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59%
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“New Idol Judge.”

Might just be a good move. I don't know if I will ever watch the show again because I think they stiffle the creativity of the contestents.... [more]

Might just be a good move. I don't know if I will ever watch the show again because I think they stiffle the creativity of the contestents. However, it can fast track an artist's music career if they make it to the top 24. I think Kara DioGuardi will add to the panel because she has a beautiful voice, is an emotional singer, and writes lyrics to songs. The original 3 judges are getting a somewhat boring and predictable, so Kara may add some mystery to the show. I just wish the producers would allow the contestents the freedom to create their interpretation of songs and allow more songs in the selection.

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“America Judges New 'Idol' Judge”

Move over Paula, Randy, and Simon...there's a new judge to fit at the table! It's been announced that Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be added to the show next season and get her own seat at the judges table. In addition to 'Idol' vets Clarkson, Underwood, and Aiken, DioGuardi has also worked with Dion, Stefani, Timberlake, and Spears. ... [more]

Move over Paula, Randy, and Simon...there's a new judge to fit at the table! It's been announced that Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be added to the show next season and get her own seat at the judges table. In addition to 'Idol' vets Clarkson, Underwood, and Aiken, DioGuardi has also worked with Dion, Stefani, Timberlake, and Spears. Read more at Billboard.com

What do you think of this line-up change in the show's eighth season?

84%
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5 reacted
“Some of the best and most moving musicians and singers are always "pitchy". Give me a break.”

what do the three of them know about what is 'good' music. It's like Budweiser...Vanilla for the Masses.

57%
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10 reacted
“Terrible TV”

Terrible singers, terrible songs, terrible judges and terrible talent. A waste of TV time.

52%
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6 reacted
“American Idol revived itself this last season. Many talented singers and they could play instruments”

I had not really been watching for the last three or four years, it just didn't keep my attention and the auditions can be tiresome because they... [more]

I had not really been watching for the last three or four years, it just didn't keep my attention and the auditions can be tiresome because they show the sadly awful singers too much. But this year the singers were really talented and charismatic. I found it a lot of fun and I hope this year is just as good. I will wait and see. I wish to congratulate David Cook for his win. And Archie was good too. I was blown away when they sang Hero together.

100%
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5 reacted
“Over.”

It's old. Most people only watch the losers at the beginning. Let the show die already.

82%
Agreement
9 reacted
“I can't understand what all the hoopla is about for this show. Yes sometimes the performers are good”

But here are lots of good singers out there. It's just another mediocre rality show.

80%
Agreement
7 reacted
“I enjoy sometimes”

I enjoy American Idol when the contestants are singing. I really do not care to watch the auditions

71%
Agreement
15 reacted
“Please explain to me why this horrid show has been on for WAY TOO LONG!!!”

I try not to complain too much about what other ppl like but not only has this show been on air for way too long, it seems like it's on every day.... [more]

I try not to complain too much about what other ppl like but not only has this show been on air for way too long, it seems like it's on every day. Why does such a crappy show get to air multiple times a wk?? When some really great tv is getting cxl left and right... I don't understand

81%
Agreement
18 reacted
“Producer/judge manipulations this season ruined the show for me.”

Why watch a show designed to allow viewers to vote for their favorite if the producers obviously have certain contestants in mind?

68%
Agreement
18 reacted
“THIS SHOW HAS BECOME OLD!!”

AMERICAN IDOL HAS OVERSTAYED IT'S WELCOME. THE SHOW HAS BECOME BORING. IT DRAGS ON AND ON! LET'S SEE SOMETHING NEW!

64%
Agreement
17 reacted
“TIME TO GO ... OVERSTAYED WELCOME!”

It is SO OVER .... time to give Idol the boot ... even with Simon's quit wit.

37%
Agreement
25 reacted
“david archuleta had no star appeal. i felt that some of the best were voted out way too early ”

69%
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14 reacted
“I'm so tired of this, already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

35%
Agreement
43 reacted
“The show is entertaining enough if you don't have anything else better to do. ”

Simon Cowell is really the best part of the show. I love his one liners and he's usually right on the money. The voting system is a little screwed... [more]

Simon Cowell is really the best part of the show. I love his one liners and he's usually right on the money. The voting system is a little screwed up. Half the time you can't get through to vote for the one you really like and then you find out they were voted off (ie Michael Johns and Chris Daughtry). That part makes me so frustrated that I stop watching it for the rest of the season.

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