SIMON COWELL and PAULA ABDUL REUNITING!

Breaking News:  Though not world or earth-shaking is that Paula Abdul had signed on to be part of the panel of Simon Cowell's new show The X Factor.  Since I have so missed the fun tension between these two since Paula and then Simon left American Idol, I for one am happy to hear the news and look forward to seeing if the crazy chemistry between the two still exists.

AMERICAN IDOL -- What Has Happened?

Not sure if it is only me, not sure if I just really think the judging panel is sorely lacking since Simon Cowell left, but I feel that AMERICAN IDOL has completely lost its direction and focus.  There seems to be no true criticism, only stroking of the contestants.  Without true critiques, how will an artist grow and how will the next "American Idol" be able to make it in the "real" recording world if they think they are great just as they are?  I think the voting has to be reworked as in my honest opinion, some of the stronger contestants went home way too early and we are left with some really lackluster talent.  Would love to hear your thoughts!

OVER AMERICAN IDOL................

It took me several weeks before I could tolerate watching American Idol without Simon Cowell.  As harsh as he could be, he also gave constructive criticism which seems to be sorely lacking with the new panel of judges. Some of the talent this season seemed to be really special so I did tune in.  Sadly, the voting system needs to be tweaked -- I am sure I am not the only person who feels the wrong contestants are being voted off.  First Pia Toscano, now Paul McDonald.  It sure seems that the voting is geared more to a popularity contest than a talent contest.  I've had my fill for this season -- any thoughts?

STILL MISSING SIMON COWELL ON AMERICAN IDOL

There's plenty of talent of American Idol this season and I really do get a kick out of Steven Tyler.  However, I just think the judging has been rather whimpy and that can't possibly help the contestants.  They all want to go on to be professionals, so if they are always told how great they are, where is the room for improvement?
So, once again, I rambled through YouTube, missing the brutal honesty of Simon Cowell and found a clip to share

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AMERICAN IDOL NEEDS SIMON

While I am slowly getting used to the mellow atmosphere on the new version of American Idol without Simon Cowell, I still miss the tension he brought.  So, once again, I let my fingers do the walking through YouTube and came across this fabulous moment shared by Ryan Seacrest and Simon Cowell.  Somehow, I don't think we'll be seeing anything like this again on American Idol.

Watching AMERICAN IDOL Missing SIMON COWELL

I'm still on the fence about whether American Idol is worth watching these days.  So, with one eye on the TV and the other on YouTube, I found this great video of Simon insulting Ryan Seacrest.  I have to say, I miss the original three judges and really miss Simon Cowell.

American Idol Returns

Well, I am one of those who is totally "addicted" to American Idol -- watching it now.  Ho, hum  is all I can say, I miss the original three judges!  How about you?