the rules: Paula plays tough, and pretty girls get eliminated; plus, a future star name-checks Hasselhoff
Michael Slezak
Michael Slezak

Michael Slezak is a senior writer for EW.

”American Idol”: Breaking all the rules

There are four standard scripts for American Idol‘s female auditions (non-joke variety), and they can be pretty much summed up like this:

1. Hot looks, hot voice: ”You’re going to Hollywood, baby!”

2. Borderline looks, hot voice: ”Congratulations, we’re putting you through to the next round.” (Be thankful.)

3. Hot looks, borderline voice: ”I dunno, I mean, that was kinda all over the place, but, hmmm…there’s something I like about you. You deserve a second chance. You’re going to Hollywood, baby!”

4. Borderline looks, borderline voice: Sorry, hon, not even Paula’s on your side.

If you don’t fall under one of those headings, it’s a pretty good bet the show’s producers are tossing you into the dignity dumpster reserved for the homely, the obese, the deranged, and the deluded — none of whom can sing, none of whom are traditional beauties, and all of whom can be ridiculed for a few minutes of highly rated entertainment (guilt apparently not included).