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Reality TV fans have spoken.

In an AOL poll that was conducted from July 9-23 and attracted more than 1.3 million votes, viewers tabbed Flavor of Love as the worst of the worst.

34% of respondents voted Flavor of Love as the worst reality show this season. Moreover, 57% of pollsters deemed the series as the one that they'd would least like to be on, while 44% thought the show had the scariest star.

Not that any of this bothers Flavor Flav himself. Said the man who's actually set to be married soon:

“I feel good right now that I got my true love.  I wanna be with her forever and ever and ever, man.”

As for the show that was considered the best on reality TV? No shock here. One-third of those asked named American Idol as their favorite.

Do you agree with these selections?

Nigel Lythgoe is off American Idol.

The 59-year-old Brit, who has executive produced the hit reality show for all seven seasons, has just taken himself off the program and will not return.

No replacement for him has been named.

Lythgoe apparently felt it was time for someone else to step in. Friends say he's said privately he is "not passionate about it anymore."

American Idol ratings slipped last season, and the show was getting a little boring, sources close to the executive producer said.

Nigel Lythgoe is also said to be working on another joint venture with Simon Fuller, creator American Idol and owner of 19 Records.

Fuller and Lythgoe worked together on Britain's immensely popular Pop Idol, which spawned the U.S. series we know and love.

Lythgoe wants to spend his time on So You Think You Can Dance, the smash summer series now in its fourth season, which he created, produces and serves as a regular judge on.

American Idol will air its eighth season in January.

But auditions kicked off last week, with over 7,000 hopefuls reportedlty showing up in San Francisco to pursue their dreams of being the next David Cook or Carrie Underwood.

Are you one of these aspiring singers? If so, here's a look at future stops on the American Idol auditions tour:

• July 25: Jobing.com Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
• July 29: EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah
• August 2: Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico
• August 8: Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missour
• August 13: Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florid
• August 19: IZOD Center at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kady Malloy and Alaina Whitaker may not be headed for singles success - such has been found for past American Idol finalists such as Carrie Underwood - but these artists aren't giving up on their dreams.

The pair has teamed with Alaina's sister Brittney to form Whitaker Malloy, a trio that already has a cover of Martina McBride's "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" and other stuff up on their MySpace page.

The page also says the trio is working on a CD. We wish them the best of luck with it!

They're two of the most popular reality shows on TV. With that in mind, The New York Daily News took it upon itself to compared the judges on American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.

To wit:

THE TWITS: Paula Abdul vs. Mary Murphy

Similarities: The goofy brunettes both devote a lot of their critiques to the contestants' appearance. Murphy's signature comment is to label a dancer sexy enough to ride on her "hot tamale train," which is about as nonsensical and confusing as most of what Abdul says. They're both loopy, loud and the least likely to be taken seriously.

Differences: While Abdul hardly ever has a bad thing to say, Murphy doesn't hold back when she thinks a contestant stinks. However, Murphy is a ballroom-dancing champion, so she actually knows what she's talking about. Abdul sang "Opposites Attract" next to a cartoon of MC Skat Kat.

Paula Abdul does her hair prior to doing her crazy business on American Idol.

Read the rest of the comparisons now.

The American Idols Live tour kicks off July 1 in Glendale, Arizona. Here's a look at where else you can see David Cook and company this summer...

July 1 - Glendale, AZ - jobing.com Arena
July 2 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
July 3 - Fresno, CA - SaveMart Center
July 5 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center
July 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
July 8 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion at San Jose
July 9 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena
July 11 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden
July 12 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
July 14 - West Valley City, UT - The "E" Center
July 15 - West Valley City, UT - The "E" Center
July 18 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
July 19 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena

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During a recent conference call with reporters, American Idol runner-up David Archuleta spoke on the rumors circulating regarding his reportedly controlling father.

"I heard one thing where [my dad, Jeff] refused to give me water or something like that and that's the weirdest thing," Archuleta said. "I mean, I am 17 and you know, if I want water, I am pretty sure I would just go get it anyway."

The kid makes a good point.

Almost as weird as the talk about his father? The millions of fans David can now count on his side. It will take some getting used to, he said

"It's such a weird thought to think. I do think of it more as people who have really appreciated what I have done and with all the letters that I have been sent. I've tried to read as many as I could... The fact that people were able to feel what I was trying to give off as I sing is one of the coolest and best feelings ever."

Soon after being crowned American Idol champion, David Cook was interviewed by People Magazine. Here are highlights from the conversation:

What do you expect from the year ahead?
I actually walked into this with no expectations and I'm walking out of it with no expectations. This show is a springboard, but it's still a crapshoot. I could easily walk out of this arena and be just a regular Joe tomorrow. I hope that's not the case. It's kind of up to everybody else.

What went through you mind when you heard that you had won?
That my music teacher Mrs. Gentry made me sing in a Christmas pageant in second grade, and now I'm here. The ride has been pretty, pretty nuts. You know you couldn't write this … or maybe you can, I don't know maybe you guys can. But I can't.

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In a duel between Davids, David Cook defeated David Archuleta last night to become the seventh American Idol champion.

Soon after Ryan Seacrest made the announcment and confetti reigned on stage, Cook broke down in tears. Congratulations, David.

David Cook reacts to being named this season's American Idol champion.

Donning boxing gear during their introductions, David Cook and David Archuleta put on a classic battle during the American Idol finals.

But which singer delivered a knockout performance? Here's a look at the third song each sung last night. Decide the winner for yourself...

David Cook, "The World I Know":

David Archuleta, "Imagine":