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American Idol: tragedy waiting to happen

So, a failed auditionee for American Idol has apparently committed suicide outside judge Paula Abdul's house. Why is that not even surprising? It feels like a tragedy that has been waiting to happen ever since this form of televised blood sports became the western world's favoured Saturday night entertainment.

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09:04 on November 14 2008

American Idol: tragedy waiting to happen

The Telegraph Blog — So, a failed auditionee for American Idol has apparently committed suicide outside judge Paula Abdul's house. Why is that not even surprising? It feels like a tragedy tha... more info