
Despite speculation about the new judges on American Idol reaching fever pitch, word is that Fox will not make any announcements at its TCA presentation Monday as previously anticipated. On the other hand, new ABC Entertainment Group president Paul Lee, who had been a question mark for ABC’s TCA session on Sunday, is now confirmed after his appointment was officially announced today.
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Rumors are that Jennifer Lopez will be the next ‘judge’. So, getting dropped from her music label and once again crashing down as an actress is the criteria for Jennifer to become an AI judge?
My cat could do it, too. And he photographs pretty well.
This proves that jlo is a hasbeen!
I think Lopez is a horrible choice. Seriously? Jennifer Lopez? Geez.
I think Steven Tyler is a hideous choice.
Here are other names that would fit better: Diana Ross, LaToya Jackson, Kelly Rowland, Pattie LaBelle, Tina Turner, Mark McGrath, Donnie Osmand, Marie Osmand, Ringo Starr, Ozzie Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Dolly Parton, Nick Carter. Be creative.
I just think Lopez is fluff and Steven Tyler is going to be hard to look at and take seriously. OMG.
Jlo would cause me to look at AI again. She would bring the experience of a dancer to an actress/entrepreneur. And just because her acting career is off track doesn’t mean a thing. So are most entertainers. When was the last time Bette Midler recorded a record?
Steven Tyler, no way.
I would like to see a rotating judges table with Randy the permanent judge. Every season, they would bring in a crop of new judges.
Also, they should try 2 females and 1 male judge.
There are all kinds of ways to shake up the judges table, but remember it’s about FINDING TALENT AND A STAR which the show hasn’t done for 3 seasons. The judges absolutely must find a STAR, or AI is a fraud.
Grrrrrl, you must not be paying attention to Adam Lambert, because he’s a superstar. He’s the reason this past season bombed. He set the bar so high the season before. He may not be your cup of tea, but he’s become HUGE. And he’s brilliant. Take a closer look.
With all due respect to Paul, isn’t that a bit soon? I remember 2 weeks prep or 3, a month but… Days? Guess who is doing TONS of pilot watching this weekend. Aye.