I did watch the finale tonight.. with one eye...more or less...(was baking some chocolate chip cookies .)
I saw the tribute to Randy Jackson, and with this ...all the last 11 seasons videos.... with winners, judges...etc.
I have to think with such low ratings this year...that , probably being a millionaire over a few times, that Randy is just jumping off what is , right now, a sinking ship.
I always have loved AI, but, just could not get into the show this year. I KNOW it was because of the judges.
I didnt even care for Mariah on this show.
So... hopefully, they, at AI, will revamp and come back strong next year..with really interesting, likable judges.
Although this is a show about unknown talent... it also is one such that the judges play a huge part in it's likability...and if you do not like them, or admire them, ... (which I have had that issue with just this season)... it's just something that you do not enjoy watching...which is just the way I have felt.