Muslim Contestants on American Idol?

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I was wondering, It's season 8 and we still haven't seen any contestants of Muslim and Middle eastern background on American Idol! This would be Americans of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Arabic origin. I'm pretty sure Americans who originate from the forementioned origins are auditioning but somehow they aren't being allowed to move ahead and to be more visible.
If American Idol can have 2 indians/hindus on in 3 years both of whom were given the red carpet treatment to move in to top 10, why doesn't American Idol allow Muslims and/or Middle eastern contestants (who are collectively 1/5th of hummanity) in to the limelight? It would be a great boost to American Idol's popularity in the middle eastern countries and would send a message of hope to those people.. I have to say I am disappointed in American Idol and I hope Muslim/Middle eastern contestants will be seen and will be considered for top 10 positions in future American Idol episodes.
 
For one in my opinion American Idol and all "reality" shows suck! But If they had someone who was Muslim audition and they had the talent then they would be on the show!
 
I would hope people are not getting auditions based sole on their race or being picked because of their race. it is a singing competition may be there isn't enough of them auditioning who can sing well?
 
I think they have probably never had a Muslim contestant try out that was any good. I would guess Muslims don't give a rat's @ss about some stupid reality show like American Idol.

Anoop is the first Indian to be on the show. They are making progress, right?
 
Are you kidding me?! This show is a singing competition. It's not a politic statement. Your frustration is misguided at a television program. Not every American has an agenda to exclude persons of middle eastern decent. Obviously if a truly talented singer of middle eastern decent presented themselves they'd advance. You need to ask yourself if maybe you're taking this show just a little too seriously.
 
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