What has most turned me off this season is the obvious pimping of certain contestants. The judges are too inconsistent in their critiques, esp. with regard to the “karaoke” or “not working outside your comfort zone” dissing. David A sounds exactly the same every week, but it’s praised to high heaven. Blech! If they are so busy trying to steer America to vote a certain way, the whole concept of the show becomes questionable and ultimately a waste of time to watch.