We made sure to let Nigel Lythgoe know that we are excited to have him back as the executive producer of American Idol. It was fun to try to fluster the show when he was on board, he was such a great foil for us. It's clear since the last 2 seasons sucked so bad, Nigel knows entertainment better than his replacements did. Since the 4 judge panel is already nixed in favor of a 3 judge panel, things are already looking up. It  looks like Nigel is looking forward to having us back as well. Game on!

All the famewhores contestants on AI regularly read votefortheworst.com (even though they're not supposed to!), as was made clear once again last week when they let it slip they've adopted VFTW's longtime nickname for Crystal Bowersox...Pigpen! And how does this season's Chosen One feel about this?...

From Crystal's Facebook and AI9 twitter account...

Crystal Bowersox: Pigpen was always my favorite character on charlie brown. All about the under-dog. I love you, VTW!!!! Keeps me smiling.

VFTW Victory! Has a contestant ever mentioned us by name while still competing on the show? VFTW's always about the underdog, Crystal! And while you're way too pimped for us to support you at this point, we appreciate support from all corners. If you really loves us, after giving your usual busking performance tomorrow night, get on the phone and vote for 2 hours non-stop for Tim! Or you can hold up the fingers for Tim's number as Ryan reads off your number.

And since you're reading here Pigpen, please give Simon a goodbye kick in the nuts for us and we won't laugh about you doing Wham! group numbers. Well, we'll still laugh, but ya know, that's how we roll. Crystal, you're a real cool chick.

The talented and hilarious Jackie Tohn will be our guest for the second half of VFTW Radio this Wednesday, February 10. Jackie was entertaining from start to finish on her much too short Idol ruin, always out to entertain. And since the show, her videos and band Powerfox and Ponymane have cemented our opinion that we love her. Find out what else she's been up to since Idol. So tune in on Wednesday from 10-11 PM Eastern on the All Digital Radio Network for the show and make sure to call in and talk to show Jackie some love.

Christmas was over 6 weeks ago but for Worsters, Christmas is now on February 8 as first off, Howard Stern confirmed he is in very serious discussions to become the new judge on American Idol...

Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners on Monday that he is considering leaving Sirius – and radio altogether — to become a judge on “American Idol.”

Stern confirmed a report that Fox is interested in hiring the Sirius shock jock to replace Simon Cowell on the reality show.

“There’s not a better job on the planet than judging that f—ing karaoke contest,” Stern said.

Howard discussed the situation on his radio show today and if you're talking American Idol, you've got to talk votefortheworst.com as Robin (correctly) gave us credit for getting Taylor Hicks to win Season 5, and how awesome we are in general!

This audio clip also gives you a bit of an idea of what Howard would bring to the show. Fatties, get ready to be humiliated. Ugly girls, you needn't apply. Closeted gay men, get ready to get dragged out screaming.

In other words...VFTW Victory!!!