American Idol 10: Will Stevie be featured?

[HejiraNYC]

Since nobody created it yet, I will go ahead and start the obligatory Idol thread now that the new season is underway. This year's theme will be: Will Stevie finally appear on Idol? In my opinion, yes. Here is why:

-She's got a new album to promote.

-The new album will drop close to the season finale.

-Stevie's tour with Rod Stewart ends in the middle of the Idol season, so she's available.

-Jimmy Iovine will be a regular mentor on the show.

On the one hand, I think this would be utterly tacky and soul-crushing. But on the other hand, I look forward to any Stevie appearances on television and this is the type of exposure she really needs to get herself back on the public's radar after 10 years. Whether she is just there to perform or whether she becomes a theme for the week... I dunno. However, I do have a morbid interest in seeing a bunch of 17-year-olds butcher a Stevie song, and then watch the real deal come out and blow them away... not necessarily with her voice, but with her stage presence, phrasing and gravitas. That's how it's done, kiddies...