I think they should do away with the judges entirely and just let the contestants their own songs and let america
"really" decide who wins based on talent. Of course that will never happen because most people who watch wouldn't know real talent anyway and would rather have some "judge" tell them who was good, bad, or non-conforming to the 'Idol' image.
Just when I think I will never watch AI again, some new opportunity at fail rears it's pretty little head out of the ashes. Can't wait for the new chops of her once the season starts.