Idol, Deal or no dea and The Hills...

-BAMMM-

Three of our favourite shows have either had their ratings go down, are being put to an end, or SUED...?

American Idol
with ratings down and other shows on the rise, one of the world's most popular and most watched television shows' ratings are dropping. Even though the number now is still impressive, it's not enough. Big plans have been made to bring the show back up, and we could be expecting some major surprises coming our way this season.

The Hills
Gossip. Lies. Rumors. It's what we all love about shows like Laguna Beach and it's popular spin-off, The Hills. But, after beeing followed around everywhere by MTV cameras and getting constant attention for being in the MTV "ten spot" every Monday night, The Hills gal Lauren Conrad may be taking break. There are still about eight more episodes to air though, most in Paris. Looking forward to the end? We certainly are!

Deal or no Deal, SUED?
"An illegal gambling lawsuit has been filed against NBC for the Lucky Case Game featured on Deal or No Deal.
Columbus-based attorney Jerry Buchanan went before the Georgia Supreme Court last week on behalf of the Hardin family, who participated in the Lucky Case Game and undoubtedly lost.
Buchanan claims a state law dating back to 1764 prohibits lotteries and any forms of gambling, allowing for participants to receive their money back. Meanwhile, state lotteries are permitted through the Georgia constitution.
The interactive game prompts viewers to guess which of six cases contains a cash prize of $10,000 to $100,000. Correct responses are then entered into a lottery for a chance at winning the prize.
Entries are made via text message for a 99-cent charge. If the court finds NBC is violating state law, the network could stand to lose tens of millions of dollars, says U.S. District Court Judge William C. O'Kelley.
NBC contends the game is a promotional advertising tool rather than a lottery, and therefore does not violate any laws.
The Lucky Case Game is temporarily on hiatus, for what NBC refers to as a “short break” while the motion is reviewed by the courts." - Stephanie Zolis (Sympatico.msn.ca)