Current Events > American Idol revival will not air bad auditions

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http://www.etonline.com/american-idol-wont-showcase-bad-auditions-revival-we-want-humor-not-exploitation-93892

Once upon a time, American Idol was known for spotlighting bad auditions during its original Fox run, but when it returns for its revival season on ABC, that signature segment wont be front and center.

You might have noticed in the past few years, we havent really majored on people who are really bad, executive producer Trish Kinane said at ABCs Television Critics Association press tour on Monday, because one of the key things about the show is it shouldnt feel manipulated or fake because 15 years ago, nobody had ever seen it and it was funny. Viewers know now, theyve all watched all these shows in 15 years, and it doesnt feel comfortable to put borderline unstable people up and laugh at them.

But thats not to say we dont want humor in Idol, Kinane continued. Humor is a very important part of Idol, so if someones eccentric, slightly different or if theyve got a different voice or if they do something we dont normally hear, well put that up, thats fun. We want the humor but we dont want the exploitation.

A lot has been said about how different this new iteration of Idol, with judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, but the changes to the format -- if there are any -- appear to be minimal.

Its different because of these personalities, returning host Ryan Seacrest said. The show at its core works in format and works in premise. We go out and we look for young, talented people. They see the judges. They will come back to Hollywood and then they have to step up. Theres been a lot of talk about how is this show different. Youve got three different faces, you have different contestants, but to change the show drastically would be a mistake.

As the OG Idol alum, Seacrest said that it was important for the show to find three capable judges who would give the franchise what it deserves because the legacy of this franchise is important to the fans, its important to us [since] weve worked on it for a long time.

As for why the judges chose to be a part of the panel, they each had their own stories. Richie shared that he was at a point in his career where he was being offered videos teaching students about the art of making music.

And then I got the call [for Idol], thank God, he said. All the things I was gonna put in my master class, Im actually going to be able to tell the students. I consider myself the instructor.

Perry revealed her approach to Idol, though her fellow judges hinted that shes blunt with the contestants -- in a nice way.

American Idol and I have always been circling each other and it never has been the right timing. Now, after 10 years and a lot of aging and learning and providence, I can take that information and mentor and give constructive criticism, Perry said. No ones here to say, I suck. Were here to really find a star, and if someone isnt a star, delicately help repurpose them on a path thats going to be right for them.

The American Idol endeavor felt like it was going to be a blast to be a part of, Bryan added. It was never a moments thought for me because I get inspired. I judge and I watch this like a fan of music.

But ultimately, the goal is to find the next American Idol.

Literally, we are wasting our time if we do not find a star, Perry said. America needs another star. They need a real, legit American Idol. Its a crowded space and I take it really seriously, sometimes to my detriment.
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literally the only reason I and everyone I know are even slightly interested in the show.
RIP.
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That was the only reason to watch the show.

probably for the best. people get offended too easily nowadays
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American Idol revival

Why

Good. Idiots were looking for their 15 min. of fame by purposely being bad and a chance to be on television.
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Before people overreact about SJWs, it's not just the bad singing but the judges reactions that made it funny. Randy shaking his head like "It's a no from me, dawg" and Simon who was always great.

Somehow I don't think Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and some dude named Luke Bryan would provide that.
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They're basically taking away potential entertainment.
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Volkswagen_Bros posted...

Good. Idiots were looking for their 15 min. of fame by purposely being bad and a chance to be on television.

Yeah. Isn't this a reason why The Voice ended up being so big? It avoided all of the idiots. Nowadays we're in the YouTube generation so it would be even worse.

American Idol was barely even gone lol
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I don't know why anyone would be upset. If you want to watch people build themselves up to be something worth paying attention to, only to completely drop the ball and embarrass themselves, then just watch those talent shows like X Factor or America/Britain's Got Talent. Sometimes bad singers go on those shows too.

Even though I don't care about American Idol in the slightest, I do feel like it should probably only showcase people who can actually sing (seeing as how the whole point is to NOT suck). There's no point in having shitty singers go on there to waste everybody's time, especially if Simon's not there to rip them a new one either.
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Why are people arguing for making these singing shows even more samey?

I don't care about The Voice but I probably would have watched this if it was the old judges and the old format.
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Eurovision is better anyway.

Bump
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Watching idiots was always the best bit :(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaq8MEOYq8o
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this is thanks to today's #imoffended culture
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Back_Stabbath posted...

literally the only reason I and everyone I know are even slightly interested in the show.
RIP.

Looks like if I wanna laugh at bad singing I'll have to go back to church.

Show should have stayed dead.
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William Hung became famous from being bad.
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The shitty auditions got a lot of attention but were also a big part of why that show was so trashy. It's better that they don't include them. That said, American Idol (and the rest of these talent shows) is still a bad show.
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