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Rather than keep viewers in suspense for tonight’s episode, a Fox spokeswoman said today that Black is fine, though she required treatment for dehydration. The talented teen was treated by on-site medics and continued her auditions during Hollywood Week.
The episode prompted a wave of sympathy — and cynicism — from Idol viewers who went from accusing Fox of exploiting the teen to believing Black faked the whole thing to curry support (huh?). A source close to the show insists the fall was real.
As for the way the episode was cut, rule one of TV promotion is this: When life gives you a pratfall, make pratfall lemonade. Had Black sustained serious injuries, it’s unlikely that Fox would have made such a pearl-clutching cliffhanger. (At least, we think).
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