American Idol-Does it ruin careers?

Don't get me wrong I think American Idol used to be a wonderful show. Nice clean family entertainment to be exact, however I think about what happens to all of those people who get to actually be on the show. What happens to their careers? There are many who actually go on to build a musical career for themselves but then there are so many who after American Idol do nothing.

It makes me wonder why those who chose to stop pursuing their dream even decided to go on the show in the first place. I mean if singing isn't what they wanted to do for the rest of their lives maybe they should have given up their spot to someone who actually wanted a career singing.

I also think that most of the contestants from the show end up being known for American Idol. That would be great, but some people choose to think of those that were part of American Idol as girl only music..."oh their from American Idol? nevermind..." I mean sure they are known...they are now famous...but would you want to be known for a show? Obviously there are a ton of people who would judging by all the people who go try out every year.

Plus what do you think will happen to the show after Simon quits? Will it even be worth watching? I mean you can tell that he is going to leave the show, you can see that he is no longer feeling it...he's only half there this year. By that I mean his attitude is not really into the show this year. It seems he's even more annoyed as well. What do you think? They also should not have gotten rid of Paula, I'm sorry I like Ellen, but Paula was so much better. I'm not sure that I like Cara either. I don't like her attitude....She seems overly cocky to me...

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