FOX VIEWERS SURVEYED ABOUT FUTURE OF “AMERICAN IDOL”

With ratings for Fox’s American Idol plunging to their lowest levels in nearly a decade, producers of the show are apparently seeking the public’s help in improving the quality of the show. As reported Friday by the wesbsite RealityBlurred.com, a survey linked to the Idol website, asks fans, among other things, whether Ellen DeGeneres should be invited to return to the show next season. It further refers to the woman DeGeneres ended up replacing — Paula Abdul, asking those polled to tick off the viewpoint that applies: “I miss Paula on American Idol,” “It was time for Paula to move on from American Idol,” “I would like Paula to return as a guest judge in future seasons,” and “I would like Paula to return as a permanent judge next season.”