Chapter 996 The Fierce "American Idol"

It's not just the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" that brings Yin Jun aura.

In fact, as early as a week before the release of "Beverly Hills Cop", on October 2nd, which was also Friday, there was a variety show, which was as successful as Yin Jun expected.

On this day, the first 64-strong competition of "American Idol" had an astonishing 22 million viewers!

A good variety show can reach 20 million people, which is indeed great, but it will not be unique.

But the first episode of the officially aired variety show was able to hit 22 million viewers. Looking at all the variety shows in the world, I am afraid that it is only "American Idol".

At that time, television stations and variety show production companies across the United States were frightened.

As a result, on the day "Beverly Hills Cop" was released, which was the second episode of "American Idol", the number of viewers soared to 33 million, an increase of 50%. Even the American people I was shocked, let alone these TV stations and production companies.

The most watched variety show in the history of the United States appeared in the 1960s. The number of viewers at that time was about 74.5 million. Since then, no other variety show has exceeded the 50 million mark. .

But now when watching "American Idol", it's going to break 50 million viewers every minute!

Regardless of whether it can finally break through the 74.5 million barrier, the goal of 50 million viewers is not a problem at all in the eyes of everyone today.

Especially after the third episode was broadcast, that is, after the top 32 were born, the ratings reached 47 million in one breath. Finally, no one questioned the guess of 50 million viewers.

Since it is about to usher in another god-level variety show with an unprecedented 50 million viewers, news media across the United States, whether friendly or hostile, have begun to analyze it with enthusiasm.

"Another classic! Another plan with huge ratings! The talented boy is well-deserved!" - ABC News Commentary Program.

"TV series, movies, variety shows, books... There has never been a person who can do so well and so outstandingly! What other miracles can he create? We are very much looking forward to it!" - The New York Times.

"In front of him, the so-called Hollywood giants and TV industry hegemons are nothing! Because he can use his own strength to tell everyone that if you compete with your ability, none of you are my opponent!" - "Los Angeles Daily News".

"Why has Jun achieved such success? We will do a series of follow-up reports to reveal the mystery of this talented boy for you!" - "The Washington Post".

"As a senior media person, I just want to say, news and entertainment practitioners in the United States, please pay attention, the wolf is coming!!" - famous NBC host Kai Sheng Dolan.

"Let's look forward to Yin Jun's next plan. I think he may get involved in sports. Culture and sports are not separate! As an avid rugby fan, I hope he can pick a weak team and take them all the way. Consecutive champions, hahaha..." -Nami Fujimori, famous CNN sports commentator.

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Of course, it is not just the show "American Idol" that is popular. Like "Hong Kong Idol", the three judges are equally popular.

Whether it is Lionel, who always looks disgusted and makes people want to hit him, or John Denver, who is honest and kind, or Lijun Deng, who is gentle and generous and the most loved by the players, with their different styles and temperaments, Catching the eyes of all types of viewers.

According to a survey, at least one-third of the audience likes to watch "American Idol" because of the comments of the three judges.

To be honest, when have these stupid, thick Americans ever seen such a wonderful battle?

They were all used to going straight, and when they suddenly saw such exciting judges making noisy and unique comments, they felt as if a new door had opened in front of them, and it seemed naturally exciting.

Americans are definitely more relaxed about playing than Chinese people.

Lionel found his own rhythm earlier than Huang Laoxiedu.

As the least famous among the three, Lionel was originally a little flattered and a little cautious, but after practicing the style prescribed by the program team a few times, he suddenly realized that such a person would be hated by thousands of people. This model is completely the best way to get out of position!

Therefore, in the first official live broadcast of the top 64 competition, Lionel became a blockbuster. With his vicious tongue, he successfully scolded three people and drove away two. From then on, he directly reached the top of the variety show judges.

Although Americans are very tolerant, when they see a guy like Lionel being beaten, countless people still can't help but call the Disney Company to complain that this guy is too arrogant and hope that the show team can replace him. .

But Lionel was the judge personally selected by Yin Jun, how could he be replaced?

So in the second episode of the program, Lionel directly attacked the viewers who called in, and made sarcastic comments from time to time, which caused more calls to complain.

After these things were reported by the media, they attracted more viewers to watch "American Idol". They also wanted to see how hateful this guy who is hated by thousands of people is.

As long as a variety show can attract attention like this, it is already a success.

Not to mention, the other two judges are not inferior to Lionel.

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In terms of attracting attention, Lionel is definitely the most powerful and the most popular.

But in terms of professionalism, John Denver is definitely ahead of Lionel, and he can carefully analyze the timbre, intonation, singing skills, etc., so that every loser and winner can know their own strengths and weaknesses. This, to a large extent, ensures the fairness of "American Idol".

Many professionals are saying that if Lionel is the propeller of "American Idol", then John Denver is the Optimus Prime who ensures that "American Idol" can go further and further, and is absolutely indispensable.

The last one, Teresa Teng, is Chinese, but she became famous in the United States. Her song "Hand in Hand" made all Americans regard her as one of their own.

Coupled with the previous unfair treatment at the Grammys, many people also sympathized with Teresa Teng.

This time Teresa Teng is the judge of "American Idol". She is the only judge who has participated in the "xx Idol" program twice in a row, and she is also the most experienced.

Therefore, from the first issue, her performance has been the most stable. When she should be grand, she should be grand. When she should be reconciled between John Denver and Lionel, she should be reconciled. When she should be serious, she should persist.

Such independent, strong, and confident women happen to be what Americans admire the most.

In addition, Teresa Teng is also the only female among the three judges, so many female viewers are naturally paying the most attention to her.

Even though the queen sister has finished recording the song and is now actively preparing for pregnancy, she has not taken any more supplements to make herself gain weight.

On the contrary, it is because of a lot of exercise and active maintenance that Teresa Teng has become in good shape and her face has become thinner.

She was not fat to begin with, so Yin Jun hired several fashion masters to match Deng Lijun's clothes and decorations in various ways. Now three episodes of the show have passed, and she has no one from head to toe in each episode. Repeat costumes.

Teresa Teng's role in "American Idol" is that of a caring big sister.

When the contestants are stuck, she will go up and encourage them, such as hugging them, helping them start the tune, or harmonizing them, etc. When she takes the stage, everyone can see the latest fashion matching. .

A fashionable woman is naturally eye-catching.

Even though Teresa Teng's appearance does not conform to the aesthetic standards of Americans. They prefer Lu Yan, her eldest cousin, etc., but this does not prevent them from appreciating Teresa Teng's fashionable dress.

Therefore, this has become another eye-catching tool on "American Idol".

Counting it carefully, not to mention the content of "American Idol", these auxiliary off-site factors alone are enough to support a viewership base of 10-20 million.

Back to "American Idol" again.

When Yin Jun wrote about the planning of "American Idol", it was naturally not the same as Xiangjiang's.

The culture, area, population, etc. of the two places are different, so they certainly cannot be copied directly.

However, in fact, "American Idol" is much easier to plan than "Hong Kong Idol".

The reason is very simple, because Yin Jun watches "American Idol" most often and is very familiar with "American Idol". The template of "Hong Kong Idol" is the original "American Idol".

There will be some differences between the 2003 "American Idol" and the current "American Idol" in 1981, but the connotation is still the same.

It can even be said that the 1981 version of "American Idol" is bolder in various dimensions than the 2003 version, because the 1970s just passed was the craziest era for young men and women in the United States. This sub-trend was still lingering in the 1980s.

Therefore, Yin Jun directly added some elements from other variety shows to make it look different from other shows. It is good-looking, fun, interesting and unique.

In fact, the audition method and expression form of "American Idol" are refreshing from the beginning of the audition.

In the past, when selecting singers, the singers would go to the record company for interviews to play and sing, or send in their own demos. If the record company took a fancy, they would call the singers for the next round of interviews or negotiations.

Whether you can successfully become a singer requires a lot of sacrifices. The public doesn't know these things. The first time they see a singer, the singer is already a singer.

It’s different now. Everyone started out as ordinary people. Although there are inevitably some music school students, most of them are ordinary people in life.

For example, high school students, college students, young people who have just started working, or young mothers who have given birth to children...etc.

These people had no professional music training before. They just relied on their love for music and their talents to show themselves on the most watched stage in the United States.

They are like friends in ordinary life that everyone knows, giving people a sense of intimacy and no sense of distance.

The audience followed them all the way, watching them grow from being young and clumsy to qualified singers step by step, full of tension and maturity in performance.

It feels like the audience has personally cultivated each singer. Their hearts are filled with a sense of witness and excitement, just like seeing their own children succeed.

This kind of participating power is a very important success factor in "American Idol", which is basically on par with the "civilian" characteristics.