Can Idol continue ratings dominance?

After years of American Idol being the most watched show on television, Dancing with the Stars beat Idol for the first time, according to this article. The exact numbers are detailed in the article, but for me this begs the question, is AI really as great as it used to be? I stopped watching a long time ago, but from what I hear the talent this year is lacking. Also, with Paula gone and Ellen as her replacement, are people not happy with the judges? And with Simon leaving after this season, is another slip inevitable? If you watch Idol, I'd love to hear your thoughts about this season. Is it still a must-watch show? What could be done to make it better? All suggestions are welcomed.