I happened on to this show late into the first season and fell in love with it...the competition, Simon's acid-tongued remarks, Paula Abdul. I was pleased when Kelly Clarkson won since she appeared to be the most talented and down-to-earth. I haven't watched much of the show this year (and apparently I'm in the minority), but with the exception of the Best & Worst show, frankly it is like watching nursing home inhabitants run the Boston Marathon --slow and extremely painful. Most of the contestants not only think they are musically gifted, but are so brazen about their impending success they're virtually intolerable.
Host Ryan Seacrest seems to have morphed into Brian Dorkleman, and is, without a doubt, the worst host on tv. His hair looks like he just got away from "Old Sparky" in the nick of time, his wardrobe is a sight gag and his witty banter with the judges is, well, not witty. Last year I felt bad for the Simon-tortured contestants. This year I feel bad for the fans and the judges who have to endure this. But at least they're getting a million bucks.
Host Ryan Seacrest seems to have morphed into Brian Dorkleman, and is, without a doubt, the worst host on tv. His hair looks like he just got away from "Old Sparky" in the nick of time, his wardrobe is a sight gag and his witty banter with the judges is, well, not witty. Last year I felt bad for the Simon-tortured contestants. This year I feel bad for the fans and the judges who have to endure this. But at least they're getting a million bucks.