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'American Idol' considers Top 12 house, Vegas side trip
The revamp of "American Idol's" 10th season isn't stopping with the new judges or schedule.Producers are reportedly thinking of adding new elements to the show that won't affect the competition format, but could have an affect with voters at home and the singers themselves, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Let's break it down:
Top 12 house in the Hollywood Hills - If the producers decide to have cameras and behind-the-scenes footage, then voters at home could be swayed by the contestants' personalities or how hard they worked on a song.
Twitter - Producers could relax Twitter rules this season after yanking the accounts last season and putting them all in one feed. Once again, the personalities could sway voters, but there's also the potential for spoilers.
Las Vegas road trip - The report is that a side trip to Vegas could integrate Cirque du Soleil's Beatles-inspired Love show. The musical element makes it a natural fit. We're not opposed this, but we demand "The Hangover" allusions!
This new season will be different -- better or worse remains to be seen. We're afraid all this extra stuff will make the show even longer. Enough!
Are you down with the new changes?
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I'm down with the Top 12 house. Would be great to see some behind the scenes stuff and less glitzy packaging that the regular show format has.
I don't know about allowing Twitter. Too much potential for leaks.
You do realize that having the Top 12 share a house isn't so much a change as it is reverting back to original form? The first two seasons and part of the third (before an infestation of termites, IIRC) had the finalists in a mansion and it, along with much more non-scripted off-stage footage than in recent years, did in fact give is more insight into their personalities. It never really affected my voting habits or those of anyone I know, but those moments did make the show much more enjoyable, so I'm glad it's back as long as they don't edit the footage in a way that really skews things (ya know, more than usual).
The other two changes mentioned (use of Twitter, the road trip to Vegas) sound like much better prospects than most of the changes announced previously.
I'd love the top 12 house. That's something I've always loved about Top Chef. You get to see what's going on behind the scenes before they go into competition mode. It gives you better insight into the chefs' personalities. I'm all more more behind-the-scenes footage, even if it's longer. Getting a more intimate look at the singer will allow you to connnect with him or her better. I hope they do this (as long as it doesn't seem too scripted).
Sounds like a great .
Hi: I would like it if you have 40 persons at first then cut it down to 18 persons left to go on.Have the show on for 17weeks(4months and 1 week) and from the very first start each send only,only one home.and make each show one aand half hours to 2hours.there are aa lot,lot,lot of persons that would,will love that,you for it.Say who are all of the judges this year???? tell me some about the show!! n.j grinnell
Hi: I would like it if you have 40 persons at first then cut it down to 18 persons left to go on.Have the show on for 17weeks(4months and 1 week) and from the very first start each send only,only one home.and make each show one aand half hours to 2hours.there are aa lot,lot,lot of persons that would,will love that,you for it.Say who are all of the judges this year???? tell me some about the show!! n.j grinnell
Do the 12 house and put the entire thing on MTV. Sounds like your headed the way of all reality TV. Down the drain to the sewer.
(yawn)