American Idol 2011 may have lost its Simon, but its gained a Nigel Lythgoe. Lythgoe, former producer of Idol, has returned to regain his role in the Idol think-tank told AP about why he wanted to return to the show he left behind:
“Since we launched the original ‘Pop Idol’ in England, I’ve remained close with Simon Fuller,” Lythgoe said. “‘American Idol’ became a juggernaut of epic proportions, but to me it was always like home. I am elated and honored to be rejoining childhood friend and fellow executive producer Ken Warwick, and look forward to creating more magic.”
Creating more magic? I’m guessing it’s more like “creating more cash!” Lythgoe’s return to American Idol 2010 could definitely be a big help as the show still struggles to lock down its judges for the season. Rumor has it that Steven Tyler is no longer in the running. Could Harry Connick, Jr. be back on the short list? I’m still thinking Bret Michaels, but maybe that’s just me.
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Wow, the punches just keep landing this week for the American Idol 2011 judges! After learning last night that Ellen had quit from her 2-year contract after just the first season it’s now being said that Kara DioGuardi has been fired from Idol!
I’m hoping that means they’ll bring just 2 new judges in, not 3, and keep it to a total of 3 judges. There was just too much going on last year and with no tie-breaker vote it was awkward.
So not only has Jennifer Lopez been practically confirmed as one of the new judges there’s also the rumor that Steven Tyler will fill the final spot, but that’s still very sketchy and unconfirmed.
What do you think? Satisfied to see Kara go? Are J. Lo and Tyler the right choices to replace the outgoing judges? Can Randy tie the new back to the old on his own?
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Whoa, this is big news, but not surprising at all. Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning to the Judges’ Panel for American Idol 2011! Ellen released a statement saying she had decided to not return, or was FOX just nice enough to let her say that?
“A couple months ago, I let Fox and the `American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” DeGeneres said in a statement. The comedian-talk show host said she realized that while she “loved discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings.”
Ellen will not fulfill her two-year contract. Also worth noting is that FOX has yet to announce if they’ll even renew Kara’s contract.
So there are now two empty spots at the table and I’m hoping only one of those seats will be filled. Three judges was plenty, but that third new judge will have to be a powerhouse to bring up Kara and Randy. Who do you want it to be?
Update: J. Lo is one of the rumored replacements who is very, very close to signing a contract to become one of the new judges! I’m not sure how I feel about that just yet. She’s got the background, but do we really need a diva in the role?
Source: AP
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Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next American Idol? Then I hope you’re ready because the American Idol 2011 auditions begin in under a month!
Snark Food reports that six audition cities have been announced for the next round of Idol tryouts. The auditions run from July 17th until August 19th and will go from coast to coast with just one day in each location. See the full list below.
Update: Yes, the rumors are true. The age limit on auditions has been lowered to 15 years of age. All those next Justin Bieber wannabes can get in line too!
- July 17: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
- July 21: Milwaukee, WI – Bradley Center
- July 26: New Orleans, LA – TBD
- August 3: East Rutherford, NJ – IZOD Center
- August 11: Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center
- August 19: San Francisco, CA – AT&T Park
Going to any auditions? Let us know if you’re brave enough to try and good enough to make it! Share your thoughts in the comments below.
If you want some American Idol this summer but don’t want to audition then you can catch the American Idols Live Tour as it crosses the country all summer.
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