Could the departure of Paula Abdul from American Idol actually result in a revitalization and renewal of the Fox monster hit? I ask that question because in the past couple of days, guest judges have been announced to sit in Paula's place and I'm absolutely psyched by the choices. The other day it was How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris. Today, Pushing Daisies' Kristin Chenoweth has been snagged as an American Idol guest judge. She's currently filming auditions in Orlando, Florida.
This is not just great news, it's fun and exciting, too. Kristin is absolutely adorable and hilarious. Having interviewed her, I found her completely delightful and engaging. She's also a performer with vast experience in music, theater, film and TV. I mean it. Just take a look at just some of her credits (and they don't include her upcoming guest role on the new Fox comedy/musical Glee:
TV movies: Annie, The Music Man
TV series: The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, Kristin
Broadway shows: You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Tony award), Wicked
Movies: Four Christmases, Bewitched
Records: Let Yourself Go, A Lovely Way To Spend Christmas
Like I said regarding Neil, Kristin brings a world of experience to the judge's chair. She's been through auditions and knows what it takes to sing when the music starts and you have to make it happen. She's also funny. I don't expect her to offer commentary that's bland or pedestrian.
So, is it possible that Paula's departure is actually energizing the American Idol producers to think outside the box. Tell us what you think by taking this TV Squad poll:
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-27-2009 @ 10:08PM
unc69dmo said...
Guest judges tend to be sugar as spice Wimps....but when you are replacing the Queen of Wimps...at least they should be Drug Free......
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8-28-2009 @ 1:13PM
FutureOutlaw said...
I never cared for the show, even hated it a bit. But I'm willing to watch it a bit now because these are some great choices.
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8-27-2009 @ 10:32PM
litehousebeacon said...
I love Kristin! I hate American Idol.
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8-27-2009 @ 11:53PM
Bubbameister33 said...
That's a very beautiful woman.
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8-28-2009 @ 1:48AM
Owloo said...
still hoping Simon calls in a fellow Brit, singer/actress Lulu (to sir, with love) who was a mentor one season as a guest judge ALSO would be cool to have Linda Ronstadt and one of the B-52 girls as a guest judge
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8-28-2009 @ 11:21AM
Pingles said...
As much as I am in love with Kristin I am still sad to see Paula gone. Sure, she was a mess. But she balanced out that crew very well.
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8-28-2009 @ 11:26AM
Jimmy_MO said...
It will be interesting to see how Chenoweth "judges" the contestants, and considering the judges are usually pretty condescending to any contestant who sounds too "broadway," I wonder how their perceptions will differ.
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8-28-2009 @ 11:55AM
SpaceVenus said...
I really can't stand her. Another reason not to watch AI.
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8-28-2009 @ 4:01PM
Heather said...
Drat. Another reason to watch that show.
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