American Idol’s reign at the top of the television mountain is coming to an end, according to the people who matter most: those who buy and place advertising. Media Life surveyed media buyers and found that Simon Cowell’s “exit will hasten the show’s decline in the ratings,” and added that “88 percent chose Cowell” as the judge they’ll miss the most. “Just 11 percent chose [Paula] Abdul, who left last year, and fewer than 2…
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Ad buyers think American Idol is in decline, will fall from #1 this year or next
