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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
12/20: Big midseason surprise??
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Fox execs generally try to keep things low key, not trying to overhype, managing expectations.
But in The Daily News, “American Idol” executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz (there’s a new name!) promises there’s a mid-season event “that will blow America away.”
What could they possibly do? We know they’re doing a songwriting contest but that can’t possibly “blow America away.” Any ideas folks?
As we regulars know, “Idol” has managed to see ratings go up every year since season one, a virtually unprecedented situation. We’re now entering season six. Is this the moment where things start to finally slip?
Frot-Coutaz said a drop is not out of the realm of possibility.
“Look,” she said, “it’s always in the back of your mind. The only thing we can do is make the best show we can and find the best talent as possible. The rest, some of it is up to Fox and how they promoted it. The rest is the competitive landscape. If we keep giving [viewers] something entertaining, it will be fine.”
Does anyone know if Frot-Coutaz is new? I’ve never heard of her!
