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It’s big news that FOX’s juggernaut “American Idol,” is suffering its lowest ratings ever. But now show producers may be looking to shake things up with the cast to get people interested again. Rumors are buzzing that the show’s execs recently conducted an impromptu online market research survey, and one place they’re looking for input for improvement is the show’s hyperactive host, Ryan Seacrest.
An online market research survey was issued last week and, while the suits behind the show probe every aspect of the broadcast, there is a noticeable focus on “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest.
While all of the main players were included in the question, “How important are each of the following people to your overall enjoyment of ‘American Idol’?” the survey asks participants to weigh in on two extra statements: “I like the interaction between Ryan and the contestants” and “I like the interaction between the judges and Ryan.”
The extra focus has some wondering whether a hosting change might be exactly what the show needs. “Ryan is so busy turning himself into a diverse brand, one that has longevity, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to think that he isn’t worried about his job security with ‘Idol,’” said a source close to Seacrest.
Reps for the “Idol” host didn’t comment as to whether Seacrest had been approached at all about a changing role on the show, but one “Idol” source did explain the questions, saying that they “fall under the leave-no-stone-unturned category more than anything else.”
[From The Scoop]
While I agree that this season truly sucks monkey balls - I stopped watching after Kristy Lee Cook sand “God Bless the USA” and Chikeze was voted off instead- I don’t think Ryan is the problem. I have a ton of ideas for fixing the show- FOX! Call me! My first order of business would be to get rid of the judges. They suck, and they don’t offer any constructive criticism to the contestants. The worst is Paula - with her inane babbling and her refusal to say anything negative, ever- but they all suck. If anything, Ryan Seacrest, as much as it begrudges me to say so, is the only person on the show who seems to understand why he is there. But make no mistake- I still think he’s obnoxious and slightly insane.
Note by Celebitchy: Ryan made it a point last night to say that Paula will not be leaving the show. In the clip below he says “Last night the judges were thrown a curveball on the air… it sparked a lot of gossip about Paula. I read some of this online this morning. Just for the record. The rumors are not true, she’s part of our family and we love her.”
That’s funny, because I thought the rumors were that the show was scripted, not that Paula was getting the axe for judging a song before it happened.
Written by MSat
Posted in American Idol, Ryan Seacrest
12 Responses to “Could Ryan Seacrest’s ‘American Idol’ days be numbered?”
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They should keep Simon, make Ryan a judge, and then ditch the rest of them. Randy and Paula never say anything.. at all. The show is just really losing it’s touch!
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It doesn’t have anything to do with the judges. The reason the show has become so boring is the constant terrible themes…Andrew Lloyd Weber week? Neil Diamond week?? YAWN. What audience are they targeting…the geriatric set? Nobody cares about that shit. I turned the channel and watched C-Span because it was more exciting. Let the contestants sing whatever they want and the show will be 100%(or at least 99.9999999%)better.
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I’m fine with the judges, assuming Paula doesn’t melt down. I’ve never been able to stand Ryan nor the co-host they had the first season.
Any decent host will do — FOX doesn’t need to spend big money here. IMO - audiences watch to see the performances and to agree/disagree with the judges.
Please, FOX! Seacrest — OUT!!!!!!!
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Oh come on, they need Ryan’s Femme gayman to balance out Simon’s Butch (closeted) gayman.
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I totally agree with Velvet Elvis. WTF is up with Broadway songs and then the judges critique them for not ’sticking with what works for them”. It makes no sense. Go back to the days when they got to pick their own songs.
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I totally agree with those who said that Idol needs NEW judges. Paula babbles way too much and alot of what she says is incoherent. She does seem drunk alot of the time. I can only take so much more of Randys’ “YO Yo Yo Dog…Check it out..Check it out” It seems as though the judges are even bored with the show. As far as the themes for each week, get a clue. NO ONE wants to hear Broadway musical or Neil Diamond songs…Get a real artist on there. Have a week where the contestants choose their favorite artist’s song. The contestants are young and should sing up to date music. Also, someone had a comment where they mentioned that the judges (mostly Simon) tells the contestant, after they sing, that that sort of music is just not their style…If that’s the case, STOP picking the ridiculous themes.
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I think I may be the only person in the country who LIKES the themes. I love Neil Diamond and the Bee Gees and Dolly Parton and all the old timers they’ve had as “coaches”. I haven’t watched at all this year because I don’t like the fact that most of the contestants are pros, but I might never watch again if it’s all really modern music because I think a lot of it is crap. Besides, shouldn’t an accomplished artist be able to sing any songs? I’m not saying that a rap artist should sing opera, but most of the themes are pretty middle of the road, and just about anyone should be able to do them - you’ve heard them in elevators all your life.
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I’ve always thought the “themes” were outdated and I’m probably older than a lot of you. If they want the contestants to “pick the right material” and “show their personalities” then the contestants should be able to pick their on genre. Paula’s latest snafu only proved what most of us already suspected - much of the show is scripted and the outcome is probably manipulated.
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The themes blow. The cheezy song the winner has to sing blows. Paula and Randy are as useless as hen shit on a pump handle. And as much as I like Simon, the banter he has w/ Seacrest is old. They either need to revamp seriously or hang it up.
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Seacrest has always struck me as being a total professional as M.C. I have no problem with him. Randy is my barometer. Simon represents the cold, hard-nosed reality of the music business. However, I’m almost willing to bet that Paula is on some kind of anti-depressants, or smoking something before the show. She’s got “crazy eyes,” and is so annoying I can’t even watch when it’s her turn to speak. If anyone should go, it should be Paula.
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keep Simon and add Pat Benatar,MC Hammer and have Micheal Richards host the show
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Keep Simon, ditch the rest. I still won’t watch but hey.
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