I am a huge fan of American Idol (don't laugh, you know you are too, even if you don't admit it). But I have a few issues with the producers, judges and host that I have to get off my chest. Before I get into the issues though I must say Kudos to Nigel Lythgoe for the professional way you handled dismissing a contestant. You are a classy man I'd love to meet.
Now to the issues. First to Nigel and the other producers. When you make the theme "songs from the year you were born" i think you should only allow song ORIGINALLY done in that year, not covers released that year. As a man who grew up in the 70's it bugs me to hear some 17 year old kid singing a song I grew up on, claiming it was from the year he was born, I had to disqualify Joshua from my voting last night for this reason, even though he sang his butt off.
Second issue is with the judges. First of all, you all are to sweet during the auditions...not everyone is awesome and amazing, some are just good, and some stink. You have gotten a little better now that we're in the live shows. But one BIG gripe..make up your mind; Last season when Pia was doing all ballads you told her to pick it up and show variety, now Jessica who probably watched last season tries to mix it up, and you tell her stick to ballads. That drives me nuts and probably the contestants too.
Last issue is for Ryan. I love you man, but please stop asking the judges who they think is in trouble. This is an insult to those contestants who didn't perform well. they have already heard once what the judges thought, why slap them in the face again right before opening the phone lines. Plus it makes the judges feel bad. We already heard what they had to say, why put everyone on the spot again?
Last suggestion, make Jimmy Iovine a judge, not just a mentor. he's the only one half the time who gives HELPFUL critiques.
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