2009 “Idol Gives Back” Cancelled
American Idol will become a lot less charitable in the new year.
Producers have reportedly pulled the plug on the show’s annual “Idol Gives Back” episode and will not air the star-studded special during Idol’s ninth season, premiering next month.
Last season’s “Idol Gives Back” special raised over $64 million for charities across the globe.
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On December 11th 2008, justgroovy wrote:
One less reason to watch the screeching and off-key renditions of music that nobody wants to listen to anyway, by people with less talent than my drunk cousin Steve, the pornographer, At least he has the decency to not sing while the kids are still awake!
On December 14th 2008, DJ wrote:
I agree with them cancelling this year
due to the economic crisis and I
understand perfectly. Those who
can donate could do so online.
On May 1st 2009, Con wrote:
I think it’s a shame they cancelled it. It was a good thing and raised a lot of money for several needs.
On May 12th 2009, elsitahanson wrote:
how selfish are we? no matter how bad our economy is at this moment we have so much more than they do. They need money for shoes, we “need” money for cable tv; they need money to eat, we “need” money for high speed internet. I think if theres money to do the Oscars, if there’s money for the Emmys, MTV awards and more, where celebrities get money and expensive gifts just to show their faces. There should money do American Idol gives back and actually GIVE BACK!
On May 12th 2009, winona1717 wrote:
I loved “Idol Gives Back” and seeing all the different stars contributing their talent.
2007 was the best. 2008 was about half as good.
I guess they gave up this year.
Bad economy or not, they still could have raised lots of money, and even had a great show too!
On May 13th 2009, LAD wrote:
Shame on Idol! We have so much more then the rest of the world. If we can be watching American Idol, then we can give something, economic crisis or not! Just think if everyone who voted gave a buck what could be raised, and who gives only $1! Idol Gives Back needs to be a part of every season! No excuses!
On May 18th 2009, Angel333 wrote:
I was so disappointed to hear Idol gives back was canceled. On one side maybe they were afraid that with the ecomony bad they would earn less money but who cares every bit counts, but on the other hand the money going toward in doing the show can be given to charities if they are smart enough to do so.
On May 20th 2009, Christine wrote:
That was a selfish move on Fox’s part; shame on them. An economic crisis is all the more reason people need the financial help. I hope the bring the event back next year.
On August 10th 2009, Ann McGee wrote:
I took calls for people donating to Idol Gives Back and it was one of my most rewarding experiences. The majority of the people calling in donated $25 or less and each one was proud to be giving. One donar was a child who gave from her piggy bank. People are so kind and giving and I’m sure they would do that again this year. I’m very disappointed with IDOL & FOX