Everybody knows that American Idol needs serious help, and a serious makeover if they want to continue existing as a successful reality show.  So….

Let’s bring in the BIG GUNS!

Apparently, the new strategy by Fox and the show’s production companies is to try and get old contestants to be judges. Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson have reportedly been contacted, while Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are their top pics.

(really? Clay Aiken? Meh.)

Contestant Angie Miller spoke out via Perez Hilton about this potential plan and said:

“I’d like to see a past American Idol contestant [be a judge]… They really understand what this process is really like and what you do during the week. [It should be] someone who gets it.”

Yeah, but “getting it” doesn’t mean they’d be a great judge!  And people like Kelly and Jennifer have their own careers that they seem…kinda busy with.

Thoughts?!

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Not even a performance by diva Jennifer Lopez and a shocking finale win can bring back viewership for the ‘ol American Idol, it seems!

Last night’s show had the lowest ratings the program has seen in the history of its finales (and yes, they’ve had 12 of them). In fact, it was down a whopping 47% in preliminary ratings from last year’s finale.

So, half the people decided they had better things to watch. And not overall, JUST from last season’s finale! Yikes.

This is not a good sign for the benchmark reality show, and it kinda goes to show that these programs really do have a shelf life, despite being at one time SUPER popular.  The producers will have to do something really awe-inspiring for next season if they want the show to last!

What do you think American Idol will do to keep their precious viewership?

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This Wednesday, American Idol had some BAD news!

Some shows have a successful run, and then need to think about calling it quits,  American Idol, which has been one of the most successful reality shows in history, may have to think about its future.

Deadline reports:

On Fox’s American Idol (3.0/9), it was Rock Night with the remaining finalists belting out Rolling Stones, Queen and Bon Jovi songs among others. Coming off last week’s all-time Wednesday low, the live two-hour show again hit a new Wednesday low in the adults 18-49 demographic. However, as Idol tends to see upward movement in its final numbers, the low might not hold. Last night’s Idol dipped 3% from last week’s fast nationals result and 6% from the final numbers. With 11.48 million watching, Idol also dipped to its smallest Wednesday audience since August 7, 2002, during its first season.

Uh oh, Idol.

With new shows like How To Live With Your Parents For The Rest of Your Life and old hits like Modern Family, how will this reality staple fare? Hard to say, but keep watching (or not, just read about it, because the rest of America doesn’t seem to be watching Idol these days!).

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Kelly Clarkson lost 18 pounds doing stuff that doesn’t seem SO crazy…sounds like she’s nipping those New Years Resolutions in the bud!

Says the singer:

“I lost 18 pounds. And I think that happens when you fall in love or date someone. If I’m going to be messing around, I gotta look good. There’s not a fad diet. I was working with a trainer, and she said, ‘You’d be amazed the amount of weight you can drop by halving your portions. I know it sounds crazy, but do it for two weeks and watch what happens.’ I just cut back my portions, I stopped eating late at night, and I work out a little more than I used to, and I literally dropped 18 pounds in a month. I think it happens when you get really busy. But when I’m on my off-time – girl, those 18 might come back.”

Sounds simple enough, and I definitely think keeping busy and a high activity level will drop those unwanted pounds (or at least help).  And, Miss Clarkson has a very refreshing stance on fad dieting.  She says:

“I’m not willing to do that. I’m willing to work a little bit because I want to be a healthy individual – which I always have been. I’ve put on weight, but that’s just what I’m happy with at that moment.”

I love this talented singer’s stance on her body image! Kelly’s got it all- a hot fiance, a booming career and a great outlook on life!  LOVE IT!

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Here’s Kelly Clarkson leaving  ITV Studios in London, England today.

The fans are loving her (and her them!) as she stops to sign autographs and chat with fans. You can’t argue that Clarkson, the first American Idol winner, is uber-talented, but she’s gone through lots of transformations over the years. These days, she’s sporting a healthy weight with blonde locks and seems like she’s doing pretty well for herself!

How do you think Clarkson’s looking? And, are you excited to hear what she’s been working on in jolly old LONDONTOWN? I am!

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Kelly Clarkson, 30, has finally stepped out with her talent manager boyfriend Brandon Blackstock, 35.  The couple made their public appearance at a Barn Party Bonfire Celebration last Thursday in Whites Creek, Tennessee.

Brandon is the son of Kelly’s manager Narvel Blackstock and the stepson of Reba McEntire.  The couple started dating last year.

A make-up free Clarkson and her beau attended the event at Cowboy Town.  It was in celebration to honor Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton’s new singles “Over You” and “Drink On It” going No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart.

“I’m so happy now,” she told US Weekly at a roundtable for her new ABC singing competition show, Duets. “I love that I’m in a relationship right now . . .I want a life. . . The past five years or so I’ve found my groove and my balance.”

The “Since You’ve Been Gone” singer joked that her former “tough songs” are now turning into “butterflies and rainbows.”

“I’m too happy! He’s ruining my creativity!” she joked. “I’m writing all this happy sh–! It’s killing me.”

“People are going to be like, ‘What the hell happened to you?’ It’s difficult. But awesome!” she added. “I’m not complaining. It’s an awesome problem to have.”

Check out pictures of the happy couple here at US Weekly.

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Her chart-topping song is called “Stronger,” but “slimmer” was the buzzword when Kelly Clarkson flaunted her fab new physique at the May 24 premiere of her TV series, Duets.

Now the star opens up to Life & Style about her hot new shape — and new man! “I didn’t lose weight for work. I did it for me!” Kelly tells Life & Style.

But boyfriend Brandon Blackstock, whom Kelly’s been dating since late 2011, has certainly helped the star amp up her exercise and eat more healthfully! “I’ve always fluctuated,” the 30-year-old singer says, “but now I’m in a happy relationship. He gets my life. I’m just more active with him.”

Kelly, who’d been single for six years before Brandon came into her life, admits, “No one wants to be untoned when you’re dating someone.”

And although they share the same trainer, Kelly and Brandon  don’t work out together. “We did that once, and I don’t like huffin’ and puffin’ in front of my man and looking all red and gross and sweaty,” Kelly tells Life & Style.

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