Setting up Cowell as morally superior to Stern or Hilton is like setting up Tiger Woods as morally superior to John Daly.
Oh, they did that and see where it got us.
Who cares.
With the exceptions of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, can anyone tell me what the other winners are doing?
TV sucks.
After watching this weeks batch of “new” idols, I can’t imagine that this show can continue. There is not a star among them (although I love Casey James).
I can’t believe more people are watching this crap show than the Olympics, but maybe that’s just me. I tried watching one season of Idol and came away convinced it does much more harm than good to American music.
We can only hope. Sorry to the people who like the show, but I can't stand it. I don't watch it, and the only reason I know Kelly Clarkston won is they can't introduce her with out say "Idol Winner".
More people aged 18-35 know who won idol the last ten seasons, then know who represents them in congress. People will pay to vote for an American Idol, but will not bother to vote in a local election.
Simon’s the only judge on the show. The others are sycophantic ego boosters striving to avoid offending anyone.
Ellen De Gegeneres is “unexpectedly flat”? I dont watch American Idol but Ellen is the most bland, unentertaining comedian in the entertainment industry.
Never watched it; never will.
That Hilton guy sounds like he belongs on a back ward somewhere.
American Idol ping!
If it is then there doesn't seem to be any reason to own a TV anymore.
I have long thought that the public voting for American Idol is manipulated to boost ratings.
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Maybe they should have a bunch of people audition to replace Simon, and let Simon decide.
AI is a glorified Karaoke contest. I just can’t watch more contestants screw up the same songs over and over again. Give me a live songwriters’ show anytime. That is where the talent lies.