Originally Posted by gottago:
“Actually, I'll give you that! I think the semis in whichever way they're done are the major weakness in the Idols format and is just another thing TXF does right by eliminating them.
Also adding the mentor element to the judges gives them a purpose, as otherwise (like in Idol) they're sitting around for 10 weeks giving gradually more useless comments as the poorer contestants get eliminated.”
“Actually, I'll give you that! I think the semis in whichever way they're done are the major weakness in the Idols format and is just another thing TXF does right by eliminating them.
Also adding the mentor element to the judges gives them a purpose, as otherwise (like in Idol) they're sitting around for 10 weeks giving gradually more useless comments as the poorer contestants get eliminated.”
I also think that separating the contestants into 4 categories of 3 makes them easier to remember. You can remember the "old" ones, the groups and their mentors. Whereas at this stage of Idol the numerous 20 somethings can get easily confused.
Originally Posted by Jonwo:
“I think the only real threat to FOX and American Idol is CBS, NCIS and The Mentalist are the only real competition at the moment and if they increase in viewerships which is very likely for The Mentalist then we could some decline for Idol on Tuesdays.”
“I think the only real threat to FOX and American Idol is CBS, NCIS and The Mentalist are the only real competition at the moment and if they increase in viewerships which is very likely for The Mentalist then we could some decline for Idol on Tuesdays.”
I don't think it should be too much of a problem. They're attracting very different audiences which I think is why CBS are thriving in that slot. I'd actually say being against something like Lost is more concerning for Idol than The Mentalist. Obviously what they don't want The Mentalist to overtake in total viewers, but that will be more due to pride and image.
