Tuesday, January 04, 2005

AMERICAN IDOL 4- A NEW TWIST.


The Return of The Big 3 in AMI4

This is gonna be exciting! American Idol 4 will be adjusting its winning formula, including a twist. The Fox reality hit isn't standing pat. It plans some tweaks as American Idol enters its fourth season (Jan. 20) Changes include:
- Expanding the "Going to Hollywood" episodes from two to four to showcase more behind-the-scenes drama involving the 200 or so singers who survived regional auditions for a chance to compete in Los Angeles.
- Probably eliminating guest judges on the final-12 countdown shows. Critics have said the famous performers have taken up valuable time with uncritical praise.
- Adding stars for the audition rounds. Musicians such as Gene Simmons, LL Cool J, Brandy and Kenny Loggins will join judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. As previously announced, the series has expanded its upper age limit by four years, so eligible singers now can be 16 to 28.

* The biggest change will be in the semi- finals. Producers hope the overhaul will increase fan involvement and interest, and as a result boost ratings.The round will be shortened from five weeks to three, with judges picking 24 singers (12 men and 12 women) - rather than the 32 of last season - from the Hollywood round. In the semifinals' first week, which starts somewhere in Feb, the women and men will be split into groups, one performing Monday (USA), followed by the other on Tuesday (USA). Viewers will vote to eliminate the bottom two from each group on Wednesday (USA). That process will be repeated for two weeks, resulting in 6 male and 6 female singers (Battle of The Sexes) in the final 12. Last season, eight of the 32 semifinalists sang each week, and viewers chose two of them for the finals. Judges and viewers picked the last 4 finalists in a wild-card round. The new system is designed to let viewers bond with singers by seeing and voting for them each week, rather than have them win a semifinal round and then be off the air for up to a month.
The judges have already predicted a male winner as the guys showed that they were better. I hope this is not a trend, where the winning formula will go with its girl-guy-girl-guy pattern. It's alil unfair. But whatever, just can't wait! 16 more days to go!


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