American Idol FOX's 'American Idol' blows away ABC's 'Bachelorette' in head-to-head ratings matchup 01/23/2003 Variety reports that American Idol" mania continued Wednesday, as the season's second episode of Fox's hugely popular music talent show held onto about 95% of its premiere-night audience, taking a bite out of ABC's "The Bachelorette." Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Josh Gracin expecting fifth childRuben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform a duet for first time in 13 years on 'The View'Rickey Smith, former 'American Idol' finalist, dead at age 36 TAGS: American Idol The Bachelor The Bachelorette The Bachelorette
