`` American Idol '' and `` X Factor '' are the No . 1 network 's most important shows . They're watched by millions of people every week, so they have a lot to lose if their ratings go down. Viewers largely accepted the departure of Jones and â€ªScherzinger , yet the loss of Abdul raised concern . `` There definitely will be lots of different changes in the show '' Fox executive on `` Idol '' : `` You never want to change the core of the show ''
`` American Idol '' and `` X Factor '' are the No . 1 network 's most important shows . They're watched by millions of people every week, so they have a lot to lose if their ratings go down. `` There definitely will be lots of different changes in the show '' Fox executive on `` Idol '' : `` You never want to change the core of the show ''