American Idol 7 Miami Auditions: American Juniors Finalist Julie Dubela (Video)

January 30th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: American Idol, Fox, Reality TV

Julie Dubela, 16, of Stratham, New Hampshire has done the “American Idol” thing before — well, kind of. Julie Dubela was in the top 20 on “American Juniors” four years ago (Remember that show? Sadly, I do!).

Julie Dubela sings “Me and Bobby McGee,” by Janis Joplin in this “American Idol 7″ video clip — and the judges are unimpressed, finding Julie’s delivery to be too much acting. She’s shocked to hear “no” from the judges and even attempts to sing another son and dispute their decision. In the end, she’s pretty bitter.

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On January 30th 2008, free-zing.blogspot.com wrote:

I love his girl and I wish she will sucsess
On January 31st 2008, poll wrote:

After the judges called her precocious, the word become the #1 search term on google trends. (btw, pre·co·cious: unusually advanced or mature in development, esp. mental development: a precocious child.)
I’ve made a poll with Julie Dubela’s audition asking people what they thought: should she have been kept on?
http://www.pollsb.com/polls/poll/5984/american-juniors-veteran-julie-dubela-didn-t-do-well-with-the-american-idol-judges-at-the-miami-auditions
On January 31st 2008, The Teacher’s Mailroom : American Idol Finds Magical Misfires in the Magic City wrote:

[...] was much more satisfying schadenfreude to be had at the expense of Julie Dubela, 16. She came down from New Hampshire overbrimming with confidence, thanks to a stint on [...]
On January 31st 2008, I Live in NH wrote:

Unless it’s a case of unfortunate editing, this has got to be the most pretentious little girl and I agree with Paula. She has clearly never been told no before. Since she was so good at acting, she should learn the act of humility. With the attitude she showed last evening, she will definitely go down the path of many other young divas who, albeit talented, let it get ahead of them and head down that bumpy road many are on now.
On February 1st 2008, MC wrote:

I agree with “I Live…” except for one thing – the girl is NOT talented. Just a b****. She’ll be a great ‘B’ actress one day though; she has not one bit of self, just a persona she’s been told to play. If you’ve ever seen an interview with David Cassidy or Shirley MacLaine, you know what I mean; you can’t ever get them to drop their personal “shtick” to hear the real person underneath. Then again, maybe there isn’t one.
On February 1st 2008, Kiara Maxwell wrote:

I Really Think She can Sing I Luv her Voice From Off American Juniors
On February 2nd 2008, Heather wrote:

I thought she could sing really good. Maybe they didn’t let her on because it was against the rules to have an American Jr contestant on. They seemed hostile right away.
On February 4th 2008, Anonymous wrote:

I thought she sang well too but her attitude made the judges think twice about taking her in. If she feels like a diva now while she’s still a contestant, can you imagine how incorrigible she’ll be if she even makes the top 12?

I’d have to agree with the judges. Better she get humility pie now than later.
On February 6th 2008, nikki n wrote:

the judges were rude and WAY to severe on her. she may be a brat but think again if you think most american stars arent divas and brats. imagine if you hadnt ever seen her on TV and you read her on the radio. you KNOW you would listen becuase she may be a bitch but she is MEGA-talented. and think about the other sweet nice people they let on with very little talent becuase they were personable. oh well, she’ll probably just sign with some other record deal in no time. main point; she was to good to pass up becuase of attitude.
On February 6th 2008, nikki n wrote:

*heard her on the radio
On February 21st 2008, Heather wrote:

I thought she was ok too I guess not good enough for American Idol I guess.
On March 20th 2008, Dave wrote:

Her voice isn’t bad and perhaps it is good enough to make it to the next round, however, her tantrum after she got turned down clearly shows that she is not Idol material. She just seemed to come across as a spoiled brat who has never been told ‘no’ before (As Paula clearly stated). It was kinda like watching a younger version of Paris Hilton not getting what she wants.

Idols contestants need votes from the American public and after her little drama queen stunt, I don’t see a reason for her to receive a single vote. You need to present yourself as ‘likeable’ to win those votes girl and you went from beautiful to really ugly in the space of 5 minutes.