SEACREST OUT “It’s no secret that ‘American Idol’ ratings have taken a turn for the worse this year, so it stands to reason that Fox would start wondering aloud about what can be done to reverse momentum. … An online market research survey was issued last week and, while the suits behind the show probe every aspect of the broadcast, there is a noticeable focus on “’dol’ host Ryan Seacrest. While all of the main players were included in the question, ‘How important are each of the following people to your overall enjoyment of ‘American Idol’?’ the survey asks participants to weigh in on two extra statements: ‘I like the interaction between Ryan and the contestants’ and ‘I like the interaction between the judges and Ryan.’ The extra focus has some wondering whether a hosting change might be exactly what the show needs.”



I actually think Ryan does a great job of corresponding with the contestants. Everyone but the Archuleta kid that is.
He seems dead set on making that one want to commit suicide on stage at any given opportunity.
During the audition process, he does a decent job though.
Ryan Seacrest is kind of “eh” in my book. I could take him or leave him. I wish Dunkleman had never left.
How about changing Paula? I think a new more constructive judge would help. Also they need to go back to telling more about the contest like when we found out about Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood and Fantasia. The elimination night needs to be just 30 minutes. Also maybe have judges randomly select songs for the contestants throughout the competition.