(Insert shudder of horror here.)
Plus,Idolwill give him summers off to shoot the occasional big-screen role.
Maybe this gig is right up his alley?
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Cons: The musical landscape has changed considerably since Circle of Life was a radio hit.
Can Elton help choose a top 24 filled with viable future hitmakers?
(Um, probably.)
So far, however, theres been no word from Sir Eltons camp that hes interested.
Plus, his big-band tendencies could shift the contestants toward a less radio-ready sound.
toreports that hed met twice with Fox brassabout taking over Cowells seat.
that lacked the unfiltered sting of classic Cowell.
Likelihood: Lythgoe is a tough and meticulous presence onSYTYCD but his expertise is in dance, not singing.
Plus, in this critical transitional season, can Lythgoe afford to get distracted from his behind-the-scenes duties?
Then again, whos going to tell the guy hes not right for the job?
And (J)lo and behold,she managed to get a performance out of Sanjaya Malakarthat wasntcompletelyatrocious.
There are worse places to start than a TV show that draws 20 million viewers per episode.
Cons: Nope, cant really think of any.
Likelihood: Already announcedplans to launchWhy Not?
With Shania Twainon The Oprah Winfrey Networknext year.
Then again, its not like shed be the first Idol judge to juggle multiple projects during a season.
Cons: Still has a tendency to make a run at force Idol Moments (i.e.
Likelihood: According to THR, her year-to-year contract has yet to be inked.
Randy JacksonPros: His bejeweled skull t-shirts and jaunty bracelets certainly provide some visual zip to the proceedings!
Plus, hes been on the panelall nine seasons.
Cons: Yo, dawg, whats goin down?
Likelihood: Has a contract that would take him through the shows tenth season.
Likelihood: Has a multi-year deal with the show.
Forcing her out could be expensive from both a monetary and a public-relations standpoint.
