Fox chairman, Peter Rice announced today that Kara DioGuardi is not returning to American Idol this season as a judge. Along with the resignation of Ellen DeGeneres – that leaves us with Randy Jackson as a judge and Nigel Lythgoe returning as a producer. Image via Wikipedia Rice refused to confirm any speculation about replacements [...]
Ellen DeGeneres has announced on her website: “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the “American Idol” producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure [...]
With the 2010 season of American Idol having so many ups and downs, and even losing in the ratings to “Dancing with the Stars” – it brings up the question – will American Idol survive another season? — Especially without Simon Cowell? I think the announcement of who will be replacing Simon will either make [...]
Shania Twain mentored this week on American Idol and each of the top 6 performed one of Shania’s songs. Lee DeWyze began the evening by performing “You’re Still the One”. I thought the performance was pretty good but a bit pitchy in places – however the crowd seemed to love it, along with most of [...]
After watching American Idol tonight I wondered if anyone else was uncomfortable with a few of the comments made by Ryan Seacrest to contestants. In past weeks many inappropriate comments have been made by Kara DioGuardi about contestant Casey James – and Ryan has made those comments worse and even more awkward. I thought we [...]
What do you think of American Idol’s Top 12 this year? 2010… I just had a comment on a previous post that the contestants seem to lack diversity. As they introduced the contestants… actually it was a bit skewed to 9 white contestants, 2 black contestants, and 1 Latino. I did think that the talent [...]
Who do you think is going home tonight on American Idol? After the performances last night from the American Idol guys, do you think your favorite is safe?
What will happen to American Idol without Simon Cowell? I’ve heard both positive arguments for the change, as well as horrified fans who think the show will be ruined without the caustic judge. Personally I can’t imagine the show being the same without Simon, but I’m also anxious to see how things have changed with [...]
American Idol and Carrie Underwood Win People’s Choice Awards(News announcement from AmericanIdol.com) Last night, the 36th People’s Choice Awards were held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, home to the last two Idol finales. Fans had the opportunity to vote over the past few months, and the results were announced live on TV. People’s [...]
Check out what Ellen has to say about her new American Idol job as judge. Ellen Talks about American Idol
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