Is this ''American Idol'''s best or worst season?
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BEST SEASON EVER
Let’s start with a great final four: Katharine McPhee, the belter; Chris Daughtry, the rocker (right); Elliott Yamin, the crooner; and Taylor Hicks, the endearing wackjob. Something for everyone! But that’s not all: Throw in the precious incompetence of Kevin Covais; the way Kellie Pickler overcame being dumb as a post to deliver a mean ”Bohemian Rhapsody”; and America’s shocking decision to boot off Mandisa. Then there’s the way the judges seem perpetually trapped in some sort of SNL skit. Now add it all up, and tell me how it gets any better than that. —Whitney Pastorek
WORST SEASON EVER
Maybe ”something for everyone” isn’t such a great thing. Because season 5 of American Idol couldn’t get any more hacktastic. First of all, guest Kenny Rogers shouldn’t be allowed to coach anyone in anything except roasting chicken. Second, we could find better talent (and better wardrobe choices) at karaoke night in the Newark airport lounge. The ”standout,” Chris Daughtry, has a loud voice, but does the world really need another Scott Stapp clone? Can I get a show of hands? Yep, that’s what I thought. —Tim Stack
Ryan Seacrest hosts as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan guide aspiring singers on their way to superstardom.
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