This is no surprise. American Idol has been down for some years now, and word has come down that the series will end in 2016. I will miss Jennifer.

After 15 years it is time for something new. I must admit that, in the early years of the show, my wife and I would watch it all the time. It was fresh and new back in the day. American Idol had huge ratings. You thought it would go on forever, at least it seemed like it would. But times change and things get old after a while. It is time for something new.

As for Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban and Ryan Seacrest, don't cry for them. They have some bucks in their pockets and purses.

This is an end of an institution, but enjoy the rest of American Idol before it's gone. It should be one heck of a ride.

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