How American Idol got its groove back
Never mind the numbers: American Idol has got its groove back.
This year's singers are better, the show itself is more entertaining and American Idol's Canadian ratings have recovered in recent weeks after a muted performance at the start.
"It wasn't one of our better seasons," Idol judge Simon Cowell acknowledged in a conference call at this season's outset.
While Idol has slipped slightly in the U.S. ratings charts -- down seven per cent from last season -- most music experts say this is a very good season indeed. The reason is two standout singers, both male performers, who could not be more different.
If, as most Idol prognosticators -- Cowell included -- predict, the May 21 finale will come down to David vs. David: David Archuleta from Murray, Utah and 25-year-old Blue Springs, Mo. native David Cook.
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This year's singers are better, the show itself is more entertaining and American Idol's Canadian ratings have recovered in recent weeks after a muted performance at the start.
"It wasn't one of our better seasons," Idol judge Simon Cowell acknowledged in a conference call at this season's outset.
While Idol has slipped slightly in the U.S. ratings charts -- down seven per cent from last season -- most music experts say this is a very good season indeed. The reason is two standout singers, both male performers, who could not be more different.
If, as most Idol prognosticators -- Cowell included -- predict, the May 21 finale will come down to David vs. David: David Archuleta from Murray, Utah and 25-year-old Blue Springs, Mo. native David Cook.
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