‘American Idol’ vs. ‘The Voice’: Which Are You Watching This Season? (POLL)
It’s battle of the music competition shows as American Idol and The Voice contend against each other on Monday nights.
Despite Idol‘s years of notoriety, its ABC revival — which began last year — doesn’t seem to be retaining the same audience size it once had, and it doesn’t outnumber The Voice‘s viewership. In a recent ratings report by Deadline this past week, Idol‘s numbers continue to drop as it hit a series low.
The show supposedly dipped to its lowest audience rating overall, including its 15 seasons at Fox and its two seasons at ABC. Meanwhile, The Voice was on the other end of the spectrum as the top rated show of Monday night on April 1. But as any viewer knows, ratings don’t always count for everything.
Both shows have put their best foot forward with strong contestants, but it all depends on what you’re tuning into. The Voice allows the coaches to pick singers based solely on their talent versus their looks, but Idol has proven — with picks like the unique Alejandro Aranda (a new contestant whose audition was among YouTube’s top-trending videos) — that they aren’t deaf to good sound.
The Voice certainly upped the ante this season though by adding John Legend to their panel of coaches. Considering the EGOT is a big get for the already popular show, it’s clear to see why it remains a top-viewed program.
But not every viewer tunes in live either. As mentioned above, YouTube and streaming services like Hulu offer fans a way to watch without doing so live. So we want to hear from you: Which show do you prefer? Let us know in the poll below.
American Idol, Sundays & Mondays, 8/7c, ABC
The Voice, Mondays & Tuesdays, 8/7c, NBC
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I watch both (because I love Kelly), but Idol is by far the better show, in my opinion. The Voice is just too game show-y, and the contestants are just pawns to the real competition, which is between the judges. Idol has the heart and showcases the contestants in a much better way.
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I absolutely agree with you about the differences between American Idol and The Voice.
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Just noticed this article is outdated. Idol has been beating The Voice and might end up being not just ABC's highest rated show for the week, but also topping everything on broadcast!
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American Idol might not be the ratings juggernaut it once was , but it is the most fun to watch. By the way the ratings for both Idol and The Voice are extremely close and Idol has won in recent weeks. I look up the ratings every week and Idol is usually ABC's highest rated program along with Grey's Anatomy. In the social media polls Idol is always in the top 5 and most of the time #2 or #3 after an Awards show or WWE, I never see The Voice listed.
Although I only occasionally tune in to The Voice, I always watch Idol.
The talent this season on Idol is far superior and the lighting makes The Voice look like a high school production.
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American Idol is SUBSTANTIALLY better !! I think the voice ratings just come from DVR’s being set from years ago and just never deleted. That’s what it is in my case and every time I try to watch the singers are the same year after year after year. They sound like the same singers on repeat, the band arrangements are very stale as well. They really need a new creative director on that show. I just can’t stomach watching it and I want to like it so badly that’s why I don’t delete it!
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My mom watches both and told me talent wise Idol is far superior. But she likes The coaches on The Voice. You see it's all about them on The Voice. Like the contest is mostly about them!
American Idol focuses much more on the contestants. That being said, Idol should scoop up Adam Lambert for next season. He would make a fantastic coach or judge.
He was incredible on Sunday night. And of course have him sing once in while : )
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