American Idol 2009!!

[puffling]

According to Digital Spy, 1st episode is this thursday, ITV2 from 8 to 10pm. I think the next one may be the following night.
They're supposed to be shifting the focus from the appalling auditionees to the more successful ones with a final 36 rather than 24. I'm so pleased. I never felt comfortable with the freak show aspect of it.

Thanks. Posting here to remind me to sky+ it.

It just started. Hurrah!

Wicked, I knew I wasn't the only one watching this

I think the focus has shifted slightly - but there are still a few sad cases on there who clearly have some learning difficulties etc. which makes uncomfortable viewing

Looking forward to Hollywood week and beyond though

Any favourites so far ? What do we think of the new judge ?