Wow - I just finished watching the first episode of the new American Idol. After waiting a couple years to see what butterfly would pop out of the old cocoon, it turned out to be caterpillar dung instead. What a shocking disappointment. Just when you thought judges couldn't get any worse than JLo, she was topped by all 3 of the new judges in being completely inappropriate throughout the entire show, with the most unprofessional exhibition of subjectivity and foolishness I've ever seen. It was like watching a freak show instead of a talent show. Except for one of the contestants - Alyssa Raghu -- who actually belonged with a golden ticket in her hand -- the rest of the show seemed bent on highlighting the most bizarre, creepy, crazy, odd & unqualified contestants they could come up with. I don't think a single person other than Alyssa would have had a chair turn for them on The Voice. Um...maybe Zach, if he stayed on pitch.
I certainly hope this isn't the pattern set for the whole show. It would be a deal-breaker for me.