American Idol

American Idol finishes on all time low

Seems like the light is slowly going out for “American Idol” with this seasons finale finishing lower in the ratings than any other season of the show, 30% lower in fact. That’s not to say the ratings were atrocious, but it’s not ideal. How do you feel about “American Idol”, do you feel it’s still...
By Angela Share

American Idol return, ratings fall but still smashes the opposition

It seems that “American Idol” can do no wrong, even with a fairly dramatic drop in the ratings from last season premiere and this (down 27% from last years opening episode), it still managed a 21.6 million viewership. Other ratings for the night saw “Criminal Minds” hit screens with a 12.8 million share, whilst “Modern...
By Angela Share

New American Idol promo is with us

Just another promo for the upcoming season of “American Idol”, featuring the smug faced judges and of course Ryan ‘I have more money than God’ Seacrest, as they stroll the streets of the Universal back-lot (by the looks of things). If you’re a fan of the show, you don’t have long to wait, with “American...
By Angela Share

American Idol season 11 promo video

  This first promo for the upcoming season of “American Idol” features the judges walking in the burbs, well actually it looks like the studio tour of Universal Studios, let’s face it, these judges don’t walk around the block, not even if that’s where Jenny claims to be from. The promo is a feel good...
By Angela Share

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery music video

  Scotty McCreery was a real long shot to win “American Idol” this season gone, but he did it and with style. The young country singer has just debuted his first music video for single “I Love You This Big” and I figured you “American Idol” fans might want to know, if you don’t already....
By Angela Share

Tyler and Jackson confirmed for American Idol, still no Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is playing very coy regarding her return to “American Idol” as her two co-judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson both confirm their return. Lopez is reported as being a fence sitter, meaning she can’t work out one way or the other whether to go back, or as they say in Hollwoodland, ‘holding out...
By Angela Share

Ray Chew takes over as American Idol music director

  As Rickey Minor left for NBC’s “Tonight Show” some wondered who would step into the coveted spot as music director at “American Idol”. Up steps Ray Chew, from “The Singing Bee” and “It’s Showtime at the Apollo” to take the job! Don’t let his work on “The Singing Bee” put you off, this is...
By Angela Share

American Idol judges reveal set for Sept 22

  Wow they’re really milking the “Who will be the new Amercian Idols judges” for all it’s worth aren’t they? The new judges will be announced September 22 in a special event hosted by Ryan Seacrest. The rumors have been flying for months now as to who will replace Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and of...
By Angela Share

It’s true – Kara DioGuardi confirms she’s leaving American Idol

Well, we told you a while ago that Kara DioGuardi wasn’t too happy about the fact that the producers at American Idol weren’t keen to have her back for the next season. Now she’s finally confirmed it. DioGuardi only joined the show in the eighth season, but seems that her talents are no longer welcome....
By Angela Share

No diva J-Lo for American Idol

Sounds like Jennifer Lopez has done herself out of her gig as a judge on American Idol. According to a source for the show, her diva demands have put Fox right off the idea of having her fill a judging seat. I’m always dubious when this sort of information comes from an unnamed ‘insider’, but...
By Angela Share

Shame: Kara DioGuardi gets the Idol Axe

  If the “shame” sounds sarcastic it is, I never liked DioGuardi on Idol, I think she brought the show into a bad place. Now apparently DioGuardi isn’t happy she’s been told she won’t be back on the show. One of her ‘friends’ has been blabbing to all and sundry allegedly. I love these celebrities...
By Angela Share

Ellen DeGeneres leaves American Idol

Thank God. Don’t get me wrong I love Ellen, I think she’s an inspiration on many levels and a lot of fun as far as viewing goes, unless she’s on American Idol. Apparently the idea was Ellen’s not to return next season and it just happens to tie in well with the much needed Fox...
By Angela Share

American Idol judge Simon Cowell to marry in St Barts?

There are various reports filtering through that Simon Cowell will marry his fiance Mezhgan Hussainy either on his yacht or when the yacht arrives in beautiful St Barts. Not one to big note himself, the plan is Cowell will buy a luxury yacht, name it The Simon Cowell and takes his lady love sailing the...
By Angela Share

American Idol the boys – What did people think?

I have to say the boys performance this week was not at all what I expected, was anyone else left thinking “wait, these are the guys that got through?”. Some of it was actually painful to listen to and watch, the whole thing was just so, karaoke and cruise ship. If this is the best...
By Angela Share

American Idol wah wah wah wah boo hoo

I have to admit I liked Pop Idol, way back when it started, before it became formulaic, before it became American Idol, Australian Idol and “insert any country here Idol”. I suffer through every season of Australian Idol and American Idol because my partner loves them… so what can ya do. This year though there’s...
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