Well tonight kicks of season nine of American Idol and it is going to be the biggest year yet. This is not because of the talent, the format or the guests, this is due to the show might be ready to jump the shark. How do you like your subplots because there are plenty? The biggest is a season without Paula Abdul will she be missed? Will Karen Dioguardi step up to fill the void this year in just her second season? Since Simon has said next year is his last, does he play out the string on his way out? Then when we get to Hollywood week, we get our first look at Ellen Degeneres who admits she knows nothing about singing. Her talent as judge is to look at what she likes as longtime fan of the show. When you think back to the last eight seasons, we find only two winners worth any mention, first season winner Kelly Clarkson and fourth season winner Carrie Underwood. You could argue who is better as Carrie will probably be around longer but would there even be a Carrie if it were not for Kelly. If you take the top ten there have been 80 contestants and we know there is success for others like Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, Kelli Pickler and Jordin Sparks but after eight season and all America has invested are we really getting our entertainment emotional investment return, and the bigger question is America ready to stop making the investment. Days until Super Bowl XLIV 25 days
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