Still, I thinkthe show needs to be retooled because it feels different this year.

Here’s what I think could returnAmerican Idolto its former glory.

However, something unexpected happened for me when Carrie joined the judging table.

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However, seeing them trying to pull off the same dynamic with Carrie is falling flat for me.

It feels like they’re trying to recreate Katy’s zaniness, butCarrie is a totally different person.

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IfAmerican Idolcut back on the backstories,then there would be more time to show more of Hollywood Week.

It makes for a predictable and boring night.

The American Idol season 23 Top 24 contestants have been revealed.

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Find out who they are and which songs they performed for a live audience in Hawaii.

Those songs haven’t been overused onAmerican Idol, sothose auditions felt fresh and new.

They’re also current, both having been released in 2024.

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This is another reason that repetitive songs are a problem onAmerican Idol.

I think that this proves thatthe current incarnation ofAmerican Idolisn’t working, and something has to change.

I’ve been anAmerican Idolfan since season 1.

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I hope that it returns to its former glory some day.

If it does, I thinkAmerican Idolcould create another superstar.

American Idolairs Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

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