Nobody Watched the American Idol Finale

Only 23.7 million! 1

American Idol: the Incident

So sure were we yesterday that Kris Allen would be voted off this week that we Photoshopped him into a coffin. Oops! 1

American Idol: Funeral for a Friend

Kris Allen sure picked a bad week to win us over. 1

American Idol: Time to Stop Watching!

Even after all the other awful things that happened on last night's 'American Idol,' Allison Iraheta's premature elimination was still a bummer. 1

American Idol: Disaster Strikes!

Adam gets out-screeched! 1

Matt Giraud Makes American Idol History

He's the first contestant in the show's history to be voted off an incredible three times. 1

American Idol: Swing and a Miss

Apart from a couple of performances, last night's episode was easily the most boring, skippable one of the season so far. 1

Idol Casts Out Two Contestants, Celebrates Swedish Indie Pop

Lil Rounds, we hardly knew ya. 1

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American Idol: Farewell, Judges’ Save

Never again will we know the hilarious thrill of seeing a contestant humiliated twice. 1

Quentin Tarantino: Worst American Idol Celebrity Mentor Ever

"Let me just see you do it one more time with your hands in your pockets — no hand gestures." 1

American Idol: Scott Sent Home, Wrongly

Has America condoned a funk cover of a Don Henley song? 1

American Idol: So Who Will Come In Second?

Now that Adam Lambert seems to have this thing locked up, who will he destroy on this season's finale? 1

American Idol: Turn Your Sound Down Low

Last night, contestants were allowed to sing anything they wanted. Results varied. 1

Results Shows Now Officially the Best Part of American Idol

Last night, obnoxious roughneck Michael Sarver was sent home to work on an oil rig — twice! 1

American Idol Embroiled in Lip-sync-Controversy Shocker

All thanks to Sideshow Bob! 1

American Idol Shows How Not-Fixed It Is With Meanest-Ever Elimination

Not only was Alexis Grace voted off last night without being rescued, but 'Idol' offed her in what was surely one of the most brutal dismissals in the show's history. 1

American Idol: Will the Judges Save Alexis Tonight?

Producers were allegedly hoping she'd be in the finale — but she stunk last night! So will they save her? 1

American Idol Losers to Be Humiliated Twice Now

Vulture completely approves of the new "Judges' Save" rule. 1

American Idol: What the Heck Is With This Thing?

Did 'Idol' producers just think this season's contestants looked too comfortable performing in front of 25 million people? 1

American Idol Changes the Rules Again

Jasmine: Not that great. 1

American Idol: The Curious Case of Scott MacIntyre

We like the guy, but when will the judges give him some honest feedback? 1

Did the Producers of American Idol Accidentally Buy This Idiot Another Week on Televison?

Man, we hope not! 1

American Idol: Bring Back Tatiana!

When yesterday we called for the immediate dismissal of the worst-ever 'Idol' contestant, we didn't want it to be like this. 1

American Idol Pits Most-Annoying-Ever Contestant Against a Bunch of Boring Ones

Sadly, Tatiana Del Toro will probably live to see another week. 1

American Idol: Your Top 36 Revealed!

Who deserved Tatiana's spot? 1

Brave Actress Survives Uwe Boll Movie, Becomes American Idol Finalist

Her continued willingness to show her face in public is truly an inspiration, and almost makes up for the Jason Mraz song she auditioned with. 1

American Idol: New Judge, Same Bad Contestants

We recap last night's eighth-season premiere in typical chart-based fashion. 1

Vulture Is Officially in Mourning

When Ryan made the terrible announcement last night, we thought of nothing but the immortal lines from Housman. 1

‘American Idol’: Archuleta Clearly the Superior David

Not that it makes any difference to the show's cheat-happy producers. 1

‘American Idol’: It's Only Davids Now

Why was Syesha Mercado eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: So Long, Syesha!

Tragically, Syesha will not be in next week's all-David season finale. 1

‘American Idol’: Exodus

Why was Jason Castro eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: Jason Castro Commits a Capital Offense

He sang "I Shot the Sheriff"! We can't believe it either! 1

‘American Idol’: We Bet Paula Saw This One Coming

Why was Brooke White eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: Paula Abdul Undermines the Integrity of Neil Diamond Night

The top five performed the songs of Neil Diamond — and the entire show was exposed as a fraud! 1

‘American Idol’: Another Shocking Exit! Sort Of!

Why was Carly Smithson eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: The ‘Phantom’ Menace

The contestants tear out their vocal cords on Andrew Lloyd Webber night, and Vulture charts the results. 1

‘American Idol’: Finally!

Why was Kristy Lee Cook eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: Mariah Carey Night Goes As Well As Could Be Expected

Last night, the remaining finalists sang selections from the Mariah Carey songbook. Sadly, there were very few high notes. 1

‘American Idol’: Give It Away Now

Last night, American Idol took a break from crushing dreams to raise money for the needy! 1

‘American Idol’: One Percent Inspiration

Last night, the Idol finalists sang "inspirational music." Also, Sindbad was there! 1

‘American Idol’: Another Contestant's Dreams Cut Short

Why was Ramiele Malubay eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: Dolly Parton Helps the Finalists Desecrate Her Songbook

Last night, Dolly Parton visited the nine remaining American Idol finalists, none of whom had any idea who she was. 1

‘American Idol’: Smutty Singer Gets Off

Why was he eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: You're Old

Last night, contestants picked songs released the year they were born. Also, Paula Abdul wore this on television. 1

‘American Idol’: Now 90 Percent Less Raspy

Why was Amanda Overmeyer eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: David Archuleta Now Officially Bigger Than Jesus

Last night on American Idol, the contestants took another swing at the Beatles songbook and front-runner David Archuleta got his groove back. 1

‘American Idol’: David Hernandez Stripped of His Place in the Competition

Why was he eliminated? 1

‘American Idol’: A Hard Day's Night for the Beatles Catalog

Even David Archuleta forgot the lyrics! 1

‘American Idol’: Top Twelve Named; Bottom Four Return to Being Unfamous

Why were they voted off? 1

‘American Idol’: Zzzzz

Last night on American Idol, the female half of this year's top 16 performed songs of the 1980s. Sadly, all singers were struck by the very same problem that affected seven of Tuesday's male contestants: none of them are David Archuleta. 1

‘American Idol’: The Battle for Second Place Continues

But what about the stripper? 1

‘American Idol’: For Four Contestants, There's Hell Toupee

Who got voted off? 1

‘American Idol’: You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Recap Is About You

Charts! 1

‘American Idol’: Sucking in the Seventies

Charts! 1

‘American Idol’: Whose Dreams Has Ryan Seacrest Crushed Now?

Who went home? 1

‘American Idol’: Top Twelve Girls Take a Sick Day

Boring. 1

‘American Idol’: Twelve Gangly Men

Last night, with this season's freeloading rejects now thankfully returned to obscurity, American Idol weighed the talents of the top twelve male contestants. 1

‘American Idol’: Everybody Cries

Plus: Who cried the best? 1

‘American Idol’: Say Good-bye to Hollywood

Last night, American Idol flew successful contestants from eight previous episodes to Hollywood, California, ostensibly to pick the best singers, though really to weed out the ones who looked bad under real TV lighting. 1

‘American Idol’: Thus Ends the Fruitless Search for the Next Sanjaya

Last night's episode of American Idol featured leftover contestants from the previous seven audition shows, presumably because Fox executives think they can air whatever they want these days and still top their strike-addled competition in the ratings. 1

‘American Idol’: No Clear Winners in Atlanta

Last night, American Idol traveled to Atlanta where the show had previously discovered the hidden talents of Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino, and Jennifer Hudson. 1

‘American Idol’: Miami Sound Latrine

No Clay Aikens in Miami either. 1

‘American Idol’: No Clay Aikens in Omaha, Sadly

Last night the Idol judges auditioned contestants in Omaha, Nebraska. It wasn't very good. 1

‘American Idol’: South Carolina Fails Its Audition

Last night, Ryan Seacrest & Co. rolled into Charleston, South Carolina, to audition 10,000 American Idol hopefuls, none of whom will likely end up in the finals, or even the Top Twelve. 1

‘American Idol’: Nope, Nothing Interesting Happening in San Diego Either

American Idol is boring. 1

‘American Idol’: Everything's Worse in Texas

American Idol was back again last night, this time on a hunch that there might be talent somewhere in Dallas, Texas — the producers probably won't be making that mistake again! 1

‘American Idol’ Returns: Vulture Charts the Season Premiere

American Idol came back last night to see if there's still a single decent singer left in the United States that's not already been signed and dropped by RCA Records — and we made pie charts! 1