FOX Searching For Paula’s Replacement On “American Idol”
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Just days after Paula Abdul announced that she will not return for a ninth season of American Idol, a FOX executive confirmed that the search is on to replace her.
Rice says producers are looking for “someone who has great chemistry” among the panel of judges, which now includes Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, and Randy Jackson.
“There is going to be a search,” FOX Chairman of Entertainment Peter Rice revealed at the FOX Television Critics Association panel discussion on Thursday morning.
“We were hoping Paula came back. We love Paula. She’s been a really wonderful part of the show for eight years,” Rice said. “There is going to be a change and that change we have to look at that as being a positive change. It wasn’t a decision we made, but we have to look at it in a positive way.”
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On August 9th 2009, terrri wrote:
i would love 2 c kelly clarkson as the replacement 4 paula abdul…someone who answers honestly, not just saying all the time “your great, your good, i loved you, u were good, you sucked but i loved you”. i wouldnt like mariah carey at all…jennefer lopez might b good…i really dont think u need a 4th judge at all …it was too many and u always ran late…any way i’m not watching this coming season bc adam won and the voting process was, without a doubt, RIGGED
On August 9th 2009, sherry case wrote:
I think they should pick someone not famous for the fourth judge.Someone with a personality and can stand up to Simon.A hard headed woman would be perfect for the job.but funny as well.Just a regular person off the streets.Someone like me.
sincerely,
Sherry Case.
On August 18th 2009, Spenser wrote:
I think that I have found a replacement for Paula Abdul if she doesn’t return to Amazing American Idol, I think that Mariah Carey should replace Paula because she is gorgeous and she’s a great and amazing singer.