Simon Says American Idol May Lower the Age Limit to 14

American Idol judge Simon Cowell told his girlfriend Teri Seymour, who interviewed him on Extra! that eventually they will have to consider lowering the age limit from 16 to 14. I wonder if he thinks that’s going to help the show’s slowly dwindling ratings.

There’s nothing like agroup of kids singing a bunch of show tunes and old hits to boost ratings. But wait;  I thought they already tried that. Anyone remember American Juniors?

If I wanted to see Kids Incorporated, I’d look for old episodes on the internet. They have to face that problem with Idol is that it’s stale. They need to breathe new life into it, and realize that the judges seem tired and bored, with the exception of the pleasantly crazy Paula. And with all due respect, what demographic are they going for when Andrew Lloyd Webber is a guest? Who really wants to see teenagers sing Neil Diamond or Barry Manilow? Other teenagers? I don’t think so.

It’s time for American Idol to take it off cruise control, and think about what direction they want the show to go to continue to be relevant.