Its judges resorted to hyberpole in the extreme
some judges took their time in front of the camera to demontrate just how much that time was about them
its preliminary judging process selected less than stellar
candidates
it went way over the top in over-producing the production numners for the live show, sometimes, overshadowing the singers performance
and, suffered from the fate of all such shows - viewer burn out and turn off from all the hype and hoopla
the show called “The Voice” and the a’capella singing contest show have both offered veiwers more/better talent than idol for two seasons at least
I certainly agree with you re: the acapella singing show. There were and are some really great voices on that show and the judges offer real comment and criticism (mostly helpful) that comes across as honest, plus they really do judge on talent.