Reason for American`s idol appeal

What’s the appeal of American Idol? Many people say that it’s the chance to
see the future music stars of tomorrow that intrigues and appeals to them.
Others say that they are entertained by Simon Cowell’s blistering comments which are delivered under the guise of“constructive criticism.” Whatever the reason, 26.5 million viewers made the airing of the first show in its second season, the highest rated non-sports program in Fox’s young television history.

This is reality TV for singers. The opportunities are real. The singing is
real. The rejection and criticism are real. When American Idol’s television
audience becomes desensitized to Simon’s scathing remarks and actually
listen to the truth behind them, they will realize that what he lacks in diplomacy,
he easily compensates for with his insight. He is the real star of this show.

Despite the fun that’s made of the lesser talented singers, some are very
good. But the industry is full of good singers. American Idol is not looking for
them. They are looking for singers who have “it.” (That’s the industry
description of someone that has a combination of charisma, charm, sex
appeal, attitude, personality, AND talent.) Singers who are merely talent are of no use to today’s industry executives who seek to capitalize on more than just singing skill.