A Brand New ‘Idol’
American Idol is back with a brand new season and lots of new surprises! The two-hour season premiere aired last night with the first set of auditions. As always, Idol didn’t disappoint. There was a lot of talent, a lot of tears, and more than a few train wrecks. Here’s what’s in store for this season of Idol…
New Judge: No, you weren’t seeing double last night. There was another wacky brunette seated between Simon and Randy. The new gal (and permanent 4th judge) is songwriter, Kara DioGuardi. You may not recognize her face but you’ve certainly heard her songs. She wrote Gwen Stefani’s Rich Girl, Christina Aguilera’s Ain’t No Other Man, and Ashlee Simpson’s Pieces of Me, so she is officially to blame for those addictive songs that you can never get out of your head.
New Cities: This year, Idol’s heading to Puerto Rico, Louisville and Phoenix. Do crazy people live in Puerto Rico, Louisville and Phoenix? If last night’s auditions were any indication, the answer is a resounding YES. Which brings me to my next point…
New Crazies: Auditioning in your bikini? Calling yourself a rock star in a box? Singing at a pitch that only dogs and assorted woodland creatures can hear? It would seem that this season of Idol has no shortage of talent-challenged, superstar-wannabes clamoring for some TV time. It feels so wrong to make fun of them, but oh so right.
New Mentors: Rumor has it that the “powers that be” at Idol are planning to book younger, hipper mentors to work with the contestants this season. Thank God! I mean, Barry Manilow and Rod Stewart? Seriously!? Maybe if this was American Idol, circa 1978. The Idol execs won’t release any names until later in the season but let’s keep our fingers crossed for some singers younger than 60!
Now it’s your turn to dish on Idol. What do you think of the new judge? What mentors would you like to see this season? What was your favorite moment of last night’s show? What are you looking forward to most this season? We want to hear ALL of your thoughts!! Go at it.
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Hey Josh! I loved the new judge! I think she’s a lot better than paula!! bikini girl was ok…She could sing fine but the fight she took up with Kara was a bit much. I look forward to Idol every year and I’m so glad that it’s back!! : )