yeah, i know there were others from some other countries, and bless them, some of them tried. But somehow I still kind of feel like unless you have actually become an american citizen, then how can it be called american idol? In a way, one could actually go from country to country trying out in all these shows to try and make it big. Half me thinks well, what's the big deal and then the other half thinks that maybe it should be open to those who are actually citizens. I suppose people have big dreams when they move to the states in hopes of a better live, etc. I just don't know.