This Season’s American Idol Will Focus on the Singing, Not the Stars

In an article in the New York Daily News, American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said that this year the focus of the show will be less on the celebrity guests, and will go back to its original roots and let the talent be star of the show.

In the past American Idol has given birth to the successful musical careers Carrie Underwood,  Fantasia and Kelly Clarkson. However, this season winner Jordin Sparks‘ CD has sparked little interest. Clearly something was amiss this season when viewers voted for tone-deaf Sanjaya every week just to be amused by his hairstyle and William Hung-like talent.

Hopefully all the comedic performances will be kept in the audition shows, and this season Idol will raise the bar to meet their standards of previous seasons.

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