Leaderboard Update

Congratulations to Jaron and Amber, who are sharing the top spot of the leaderboard. Amber was our superstar this week, guessing correctly that Seacrest would go tieless, then correctly predicting all three contestants moving on to the Top 12. Amber, how did you possibly know that Kris Allen would move on? You're awesome.

Check the right side of the blog to find your spot on the leaderboard (if you're in the top 12). It's still very early, so keep it up!

To see a running total of all contestants and point totals, click on the AIFL Points Spreadsheet to the right.

Until Sunday night, and the announcement of our next bonus competition . . .

No tie? C'mon Seacrest!

OK, so most of you were right. No tie for Seacrest tonight. I can't believe it, but congrats to those who guessed correctly.

Now on to the main event. Who's moving on into the Top 12? Post your guesses as comments below. One guy, one girl, and the next highest vote getter move on. Good luck!

Next Bonus Competition

To tie, or not to tie?



The bonus competition for Tuesday night centers on Seacrest. Here's all you have to guess:

Will Ryan Seacrest wear a tie on Tuesday night? If so, what color will it be? A correct gets you a quick 25 points! Good luck . . .

Leaders after Week One

Just as Danny, Ricky, and Michael (really?) emerged as frontrunners in week one of the semifinals, two AIFL contestants have jumped out in front in our competition.

Jaron M and Megan S are our current leaders, both with 75 points for correctly guessing all three who will be moving on. Everybody else has 50 points. Congratulations, lucky guessers! (I'm just bitter about Anoop Dog)

Stay tuned to the blog. On Sunday night I will post the next bonus competition. Until then, keep rockin' !

Who's moving on?

It's only fitting that our defending champion, Brian G, would be the one to guess correctly that Jackie Tohn would be the first singer tonight. So, the first 25 points of the competition go to Brian. Congratulations, bro! Sorry, Rachel, Ricky Braddy sang second. So close!

If you want to catch up to Brian, post your guess of which three contestants from tonight's twelve will move on to the finals. The three that will move on will be the top guy, the top girl, and the next highest vote getter. So don't vote for three singers of the same gender!

Please post your guess before 6 pm central time tomorrow. Good luck!

The Rules

You've probably been wondering what the rules are to this crazy AIFL competition. If you participated last year, you will notice some changes. That's because American Idol's format has changed, so we need to structure our contest differently.

The main idea is to predict correctly what will happen on the results shows of AI. You'll need to check this blog each week (probably on Sunday or Monday) to see the specific details on what you will need to predict. Be on the lookout for bonus competitions every week, a chance for you to earn some extra points.

The next four weeks will be crucial, because America will narrow the field from 36 semifinalists to the vaunted TOP TWELVE.

Each of the next three weeks, 12 semifinalists will perform, and America will vote for its favorites. Every week, the top male, the top female, and the next highest vote-getter will move on to the top 12. After the first nine are chosen, the fourth week will be a wild-card round, where three more contestants will be voted in to complete the top 12. For a full explanation of the process, click here.

So, here's your challenge for the first week, if you're interested:

1. Watch the show on Tuesday night.

2. Predict who the top three will be, and post your prediction as a comment to Tuesday night's post on this blog, which I will post immediately after the show, 8 pm Central time Tuesday. You need to post your predictions before 6 pm Central time on Wednesday.

3. Watch Wednesday's show to see how you did. You will receive 25 points for each correct guess.

Pretty simple, huh?

But wait, there's more! To make things more interesting, we're going to start our first BONUS COMPETITION right now. For an extra 25 points, guess which of the 12 contestants will sing first on the show Tuesday night. Whoever guesses correctly gets the first 25 points of the competition. If no one guesses the very first singer, points will be awarded to whomever's choice sings earliest in the show. You can only pick one singer. Post your choice as a comment to this blog post before Tuesday, 6pm Central time. Good luck!

If you want to see who is performing Tuesday night, click here. Choose one of those first 12 from group one, or you'll be wrong for sure.

If you want to do some additional research into all the semifinalists, click here. You will find photos and video clips to help you make your predictions.

Now, for your viewing enjoyment, here's a classic audition clip from a few seasons back. Leroy Wells--can you dig it?

Welcome!

ARE YOU READY? It's the ultimate American Idol Fantasy League, 2009 edition. Do you have what it takes to guess the winner of the 2009 edition of American Idol?

Last year's contest was won by Brian G, who will no doubt be eager to repeat. Chad S was winning most of the way, but then fizzled at the end. Can he hold on this year? Will a newcomer blast in and steal the show from the veterans?

Come participate and see if you can be the 2009 AIFL Champion. Game on!

What can you do to get ready?

1. Watch Idol and start thinking of your favorites who you think might go all the way.

2. Stay tuned to this blog to find out the rules for winning the competition.

3. LEAVE A COMMENT on this post to let the world know that you're in!