26. American Idol
‘American Idol’ has been a cultural phenomenon since its debut in the UK as ‘Pop Idol’ back in 2001. The show has captivated audiences for many seasons, including navigating judge changes and format alterations to try and keep the series alive amid growing competition like ‘The X-Factor’ and ‘The Voice’. Funnily enough, the people receiving golden tickets to Hollywood week from the blind auditions are often scouted before, and while they have to wait in line, producers indicate to the judges whenever someone is on the shortlist. The same applies for the worst of the singers, who are often fast tracked in the line to ensure they are filmed before shooting wraps. As many tell-all’s on Youtube suggest, the series is as scripted as any other reality show you have on the market.
American Idol
