American Idol

It is finished. Jordin is the new American Idol. Star World no longer controls my Wednesday and Thursday nights...well at least till next year. It's really funny how people all over the world are going gaga over a rehashed version of Tanghalan ng Kampeon or Star Search. Aside from the disruption known as Simon Cowell, I think the integral factor to the show is that we watch the same contestants every week, we develop a relationship with them and see them grow as singers and possibly as individuals. It's a drama as much as it is a talent search. Add to this the interactive voting component and you've got yourself a sure hit.

It was just funny how the finale turned out to be similar to Valentines weekend in thePhilippines, where all the has-beens perform their most famous songs. If we have our Patti Austins and David Pomeranzes, Kodak Theater has the Bette Midlers and Tony Bennets. There were duets, themed medleys and mock awards given; something we Pinoys normally see every Sunday at noon. That's probably the next big thing for Americans which Asians have been enjoying (or suffering from?) for years--Variety Shows.