We don’t want you all to think that Chicagoist only cares about “American Idol.” So what if we run home from deep dish pizza dinner to make sure we can catch it. So what if we shush our significant other just as Chris Sligh is coming out to work his magic. And so what if the first thing discussed in the office today is whether Stephanie has lost her zing. Doesn’t mean we’re hooked or anything. OK? OK. more ›

Chicagoist loves television. Chicagoist loves all television. There are no prejudices here; we watch an episode of "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" with the same reverence as we watch "24." We’re rooting for Rob and Ambah as much as we’re rooting for Chris Sligh. We’re looking forward to "America’s Next Top Model" as much as we’re looking forward to answers on "Lost." more ›

We’ve been a little lax in our American Idol viewing in the past few seasons. We got into it last year when sexy Chris Daughtry started to win, and then felt both a little let down and a little justified when Taylor Hicks won. more ›