In the on-going search to find a replacement for Paula Abdul,
American
Idol is bringing out the big guns, er voices, as guest judges. We've
already talked about Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, and Mary J. Blige
acting as Paula place-holders in auditions, but we now have a few more
names to add to that list. Most importantly, season 1
American Idol winner Kelly
Clarkson. According to a segment on this morning's
Pop Tarts (on FOX)
Clarkson will be joined by an unnamed Jonas Brother (later revealed to be Joe Jonas) as a guest judge
during next week's audition.
While we're super excited to see Kelly back on the show that made her a
super star, it's an interesting move for the songstress. Since winning
the original Idol, Kelly has kept her distance from the show, trying to
establish her identity outside of the FOX reality behemoth. However,
someone close to Kelly says that she is "beyond excited" to go back and
contribute to the show where it all started.
With the announcement of Kelly Clarkson and
anonymous Joe Jonas,
our list of potential celebrity guest judges climb to eight. We've got
Posh Spice, I Kissed a Girl, No More Drama Mary, the
Other Famous
Twain, and Jenny on the Block. That's right, while we haven't mentioned
it yet, apparently Fly Girl cum movie star cum booty sensation cum
almost Mrs. Affleck turned full-on super star Jennifer Lopez will also
be sitting that famous derriere in the judges chair.
With this rotating cast of famous characters, it looks like
American
Idol won't be seeking just one replacement for Paula this season, but
rather a number of temporary guest judges. Since it seems like
Idol can
have it's pick of celebrities, who would be your ideal celebrity guest
judge? I'd love to see Willie Nelson as a guest judge -- his mellow
approach would be a nice contrast to Simon Cowell's acerbic for the
camera attitude. Other dream
American Idol guest judges? We say,
continue to bring the divas! You've got Miss Mary and J-Lo, so how
about Barbara Streisand or Mariah Carey? Just add Adam Lambert to that mix and you've got a diva showdown!
--Abbey Simmons, BuddyTV Staff Writer
(Image Courtesy of FOX)