US TV network NBC are planning a Eurovision style song contest in an attempt to challenge ratings giant American Idol, screened by rival network Fox. The contest will work along similar lines to Eurovision, with competitions being held for each state to find a representative to go to a grand final, with the winner, to be decided by public vote, landing a recording contract.
Ben Silverman, chairman of series producers Reveille, said: "Eurovision is the granddaddy of all talent shows, and the superbowl of singing." Er, has he been watching the same Eurovision that I have?