Who Could Replace Paula Abdul?
By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 5th 2009 11:44AM
We hoped that Paula Abdul's 'Idol' resignation - delivered to fans via Twitter - was a prank or publicity stunt, but an official statement from FOX has confirmed the news. We thought the nurturing den mother of the 'American Idol' judges' panel would be forever our girl, but now we're forced to consider the alternatives. Will the 'Idol' judge count stay at three, as it did for so many years? Or will the producers stick with last year's formula and add a fourth to join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi? Just in case, we've whipped up a list of possible replacements for the divine Miss Abdul. We're here to help.
Ryan Seacrest told TMZ that Jennifer Lopez would be a perfect replacement for Abdul, and though it was clearly a joke, it made us think. Brooke White said it best to MTV: "I never thought about J.Lo as a judge ... she was a good mentor, though. And when you're on the show, you see these mentors and sometimes you only get a few minutes with them and you don't really get a sense of them. But some of them take the extra time to reach out and be a little personable. And I think she was one of those."
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Wednesday 05 August
By JBaer10314
Replace Paula? Here's a better solution that would save time and tabloid space: CANCEL THE SHOW!!!!
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Wednesday 05 August
By Al
I don't think they will cancel the show because of Paula. I personally won't miss her babbling. 3 Simons would be more interested. Simon, Joan Rivers and Ariel (the gay guy from Miami Social). I can just imagine the cat fights. I hate the sugar-coating when someone is awful. Simon and Paula got a little nauseating this year.
Wednesday 05 August
By gobluespartyon
Your out of your mind JBeaer10314 to cancell the show. American Idol is a great show it never gets old it's always fresh and great talent.
Friday 18 September
By I'm_Psychic
I predict they get Ellen DeGeneres to be the next Idol judge. Trust me. I've got great intuition.
;-)
Wednesday 05 August
By Cambell
Out of all of the celebs above Debbie Gibson would be the best fit..She has what all the rest dont. She can write,sing,produce has starred on Broadway and London musicals.She has her own performing boot camp for talented kids. This artist could give way more constructive feedback than any of the panel as she has had the number 1 hits/albums and still has a strong career and future big comback.
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Thursday 06 August
By HEY
WHAT ABOUT JANET JACKSON!!
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Wednesday 05 August
By jeff
Why not replace her with a real average person who does some music like Ronald Jenkees or this www.jolietjeff.com guy who like making music and have it online for free, and represent real people and not actors and pop divas!! Go check out their music for free!!
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Wednesday 05 August
By Rich
Pick someone from the audiance. Does it matter?
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Wednesday 05 August
By Cara
I vote for Debbie Gibson, but let's not forget, NO ONE can replace Paula.
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Wednesday 05 August
By amy
Don't replace her-4 judges were TOO much-their critques took forever.3 is too many-I wouldnn't care if the only judge was Simon then the show could get on without going over. She was getting 5 million a year-and it wasn't enough for her. Hell I'll do it-all you have to do is clap like a seal-tell contestants they're "in their zone"-and try to remember when they have only sung 1 song and not comment on 2(like Paula did 2 years ago)
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Wednesday 05 August
By Dika
NO ONE CAN REPLACE PAULA, B R I N G PAULA BACK!
I MISSED HER ALREADY.
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Wednesday 05 August
By LaKeeta
Replace her with someone that can actually ...dare i say it...SING!!
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Wednesday 05 August
By winger
She will be replaced by none other than, MINNI ME!
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Wednesday 05 August
By jim forrester
A three judge panel is the best venue. Not as rushed one opinions, and will not run over on time for the show. Four was too many. They just let the wrong judge get away.
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Wednesday 05 August
By PEGGY LEEDY
I SUGGEST IF ITS MONEY GIVE PAULA KAREN'S SHARE. I LIKED THE SHOW MUCH BETTER WHEN THERE WAS JUST SIMON, RANDY AND PAULA, SHE DID TTRY TO KEEP FROM HURTING IDOLS FEELINGS WHEN THEY GOT BAD RESULTS.
TRY TRY TRY TO KEEP PAULA.
PEG
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Wednesday 05 August
By Nicole
If Perez Hilton were to be the new judge I would not only never watch Idol again but I would boycott FOX as well.
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Wednesday 05 August
By RUSTY
SARAH PALIN is the BEST REPLACEMENT for PAULA. THEY BOTH UTTER LONG NONSENSICAL PHRASES AND THEY LOOK ALIKE. I HOPE THEY HIRE SARAH PALIN.
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Wednesday 05 August
By MJR
just think what you would get with sarah palin
Wednesday 05 August
By Nadine
I can replace Paula. From my house I have picked 4 Idol winners. I can do it. Call me, Idol producers, call me!
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Wednesday 05 August
By James
I'll take the job, hire me. I can't sing (horrible voice), don't write songs. But I did pick Kelly, Katherine, Carrie, and Jordan as winners. Three out of four is not bad. Katherine should have won (whatever happened to that Hicks guy, is he alive?). So there, that's my resume. I'll even take half of what Paula made. How much better can I make it. HIRE ME PLEASE.
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