FOX is already planning to fill the judges seat left by the departure of Paula and they are now saying it is 100% official that Paula is gone and won’t be back.
[note]Fox executives say, “It’s over. No question. It’s over.”[/note]
[note] Fox’s “American Idol” will use a series of guest judges including singers Victoria (”Posh Spice”) Beckham and Katy Perry until a permanent replacement for departing judge Paula Abdul is found, Fox Broadcasting Co. Entertainment Chairman Peter Rice told members of the Television Critics Association assembled in Pasadena, Calif., today.
Rice said that the network hopes that by January, when the show goes live, there will be a permanent replacement named for Abdul, who failed this week to come to terms on a new contract with the hit show.[/note]
So who will be the final replacement judge? Leave your thoughts and let’s have fun.
[quote comment="71949"]Erinyes!!![/quote]
bordering on “Lilith” now that is name calling, but we must consider the source :w00t:
Erinyes!!!
When I read that there was name calling in this post and how immature it was, I thought I would take a look. I was thinking that people where taking cheap shots at one another in the comments, I found no such thing, just people having a bit of fun with likes and dislikes. I do believe the name calling came in to play when those making the comments were called immature. :wink: Those who have never done anything like that in the past are free to cast the first stone.
By the way, I think Inflaty Katy is funny because it SOUNDS funny. Not because it’s some personal slight against her like her breasts (or head or ego) are inflated or something. Frankly, I don’t care what she looks like, I just don’t like her “singing” or “music.” Same with Lady youknowwho. Blech. I don’t think either Posh or Katy will make good Paula replacements at all.
Why am I revisiting this post? Because I can! :tongue:
[quote comment="71871"]i think the final replacement should be an artist that recognizes and embodies the fact that vocal talent doesnt have to necessarily mean having a “big” voice. good singers dont necessarily have to have voices like whitney or celine, which i think the four previous judges do believe.
it should be someone like cyndi lauper or jack johnson or robert smith from the cure. these are artists that are greatly respected and have done well in the music industry, and not because of their huge voices, but because of their uniqueness and of knowing who they are as artists.[/quote]
leila, your point is well taken. I think Kris Allen is a good example of Americas taste from last season. However I did not feel the judges made fair eliminations earlier on. My initial favorite was Ricky Braddy, who was eliminated not for his voice, but “star quality” as Simon phrased it. But man did he have a big beautiful voice.
I think many contestants aren’t handsome or pretty enough for the judges these past few seasons. But I for one love the big voice. They are rare and hard to find when it comes to natural talent. Like a diamond or ruby they stand out from the crowed and sparkle. Talent does not mean big voice only that’s true. But when we look back over past winners, they are the biggest stars. :smile:
[quote comment="71877"]We REALLY knew Paula wouldn’t actually leave…
According to TMZ, “Sources tell us Paula Abdul will make a deal with “American Idol” if the price is right — and we’re told that price is $10 million a year.
We’ve already reported well-connected “Idol” sources say they haven’t closed the door on bringing Paula back for season 9.”
Not surprising at all.[/quote]
Not at all! :silly:
[quote comment="71871"]i think the final replacement should be an artist that recognizes and embodies the fact that vocal talent doesnt have to necessarily mean having a “big” voice. good singers dont necessarily have to have voices like whitney or celine, which i think the four previous judges do believe.
it should be someone like cyndi lauper or jack johnson or robert smith from the cure. these are artists that are greatly respected and have done well in the music industry, and not because of their huge voices, but because of their uniqueness and of knowing who they are as artists.[/quote]
I agree :smile:
We REALLY knew Paula wouldn’t actually leave…
According to TMZ, “Sources tell us Paula Abdul will make a deal with “American Idol” if the price is right — and we’re told that price is $10 million a year.
We’ve already reported well-connected “Idol” sources say they haven’t closed the door on bringing Paula back for season 9.”
Not surprising at all.
Only in your mind :w00t:
i think the final replacement should be an artist that recognizes and embodies the fact that vocal talent doesnt have to necessarily mean having a “big” voice. good singers dont necessarily have to have voices like whitney or celine, which i think the four previous judges do believe.
it should be someone like cyndi lauper or jack johnson or robert smith from the cure. these are artists that are greatly respected and have done well in the music industry, and not because of their huge voices, but because of their uniqueness and of knowing who they are as artists.
I guess this whole situation can be summed up by Mac Davis…
“Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble…when you’re perfect in every way.”
Oh to be as hip as some people.
[quote comment="71843"]
Inflaty Katy
I can’t stop laughing!
I also will be muting my TV when it comes to judge chit chat time when people like her are on.[/quote]
I also liked the Gag-Bag
Well y’all: Katy doesn’t bother me in the least since she is smart and a hitmaker (and she and Car-UH wrote I Do Not Hook Up for Kelly) but Posh Spice who has not done anything intelligent since marrying Becks…I don’t know.
@Lee – Yeah I know Shania probably wouldn’t do it but speculating is fun. Hell I wish they could get Marianne Faithful or …
(in John Hughes honor) Molly R
@Doc – Any new judge is gonna turn some group off.
By the way, how DARE you use such a nickname?? I am SO offended.
Inflaty Katy
I can’t stop laughing!
I also will be muting my TV when it comes to judge chit chat time when people like her are on.
ME!!
Like I said in another comment on another post: Who are we going to tell drunk jokes about now? If they start using lightweight airheads like Gag-Bag and Inflaty Katy people will be seriously tuned off.
This is not the Sixties all over again when the television producers told us, “This is what entertainment is, this is what you are going to watch and you will like it ot else. Buy our products!”
I certainly agree with you all that AI does not need a fourth judge. The three remaining blowhards make plenty of noise as it is. I still want to kick Simon’s teeth down his throat, apologies to Simon’s fans. The bull$$$$ flows too thickly already. I won’t be watching any performance show with Gaggy or Katy as judges. I’ll still be there in the shoutbox but not looking at TV or live feed.
[quote comment="71838"]Shania – she brings that modern country thang and she is “younger” and her career is not doing as well as it once was (which is a criteria since no one rocking the charts is going to take 5-9 months off for the show).[/quote]
Never happen.
[quote comment="71833"]Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Stevie Nicks. Gladys Knight. Ann Murry, I would like to see “Reba: too! But instead of great proven successful artists with long career’s, who would offer sound judgement and give wise advice, I think they want someone the tiny boppers can relate to so they’ll stay in and watch the show and THEY ARE after all the “record buying market” ! :w00t:[/quote]
So true…
..[quote comment="71835"]At $141M, why don’t they just rename the show “Simon Says” and get rid of Randy too?[/quote]
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: . :dizzy:
Shania – she brings that modern country thang and she is “younger” and her career is not doing as well as it once was (which is a criteria since no one rocking the charts is going to take 5-9 months off for the show).
How about Britney Spears ?? :sick:
:biggrin: :biggrin: :w00t: :biggrin: :biggrin:
[quote comment="71833"]Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Stevie Nicks. Gladys Knight. Ann Murry, I would like to see “Reba: too! But instead of great proven successful artists with long career’s, who would offer sound judgement and give wise advice, I think they want someone the tiny boppers can relate to so they’ll stay in and watch the show and THEY ARE after all the “record buying market” ! :w00t:[/quote]
Yep. It’s unfortunate.
At $141M, why don’t they just rename the show “Simon Says” and get rid of Randy too?
Oh good grief. Katy frickin Perry? Victoria Beckham?? Just leave Paula’s spot empty!!!!!!!
Sorry if that doesn’t warm the cockles, but too bad. Just leave it.
Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Stevie Nicks. Gladys Knight. Ann Murry, I would like to see “Reba: too! But instead of great proven successful artists with long career’s, who would offer sound judgement and give wise advice, I think they want someone the tiny boppers can relate to so they’ll stay in and watch the show and THEY ARE after all the “record buying market” ! :w00t:
[quote comment="71825"]I would love it if Reba MacIntyre took it over.[/quote]
Good choice, they have no one to represent the “country” influence. She is sweet and kind hearted and smiles with her whole face…then on the other side, there is “scrinch sourpuss face” Beckham,,, whom I have never seen a photo of with a smile on her face… she has the chemistry of a toad..who has done nothing more than sing with a 2nd rate girly group…. what are they thinking??????
It would never happen but if they insist on 4 judges I would love Cyndi Lauper to take the gig. :smile:
More likely it will be someone like Gloria Estefan or Janet Jackson. :sick:
I’d prefer Anne Robinson from “The Weakest Link” if they’re going to get anybody.
BTW Alan A gets credit for that
I for one believe three judges are plenty, the contestants are cut short of time as is. more judging then singing just ain’t right. But if they are bent on having a fourth judge and their is no other choice, then I think that the perfect solution to the problem is “Judge Judy” of court room television! She would be very effective with her feisty no nonsense personality.I think she would say things to Simon like… Shut up, do I have stupid written across my forehead? …If you don’t like it go back across the ocean where you belong. She would tell Kara to …Put some clothes on, who do you think you are Lady Ga-diva? Shut up with the singing or go back stage with the rest of the amateurs. To Randy she would say, …If brains were dynamite you wouldn’t have enough to blow your nose. If you got your glasses fixed maybe you could learn to speak the English language. Ryan’s pretty smart he would take up where “Burt” the court officer left off. Contestants like Tatiana and Bikini girl wouldn’t have a prayer if they tried mouthing off to Judge Judy.With her on the bench, time would not run over and the rest of the judges would straighten up and fly right. :wink:
There’s talk that Paula Abdul is flying to Vegas this weekend to meet with Nigel to talk about doing SYTYCD, but Nigel is not convinced that Abdul is really, really not going to be on the next cycle of Idol. He thinks she might show up at the last minute after all.
Good grief.
I would love it if Reba MacIntyre took it over.
Hopefully NO ONE will replace Paula. They do not and never did need four judges. They now have three like before and they should leave it at that. That is, unless, they are in the market for another “coke” drinker.