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Adam Lambert to Become 'American Idol' Judge?

Report: Season 8 runner-up in talks to join panel, other judges' futures up in the air

By Corey Levitan Jul 9, 2012 8:34AM
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Adam Lambert could become the first person to graduate from contestant to judge of the same talent show. According to E! Online, the Season 8 runner-up is in talks to join the "American Idol" panel next season.

"They have been talking about Adam for over a month," E! News quotes an unnamed source. "He personifies the show, and will be a popular choice right from the start."

 

Bing: More about Adam Lambert | More about 'American Idol'

 

And Lambert may not be the only replacement required. According to E!'s sources, Jennifer Lopez has "no plans to return" for a third stint, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is "up in the air" about re-committing and Randy Jackson may become a casualty because FOX wants to give the series "a new look" following poor ratings last season.

 

More: See 'American Idol' Season 11 highlights | Also: Summer TV report card

 

In May, Lopez told former "Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres: "I don't know if I can go for a third year. I miss doing other things. It really does lock you down, which was nice the first year." Neither of the other judges has made public statements about next season. But, at this point, only Ryan Seacrest is guaranteed to return. (He signed a two-year contract in April.)

Season 12 of "American Idol" premieres in January on FOX.

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1badrott
Jul 9, 2012 10:11AM
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It's like graduating from high school and then immediately being asked to come and teach the physics class....
AreYouKiddingMe539
Jul 9, 2012 10:02AM
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I know they like to go for the stars that are from the 80's, but having someone that kids can relate would be good for the show and ratings.  I don't think Lambert is by any means an expert at being a judge. I think they should hire someone like Katy Perry.  She wanted to do it a couple years ago.  Also, I love Steven Tyler but I think they should have hired Bret Michaels instead.  They need to spice up the juding panel for more than just one type of generation.  Keep Randy though!
justmyopinion8181
Jul 9, 2012 10:01AM
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Adam Lambert is an amazing talent, knows himself and knows the "other" side of the stage which will help him give good feedback to the performers.  He is intelligent and I think he would make a great judge and be fun to watch!  Good for AI for considering alumni as a judge. 
New Girl2174
Jul 9, 2012 9:59AM
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American Idol has had it's time to shine. I think it's time to have a funeral and lay this show to rest.
foxranch
Jul 9, 2012 9:57AM
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It's time for all the reality shows to be done!  So tired of that being the only thing a person gets to watch on TV.  American Idol needs to end, sorry it's a no talent contest!
Someone (greg richoux)
Jul 9, 2012 9:57AM
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I would like to say that I really enjoyed "Idol". Thanx for the memories. Guess I"ll have to choose another TV program to watch.

hear-me
Jul 9, 2012 9:54AM
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I wish he would go away!
jillybean701
Jul 9, 2012 9:51AM
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I sure hope not. Don't like him and never will. Are they that desperate they can't find someone that really knows the business.



thegoodpokerdr
Jul 9, 2012 9:45AM
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A guarantee that I will quit watching the show.
Grandma Chick
Jul 9, 2012 9:44AM
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Yup, AI is offically over. Nothing against adam Lambert, he's a decent singer, but lacks the experience of a Simon Cowell or even a Randy Jackson. AI is grasping at straws because it knows it hasn't been a relative show since season 5 ended.
deborah
Jul 9, 2012 9:42AM
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I stopped watching, but if Adam Lambert signs on as judge...I'm definely watching again.
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