News and views from the stateside Pop Idol spinoff, American Idol and it’s judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson
Outgoing American Idol judge Paula Abdul has received a concrete job offer from rival show ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’
ABC’s president of entertainment Steve McPherson revealed that he had “reached out” to Abdul after he heard that she had quit AI.
Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, has called the producers of the show ‘dumb’ for letting Paula Abdul go.
“It was dumb on American Idol’s part,” the winner of season six told us earlier today at 102.7 KISS-FM’s Teen Choice Awards gifting lounge. “I love American Idol and I respect them. It’s because of them that I got my start, but Paula was one of the original judges. She helped soften the blow for contestants when we didn’t do well. I love Paula.”
Katy Perry has admitted that she plans to follow Simon Cowell’s lead as a guest judge on American Idol. She will be taking pity on no one.
Angry Ape reports that Perry wrote on her Twitter page: “Ok, I must confess, I’m SO excited to guest host on American Idol. I think Simon & I are gonna get along famously. He tells it like it is… & truthfully, that’s how ppl need to hear it.
Kara DioGuardi has insisted that she was not drafted onto the American Idol panel last year to replace Paula Abdul.
“The way I’m understanding it is that it was her choice to leave,” she told show host Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. “I never was here to replace her. It would be impossible to replace Paula Abdul.
Victoria Beckham has been lined up as a celebrity guest judge on the upcoming series of American Idol and she has admitted that she is looking forward to some British banter with Simon Cowell.
“He has a very tongue-in-cheek, British sense of humour, which I have, too,” she told host Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. “I’m looking forward to a bit of banter. I hope he does give me a little bit of a hard time. I love that. I feed off of that.”
Nigel Lythgoe is said to have approached former American Idol judge Paula Abdul about joining rival TV show, So You Think You Can Dance.
At a Fox press conference Nigel was asked if he would like Paula for the show. He responded:
Paula Abdul sensationally quit American Idol earlier this week, but instead of sticking with a three judge format, producers of the show have revealed that she will be replaced.
The show kicks off in January 2010 and Fox’s entertainment chairman Peter Rice has said that they will use temporary female guest judges (like Victoria Beckham) until they find a permanent replacement.
Sources are saying that Posh Spice is being considered as a judge for next years season of American Idol.
The rumour comes just a day after Paula Abdul announced her decision to quit the show.
A source told The Sun: “Paula’s absence leaves a big gap on the judging panel. At least 25 million viewers tune in every week.
No sooner had I finished my little jig of joy, in celebration of Paula Abdul’s American Idol departure, than I started to wonder if the whole thing is as genuine as it seems.
Think back to March 2007 on the UK’s X Factor (another Simon Cowell vehicle). Long standing judge Louis Walsh was sacked and replaced with Brian Friedman, we celebrated, then two months later he was reinstated.
American Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest has admitted that he has been saddened by the news that Paula Abdul won’t be returning to the show.
Paula announced on Twitter this morning that she wouldn’t be back, Ryan responded to the news on his Twitter account saying:
Hip Hip Hurray! Paula Abdul has left American idol.
The former ‘Straight up’ singer made her announcement on Twitter, tweeting: “With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return.”
“I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent but, most of all, being a part of a show that I helped from day one become an international phenomenon,” said Abdul.
American Idol bosses are delighted that Kara DioGuardi is to return as a judge for the 2010 series.
Her return to the show was confirmed this week, though Paula Abdul’s position is still said to be hanging in the balance.
Idol executive producer Simon Fuller told The Live Feed: “We are so happy to welcome back Kara for her second season with Idol – she is a breath of fresh air and her passion for music and her understanding of talent is invaluable.”
There has been much speculation on which judges will be returning for this year’s American Idol, but reports have suggested that Kara DioGuardi WILL be back.
A show insider told Eonline:
“Her deal is done. There are no ifs, ands or buts,” a source said. “Done. She will be back.”
Paula Abdul has denied rumours that she has received her new American Idol contract, insisting that she is still out in the cold.
Simon Cowell recently insisted that he wanted Paula back, however the former cat romancer revealed on her Twitter blog today:
“Hey guys, I have not made a deal with Idol. Don’t know how that rumour got started but it’s not true as I still haven’t heard from the producers.”
Anyone else thinking they may actually start watching the show now?
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole is NOT joining the panel of American Idol according to a pal.
After reports emerged that Paula Abdul may not be returning to the show many people assumed that Cheryl, who is currently in LA, was being considered as a judge.
However a friend of Cheryl’s told Metro: “Cheryl hasn’t had any TV meetings since she’s been over there. There have never been plans for her to go on US TV. It would mean she would have to leave Britain, which she won’t do because it’s her home.
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