Has anyone else been following the crazy restructuring going on at American Idol? We all knew Simon was leaving and this left the show feeling a bit shaky with only Randy, Kara and Ellen left. I liked all three of them but none of them felt like Leader Material and I kind of think a leader of the judges is necessary, even it’s unofficial. My husband had basically decided to stop watching the show when he heard Simon was leaving.
Then Ellen left. Like just now basically, even though she’s apparently been set on the decision for awhile, they are really only just now announcing it – she’s gone. I love Ellen but I totally get that this wasn’t really her forte – she has no musical background and she’s so nice that it must have been tough to try and deliver any real criticism. Then just to add to the crazy, it looks like Kara is gone, too. And I was just starting to get used to her as a judge. So the only original judge left is Randy Yo Dawg Jackson.
I don’t know if anything is official yet but it sounds like Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame and J Lo of Really She Needs No Introduction fame will be the new judges joining Randy. I’m on the fence about how I feel about this. I think my husband might say, “Good,” as I think he maybe likes Steven Tyler quite a bit and really at this point what harm could it do?
As for me? I don’t actually like Steven Tyler at all, but that’s for another post entirely. And as a judge I really can’t say anything about him at all except for “we’ll see.” He might make a very good Simon-esque Cranky Pants judge, but I’m just speculating. J Lo is perfectly capable of filling the Pretty Girl requirement (cause, hello she’s gorgeous) and her musical background is huge – she could be really good.
I don’t know. I’m not willing to write off the show entirely with this news. It might be the show’s ultimate downfall – one of many signs that it’s gone on a bit too long now and really needs to just end already. Or maybe in a long, convoluted way, this might be the smack of life the show needs to shake things up and save itself. Maybe all the new will revitalize the show and keep it fresh somehow? Maybe it will be awesome.
What do you think of the new potential judges and the ones who left? Will you be watching Season Ten?
Mommablogsalot 
6 responses to “Who Will Be The Next American Idol JUDGE?”
As much as Simon drove me crazy some nights with his rude comments, I generally agreed with him. He was the most honest of all of the judges. I love Ellen as a person but she didn’t have a clue how to critique the contestants. It’s probably the end of the road for me and American Idol! Shame because it’s been a great show for a long time and it certainly launched some incredible talent!
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I agree. I love Ellen! But she seemed ackward on the show. She’s too nice and didn’t have the biggest musically background. I think she’s best off staying a Talk Show Host. I actually would love to see J Lo as a judge. I think she’d be good. She’d be nice but I think she can handle giving negative feedback. Not too sure about Steve Tyler though…..
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I agree about Ellen..I only watched a few shows but the few I saw I wasn’t overly impressed. I’m not sure about Jo Lo or Steve Tyler. It certainly will make or break the show. Though who even knows if that’s who they pick at this point.
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@ Blue Violet : I know exactly what you mean. It’s hard to say that I wasn’t a fan of her on Idol because I am SUCH a big fan of her in every other regard. And I can totally understand how she wasn’t a good fit for the job because I don’t think I would be either.
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Just to be clear, I love Ellen, just not on American Idol.
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I’m going to have to reserve judgment on those choices, because my initial thought isn’t favorable. But, I’m slow to accept change on shows I’ve gotten comfortable with. But, I never adjusted to Ellen, and I’m glad to see her go.
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