Many networks are going to have to drastically alter their programming in the future, and shows like American Idol and The Voice are especially complicated.
Granted, we don’t know exactly what NBC plans are for Season 18 of The Voice.
American Idol will be fine finishing the rest of its season ahead of the next one, but NBC may just have to go back to one season and take that time to re-evaluate where the show is at.
Condensing a season would be a move that feels remarkably unfair to contestants, and would likely make fans feel like they’ve wasted their time tuning in to cheer for these hopeful singers in the first place.