'American Idol' Fans Irked by 'Silly and Unfair' Twist After 2020 Contestants Return
04/20/2021 03:40 pm EDT
Worse
Some fans proclaimed that the Season 19 contenders are good enough to carry the show on their own, and the Season 18 comeback contestants were out of their league. For that reason, if nothing else, they thought the twist was unnecessary.
Abstain
Many viewers announced that they would not be voting in this round on principle, believing it was no longer a fair competition based on a popular consensus.
Earlier
Many fans indicated that they would have been fine with the comeback round if it had come earlier in the season — perhaps in the Hollywood round.
Murphy
As last year's contestants returned to the stage unexpectedly, many fans were indignant on behalf of the performers who were cut earlier this year — especially Murphy. They hoped he would get a similar last-minute salvation.
Entertaining
Many viewers admitted that the comeback episode was entertaining to watch, even if the fairness aspect was dubious. However, some argued that this year's contestants should be up to the challenge of facing last year's competitors.
Math
Some fans argued that the twist was a good idea in theory, but it should have been implemented differently, with a new spot added to bring the old contestants back. This way it would not have detracted from this year's performers at all.
Forgettable
Finally, many fans complained that they no longer remembered the 2020 performers or felt invested in their stories, dulling the impact of this comeback twist.
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