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Fox calling an end to ‘American Idol’
Associated Press ^ | May 11, 2015 10:32 AM EDT | David Bauder

Posted on 05/11/2015 7:48:47 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Fox is lowering the curtain on “American Idol,” ending a series that dominated television throughout the 2000s and made stars of the likes of Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

The network announced Monday that “American Idol” will go off the air after its 15th season next spring. The cast from the past seasons, with Ryan Seacrest as host and Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. as judges, will return for a season-long celebration of the show’s history.

“American Idol” faded over the past few years, eclipsed in the music competition genre it pioneered by “The Voice” on NBC. Personnel changes didn’t help, and neither did tinkering with the format, as the show fell victim to what usually kills off most television series—old age. Still, it was a solid performer for a Fox network that struggles in the ratings. …

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TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; Society; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: americanidol; lousysingers; tv; wellbye
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1 posted on 05/11/2015 7:48:47 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Hurray


2 posted on 05/11/2015 7:50:15 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Olog-hai
That show jumped the shark when they hired Lopez as a 'judge'.

She achieved fame because of her thermo-nuclear arse. Just like Kim Kardashian.

3 posted on 05/11/2015 7:51:08 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts ("It is never untimely to yank the rope of freedom's bell." - - Frank Capra)
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To: Olog-hai

Well it did produce Carrie Underwood

I haven’t watched it since Simon left myself. The talent pool has been fished in to much


4 posted on 05/11/2015 7:52:12 AM PDT by Sybeck1
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To: nuconvert

Never seen a single episode of American Idle.


5 posted on 05/11/2015 7:52:19 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: Olog-hai

That’s big news. I am surprised the past two seasons had such bad ratings. The judges are great and the competition has been very good and likable. I think the year previous to that with Niki Manag just killed it. I tuned out that year after 2 weeks. I came back because of Harry Connick last year but many didn’t.


6 posted on 05/11/2015 7:52:56 AM PDT by ilgipper
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To: Olog-hai

I’m not surprised. We may see the return of more scripted programs because reality competition shows are getting almost as expensive on a per-hour basis as a scripted drama or comedy show.


7 posted on 05/11/2015 7:54:04 AM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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To: Olog-hai

The first AI winner, Kelly Clarkson, only just now got out from under her AI contract.


8 posted on 05/11/2015 7:57:59 AM PDT by Wolfie
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To: cripplecreek

I worked a weekend audition in Charlotte as a PA years ago. Didn’t run into any of the famous people. Mostly just producers and directors. Every one was good to work around.


9 posted on 05/11/2015 8:01:00 AM PDT by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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To: Olog-hai

At least they helped, for a while, to expose our youth to half decent American music and talent.


10 posted on 05/11/2015 8:01:07 AM PDT by chopperman
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To: cripplecreek

Nope. Neither have I


11 posted on 05/11/2015 8:05:34 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: cripplecreek

Never seen a single episode of American Idle.


Same here.


12 posted on 05/11/2015 8:06:36 AM PDT by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: Olog-hai
They shall never be forgiven for inflicting THIS upon us...



13 posted on 05/11/2015 8:08:23 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Olog-hai

” The Voice “ does a much better job.


14 posted on 05/11/2015 8:11:10 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: Olog-hai

It’s still on?


15 posted on 05/11/2015 8:11:26 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Kelly about 10 years and 50 pounds ago.


16 posted on 05/11/2015 8:11:48 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: nuconvert

Yeah, but what will replace it. The masses need their brain numbing nirvana.


17 posted on 05/11/2015 8:12:23 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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I haven’t watched for a few seasons, but picked it back up this season. The talent is much better and I’ve enjoyed the show more than The Voice. That said, it is time for it to go.


18 posted on 05/11/2015 8:13:47 AM PDT by CityCenter (Walker, Cruz in any order.)
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Yeah, but what will replace it. The masses need their brain numbing nirvana.


19 posted on 05/11/2015 8:13:52 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Olog-hai

Seacrest may be the most over-paid hack in the history of Hollyweird


20 posted on 05/11/2015 8:16:37 AM PDT by GeronL (NEW ARRIVALS -> buy here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/541331)
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