American Idol Review Summary
If you hate reality shows blame American Idol. If you love reality shows, thank American Idol. While Survivor came first, Idol was bigger. Still immensely popular after 8 seasons, American Idol is a talent competition that appeals to a broad demographic. Some like to live vicariously through the contestants because, "Magic happens when an average person gets a chance at stardom." Some like to judge the competition, "It is fun to see the judges agree on the talents of the singers, but it is even more fun to see the judges disagree." And some just love the music and/or a combination of all three. Finally, "It's a show that anyone can watch and enjoy, and you don't have to worry about foul language or too much sexuality if you have little kids around". The next season of American Idol begins in January on Fox.
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I started watching American Idol the year Fantasia Barrino won, and at first I wasn't really into it.
Now, I'm hooked.
The season starts with auditions that range from comical to breath taking to a little bit creepy. Automatically, you should be able to tell who will go far, and, at a glance, who won'...
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American Idol Ratings and Reviews
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Magic happens when an average person gets a chance at stardom
Movies have successfully played upon this theme for years. Whether your thing is pro golf tours, beauty pageants, Nascar races, Dancing with the Stars, The French Open . . . we all want to see the Wild Card take away the crown. Each season, CBS's American Idol gives 16 talented singers that chance . . . IF they can prove themselves under enormous pressure.
Format of the Show
Following nationwide auditions, a small selected group perform one song live, each week, for the viewing audience. Power to the people - at the close...
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American Idol to me is the best platform for unknown talent to show what they can do. Even though the judges get on my nerves at times, it still is one of the most entertaining Talent Show on television.
I like the fact that they have guest musicians as the mentors for the new talent. It is just another way you get entertained. I also like the way they have different Musical Genre Week. I think this helps the new talent to stretch their wings!
As far as the judges go, I really like Randy, I like Paula, and I even like Simon, except when he is so mean to people. I do NOT however like the new Kara....
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Does anybody notice that all of a sudden you get 15 mins of show and the rest tv commercial. I really like the show but this is getting out of control. Last nite there was so many ads I was ready to throw the tv out the window. One of the few good shows on tv and they have to ruin it tell ya what next year they can count me out becuase i have a life and got better things to do than wacting some dumb ad about a man tryin to get a hard on. hahah These advertisers have taken over the tv and now are computors and people fall for it it really is sad. What I say is STOP BUYING THEIR JUNK. keep...
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I never really understood the hype of American Idol until I finally watched an episode. The episode I watched featured the contestants singing songs from my favorite musician Bon Jovi. The singers not only did covers of the band's hits, but they put their own unique spin on the rhythm and beat of the songs. It was amazing. Each week, the aspiring singers compete for the love of the judges and sing their hearts out for the ultimate prize. Some weeks they are able to sing their own songs and other weeks they are given a specific singing mentor to sing their hits. Not only are the contestants...
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American Idol is great. We have found some really great talent from this show. I think that this season has some very talented people whereas some of the prior years didn't. My favorite this year is Adam Lambert. Not one contestant compares to him. I have watched every year of idol and look forward to who's going to stay in the competition from week to week. There have been some years that I thought people were voted out too early, especially in the case of Chris Daugthery. His voice went right through me. But I keep watching every year regardless of who has won each year. We...
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