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is american idol getting more boring by the week.May not watch it next season.

Can't get into it but do like a couple of the people from the show.

predictable, but addictive

Starting to get old...

This ear and eye candy show has been sucessful in making dumb and ignorant people, it's been a sucess in keeping people away from real issues of our world, that every american needs to be aware of.

I don't give a rats a.. about this show. I am sick of seeing only American Idol 3-4 nights a week for anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. Fox has other (and much better) shows that are constantly being shuffled, or not shown at all. I can't wait until this POS show tanks!

American Idol is the best talent reality show on television. If you don't believe me, check their ratings. They're blowing their competition away. I think the only real flaw on Idol is the voting process. As is stated many times on the show, this isn't supposed to be a popularity competition, it is a singing competition. Every year on Idol, viewers are urged to call in for their favorite performer. That's fine, but allowing each person to call in as many times as they want for their favorite is a little over the top. I know the calls produce revenue for the show, but it also allows people to call in 20 times to vote for one person because they know them, because they think the person is cute, etc. It's not always about the voice, and it should be. It is my personal opinion that the show, although they would lose revenue, should allow only one vote per phone. Yes, there would still be those people calling in for their friend, family member, etc., but you would also have a more accurate count for those individuals who truly deserve to remain in the competition. I hope! Beyond that, I think Idol has it right. The judges are good for the most part. Randy Jackson has gotten better with each season being more judgemental than in previous seasons. Paula Abdul needs to be a bit more critical. She can still be nice, but she should say what she means rather than beating around the bush and trying too hard not to hurt someon's feelings. Simon Cowell is probably the most honest of the judges. He says what he thinks, even to those that he likes in the competition. He is sometimes over the top with his additional comments, but he is pretty much on target. I enjoy this show much more than other singing shows. I enjoy watching kids being able to reach their dreams. Even those that don't win can many times find themselves with recording labels or venturing outside of music into other outlets within the entertainment industry. Kudos to you American Idol for giving these kids an opportunity to shine!

I'm kind of of addicted to American Idol, particularly the early audition shows which I think are often hilarious. (the people that go to auditions thinking they're the next American Idol but sing like poop or try to dance). Fun show, and I can't wait until January for the next season!

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When someone sings Steppenwolf's "The Pusher" or Skynyrd's "Junkie", I'll tune in. All together now:

Disillusions fillin' my head
Never happy, I wished I was dead
Can't remember things I used to know
Take another hit Lord, let the four winds blow
Junkie, junkie man

Feel so lonely, I wish I could cry
Suicidal, not man enough to die
Can't remember ever feelin' this low
Take another hit babe, here I go
Junkie, junkie man

Yonder come a man, Lord he's got my snow
Help me out babe, get down low
But I can't remember things I used to know
The Lord knows I'm to blame.
Take another hit Lord, and let the four winds blow
Junkie, junkie man

I love American Idol and especially love Kat McPhee. She recently started a new fan club (click below to check it out). I have been a member since last summer when I joined for access to see her perform on the American Idol Tour (got 5th ROW tickets!) and have been very pleased with the club. Kat is very involved with the club she frequently uses it as a means to privately communicate with members through special audio and video messages. There are also a ton of great fan club-only contests (theres currently an autographed merchandise giveaway going on), along with lots of extras, exclusives, access to tickets and a mystery gift when you join!! I highly suggest checking it out and getting connected if you are a fan of Kat you wont be disappointed!

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Where have all the pretty people gone? If someone where to be my idol, they would not only have to sing good, but be pretty too. These people that are left are dog ugly and none of them are getting my vote.

I like American Idol but I think that it has been slipping these past few seasons. There usually is at least one or two good singers every season and the others are okay but not great. I hate reality shows, but American Idol is the only one that I have ever watched.

I am soooo disappointed that AI has stooped so low as to let Ellen Degenerate host a two-hour show. I will not watch tonight.

It has survived 6 seasons. There are a lot worst TV shows out there. Sure American Idol has had some less than talented people grace it's stage but it is not quite as trashy as most of the other reality shows on the tube today. I enjoy it for the most part even if Simon acts like he's the king of music.

When I was a kid, there was a show called "Ted Mack's Amateur Hour."

It would feature a range of performers, singers, jugglers, novelty acts. They ranged from reasonably good to outrageously bad.

I'd rather they brought that back than this current hogwash of manufactured "talent."

I would give this about a 3.5. It is nice that this gives the opportunity for some talented young people to get recognition. Some parts are just brutal. Simon can be awful tough on them, even though he is being honest with them.I think that sometimes the wrong hopefuls are let go. Last night was a good example. Christina was better than a couple of the singers yet she was voted off. Why? I hope it was not because Simon made remarks about how he has a crush on her and wishing she did not have a fiancee.Just because some voters out there do not like Simon they are making Christina pay? I hope the best for all of the young talent on this show. I also think the wednesday show is cruel on how they play with these "kids" minds. no wonder Christina had stress related problems. update: I would still give a three. but getting more annoyed with this show. the results on letting contestants go getting worse. certain performers leave when they should not while undeserving cuties { adored by 11 year olds stay on} this may be my last year to watch this {with my daughter} if a certain person makes it too the very top timefor this "Old lady" to stop watching.

Sparks 42 writes: "Caligula would have loved it." He'd probably be a better singer than some of the assclowns on there too...

Think Stern and his dopey website will get sued if the freak with the name I will not speak wins?

Again, this BS passes for talent today....sad.

I am appalled by the declining tastes of the American People if the millions who watch this twaddle are any example of that.

Turn the channel, America. You can always watch the retro channels to see if Gilligan is actually going to get off that island. GI is twice the show as AI. Sad isn't it?