FOX announced today that American Idol will be ending after next season’s edition (2015-16). We should all be glad that Jax got on the show this season. I have watched American Idol this season more than any other season, and it’s because Jax has done so well.

I remember when the show premiered, I dismissed as just another Star Search, that would pass quickly. Boy, was I wrong. Maybe not as wrong as when I predicted that Cyndi Lauper would have a bigger, longer career than Madonna, or when I opined that Dominique Wilkins was twice the player than Jordan would ever be, but I was still wrong. American Idol used to average 30 million viewers a night, but now it’s down to 7-8 million.

By the way, Jeff and I interviewed Brian Dunkleman, Ryan Seacrest’s co-host who decided to leave after the first season, and, yes, he’s still bitter.

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