Apparently, Now Is The Time To Call The Wahhhmbulance On "American Idol" [Idolator's American Idolatry]

American Idol—the show that brought you the "bush baby" insult, tons of sorta-homophobic banter between Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell, the Crazy Chapter of the life of Paula Abdul being written in real time, and, well, eight years of audition episodes showcasing this country's most delusional crazies—is in its eighth season maybe getting a bit too cruel, at least if you ask USA Today's Brian Mansfield. And past Idol contestants like Chris Sligh and Brooke White agree! Why now, you may ask? ...

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