The Australian version which is being run on Channel 10 (the Idol channel),
sems to have taken this knid of program to a new level. Interest in shows
like this has been increasing since the ABC & Channel 7 started programs
on the back of pilots that found instant appeal. For light entertainment that
is family friendly and can attract advertising revenue to boot, I think more
of these shows are inevitable and the Tel-coms just love the voting traffic!
Peace
Aaron