I think the show still has potential, but it needs to be completely revamped to focus solely on the singing.  The sob-story lines are not important.  The comments by the judges should be concise and to the point - no rambling tirades that end up saying nothing and only confusing the contestants as to what and how they ...more

I have worked all my life, raised a child to adulthood, cared for elderly parents while raising said child, still work full time . . . when can I have my own TV show?  Plus, my hair looks much better than Kate's.

Racists, rednecks . . . did her father shoot them up, too?  I've read most of the posts but don't get the connection.  I thought this was about M.P. telling her sob story again trying to do a little fundraising on her own behalf.

Seriously, does anyone care?  What has she done besides One Day at a Time how many years ago?  She's obviously led a troubled life - there are therapists and rehab centers and hospitals and support groups.  My next door neighbor has a laundry list of past woes, but he isn't going on Oprah and getting national attention...more

Kanye West is a techo-enhanced phony with a bad attitude.  Lady Gaga just makes me want to gag gag.  I agree with j4140, her 15 minutes was about 14.5 minutes too long already.

Paula was a bit "wordy" at times (many times, actually), but she always seemed genuinely interested in each performer and was a source of encouragement to them.

This is a singing competition, not a beauty contest.  David Cook has a far better range than David A., who is really just a little boy cutie who has years to develop his talent and mature into an American Idol later on in his life.  As for the mom, give me a break.  As a mom myself, I would be standing up, too, if my c...more

Pitiful.  That's all she is.  Just pitiful.