Richard Rushfield on Idol Hangover

Here's a video of American Idol reporter (and friend of the blog) Richard Rushfield on Idol Hangover at THR.

Aside from the fact that we agree on how the show treated Jermaine Jones, Richard gives some good insight on why Idol isn't working this season: "Idol can't just be another singing contest." I haven't really thought of it in that manner! Why can't Idol co-exist with the other shows? Is it really in it's nature that it doesn't work if it isn't #1? Interesting thought. If that's the case, then it's over.

Watch the video here:

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1