Is anyone else bored with American Idol? This season has been a total snoozefest regardless of which David wins. I have read that overall ratings are down and that the producers are worried about the show's long term future. Here are some suggested changes to improve the show:
Guest Judges: They desperately need some new blood and since the current judges are all under contract they are stuck with them for a while. After several years we all know exactly how each judge is going to respond. The next best thing to replacing them is to bring in guest judges. These could be famous musicians, actors, sports stars or even have a contest to allow a fan to be a judge one week.
Half hour result shows: This is my biggest pet peeve with the show. They drag out the results show and it is insufferable to watch. I usually end up changing the channel intending to get back just in time to see who is voted off but get engrossed in another program and miss it.
Limit the number of votes: They should really limit the number of times someone can vote. Otherwise you end up with a gaggle of 10 year old girls voting 100 times each and the results skewed toward a small targeted audience. If one vote per person is good enough for democracy it should be good enough for American Idol.
Announce voting results: They should reveal the number of votes for each and every contestant every week. This would give more credibility to the results and also allow fans to see how their particular favorite was doing week to week.
Allow voters to pick themes: The worst part of this season was watching back to back Beatles themes. It was a disaster brought on by a lack of imagination when it comes to picking themes. The themes also tend to favor one singer over another and I've always thought this was how they manipulate the results. The public would do a much better job picking fair, creative themes.
Allow voters to pick specific songs instead of producers: I found it strange that the producers picked lousy songs for all three contestants last week. It's like they hadn't listened to any of them sing before. Surely the fans have a favorite song they want their contestant to sing. Have them vote on line for it.
Exemption: Give each of the 12 one exemption to use. They would have to decide to use it before the voting started. This would protect contestants who have one bad week or who struggle with a particular theme. It might also lead to more unexpected results.
These are just some ideas to help keep the show from jumping the shark. Hopefully, the producers read this blog and will take my advice.
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4 comments:
I like the exemption suggestion.
I'm just waiting for Idol to be over with so I can watch "So You Think You Can Dance". I just like that show so much better recently.
This is the first time I've ever watched past the auditions that go from city to city. I haven't been watching much lately though b/c I was getting a little bored with it. I did read that they are going to make the results show just half an hour again next season.
You have some good suggestions. Maybe you could be a guest judge! LOL
Heather
What is this American Idol you speak of? I'd rather watch my Redneck wedding on CMT...I hate going to weddings about as much as funerals but some of the activities that they do at the weddings actually would be a lot of fun.
The first sign of trouble was that American Idol movie after the first season.
Can I please be a guest judge??
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