[Miss Didi]

"...Last week's performance show, featuring the songs of Mariah Carey, one of the most successful pop singers in history, was the lowest-rated Tuesday "Idol" in five years among TV's most important demographic, adults ages 18 to 49. The subsequent results show, in which country warbler Kristy Lee Cook got the hook, delivered "Idol's" worst Wednesday numbers among adults ages 18 to 34 since its first season back in summer 2002.

Producers also saw depressed ratings for their "Idol Gives Back" charity extravaganza, which this year aired as a stand-alone show with no competition-related material.(snip)"

Ominous signs for 'American Idol'

[retrokitten]

I blame the stupid telethon. As I said before, I watch the show to escape my crappy life, not to be reminded that people have much crappier lives.

[Netizen]

Wow I didn't think the reply page was going to ever load. Hope that doesn't mean tonight is going to be slow.

Producers also saw depressed ratings for their "Idol Gives Back" charity extravaganza, which this year aired as a stand-alone show with no competition-related material.(snip)"

what do they expect when they force feed a beg a thon on you then follow it with Mariah Scarey night.

[Wolfstar]

Producers also saw depressed ratings for their "Idol Gives Back" charity extravaganza, which this year aired as a stand-alone show with no competition-related material.

Good. Serves 'em right. The AI concept is a talent show, not a beg-a-thon.