To paraphrase the young and talented Jordin Sparks, "This is our now." By "this," of course, I refer to American Idol season, which kicks off January 13 on Fox, and will continue till you have turned into a speed-dialing, sleep-deprived, squealing fangirl/boy or till you can’t take another second of hearing about the exploits of Simon, Paula, Randy, and a bunch of currently anonymous singing hopefuls. As for the "our," that’d be yours truly, as well as my delightfully twisted, opinionated, earnest, and witty co-hosts. I could list ‘em all in alphabetical order, but wouldn’t it be more fun to check out their shining-est moments in this all-new trailer for season 3 of Idolatry? Wait! Don’t answer that! Just press play, then share your excitement level (or lack thereof) regarding season 8 of Idol in the comments section below.
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Seriously, I am so excited. I.am.lame. Luckily there are other good people here that are as epically lame as I.
I’m not excited for American Idol, just for Idolatry. Michael Slezak for the win /
I’m more excited for Idolatry than I am for AI8. David Cook broke the show for me. There is no other Idol (except Slezak).
for the first time in my commenting life, here it is for all america to see. the noise of AI fangirls everywhere…
SSSSQQQQQUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEE!
i am so excited i can barely contain myself. in the immortal words of dawn denbo from season 5 of the l word: “it’s on!” bring the snark, slezak!
Thank GOD. Idolatry was more fun than the actual show last season, and I have been so worried ever since the Jeff Probst videos were cut from EW, and with the whole publishing industry in a downturn. Thank you, EW! Thank you for keeping the brilliant, funny, groundbreaking Idolatry!
I enjoy Slezak’s AI commentary as much as the show! I always look forward to reading his TV Watches and PW blog posts as soon as I arrive at work. Keep up the awesome work!
Wicked! I only watched AI last year as a compliment to Idolatry. Love it love it love it!
YAY!!!!!! There’s nothing better than Idolatry!! Although I do love Jim’s blog on MTV as well.
Bring on Season 110 of AI!
Yes!!! Slezak is back! Dont know if this year will be as good without my David Cook obsession, but at least Idolatry will keep me happy!
Though Top Doll does now rule in my affections (that is, when we actually get some new EPISODES) (ahem), I too am far more excited about January now that I have seen this.
Slezak, dude, you know I’ll be there with bells on, and this year, I promise to behave.
Idolatry is better than the freakin’ show most weeks.
two things i’m looking forward to in ’09 inauguration day and idolatry!!! loved the idolatry trailer, thanks for the early xmas present, slezak!
Is the gaylord still doing it?
A reason to go to work… thanks Slezak & Crew.
I’ve actually been waiting for your trailer… so I think I have to say I’m more excited for Idolatry than AI this year. Unless there’s some singer I can root for like DCook last year…