The Voice has produced more female winners which means less intense backlash. The 3 most recent female winners are Gina in 2023, GNT in 2021 (i count it since Bekah did the heavy lifting imo), and Maelyn in 2019. Not to mention Maelyn concluded a run of four consecutive female winners.
Idol's most recent female winners are Just Sam in 2020 (who most people discount due to the pandemic + weird finale format), Maddie Poppe in 2018, and.... Candice Glover in 2013 (who people also discount because the season was rigged for a woman to win) 💀
I just need Idol to check the box of having another female winner! I am someone who primarily listens to women in music so that representation is important to me. I'll also be able to enjoy the show more tbh when I'm not stressing about "does this woman have enough minivan appeal to do well? is it worth it to invest in her?"