But we are not talking six degress here .
We are talking about direct connections to the show.
If this were a contest on who you know.
Than yes I would say it was fair.
But it was not.
It was a songwriting contest.
How can you read this and still say it was fair?
From the AI website
Their words not mine.

"American Idol has been the vehicle for discovering so
many great new artists over the years and now, with
the launch of American Idol Songwriter, we are
searching for great undiscovered songwriting talent,”
stated Simon Fuller. “Having an untapped songwriter
create the winner's single seemed like a natural next
step for our show. Not only do the fans pick their
American Idol, but also his or her first single. This
show has always been, and will continue to be, all
about fulfilling dreams."

Was I upset about not winning?
A little at first.
I think anyone would be.
But than to find out that people
Who have worked on the show won.
That is not right.
Sourgrapes? I don't know maybe.
But I know this whole contest
has left a lot of people with a bad taste.