
A Jonas Joins 'Idol' But Simon Still Mourns Paula

"I didn't want to get involved in what's going on because it wasn't really any of my business but I spoke to her a lot through the whole process," Cowell told FOXNews.com. "She was the heart, so you've taken that away so it's a different show. I'm sad, I am."
Though Cowell and the 'Straight Up' singer often played up a rivalry on the show, Cowell added, "I will support her in anything she wants to do next. I think she is TV gold, genuinely."
'Idol' judge Randy Jackson agreed with his co-star. "Me and Ryan and Simon and her started this journey together, so I'm really shocked and really proud and really just couldn't believe she's not here," he told FOXNews. "We love her, I'm sure she's going to be great whatever she decides to do."
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musician Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers performs at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musician Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers performs at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musician Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers performs at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musicians Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas;Joe Jonas
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musicians Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Jonas;Nick Jonas
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musicians Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas;Joe Jonas;Kevin Jonas
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TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 18: Musician Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers performs at St. Pete Times Forum on August 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Jonas
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BIRMINGHAM, AL - AUGUST 16: Musician Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers performs at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex on August 16, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kevin Jonas
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BIRMINGHAM, AL - AUGUST 16: Musicians Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex on August 16, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas;Joe Jonas;Kevin Jonas
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BIRMINGHAM, AL - AUGUST 16: Musicians Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex on August 16, 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Rob Hoffman/JBE/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Jonas;Joe Jonas;Kevin Jonas
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Wednesday 19 August
By ackegrl
Paula softened the blows that Simon dealt. She was the Ying to his Yang. The other woman judge is like a man. Not as tactful as Paula - Paula told the truth but with sugar in her voice and you know she felt your pain of not doing well but it's a show for the best singers. Simon made you feel like an idiot for even thinking of trying. Randy? average tie breaker.
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Wednesday 19 August
By godabarb
paula gone and this creep, Kara, continuing..... what a joke....it will be difficult to watch and the numbers will go down for this great show
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Wednesday 19 August
By bob
wow, Kara a creep? kinda harsh don't you think? I only watch the auditions because it's funny, but I think I'd rather have someone who has written hit songs HERSELF, and CAN ACTUALLY SING (not to mention she's hot), give me an honest evaluation of my talent (or lack thereof), rather than clap like she just had her nails done, and stoking my ego, from someone who really has never been a very talented vocalist - I'm not saying popular people, because Paula obviously was, and is.....I'm just saying realistically, she was never that vocally talented to be giving others advice on talent.
Wednesday 19 August
By Dan
My family and I have decided not to watch this season.
Wednesday 19 August
By Gwen
I agree, the show will not be the same, I dont think that was fair what they did to Paula, the audience was really looking for her comments, I hope she finds something alot better then American Idol, you know they if you dont have something that was connected to you, it was not ment for you, because their are better things comming your way.
Wednesday 19 August
By yesiam
Agreed. Paula was the gentle "heart" of the show. She was the perfect match to Simon's harsh honesty. They were great together. I like Randy as well. But Kara? Well, she has the personality of a wet dishrag. Someone said she wrote brilliant songs. Well, the one she wrote for the final two to sing, "No Boundaries" reaaaaally sucked. Lyrics were bad and it was impossible to sing. As far as her judging goes, she has her head up her butt.
Wednesday 19 August
By happyjoyjoy333
Agreed. Paula was the "heart" of the show. She was the perfect match to Simon's harsh honesty. They were a great pair, and I like Randy as well. But Kara? Well, she has the personality of a wet dishrag. Someone said she wrote brilliant songs. Well, the one she wrote for the final two to sing, "No Boundaries" reaaaaally sucked, and was impossible to sing. As far as her judging goes, she has her head up her butt.
Wednesday 19 August
By mother girl
i am not going to watch this season at all
it is not the same without Paula
nor will i let my kids watch this show
her leaving says it is not good to be kind and have heart
Wednesday 19 August
By ThBassist
when Kara first came on I said to myself, "who is this gal???" Had never heard of her before. All the others were well known, but why her??? Just because someone can write poems (lyrics) doesn't mean they can give singers advice.
Wednesday 19 August
By Jan
American Idol will drop in ratings without Paula!Kara is the one who should of got the boot! They didn't need her(Kara) last year and sure don't need her next year!!! Idol needs Paula!!
Wednesday 19 August
By Lee
Well BOB, where are all the great tunes with Kara singing if she's all that. I absolutely cannot stand her and "she" along with Paula not being there is why my house won't be watching this season. I'm sad about it because we are all die-hard Idol fans and have been from the beginning but even before last season ended we all said we wouldn't watch if Kara came back. Nobody knows her and Nobody wants to. Sorry.
Wednesday 19 August
By Patty
I agree, however, Kara is not a creep. She definitely is not Paula. I think that if Paula doesn't return to Idol, soon after that will be the end of a great reality show. I'm sad that Idol changed it all by inviting a fourth judge.
Thursday 20 August
By David
Paula was an idiot. Thank god we don't have to suffer through her drugged out ramblings anymore. By the way. I'm not a fan of Kara either. She's just a megalomanical, egotistical hack that can't sing or write. LOSER!
Thursday 20 August
By Katie
I would so watch if joe was on it hes amamzing
Wednesday 19 August
By colinddaniel
Paula !!!!!! please come back
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Thursday 20 August
By maxie hinshaw
Agree!!
Thursday 20 August
By Brylin Monroe
she cant she got fired :[ BUT I LOVE JOE JONAS!!!!
Friday 21 August
By Jason V.
I stopped watching regularly when they brought in Kara. She is such a boorish person. Now that Paula is gone, I won't watch again at all. I believe Simon is talking out of both sides of his face because I think he controls the money, which is where the parting of ways came from. I cannot believe they wouldn't give Paula what she had asked for. She deserves top pay for making the show what it is.
Wednesday 19 August
By Barnsinger
Joe Jonas?!!! In place of Paula?!!!! Now this is really getting out of hand. Fox, PLEASE, give Paula what she wants in order to return, and end this nonsense once and for all. "Whatever" Paula does next should be IDOL.
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Tuesday 25 August
By Yo Wassup
No worries, the Jonas kid is just a guest judge ;)