Even a pop culture genius like SIMON COWELL had no clue if American Idol was going to fly when it debuted and he would not have been surprised if the show actually failed.  Idol, which returned last week,is America’s most popular reality show and COWELL is honestly surprised by the program’s rabid fan base. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR BELOW)

Check out another two hour epsiode of American Idol tonight on FOX.