Fox and `` Idol '' production company FremantleMedia have so far declined CNN 's request for comment . Two former ` ` Idol '' contestants have sued , alleging racial bias . The suit says the contestants were targeted for ridicule and public dismissal . The plaintiffs are seeking $ 25 million each in damages . NBC and ` ` Idol '' producers have declined to comment .
Two former ` ` Idol '' contestants have sued , alleging racial bias . The suit says the contestants were targeted for ridicule and public dismissal . The plaintiffs are seeking $ 25 million each in damages . NBC and ` ` Idol '' producers have declined to comment .