I don't really know if I'm watching this year. I haven't been watching the city auditions and I'm 50/50 on whether to watch the Hollywood or Top 24 rounds. Last year, I felt Idol became a caricature of itself. It was no longer about finding talent, but about creating buzz for the show.

In any case, I'll probably get sucked in if the Top 12 is strong from top to bottom and there's actually a real contest.