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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 3:19 pm
I loved Nero Wolfe!
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 4:17 pm
Oh dang. I love Maury, he was amazing in Whale Music (along with everything else he did). He was also the original sheriff in episode 1 of Eureka wasn't he? Lost his legs and retired, always hoped he would return for a cameo here or there.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 11:50 pm
Thanks Debra!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 9:59 am
This would be interesting: what if Nigel returns to AI and sweeps all the current judges out? http://www.tvsquad.com/... Two years after he quit, Nigel Lythgoe may be set to return to 'American Idol,' and word is that he's ready to clean house. According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,' "Nasty Nigel" is close to signing a deal with Fox to be named executive producer. It's reportedly part of the network's "master plan to reboot the show" following declining ratings and mega-judge Simon Cowell's recent departure. And the seats at judges' table are, it would seem, ALL up for grabs under a new regime. Execs have been scrambling to fill Cowell's chair with a high-profile music industry insider, and the many names so far linked with the spot have included Sean Combs, Quincy Jones, Bret Michaels and Harry Connick, Jr. The previous front runner was thought to be singer Chris Isaak, but it's now rumored that at the top of 'American Idol' chief Simon Fuller's wishlist are Elton John and Justin Timberlake. And that although Fuller's been after Elton John for some time -- so far unsuccessfully -- Lythgoe could be the one to sign him, or even him and Timberlake. But what happens to the current judges? Lythgoe told a reporter in April that if he was in charge at 'American Idol' he'd replace all of them, and he also criticized the decision to up the number of judges from three to four, saying it was "distracting" for the viewers. He's on record as saying that his choice as judges would be: Elton John (him again), Paula Abdul and Usher. Rumors have been circulating for weeks that Fox and Fuller want to get rid of all the judges, and it's been noted that newbie Kara DioGuardi's one-year-at-a-time deal hasn't yet been renewed, and that Randy Jackson's only got one year left on his contract. Getting rid of Ellen DeGeneres could be tricky as she signed a multi-year deal with Fox, and a source close to her says she's prepared to fulfill her contract with 'American Idol.' Originally a dancer and choreographer, Lythgoe worked his way through the TV industry in the U.K. until in 2000 he became famous as the outspoken head judge on talent show 'Popstars.' He later worked with Simon Fuller to create the hit show 'Pop Idol,' which they turned into a worldwide TV franchise, including 'American Idol.' Lythgoe ran the show for seven seasons before he left to launch 'So You Think You Can Dance,' where he's also a judge. So far there's been no word on whether he'll have a seat at the revamped 'Idol' judges' table. But the clock's ticking to get it all wrapped up. 'American Idol' auditions have already begun taping with the current judges in place and Peter Rice, new entertainment chairman at Fox, said that he expects the new judge (or judges?) to be out on the auditions roadshow in early September. Lythgoe and Fuller are also up against Simon Cowell in the race to sign celebrity judges as he's launching 'The X Factor' in the U.S. next year. The tenth season of 'American Idol' is due to premiere on Fox in January 2011. 'The X Factor' is slated to debut on Fox in September 2011.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 10:33 pm
Interesting that Nigel Lithgoe slipped tonight on SYTYCD while critiquing Lauren and said American Idol and then said you could tell where his mind was.. hmmm
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:16 pm
Word on the street is that Ellen has bowed out of Idol.
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:36 pm
It is official Nyheat. Ellen has voted herself out. Check out any of the entertainment sites.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:43 pm
Aww that's a shame, I really enjoyed Ellen. I thought she gave the average person who would listen to the song on the radio's point of view.
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Mak1
Member
08-11-2002
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:58 pm
I didn't think she was enjoying being a judge. Her work schedule must have been insane, too!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 5:21 pm
She says she felt bad about hurting people's feelings, so I can understand that.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 5:23 pm
I love Ellen but she really didn't add much to the show. I understand her saying she had too much on her plate.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 6:16 pm
Grapevine is saying Jessica Simpson or Jennifer Lopez as replacement?

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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 7:13 pm
What Mamie said. Good grief.. AI .. Shark .. jumping. Would Nigel really do that?
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 7:19 pm
Latest leak: They are thinking of Steven Tyler from Aerosmith for the position......
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 12:54 am
J-Lo Close To a Deal With American Idol
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 2:45 am
I thought Victoria Beckham did a great job on the early road shows last year and I was pleasantly surprised by her commentary. Wouldn't mind seeing her in there.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 2:58 am
WOW http://www.tmz.com/ Kara has been fired! Holy crap~~~~~~~~! Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are the line up according to TMZ
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 3:24 am
Our local radio was saying there is a Meatloaf rumour floating around as well. I might actually tune in for the first time in years if he was a judge.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:08 am
Ok, I'm a mush, but is anyone else interested in Chelsea getting married? I'd love to see her gown and flowers..etc. I'm a dork, but I looked up Astor Courts to see the venue. It's gorgeous there.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:15 am
Twiggy, I'm interested. Chelsea certainly has grown up into a lovely young lady.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:15 am
... But we've got American Idol issues to deal with!!!
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:43 am
I just looked up Astor Courts too. The Astor's sure had a lot of money.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 5:41 am
Love Steven Tyler and he might be very good at it (great singer, great songwriter, great showman), but I doubt I can get over my distaste for Jennifer Lopez (she is none of those things) enough to watch Idol.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:42 am
I would love to see steven tyler, harry connick jr. and jessica simpson as judges.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, July 30, 2010 - 7:58 am
I couldn't be more thrilled that Kara is gone. She makes no sense most of the time. You don't even realize it until you try to transcribe her comments in the live show thread and then take a look at what you've just typed. Plus, she rambles on and on and on. I don't think I could have taken another year of it. I realize Paula didn't make a lot of sense, but at least she kept it short. Also, it seems like they are listening to the answers they got in that big poll they did in the spring. I know I voted that I hate having 4 judges. I bet the majority did, too.
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