So, what did we learn today, the day after the most important premiere in Idol’s history? Well, the ratings dropped from last year’s premiere. But they were higher than last year’s finale. More importantly, lots of people seem impressed with this new judging panel. First up: Annie Barrett at EW.com, who writes: “Steven Tyler is…
EW.com is reporting that ratings for Idol’s season 10 premiere dropped 13 percent from a year ago. About 26.1 million viewers watched the show, compared to somewhere around 40 million in the show’s heyday. And the percentage of viewers 18-49 who watched the show was the lowest for a premiere episode since season one. Sounds…
I’ve already handed down my verdict. I think the new panel of Idol judges passed their first test. Of course, the real test comes when the live shows begin. Now, here is what some former contestants tweeted about the judging changes on Idol. A reminder: If you’d like to watch these or other former finalists…
OK, I was so impressed with Robbie Rosen tonight on American Idol, I had to head off in search of more information on this talented 16-year-old. This Hollywood-bound contestant hails from Merrick, N.Y., according to his MySpace, which appears to feature four original songs. But the best information on Robbie comes from his YouTube channel,…
OK, none of the American Idol judges compared a contestant to a donkey on a race track with thoroughbreds. No one suggested an auditioner sue his or her vocal coach. But you know what, this new American Idol judging panel just might work. At least that’s my thinking after episode 1 of Season 10, featuring…
I just knew we’d be introduced to this guy on tonight’s episode of Idol. Apparently, he’s quite the character. If you can trust his MySpace bio, this guy from Harlem, N.Y., learned his first Nirvana song on guitar at age 12 and — due to the overwhelming response from young girls — decided to learn…
To those who have been away for a while, welcome back. It’s time for the first live American Idol blog for Season 10. Tonight, we get to meet lots of new contestants and, likely, lots of new crazies who would do almost anything to get in front of a camera on Americn Idol. Ah, but…
Remember Carmen Rasmusen? Back in season two, she was the youngest contestant to make the American Idol finals. A wild card pick that year, she wound up finishing sixth, went on to compete a couple of episodes on “Fear Factor,” then gave country music a whirl by releasing a 2007 album (“Nothin’ Like the Summer). Today, she’s…
American Idol returns to TV Wednesday for a two-hour season premiere that just might be the most important in the show’s history. Gone is Simon Cowell, the cranky judge who helped make the show a hit. Gone is a pretty decent percentage of the viewers who made Idol the most-watched show on television. Gone, too,…
Welcome to a new feature of Idol Chatter — a look back at nine years worth of American Idols. Click on the names of any former Idol finalist below and you’ll be taken to a page that includes videos of their past Idol performances, at least the ones still available on YouTube. You’ll also find…
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