Should American Idol judges have veto power?
By JvilleKid
@JvilleKid (131)
United States
March 15, 2007 6:15am CST
I know America usually gets it right, but there are sometimes when everyone knows that someone else should have gone home, instead of the person that actually did. So, do you think that the American Idol judges should have veto power that gives them the right to overturn the American vote? And if they do, should it be every show or just one per season? Let me know what you think.
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@beyonce03 (2331)
• Canada
15 Mar 07
I really think that they should do like on So you think you can dance.
The public vote for the bottom 3, but the judges choose who is leaving. They only do that throught the half of the season.
I think that they also should do that.
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@JvilleKid (131)
• United States
15 Mar 07
I have never seen that show, but it sounds like a good way to do it. How about if the judges picked the bottom three and then America voted and the one with least votes goes home?
@kiwikidz (753)
• New Zealand
15 Mar 07
I also was shocked at this young man staying over one who could sing and sing well. I wonder if the judges will put him back in when they have the last chance round, unfortunately the rest of the competitors have gained experience by then. Also I don't know how people would feel if the judges intervened, because a lot of money was spent by people voting for their favourite, regardless of who it is, I wonder if the whole judging thing should be looked into a bit more before the next American Idol show.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Mar 07
Personally in my opinion, there are many times when I feel that it would be helpful if they could, but at the same time, then would it be an American Voting competition? Yes, we may not always agree who is left after each week, and many people will have their ideas, and favorites. I know not everyone may always be Fans of who even wins American Idol. But it is a Competition, and I guess we all live with it each week always wanting to second guess something happening there.
@Smith2028 (797)
• United States
15 Mar 07
No. The American Public runs this show. They are the one buying the CD's, watching the shows, downloading the music. If someone is voted out wrongly, then its just tough luck.
@JvilleKid (131)
• United States
15 Mar 07
True! And it is proven that you do not need to win to make it after the show. Just look at Kelly Pickler and Clay Aiken. If you are real good then it may pay off more to get voted off early. That way you are not obligated to the contract that AI gives you and you can make your own deal and earlier. Given that, do you think that any AI contestant would intentionaly to bad to get of the show early to start their career?
@jojopuff (520)
• United States
15 Mar 07
I have thought about this before, but I think it really should be America's decision. There have been many, many times I do not agree with America's decision (Latoya, Jessica Hudson, Chris Daughtry), but that's what makes the show interesting. Even if people don't win, they still end up with record deals a lot of the time. I think it should remain America's decision, even though sometimes I want to bang my head against the wall when someone leaves that shouldn't have (like Sabrina and Sundance last week...)!
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@spreadingtheword (643)
• United States
15 Mar 07
I think the judges should be a little bit more involved then they are in the finals. Since they bring all the candidates to the final 24, I feel they need some say in the final decisions as it also involved their careers as well.
