This year certainly brought out more talent than we've seen in quite awhile. Not surprised that it's "staged" 'cause just about everything is... even wardrobe malfunctions.

Seems like my favorites never win so I'll keep it to myself for now... anyway, the teeny-boppers always determine who survives... after spending Daddy's money on expensive phone-in's.

The departure of Simon the singer-slayer seems to have attracted more participants. The kinder-gentler attitude of the judges is noticeable and makes the show better to my way of thinking.

Dave Rice