Bye Bye Paula
Despite what the public pronouncements may be coming from American Idol about a fourth host, what it really means is that it is bye bye Paula. Enjoy her this season, because the goofy, is she or isn't she drunk game will bid us adieu.
American Idol announced that songwriter Kara DioGuardi will be joining the show as a fourth judge. Idol tried to spin it by saying that international editions have four judges and that it benefits both the contestants and the viewers. Uh huh. If I seem to recall from my early experiences watching the show, didn't they used to have a celebrity judge each week? And if I recall, the practice was dropped, not for a lack of volunteers, but because they were always running short on time.
Well, if you noticed, this year's show has already been given a reduced time slot, yet they are adding more minutes of talking from a fourth judge. So, at the end of the year, the producers are going to realize there is simply not enough time for four judges and that Paula's contract will not be renewed. They will probably invite her back now and then, just for the humor, but this will be the last season of Paula.
im hoping its the last season period. that show is o-vah!
ReplyDeleteJax, sadly it still gets ginormous ratings, so it will be around for quite a while longer.
ReplyDeleteYuck, she needs a nose job
ReplyDeleteI KNEW IT. that's exactly what i thought when I heard this...buh-bye...
ReplyDeleteJust heard Paula had neck surgery recently. You know what that means... more pain med induced hijinks on AI then ever before!
ReplyDeleteWooHoo!
I think her nose works with her face--it hasn't seemed to hurt her career. She looks normal/natural here.
ReplyDeleteweren't the rating way down last season though? who is stil watching this crap?? hey lets sit around and see who's going to be forced down our throats next june!!
ReplyDeleteand they invite a fellow brunette too, oohhh how evil of Simon lol.
ReplyDeleteActually I have no idea who this woman is, a better fit would have been Diane Warren but she then again, 1. she doesn't need the money and 2. she is probably out there writing hits so forget that.
Jax, they dropped from 37.7 to 33.4 million from season 6 to 7. Still really huge numbers.
ReplyDeleteAww, I hate to admit it, but you make sense, my friend. If this happens and Paula needs to escape LA, she can always hang at my apt. Maybe even go to a few kareoke bars together for old times sake.
ReplyDeletethis show will be gone in less than 3 seasons.
ReplyDeletemoosh do you not have a job??? lol.
Oh, do I ever have a job. Spent 8 hours Saturday and 10 hours Sunday here trying to get caught up. I just go back and forth between my work and CDAN all day. CDAN is the only thing that keeps me sort of sane. :)
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I heard this news, I know they would get rid of Paula. I see this show lasting for another 2 more years. When Simon contract is up, I believe that is when the show ends or get cancelled due to low ratings.
ReplyDeleteWhen you really think about it, it's the VIEWERS who are voting!! Not the judges!
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, I thought the same when I heard this. I don't remember what site I heard this on but, she was on the radio this morning talking about how excited she is to have a fourth judge join the show. I called BS right off the bat!!
ReplyDeleteI don't even think she'll last a few shows. I expect an "illness" or "injury" to sideline her. That way she's out without having to suffer the embarrassment of being put out.
ReplyDeleteThe only reason I WATCH this show anymore is for Paula. This is BULLSHIT.
ReplyDeleteThey had a fourth judge awhile back but she bolted because she didn't want to bad mouth people who were supposed to be buying her music. I can't even remember who it was now. Are we even certain Paula is a drunk? I still think it is whatever sclerosis she may be battling that makes her sound that way.
ReplyDeleteTheir spin is such bs. None of the international editions I've seen have four judges. The original Pop Idol had three, Australian Idol has three, and both the Czech and German editions do too. Nice try.
ReplyDeleteBuh bye, Paula!