Simon Cowell is in talks with Fox to bring his show X-Factor to the US according to The Hollywood Reporter. Simon’s American Idol contract is up this year and part of what they say he is negoitiating with Fox is not only that he would stay on Idol for 2 years, but that they would also add X-Factor to the lineup. The reality show mogul would make a rumored $50 million a season each for both shows. (I’m sorry, but WTF does someone need to earn $100 million a season for? And I do mean him too. No one in the world is worth that amount of money.) Now back to X-Factor, THR is also reporting that Paula Abdul is a candidate to Judge the show if Fox picks it up. Oh wait dealing with Paula again might be the reason why he is asking for that much money!
Yesterday it was announced that Ellen DeGeneres would be the fourth Judge on American Idol which means that Paula Abdul is officially out of work. So last on The Late Late Show, Craig Ferguson demonstrated what could be her next TV job. Craig really does a good Paula, looks like he had to go back to the days he wrote about in his book American on Purpose that is out on September 22nd to really transform in to her. Make sure to watch it all the way through because the last one is the best!
And since you know he live, he was too busy prepping for the show that goes on 3 hours after the announcement to mention that Ellen is the new Judge! LOL! Seriously what awesome timing was that skit, since you know it was live!
BTW tonight on CBS’s Late Late Show at 12:35a he has on Kate Beckinsale!
Ellen DeGeneres announced on her site that she will be replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol when the season starts up in January. At this point I am just taking it all in, so you guys tell me how you feel about it and that will me decide if this is a good or bad thing. I do know one person who won’t be happy with the news…Paula Abdul…
UPDATE: Fox confirmed the news on the American Idol site.
UPDATE 2: Ellen DeGeneres did an interview with Ryan Seacrest today and in it she talks about her new job. She says that she will not be mean, which has me nervous. She also said that it might’ve come about after she appeared on SYTYCD as a judge over the summer and that has me even more nervous. Her time on that show was just a bunch of cheesy one-liners with out adding any substance to the show and I really hope that is not all her camera time on AI will be.
Days before they started the audition rounds for season 9 of American Idol, Paula Abdul quit the show. Fox was left scrambling to find someone to replace her, so they decided why go with one person when you can test out several others. So far they have announced or used people like Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth to fill in for Paula; and today EW is reporting that Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne will be sitting in on the LA auditions. I know that Katy Perry was already announced, but I still feel she is a one album wonder and what gives her credentials to judge the future American Idol. And when it comes to Avril Lavigne, does she have enough to say to make her appearance watchable? Has she ever done an interesting interview?
When you look at the last few names like Neil Patrick Harris, Kristin Chenoweth and Avril Lavigne, it is almost like Fox and American Idol will take anybody who says yes. I feel for the people trying to fill Paula Abdul’s seat because it is looks they are scrapping the bottom of the barrel. I am afraid to think who else they will get.
Seriously if they keep it up with these names, I am not sure I will be watching the American Idol auditions when the show comes back in January. And for some reason, I don’t think I will be the only one.
Finally after weeks of being silent, Paula Abdul opens up to TV Guide Magazine on why she left American Idol.
You’re looking amazing, Paula. And you seem so happy today. No regrets about leaving American Idol?
You know, to say ‘no regrets’ isn’t easy. I feel like I have been such a big, huge part of the success of the show from day one. I loved being able to be the artist’s artist; being there from my point of view of knowing what it feels like to be vulnerable and to be out there wanting to achieve the most magical moment in a minute and thirty seconds. To be able to do that was an amazing experience and the show was wonderful for me in that regard.
Will you still tune in?
Of course I will. I’ll watch it as much as I can. I had some really unforgettable moments that hit plateaus for me and I’m very blessed to have been a part of what made television history.
Is there anything the show could do to get you back?
That’s a hard question to answer right now. I mean, I don’t think I can answer that right now.
Is it just about the money?
It’s never…I stand on principle where many people stand on money. I’m a hard-working artist. I’ve lasted in this business for 23 years. And you can’t do that unless you are good at what you do. I believe in myself and you have to have your own self respect. And sometimes decisions are very difficult to make, but I’ve always believed that at the core I’m a survivor. There’s not one thing I’ve done that I’ve really set my mind to that I’ve failed at.
Lastly, what do you want to tell your many TV Guide Magazine fans who will be missing you next season on American Idol?
The fans all should know I adore, love, appreciate and respect how much they’ve expressed their outpouring of love and support for me. That’s what keeps me going in lots of ways. The fans are supporting and rooting for me in all the future endeavors I’m doing. I love that and I’m grateful to American Idol for allowing all of that to happen.
Kind of like her judging on American Idol, she really hasn’t said anything but I have to know every word she is saying. I wonder if she is being so wishy-washy because they rumors that she will be back in January are true?
Check out TV Guide Magazine to see what she is doing next and what she wants to do now that she is no longer committed to American Idol.
I am going to start off this post and say I love Neil Partick Harris, and now I am going to say WTF was Fox and American Idol thinking when they had him a guest Judge on American Idol??? Watch with Kristin confirmed that the How I Met Your Mother star sat in Paula Abdul’s old seat today in Dallas. Seriously why? I know he has Broadway experience, but what does he know about what would make a good recording artist? Again I love him, but sounds like Fox is more desperate than Dancing with the Stars to get any name they can to be on their show. Do you think he is a good choice as a temp Judge?
BTW for those of you wondering how someone from a CBS show could appear on a Fox one? HIMYM is produced by Fox.
So shortly after Paula Abdul Tweeted that she was not returning to American Idol, two Fox executives (Peter Rice and Kevin Reilly) said they were going to replace her with a female pop star. Then today the LA times reported that Kelly Clarkson and Joe Jonas are joining Posh Spice, Mary J Blige, Katy Perry and Shania Twain as a few of the people who will be sitting in her chair for at least one audition date for American Idol 9. Which makes me wonder when did Joe Jonas become a female pop star because I always thought he was a guy? I can just imagine all the girls under 19 screeching when they come in the room and see him there and their auditions going to crap because of it. It is almost cruel for them to make him a judge for them and us. And yes the Jonas Brothers have sold a bunch of CDs, but does that make him qualified to judge to potential singers when he is only 20? Is his ear that in tune and does he have enough music knowledge to judge them, and the same goes for Katy Perry who so far is a one album wonder?
BTW I wonder how Nick and Kevin feel about it. I mean why Joe and not them? Wouldn’t it be hot if it caused a riff in their band because he got to do the show and they didn’t and they replace him with Bonus Jonas. Wait did I just give that that much thought?
Back to Kelly Clarkson, she is the best name I have seen so far to sit in the chair. What do you think of the people they have confirmed thus far?
Thirty-six hours ago Paula Abdul Tweeted that she was leaving American Idol and today two Fox Executives (Peter Rice and Kevin Reilly) had to answer what will happen to her slot on the show and what we can expect from the upcoming season on Fox!!! Here is what they said:
Paula's contract was the only whose contract was up.
They offered her a substantial amount and she said no.
Guest Judges at each of the upcoming auditions. Some are confirmed, some more talks. They will have female pop stars and artists
By January they will have a solution. Like who might be her replacement
They are sad to see her go. They say they are excited for the change and look forward to it because it will be a different dynamic
Paula is not coming back. The contract negotiations are done.
They say they will still have 4 Judges. They say it is live TV that lead to the tech issues.
They said that Dollhouse's ratings and Joss creativity is why the show is coming back
Posh Spice and Katy Perry are confirmed as judges for the American Idol auditions
On Ryan's salary, he is not getting $15 million from just Idol. It is from CKS.
They say Joss is having fun now with Dollhouse and they are looking forward to a second season
Kara's contract had an option and that is why the announcement came out this week
There is a negotiated deal with Futurama but they have not committed to air it
It is still fresh with Paula being out. And it wasn't until her manager went to the press that they thought they might lose Paula. None of the filli-ins as of now are not expected to be her replacement. There will be a search for a new Judge and they want someone who has a great chemistry with the old Judges to become the 4th Judge
They say chemistry is more important than someone who is a little controversy. Someone that gets along with the Judges and the contestants. They have 4 months to find what will make the show more fun.
When asked about the departure NBC's Ben Silverman, they thought they were asking if he would Judge on Idol…lol
As of now they don't want rotating Judges come January. They want someone more permanent But still the decision is months away.
They were hoping Paula would come back. They loved her and wanted her back. They need to look at the decision being made is a positive thing. Change is good. The show is about the contestants.
Poss for three Judges, but prob will still be 4
Unlikely the final King of the Hill eps will air
It will be interesting to see who they will get to replace her for the auditions and then eventually for the show. Who do you think it should be?
BTW I am so looking forward to the upcoming season on Fox! Glee as we have seen is f*cking awesome, Brothers had me peeing in my pants and The Cleveland Show is the perfect spinoff for Family Guy!!! So check them all out when the premiere on Fox this Fall starting with Glee on September 9th, Brothers on September 25th and The Cleveland Show on Septmeber 27th!!!
Paula Abdul just Tweeted the devastating news that she will not be returning to American Idol. WTF they bring back the hated and useless Kara DiGuardi who can’t judge or write a song and get rid of the much loved Paula Abdul. That is a huge mistake on Fox’s part. All Randy Jackson says is dawg and dude I’m not feeling it and Kara is like what type of artist are you, at least Paula was fun and encouraging to the contestants. Seriously it was fun to watch her with Simon and without her it will be all about Simon’s opinion and no one is going to give a flying f*ck about what the other two have to say. Seriously American Idol just got a crap load worse by losing her. The show has been going downhill and this might be the push I needed to get all those hours back.
Sorry I am beyond p!ssed over this news, how are you feeling about it?
UPDATE: The Live Feed just posted the statement confirming that Paula Abdul is sadly not returning to American Idol.
“Paula Abdul 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. While Paula will not be continuing with us, she’s a tremendous talent and we wish her the best.”
via TMZ
Before Simon Cowell was telling singers they were barking up the wrong tree on American Idol, he was performing as Wonderdog on Top of the Pops. OMG how furry was the 22 year old singer back in 1982, thankfully he started waxing by the time we got to know him. But in all seriousness his voice is as recognizable now as it was then!
