Sense Sonnet - Chiller

American Died All

American Idol was on,
And the segment was almost done,
When happened a phenomenon,
As Simon's mouth was on a run.
Then Paula seemed to fall asleep,
Followed by everyone there.
Unconsciousness throughout did sweep
The entire sound stage. A nightmare
For contestants, judges and crew
And the live audience - now dead.
Later it was found, gas did do
Them all in - unknown how it spread.

Of course the network aired the show.
It's about ratings - doncha know?