I’ve read two stories about it so far.
I’m just hoping they’re true.
If so, American Idol just delivered fans and contestants a Christmas present, two days early.
The reports, including this one at Reality TV World, indicate that Idol has dumped that horrible, horrific, intolerable, inexcusable format the show used in season eight.
You know the one I’m talking about.
The format that left us with 36 semifinalists and about 90 seconds per contestant to determine who was worthy of a spot in the finals and who wasn’t.
The format that robbed us of a chance to get to know a Brooke White, a David Cook or a David Archuleta through repeated semifinal performances.
The format that left us with way too many guys who wanted to sing pop, with a dash of soul, in season eight.
The format that left us with the impression that the show was hand-picking finalists based on the amount of airtime they received heading into the semifinals.
The format that allowed the judges to hand pick at least two contestants — and they wound up picking three — during a wild card round.
This year, according to the reports, we’ll have 24 contestants and a format similar to season seven. To earn a spot in the finals, contestants will have to perform and avoid elimination three times during the semifinals.
There will be a 50/50 split of guys and gals making the finals. (Last year, it was eight guys, five gals). And there won’t be a wild card round.
If it’s true, all very, very welcome news.
And changes that would restore a sense of fairness to the semifinals that was sorely lacking in season eight.
The Voice Season 24 Profiles
The Voice Season 24 Profiles
Chechi Sarai
Claire Heilig
Claudia B.
Corii
Crystal Nicole
Deejay Young
Dylan Carter
Eli Ward
Elizabeth Evans
Ephraim Owens
Huntley
Jackson Snelling
Jacquie Roar
Jarae Womack
Jason Arcilla
Jenna Marquis
Jordan Rainer
Joslynn Rose
Julia Roome
Juliete Ojeda
Kara Tenae
Kaylee Shimizu
Kristen Bown
Lennon Vanderdoes
Lauren Williams
Lila Forde
LVNDR
Mac Royals
Mara Justine
Ms. Monet
Nini Iris
Noah Spencer
Olivia Eden
Olivia Minogue
Rachel Nguyen
Reid Zingale
Ruby Leigh
RUDI
Sophia Hoffman
Stee
Talakai
Tanner Massey
Taylor Deneen
Tom Nitta
Willie Gomez
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