That's exactly what these talent shows are, EW. They're the modern version of Pygmalion. Simon Cowell is Prof. Higgins (mostly the warts, as Cowell can be compassionate at times). And, all of us play the part of Col. Pickering.

Here's the latest from tonight's show. I like her as well. Who knows? Her future might just turn out to be like Julie Andrews'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY-BY4YNs0o

Here's Julie Andrews at 12:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV2-YGGn0y4
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