blueveinedthrobber wrote: but why not let him have his memories , enjoy his time in the spotlight and not taint them with this chicken little bullshit?
I am convinced they choose people for ratings purposes only.
How many NEW viewers have they gotten simply because of how much fun they make of him?
Controversy is the best way to promote your business ( business here being american idol)
people watch to make fun, get pissed at people making fun, and to root for the little guy..
that right there can make about 10,000 new viewers