Chris Sligh

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor

Idol Chat: Who's on Fire as the Competition Heats Up?

Was Chris Sligh the architect of his own undoing? Which of American Idol's nine finalists has the most momentum heading into "American Classics" week? And is an early favorite not doing what she needs to do for success? TVGuide.com asked Kimberly Caldwell and Rosanna Tavarez, the hosts of TV Guide Channel's Idol Chat, Idol Tonight and Reality Chat, for their expert takes on what's next for the most popular television show

Tue, Apr 3, 2007

Idol Chat: Who's on Fire as the Competition Heats Up?

Chris Sligh on Quitting, Sanjaya and How He'd Change Idol

Ah, the best-laid plans... South Carolinian Chris Sligh had planned to sing "Give a Little Bit" (first proffered by Supertramp and later covered by the Goo Goo Dolls) on last Tuesday's American Idol, but changed gears relatively late in the game — the previous Friday afternoon — by instead cueing up The Police's "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." Explaining his perhaps critical misstep, 29-year-old Chris told TVGuide.com, "I wanted to challenge myself a little bit more. I just didn't realize it was going to be quite that much of a challenge." Indeed, Chris had difficulty "staying in the pocket," offering an off-rhythm rendition that wowed neither

Mon, Apr 2, 2007

Chris Sligh on Quitting, Sanjaya and How He'd Change Idol

Idol's Chris Sligh: "I Wanted to Challenge Myself More"

Chris Sligh had planned to sing Supertramp's "Give a Little Bit" on Tuesday's American Idol, but changed gears late in the game (last Friday afternoon) by instead cueing up "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." "I wanted to challenge myself a little but more," Chris tells TVGuide.com. "I just didn't realize it was going to be quite that much of a challenge." Chris had difficulty "staying in the pocket," offering an off-rhythm rendition that Simon deemed "a mess." Having revisited his swan song "probably 10 or 15 times" since, Chris tells us, "It wasn't great.... But honestly, it was not as bad as the judges made it seem." That said, "As soon as they gave me the spanking they did, I knew I was going home."As for the week's other headline-maker, Chris gives Sanjaya props for the "pony-hawk," saying, "I could never pull that off"  though it'd probably be fun to yank at it a few times.

Thu, Mar 29, 2007

Idol Chat: Is Conflicting Advice Confounding the Singers?

As American Idol's top 12 was clipped to 11, the question arose: Is it better to be unique and bold, or safe and stale? Looking ahead, is another guy about to get gone? Or will this week's theme throw a stumbling block in front of two front-runners? TVGuide.com asked Kimberly Caldwell and Rosanna Tavarez, the hosts of TV Guide Channel's Idol Chat, Idol Tonight and Reality Chat, for their expert takes. TVGuide.com: In last week's chat, Rosanna predicted that Chris Sligh would face an obstacle with the

Tue, Mar 20, 2007

Idol Chat: Is Conflicting Advice Confounding the Singers?

Idol Chat: Which Top 12 Finalist Faces the Biggest Hurdle?

Who from last Thursday was American Idol's most upsetting ejection? Which top 12 finalist faces the biggest hurdle with this week's theme? And which singer is pulling a fast one on the audience? TVGuide.com asked Rosanna Tavarez, the cohost of the TV Guide Channel's Idol Chat and Reality Chat, for her insider's take on the competition's latest twists and turns. TVGuide.com: Before we get started, what did you think about "the biggest thing to happen to American Idol in five years," the "Idol Gives Back" fund-raiser shows?R

Tue, Mar 13, 2007