Tomorrow's 'Idol' press conference rendered meaningless

Idol execs were eagerly awaiting tomorrow's press conference in which they would outline the all-new developments and changes to the show's eighth season, that is until TMZ spoiled it for everyone on Friday.

So Season 8 will include the following:

>The shortening of auditions to three weeks, while Hollywood will have two weeks (so far so good).

>A swelling of the semifinal rounds, from a Top 24 to a Top 36 (could be good).

>The re-introduction of a wild card round (coming five seasons too late, but ah well).

>The slashing of "Idol Gives Back" (a positive side effect of the disastrous economic situation).

>Showing more "behind the scenes" footage to show who the contestants "really are" (didn't ABC have a show like that that lasted four episodes?)

>The addition of Kara DioGuardi (already knew this months ago).

Looks like FOX should keep an eye on who has access to its internal memos.