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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.
