So, on the eve of Season 9 beginning in the States, anticipation is building for the biggest reality TV programme in the world. American Idol returns.
But, this could very well be the last popular season of the show. THE AMERICAN IDOL FUTURE is looking bright, but isn't exactly stable.
Many see the dismissal of Paula Abdul as a judge as the beginning of the end - especially with Ellen DeGeneres coming in as the new judge. Now I have nothing against her - I think her programme is brilliant and I wish her every ounce of luck in the world to succeed, but seriously? You've now got a panel of judges - one is a music impresario, one is a songwriter, one is a former member of a band, and one is a chat show host?! Where is the link?! I think, personally, that it should have been someone music-related.
But come the end of the season, and we then have a problem. Simon Cowell's contract runs out the end of this season, with the rumours of an American X Factor becoming more and more realistic by the second. That would mean he'd have to walk away from the show. Not only would the viewing figures dip (Simon is bound to pit his enw show against Idol), but there would also be a vacant seat on the panel. Of which it is the most important seat.
Seeing as the show has been renewed for at least another 3 seasons, it has to be filled. And by someone big in the music business. It will have to be taken by someone who could give a recording contract to someone, someone who is interested in the global brand of the winner, someone who wants to help them be as big as they possibly can. Look at what Simon has done to contestants around the globe - Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Susan Boyle. Admittedly, all female, but thats what the world wants. So we have to find a candidate.
You've got people like Usher, who have their own record label, and are big in Amerca. But would he have the charisma and personality to fill Simon's boots?
Then there are people like Lily Allen, who would be good on a reality programme, and have their own label, but would never ever ever be able to succeed Simon with power in the music industry.
Which leaves one person. The man you see in the picture - Jay-Z. He seems the only viable person who could take over. He has admitted recently he would like the opportunity to judge on 'The X Factor' over here in the UK, and has been head of both Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella. He has been named one of the most influential figures in the music business, and his relationship with Beyonce has led to them also being named the most influential couple in the music business. Seems a good enough choice to me. But is he almost too famous? Who knew Simon Cowell before he went on idol? Not me, thats for sure. Everyone knows about Jay-Z.
I'm slightly worried for Idol, but I'm sure, come the end of the year, we'll have plenty of answers, and we'll sure be looking forward to 2011.
THE AMERICAN IDOL FUTURE, you are the Day Dedicatee for Monday 11th January 2010.
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