Everybody's favourite knockout competition is back!
To quote the great former admin - ossie85, here's how it works:
Quote from: ossie85 on February 08, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
A simple game...
The lowest scoring team is eliminated each week, until we have a winner!
You can get immunity from elimination if you had the highest score the week before (up until round 10) - in which case the 2nd lowest scoring team is eliminated.
So, who has what it takes to be World Idol?
Eliminated TeamsR1: Mexico City
R2: London
R3: Buenos Aires
R4: PNL
R5: Cape Town and New York
R6: Moscow
R7: Rio
R8: Dublin
R9: Tokyo
R10: New Delhi
R11: Berlin
R12: Cairo
R13: Seoul
R14:
R15:
R16:
Winner:
Welcome back to World Idol! The 2018 season has started and we're back to dash the hopes of 17 teams yet again! Anyway, y'all know how this works, so let's get to the good stuff.
In a new initiative for 2018, to uphold the true spirit of the Idol name, each departing team will receive a song dedication on their way out.
Round 1
There are many great honours in life and some of us just aren't fortunate enough to experience them. One of the things on that list is winning World Idol and this may come as no surprise to literally anyone when I say Mexico City are the first team bowing out in 2018.
For Mexico City's sad farewell which is only the beginning of a year of pain, we've chosen Simple Minds' Don't You (Forget About Me) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdqoNKCCt7A).
Quote from: Nige on March 31, 2018, 12:09:48 PM
For Mexico City's sad farewell which is only the beginning of a year of pain, we've chosen Simple Minds' Don't You (Forget About Me) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdqoNKCCt7A).
Ha, wow haha.
And Beijing was so close to being eliminated, which would have had many Idol hopefuls happy.
The song choices are a nice touch Nige ;D
Round 2
It was a pretty awful week for one particular team. And if memory serves correctly, a similar week last season produced the same result. If they ever want to be in the running for World Idol, something has to change at London or they're just making up the numbers.
As they exit the competition as a result of a series of paltry scores, given the players had only score double digits, we bid them farewell with a song with a double digit figure in the title, and that could be used as a metaphor for their now dashed Idol hopes. Here you go London, here's 50 Ways to Say Goodbye by Train (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSBFehvLJDc).
Thanks Nige song very appropriate. Told you we will challenge you for that No 1 draft pick.
I'm liking these songs 8)
Quote from: Purple 77 on April 03, 2018, 01:34:23 PM
I'm liking these songs 8)
Boy am I glad to hear this.
Round 3
Unfortunately for Buenos Aires the end of the line has come. The had two decent weeks by their standards, even reaping rising star nominations, nobody really elevated to the heights needed to help them stay in this competition.
It's an emotional goodbye to a team that most people probably have nothing against, so a heartfelt goodbye like Coldplay's The Scientist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-RcX5DS5A) seems fitting for this tear-jerking occasion.
"Nobody said it was eaaaasaaayyyyyyhhhh"
Cracks me up every time when applied to sports/fantasy :P
Quote from: Purple 77 on April 09, 2018, 05:55:02 PM
"Nobody said it was eaaaasaaayyyyyyhhhh"
Cracks me up every time when applied to sports/fantasy :P
Chris Martin was right, no one ever said it would be this hard.
Round 4
They may or may not be rapt with lasting this long, but it's finally time to say au revoir to the lovely folk at PNL who were pretty comfortably the worst of the teams still battling it out for Idol glory.
As they fade out of this prestigious competition, we send them off with Sarah McLachlan's I Will Remember You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSz16ngdsG0).
Round 5
A dramatic turn of events has seen a World Idol first! Two teams have shared the lowest score of the week of the remaining teams for the first time in this competition's history. The powers that be here at World Idol have made the executive decision to eliminate both Cape Town and New York which changes the game. As a result, World Idol will finish a week earlier than usual.
To bid these two teams farewell, we used the song titled with that exact word, here's some Farewell by Rihanna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MOiwCMn30k).
Round 6
Last round had an unseen twist, so it's hard to follow up something so unexpected, but one team has found a way. Once upon a time people feared when they said the Russians are coming, and now everyone waves goodbye as Moscow are going right out the World Idol door.
We'll give them something a little different, with Macy Gray's I Try (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEQ0l_m3Xm0) as they exit Idol for 2018.
Round 7
This week we say goodbye to the men from Brazil as Rio exit World Idol on the back of a fairly underwhelming effort. With this elimination, we now have our top 10 for 2018.
However, before we get to that, we dedicate a lovely tune to Rio and it's called One More Day by Diamond Rio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi8O7JdA4Sg).
Our remaining teams in no particular order are:
Tokyo
Cairo
New Delhi
Dublin
Seoul
Beijing
Christchurch
Pacific
Berlin
Toronto
Can you predict the order or the winner?
Dublin will get knocked out this weekend
Quote from: Ricochet on May 09, 2018, 01:40:56 PM
Dublin will get knocked out this weekend
Quite possibly if i get no ins
Round 8We have a prophet amongst us!
Quote from: Ricochet on May 09, 2018, 01:40:56 PM
Dublin will get knocked out this weekend
It's true. It happened. They often say the bigger they are, the harder they fall. The coach will brush this off as nothing, but World Idol is serious business, and
Dublin have just been terminated.
As per usual, a song to say goodbye to yet another team is absolutely necessary. So this week, we throwback to an absolute classic from way back in the form of Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsaTElBljOE).
Boom!
Wowzer!
:o :o :o.
Round 9
This week we say sayonara to Tokyo who have been impressive in their efforts this year, especially hanging around in this competition so long, a very commendable effort by a team that often does things without much fanfare.
Being the Japanese team, we here at World Idol felt that it would be fitting to send off Tokyo with a song called SAYONARA by Aries (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqY8Nx8wTM4).
How the flower did 'Jing not get the can this week!
Whilst I'm aware I'm incurring the wrath of the fantasy gods when I say this, I usually last pretty well in this comp, even the years I don't make finals.
Honestly, I don't see how I get eliminated this year ;)
Quote from: Toga on May 22, 2018, 06:20:54 PM
How the flower did 'Jing not get the can this week!
It's more impressive that Cairo is somehow still in this tbh. :P
Us and Tokyo were the only ones in the way of 'Jing going out this week I believe.
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/HarshDiligentBonobo-size_restricted.gif)
A little reminder of the teams remaining:
Cairo
New Delhi
Seoul
Beijing
Christchurch
Pacific
Berlin
Toronto
With the exception of Cairo, you'd expect the rest of these teams to make the top 8 of the ladder at the end of the season.
Basically all the competition heavyweights are still in play, which means it's gonna be dog eat dog from here on out.
Round 10
Did the suspense kill anyone? Probably not. But you know what is dead? Any chance New Delhi have of World Idol glory as they are eliminated off an effort the coaches would not be happy with.
Their exit song is sad but also a banger and who doesn't love that? Here it is, Without You - David Guetta ft Usher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUe8uoKdHao).
*braces*
Round 11
Wasn't a great week for this team, losing one of their defenders to a season ending injury. Of course I'm talking about Jake Lever, which is kind of fitting because Berlin are leaving Idol for 2018.
This is more a dedication from the competition to the admin than it is a tune for the departing team, but nevertheless, our offering is P!nk's Please Don't Leave Me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eocCPDxKq1o).
Sad panda :'(
And naw.
Round 12
We could mourn the loss of Cairo or celebrate that they made the final 6 which is as equally ridiculous as it is impressive.
The only way to commemorate this event is bye posting one of the Cairo co-coach's favourite songs as sending them out of Idol with Bye Bye Bye by N*SYNC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s).
It ain't no lie
Before we get to the Round 13 elimination, quick reminder of who is left.
Seoul
Beijing
Christchurch
Pacific
Toronto
Round 13
World Idol can be a cruel mistress. Especially now that we're at the pointy end. Dumped from Idol this week is Seoul, who really haven't had the season they were hoping after their dominant 2017.
As always, we send our eliminated team off with a tune, a goodbye anthem of sorts. The people want variety, so we change tone a little with this classic - Leave (Get Out) by JoJo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggWyUEuGcWY).
4 teams left, who wins?
Quote from: Nige on July 02, 2018, 11:58:34 AM
Before we get to the Round 13 elimination, quick reminder of who is left.
New Delhi
Seoul
Beijing
Christchurch
Pacific
Toronto
Nige?
Quote from: Nige on June 10, 2018, 02:48:10 PM
Round 10
Did the suspense kill anyone? Probably not. But you know what is dead? Any chance New Delhi have of World Idol glory as they are eliminated off an effort the coaches would not be happy with.
Their exit song is sad but also a banger and who doesn't love that? Here it is, Without You - David Guetta ft Usher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUe8uoKdHao).
Quote from: Ricochet on July 02, 2018, 12:11:03 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 02, 2018, 11:58:34 AM
Before we get to the Round 13 elimination, quick reminder of who is left.
New Delhi
Seoul
Beijing
Christchurch
Pacific
Toronto
Nige?
Quote from: Nige on June 10, 2018, 02:48:10 PM
Round 10
Did the suspense kill anyone? Probably not. But you know what is dead? Any chance New Delhi have of World Idol glory as they are eliminated off an effort the coaches would not be happy with.
Their exit song is sad but also a banger and who doesn't love that? Here it is, Without You - David Guetta ft Usher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUe8uoKdHao).
I just noticed this error and fixed it. :P
Quote from: Nige on July 02, 2018, 12:11:50 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on July 02, 2018, 12:11:03 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 02, 2018, 11:58:34 AM
Before we get to the Round 13 elimination, quick reminder of who is left.
New Delhi
Seoul
Beijing
Christchurch
Pacific
Toronto
Nige?
Quote from: Nige on June 10, 2018, 02:48:10 PM
Round 10
Did the suspense kill anyone? Probably not. But you know what is dead? Any chance New Delhi have of World Idol glory as they are eliminated off an effort the coaches would not be happy with.
Their exit song is sad but also a banger and who doesn't love that? Here it is, Without You - David Guetta ft Usher (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUe8uoKdHao).
I just noticed this error and fixed it. :P
Ha damn
Round 14
Here at World Idol, we're no strangers to rubbing salt in the wound, which is exactly we're about do in saying farewell to Christchurch who had an awful round.
It's probably on fair to send a team that went out with a whimper with a tune that they probably won't even like, so here is Goodbye to a World by Porter Robinson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2TE0DjdNqI).
This means that Beijing, Pacific and Toronto are fighting it out for the podium places.
Quote from: Nige on July 09, 2018, 01:13:05 PM
This means that Beijing, Pacific and Toronto are fighting it out for the podium places.
Seems only fair! My bet is on Beijing 8)
Round 15
Did the admin curse the chances of Beijing You decide. Regardless, they picked a terrible week to put in a shocker as they sensationally bombed out of Idol in third place.
Beijing's departure means we only have two songs left to dedicate, and it wouldn't be fair to leave out a classic like Goodbye Cruel World by Pink Floyd (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxCUyy_aVzA).
Quote from: Nige on March 31, 2018, 11:57:27 AM
Everybody's favourite knockout competition is back!
To quote the great former admin - ossie85, here's how it works:
Quote from: ossie85 on February 08, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
A simple game...
The lowest scoring team is eliminated each week, until we have a winner!
You can get immunity from elimination if you had the highest score the week before (up until round 10) - in which case the 2nd lowest scoring team is eliminated.
So, who has what it takes to be World Idol?
Eliminated Teams
R1: Mexico City
R2: London
R3: Buenos Aires
R4: PNL
R5: Cape Town and New York
R6: Moscow
R7: Rio
R8: Dublin
R9: Tokyo
R10: New Delhi
R11: Berlin
R12: Cairo
R13: Seoul
R14: Christchurch
R15: Beijing
R16: Toronto
Winner: Pacific
Congrats Pacific!!!
Really looking forward to seeing a Pacific and Toronto encounter in the finals :)
flower i thought i had this one :(
Quote from: Purple 77 on July 24, 2018, 05:57:45 PM
Congrats Pacific!!!
Really looking forward to seeing a Pacific and Toronto encounter in the finals :)
Thanks Purps, another piece of silverware to add to the cabinet. :)
We better not outscore Pacific this week.
Quote from: Adamant on July 25, 2018, 05:23:45 PM
We better not outscore Pacific this week.
Cape Town and New York ruined everything.
Quote from: Nige on July 25, 2018, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: Adamant on July 25, 2018, 05:23:45 PM
We better not outscore Pacific this week.
Cape Town and New York ruined everything.
What would have happened if only one of us was eliminated that week?
Quote from: GoLions on July 25, 2018, 06:39:40 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 25, 2018, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: Adamant on July 25, 2018, 05:23:45 PM
We better not outscore Pacific this week.
Cape Town and New York ruined everything.
What would have happened if only one of us was eliminated that week?
The World Idol final would be this week.
Quote from: Nige on July 25, 2018, 10:53:19 PM
Quote from: GoLions on July 25, 2018, 06:39:40 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 25, 2018, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: Adamant on July 25, 2018, 05:23:45 PM
We better not outscore Pacific this week.
Cape Town and New York ruined everything.
What would have happened if only one of us was eliminated that week?
The World Idol final would be this week.
Who would be left though you galah