TVGuide.com: You know, I have to ask, what in the world made you quit American Idol?
Dunkleman: I've answered it so many times it's curious to me why I keep getting asked — I wish I had gotten fired, it would be a hell of a lot easier to deal with. I don't understand why people would think I would lie about it at this point. It was such a big mistake in judgment, it's embarrassing. I was unhappy on the show, they treated the kids like [crap], I didn't think it was cool. If I had known it was going to run for 70 years I would have sucked it up and become callous like the rest of them. I had a lot of great experiences on Idol, but I just have a deep philosophical opposition to what they do.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Great-American-Idol/Brian-Dunkleman-Says/800037819

well losing him wasnt a big mistake for the show-LOL

Ya think? :lol: (In his case, I mean, not the show's.)

well losing him wasnt a big mistake for the show-LOL

:lol: :lol:
So true!!!

well losing him wasnt a big mistake for the show-LOL
LOL



Wait Brian Dunkleman, which mistake, you quitting or you?
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH SNAP!

I never seen the first season, so I didn't even know they had a cohost. I bet that was kinda awkward. Can anyone tell me how it worked with two host? Is Ryan better off doing the show himself?

I never seen the first season, so I didn't even know they had a cohost. I bet that was kinda awkward. Can anyone tell me how it worked with two host? Is Ryan better off doing the show himself?
i didnt watch Season 1 either, but what ive seen from AI Rewind and internet clips, it just made it seem a lot more cheesy. it was kind of too much lol. not that Dunkleman was a bad host, but having just Seacrest is a lot better.