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American Idol scandals: Is prejudice a factor in who gets the boot?

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    by Conny Manero

    How can people say that racism and physical appearance is a factor in the American Idol competition? Remember Reuben? He was black and overweight and he still won. Then t...read more

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    by Cheryl Herendeen

    American Idol has had some scandals in the past. A few years ago, Frenchie was kicked out despite being an amazing talent for a few racy Internet pictures. This year, David Hern...read more

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    by Heather Lyn

    For starters, what type of prejudice are we talking about? Prejudice against "ugly"/overweight people or racism? Or both? And is it prejudice on the part of the judges, the show...read more

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    by Joan Schroeder

    Nowhere are bigotry, racism and sexism more noticeable than in the media. The only way a Latino woman can star in a prime time show is if she allows herself to be called "ugly'...read more

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    by Dawn M. O'Neal

    Season 7 of American Idol is in full swing and already we've been exposed to the scandal's surrounding some of the contestants of this very popular reality show. It is cert...read more

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    by Donna Thacker

    The mere name "American Idol" alone conjures up an image in the viewer's minds; even before they have seen the contestants perform. The term "American anything" tends to make on...read more

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    by Margo Crawford

    I'm not going to focus on size, ethnicity, gender, or age. But yes, prejudice is a factor in who gets "booted" from American Idol. Americans are exposed to a standard of beaut...read more

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