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.
Fox executives say, “It’s over. No question. It’s over.”
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.
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.
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.
[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
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.