'American Idol:' Why the Judges Won't Get Tougher

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If you had a hard time sitting through Wednesday night's 90-minute 'American Idol' love-in, you're not alone.

Since the live shows began, the judges' commentary has devolved more and more into irrelevant, repetitive hyperbole, with even 10-year 'Idol' vet Randy Jackson drinking and then regurgitating the Kool-Aid in his sugary reverence for just about everything everyone does this season.

The judges know the fans and critics don't like it. Just the other night, J.Lo told Scotty McCreery, 'Everyone wants us to be tough on you guys, but it's hard 'cause you're all so good!'

This is the kind of facepalm-triggering commentary that's making me start to dread every time a judge goes to speak. At least Steven Tyler occasionally puts a clever spin on his kowtowing.

Most have already weighed in heavily on the judges, most notably veteran 'Idol' writer Richard Rushfield. And clearly the overwhelming chorus of criticism isn't falling on deaf ears, as evidenced by J.Lo's remark.

But after Wednesday's unbearable borefest, I've got a hunch Randy, Steven and J.Lo will keep on whistling 'Dixie. Here's why.

 

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