[adorno]

Seriously, how is this “show” even still on the air?

Ratings. That's how.

When a show still continues producing a large audience, why would any network give up on it.

It's like anything else: if there's a market for it, continue catering to that market. It's just smart business sense.

Plus, Idol is still a very entertaining show, whether you like it or not.

[svcw]

That is true.