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Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek
I also agree that Jessica has the best voice and "should" win if AI was based on singing talent. Unfortunately it is not. I believe that the winner is already pre-determined based on potential marketability. If AI is going to invest millions on an individual in promotion, development of songs and compiling an album, nationwide tour, long-term singing contract, whatever the amount of times that the viewers vote for their favorite will make no difference. AI wants to make Big Bucks off the back of the winner in 1 year before the focus turns on the new season.
Randy, Jennifer, Steve, and Ryan keep telling the viewers to vote, vote, vote as if they all get a kickback in the fees that get generated from the texting or voting. Everyone was in shock yesterday because all the "voters" thought that Jessica was a shoe-in to win, so why vote for her, at least that is what the judges will hang their hat on.
This is the 11th season of AI and how many winners went on to a successful career?? Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Many non-winners have turned AI into a good career also, Jennifer Hutson, Dautry, Kellie Pickler.
My pick for eventual winner is Skylar because the Country Style of music seems to be the one that the AI contestants do better at, as in the case of last year's winner Scotty McCreery.
Second pick Colton.
Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it  |
I agree with much of what you wrote. This is big business and I really doubt that fan votes have much to do with who is chosen as the winner in the end. I saw the whole Jessica Sanchez "shocker" last night as scripted drama, that is all. They are all really talented kids and any one of them could win. In the end, I believe that the judges will choose the winner. If you listen to Ryan as he gives the results, he talks about this being a combination of judges and fan votes. What is the combination? What is the percentage? We may never know but I do not think that the fans have the most control over who is chosen American Idol. I don't think they should. This isn't a popularity contest. It is a talent contest. Ultimately, skilled professionals in the music industry should make the choice. And, I believe they do.