Simon Cowell, long regarded as the face of “Idol,” was no longer on the show’s judges’ panel. Headlines pointed to a recent lack of a marketable winner.
Somehow, “Idol” bounced back.
The series has sustained strong ratings this year, despite initial uncertainty. The talent quality easily beats many previous seasons. But there’s still room for improvement.
Let’s look at this season’s “American Idol” report card.
THE JUDGES
Viewers breathed a collective sigh of relief when this season’s first “Idol” audition episode wasn’t a total train wreck. New judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler offered a kinder, gentler alternative to Cowell, who was often too abrasive.
Unfortunately, things were a little less pleasant once we got to the live shows. The biggest problem? The judges were too nice.
Instead of constructive criticism, they overdosed on “beautiful.” It made some contestants develop inflated egos, a natural result of being showered in praise every week.
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