Tension At The American Idol Judges' Table: Is The Honeymoon Over?
Friday February 27, 2009
Categories: American Idol
Last night during the American Idol results show, I detected more than a little tension at the judges' table which makes me wonder if this season the real drama will occur off-stage. While new fourth judge Kara DioGuardi was making...
Filed Under: American Idol, judges, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, tv
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Remember that old-but-true familiar saying about adding company? But with a twist, three's-company-four's-a-crowd; I think the chemistry s just not there for Kara; nothing against her but it's awkward with four; also keep in mind that in the Bible God always uses numbers like 3, 7, and so on...can't recall reading anything about the number 4; even the Three Musketeers is a good reason to keep it at 3! There you have it.
We are seeing the beginning of the end for the show. The smoke and mirrors (the Magic) is slowly fading. The "tension" we see is only encouraged by the production team, and any morning after stories are always a hot topic, thus keeping us watching..."what will they say next?" It's an old formula, wrapped in new packaging every season. All that being said, you have to admit, they have some talented singers and performers every year. I guess music is still as untouchable as it has ever been. With all the spectacle and "drama" they try to pump into this kind of show, Music still seems to supersede it somehow. God knows where true beauty lies; "a star differs from each star in splendor."
I don't like Idol having 4 judges-- it's too many and it seems like Paula is the most likely to leave after this season so maybe Kara is her replacement. Like all aging series, the older episodes are often better and the newer ones are just milking it for every last cent, even though we've seen it all before-- if ever there was a show that's repetitive and tedious, it's American Idol, esp. this late in the game.
What are the Producers of the show thinking ? By adding another judge do they think they can kick up the rating of the show ? I think four is too much and we don't need another smart mouth for a judge . The Show has three smart and strong character of judges and I really think that should be enough .
I really don't know what Kara brings to the judging panel. She has no distinct personality or dynamic that makes her valuable for being a judge. So what if she's a song writer-- she should just stick to what she does.
I actually agree with Simon that she does talk too much-- the show should have just stuck to the 3 original judges.
Joanne, Here's the deal. Paula is irrevocably pickled and doesn't seem capable of surviving the season. Kara can't fill her house shoes. Randy has gone on auto-pilot, and Simon wants out. I think we're seeing the beginning of American Idol End Times. The contestants will not be the drama this year, if they ever were. John
PS congrats on a great blog
LOL, I'm trying to keep track of how many times Paula says her trademark phrases - You could sing the phone book; You were just being true to who you are; You have a quiet confidence. She can hardly get out her comments this year.
Maybe we should change it to the Norman Gentle show so we can have a good laugh. :)
Joanne
host of the GS blog
Kara makes the show very boring, she tries to fit in but she can't! She has little class as she has shown in the first show by calling Bikni Girl a B-- tch. Hey Kara children are watching !! next you'll be using the N word. or better yet why don't you try the shocker to kiss Paula, why not show your low class and no morals to everyone
You are all so UNINFORMED! Anyone in the "know" of the music business knows the artistic genius Kara is. To find out more just click on her bio at www.karadioguardi.com/main.html
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