Michael Becker / FOXOK, we admit: We're not entirely convinced American Idol is soooo much better without Paula Abdul. The woman, after all, does make unscripted TV soooo deliciously unscripted.
But by all accounts, Abdul is moving on, Fox is moving on—and it's time we move on. To do that, we convince ourselves that this unwanted divorce will propel TV's No. 1 show to new heights. Here goes:
1. Say goodbye to TiVo trouble! Without Abdul around to ramble assess the contestants, live-show nights will adhere to their previously programmed time slots.
2. With the show running like clockwork, the four-judge panel format will work. Finally!