‘American Idol’ Slips in the Ratings

Nothing boosts the bottom line of a television network like a #1 rated show.

Fox television has brought in the largest amount of advertising revenue of any series in television history with the cultural phenomenon, “American Idol.”

The show has created its own enterprise by driving record sales and digital downloads with a string of music superstars such as Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Daughtry.

However, with Simon Cowell’s leaving, “Idol” has gone through a total remake. The new judge lineup has Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joining original judge Randy Jackson. This has created a degree of uncertainty with regard to the show’s continued ratings success.

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