'Idol' in the Gutter: Ratings Plummet for TV Songfest — and Show Insiders Blame One Person… Carrie Underwood

American Idol ratings plummet as contestants perform at lavish Hawaii resort

AMERICAN Idol ratings have dropped by over 700,000 viewers for the show’s Top 24 performances at a lavish $4,150-a-night resort in Hawaii.  American Idol aired performances for the Top 24 on Sunday, April 13 and Monday, April 14 at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa.  ABCAmerican Idol took place at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii[/caption] Instagram/americanidolRooms at the luxurious resort go as high as $4,150 a night[/caption] The U.S. …

'Idol' in the Gutter: Ratings Plummet for TV Songfest — and Show Insiders Blame One Person… Carrie Underwood

Viewership numbers are dropping massively, and 'American Idol' production insiders are saying new judge Carrie Underwood's judging approach could be the reason.