With less than 3 days to go before the voting lines close for the first Idol eviction, tensions are running high. A massive 7 votes have been recorded (two and a half times the population of Uzbekistan) meaning that Uzbekistan Idol has truly gone international.

While the Idolist's prepare for Thursday nights Live audience performance, many of them have admitted to being more than a little nervous about performing live. " I just dont want to let the public down" says 19 year old Mikael who has been battling with food poisoning since beginning Idol. Mikael, who is very popular with the younger age bracket has received many get well letters from his fans. " I even had one woman write me, who said that she was sharing my Nauseous feelings when i perform"  " It's so wonderful to have fans that sympathise with you" says Mikael.

Mikael drops some 'phat' beats in the booth

 This weeks Hiphop/R&B theme certainly has idol fans anticipating a 'funky' live show. Current Favourite  Ivana Kumpakiske (2 to 1 odds to go all the way to the final performance) knows only too well that this week will be her week to show her true love for Hip Hop. " I just wan't to let all my homies know that i won't let this chance go by....I know how to lay it down for the crew". Not only is Ivana the public favourite, but also has a few high profile fans. Uzbekistans chartbreaking rapper 'Uzi Kila' has announced his interest in making a duet with the 84 year old. "She is Uzbekistans answer to Mariah Carey".

  Riding the wave of Idol, last years winner Alexi Korjev has announced the release of his new album and possible tour next year. Since becoming an Idol, Alexi has been hard at work recording his second solo Album. But after dissapointing sales of his previous effort- 'Alexi sings the greatest love Polka's of all time', he predicts this album will top the charts. " I have had alot of time alone to write how i feel and really get inside the songs". 

His latest offering, a Elvis Presley tribute album is said to be a dream come true. "I have always been a hugs fan of Elvis, I just love tight white leather". The first single is a remake of that classic Elvis rock medley. 'Jail house Polka' will be in stores early November and his national tour will begin september 2006 pending his successful appeal and release from Uzbekistan's Institute for the Criminally Insane .

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