American Idol Wish List

For the past couple years I have been a consistent viewer of American Idol.  The show is alright.....I could do without the beginning weeks of tryouts where they highlight some of the worst and most ridiculous fame seekers to grace this earth, but all that aside, I still get into the show when the competition heats up.

If you watch the show, you can't help but notice some very distinct patters in both the judges and the contestants.  Doesn't matter the season or the situation, some of these things are so predictable it will drive you insane.  Below is a list of some things I hope to one day see/hear on American Idol.  You know, just to shake things up.

1.  I want to see Randy Jackson make it through an entire episode without using the words "dog" and "hot" in his critique.

2.  When a contestant has a really bad performance and gets ripped a new one by the judges, I would like just once for them to acknowledge that, yes, they kind of did really suck, not offer a bunch of excuses or try to explain how they think they actually did alright.

3.  For any and all contestants to quit telling us they "really had fun" during their performances.  No one cares if you're having fun.  You are on this show to win and kick some ass, not because you were feeling kind of bored and thought you would try this American Idol thing to see how much fun it was.

4.  Somewhat along the same lines as #3, I would really appreciate it if the audience wouldn't boo Simon or any of the judges when they tell contestants that they didn't have a good performance.  The truth hurts, and the judges are not there to pump up people's self-esteem. 

5.  Everytime one of the contestants doesn't do well, the judges (not all, but most), will try to pump them up by saying that they look great and that they are such awesome people.  Honestly, I think that is more crushing than getting a bad review about their singing.  This isn't a modeling competition people.  Review the singing and let the hair and wardrobe people worry about how the contestants look.   

6.  To see the contestants actually sing the group song at the beginning of the show....not lip synch.

7.  Maybe Ryan Seacrest could go on vacation for all of next season and we could find a guest judge to fill in.  Ryan has been especially obnoxious this season and I'm not sure how I am going to stand him until the finale.