Slezak writes about Steven leaving at TVline and identifies five "must have' characteristics that a replace should possess. In discussing the third, Integrity, he can't resist bring up the treatment of Haley....
Quote:INTEGRITY | We all know Uncle Nigel and His Evil Genius Minions have their agendas, and too often over the last few Idol seasons, the judges have felt less like invested observers/shapers of the proceedings, and more like mouthpieces for whatever demographically approved outcome the powers-that-be wanted to have. (Exhibit A: The repeated evisceration of Haley Reinhart.) Tyler’s replacement must have the courage of his or her convictions, the willingness to praise the best performances and criticize the worst — regardless of whether or not said performers are among the season’s “chosen” vocalists.
http://tvline.com/2012/07/12/steven-tyle...idol-exit/