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Who should replace Paula on ‘American Idol’?
This photo illustration shows what the ‘American Idol’ panel could look like next season, if they move judge Kara DioGuardi over to the right of Randy Jackson (and crop her out of this picture) and if Cyndi Lauper were made a new judge and her head became abnormally large. Photo illustration by Dale Roe from Associated Press photos.
So … Paula Abdul, FOX and The Associated Press all say contract negotiations were unsuccessful and that “American Idol’s” original loopy, female judge will not be back.
“With sadness in my heart,” Abdul notified her Twitter fans in a surprisingly lucid tweet, “I’ve decided not to return. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become an international phenomenon” (actually, that must have been a couple of tweets).
FOX and the show’s producers noted that the “tremendous talent” that is Paula has been “an important part of the ‘American Idol’ family over the last eight seasons and we are saddened that she has decided not to return to the show.”
Wow.
Can you imagine an Abdul-less “Idol?” Was evil Kara DioGuardi brought on to force Paula’s hand and get her to leave? Could you honestly sit and watch Simon and Kara square off every week? I’m not sure it works for me — isn’t “Idol” pretty much the “Simon and Paula Show?”
I’m hoping that this is all just posturing or a stupid, awful sideshow befitting the “Idol” circus. After all, we heard the same thing about the voice cast of “Futurama” weeks ago and that drama ended happily ever after.
But, just in case nobody steps in and fixes this mess (Bill Clinton, are you reading this?), we need an additional female judge on the panel. I’ve seen the name “Cyndi Lauper” bandied about on Twitter and Facebook (okay, I’ve actually joined in on the bandying; I have bandied). I think she’d be okay, but she’s probably too rational and savvy (and, anyway, she’s not “so unusual” any more).
Who would be your pick to replace Abdul? Let me know, below.
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By hutch
August 5, 2009 2:31 PM | Link to this
Um...How about NOBODY? the show works better with 3 judges. Let's not complicate it by bringing in some other washed-up person who is going to talk too much.
By RickyD
August 5, 2009 1:47 PM | Link to this
Hey why don't all of you grow up. This isn't about a False God it's about America's talent and Paula was a big part of the show. Have we seen any of your talent on the show?...LOL,
I seriously doubt it.
By Nunyobiz
August 5, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
How 'bout her bobblehead...No one will know the difference !
By Big John
August 5, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
A chimpanzee could do the job as well.
By Patrick
August 5, 2009 11:50 AM | Link to this
I DVR Idol just so I can FF thru the commercials, riff-raff, boring contestant backstories, and Paula Abdul. The only judges I listen to are Randy and Simon's...and now Kara. She has valid opinions, knows her music, and she can sing. As proven when she upstaged bikini girl.
By Gossip
August 5, 2009 11:15 AM | Link to this
Cyndi Lauper is horrible. And I predict she'd give feedback like Toni Basil on SYTYCD. YUCK!
By Ydnar
August 5, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this
How about a Paula Abdul bobblehead doll? It couldn't do any worse than she did.
By keith
August 5, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this
I'd leave too if I had to continue working with that loud mouth Kara DioGuardi who think she knows it all. Granted I don't watch AI, but the few times flipping through channels it has been on, all I heard was her yellin her mouth off.....glad I don't watch it cause that girl killed it!
By Oprah
August 5, 2009 10:19 AM | Link to this
There's only one voice in the world we all trust. One person who's judgment is accepted by all. That person is Obama. Obama for Idol. So it is written, so let it be done.
By Deb
August 5, 2009 10:15 AM | Link to this
They should bring Oprah..she will bring the fatty people on board.. and be fair to the non..skinny ones..