^I agree - they are not singers, but idols - and idols must do a lot to remain such, to have this status.
As far as I heard the plans are to take Morning Musume out of HM@ and into the slot where Berikyuu! is and that'll make three groups in one 7 minute program. This is a step I didn't expect... but it was already announced - that Berikyuu will also end - and it will be succeeded by "Yorosen" program. We'll just have to wait and see what will happen to the HM@ time slot. Will there be any programs there or did H!P lost it...