American Idol Season 10 Sob Stories Are Just Getting Way Out of Hand Already

American Idol season 10 sob stories are just getting way out of hand. Yes, Chris Medina's sad love story had me intrigued and made my cry, but isn't this a singing competition and NOT a sob story fest? Do the Idol singers really have to rely on their story to get them more votes and sympathy?

Lately these reality shows such as American Idol,and Dancing With The Stars are turning more into sympathy shows rather than talent shows, but why?

I can answer that one. Because one it's television, two it's considered reality. Therefore, the producers need the drama, and sob stories to gain the viewers attention. I would love to see one episode where a contestant comes out and sings, makes it to Hollywood without any sob story or sympathy, and then later on a feel sorry for me story approaches. This way we as fans got to know the person's real talent, and judged them by their vocals and NOT how many times they have cried or told us something that made us chocked up with tears. Don't get me wrong, there has been many other Idol sob stories in the past that made me cry, but I'm not going to feel sorry for the person and vote unless they can really sing.

Chris Medina- Yes, he can sing, but his story reminds me so much of Danny Gokey's although Medina's Fiancee is still alive when Gokey's isn't. People are already making Medina the fan favorite to win American Idol, but I honestly feel Medina is going to pull a Gokey and bring up his girlfriend every moment he can. A sob story and to exploit his girlfriend, what a shame. This is just my own personal opinion. Other people might feel differently, it's just the way I see it.

You have to remember producers of any reality show are going to use and manipulate the sad stories and use them like it's their revenge to get higher ratings.

What About Angela Martin Sob Story?

After getting that golden ticket to Hollywood back in season 7 Angela's dream got crushed. Her father was killed which led Martin to leave the competition. It was sad enough to hear about her daughter who suffers from Rett Syndrome let alone her father being murdered.

This didn't stop the strong and talent singer. In season 8 Angela went back. Got another golden ticket, but another incident happened. A traffic ticket, which held her dream back again. As some say sometimes 3 times is not as charming. Angela did not make the top 24 on season 9 her mother ended up disappearing. Now this girl I felt real sorry for, because she really did have talent.

Danny Gokey Sob Story More Like Pity Story?

Gokey's wife Sophia had a heart problem and just 4 weeks before Danny's first audition she passed away. It was a total surprise to many, because the survival rate was so high for Sophia. But Danny took this too far. Yes he had to grieve, but to mention his wife one too many times made fans feel like he was using her death for more popularity. Gokey didn't have to keep mentioning his wife. His singing talent was pure, fresh, and amazing from the first time he opened up his mouth, no reason to exploit his wife the way he did.

But regardless of all the Idol sob stories the tears, and drama will continue to keep Idol's ratings high.