The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has launched a protest against American Idol, claiming the No. 1 show on television underpays and overworks employees due to the fact that reality show workers are not protected by WGA contracts.

In protest over the labor dispute, the WGA has organized Truth Tour Bus carrying 50 participants, including writers and stand-up comedians, that will stop in several U.S cities as it shadows the 2008 American Idol audition tour.