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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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pistol packin granny
Jul 23, 2012 2:43PM
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I'd like to see them get a couple of COUNTRY stars that would know talent when they see it!

 

Meeee17
Jul 23, 2012 12:19PM
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I don't get all you haters. Let them put Adam on there if they want. I don't care what you say or what you think; I like him. And you know what? You can't change it. Ever heard of "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"? Same applies here. So just shut up. It's not your decision to put him on anyway
And for all you homophobes; you wouldn't be saying that if it were your brother or your sister. How do you think he feels? Gays, lesbians, and bis all have feelings, too


P.S.  I heard it was a rumour. He said he'd love to do it, but it hadn't even gotten to him
Mamitala
Jul 19, 2012 12:13PM
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Being Gay has nothing to do with it.... Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!   That's all they have to come up with??!!!!!

I say NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!

 

 

 

 

jeaner2012
Jul 13, 2012 10:26AM
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If Adam becomes a judge on AI I think alot of you people will be eating your words!!!  In my opinion that choice will put AL back on top !!  I can tell by the comments that most on here no nothing about Adam or his background..All they know and see is GAY.  He has been in the business since age 10, played many musicals on broadway and was excellent ! Whos new CD just broke records and topped the billboard charts?  ADAM's !!  As for being gay...who cares!!!!!  So was and is Elton John, Rock Hudson, Liberace, Ellen D. Freddie Mercury, so what??? I am 65 and have been to his concerts, watched his broadway performances....he is an awesome entertainer !!!  I for one love him and nothing any of the narrow minded people on here say will change that....such hatred and vulgar people makes me sick.
YouGotToBeKiddingMe
Jul 13, 2012 10:00AM
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If Adam Lambert becomes a judge, I am done.  The show would lose all credibility, he doesn't have the credentials to be a judge.  His record sales are not through the roof, his personality polarizes people.  The combo they had this season was the best to date.  Tyler brought his zany antics, which made it fun during the city tryouts.   All the judges are more or less pointless during the live shows.  All they do is blow smoke anyway.  The only one who seems to care is Tony.
YouGotToBeKiddingMe
Jul 13, 2012 10:00AM
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If Adam Lambert becomes a judge, I am done.  The show would lose all credibility, he doesn't have the credentials to be a judge.  His record sales are not through the roof, his personality polarizes people.  The combo they had this season was the best to date.  Tyler brought his zany antics, which made it fun during the city tryouts.   All the judges are more or less pointless during the live shows.  All they do is blow smoke anyway.  The only one who seems to care is Tony.
nothappy731
Jul 13, 2012 7:57AM
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Adam Lambert!!!!  You got to be kidding me??!!?  I don't think he has the experience in judging other people when he just "became" a idol, my opinion he sucks!!  Next you re going to tell me that Taylor Hicks is going to be a judge :( Why not Kelly Clarkson, at least she has experience, she would be fair but honest, she would be good in replacing J-Lo, What about Chris Daughtry or Colten Dixon, those guys can get the viewers back not push them all away!!!!
FromNC
Jul 12, 2012 10:32PM
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PUT LAMBERT ON...AND I'LL NEVER I WON'T EVER WATCH AI AGAIN
carmen aguirrechu (carmen zita miami fl)
Jul 12, 2012 5:06PM
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We can only hope he is on Idol!

Wecome Adam if it is so.

 

un-commonsense
Jul 11, 2012 4:01PM
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Are you kidding me. Idol has a death wish. Sheen or Lambert? It's a shame Jeffery Dahmer is no longer available, he'd be a great addition as a judge ----- like real controversial and could bump the ratings.
ducky1390
Jul 11, 2012 2:25PM
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Adam Lambert is the most exciting performer in the music business today.  He is a serious , dedicated artist who can write as well as perform innovative music.  If he decided to become an Idol judge, I would watch the show again just to see and hear him. There's something about  his personality,sense of humor and perserverance that is inspirational.

That being said, I hope he doesn't do it. He  is making himself known and respected in the music industry. Getting involved with AI at this point would be a step backward.

justlaugh21
Jul 10, 2012 9:05AM
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Are you kidding!!!!! Are you kidding!!!!!  I don"t care what his sex preference is, he is not in any way qualified to be a judge.  Lets get John Legion, Adel, Fergie, someone who knows good music.  What about some of the artist they brought in last season to help coach the idols?  Please your show is drowning.  If you bring in Adam you have just sunk the show for good.
LAURA WARD (poojah_1)
Jul 9, 2012 9:41PM
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Betty206....I never said he was a drama queen that was your words.  I just said I thought he was terrible but if you want to call him a drama queen I will not disagree
Markworth
Jul 9, 2012 9:03PM
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Could all the gays and lesbians that don't like Steven Tyler be considered "straight bashers"?

BETTY206
Jul 9, 2012 3:45PM
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Idol smart ,clever choice ! Adam is controversial and a great singer/ entertainer. From the diverse comments on this blog ( repeated by the same homophobes over and over) They won't miss a single show so they can complain about it to there congregation of prewds the next day.

Fantastic strategy !

MATTY KRAINZ (LADYMATIKA1)
Jul 9, 2012 3:03PM
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OK AND THIS IS MY FINALE WORD ON THIS 

YOU DON'T WANT ADAM LAMBERT AS A JUDGE BUT YET YA PHONY BALONY'S 
LIKE BRITTANY SPEARS ON X-FACTOR DON'T YA hmmmmmmmmm
YEAH YA KNOW YOU DO CAUSE SHE'S MAN EYE CANDY AND SHE'S NOT GAY 
BUT YA DON'T WANT ADAM LAMBERT ON IDOL THOUGH RIGHT 
OH HELL YEAH HIT THAT NAIL ON THE HEAD WITH THAT ONE DIDN'T I 
THE MALES ON HERE ANYWAYS 
IF YA GET WHAT I MEAN BY HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MATTY KRAINZ (LADYMATIKA1)
Jul 9, 2012 2:59PM
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that's why nobody wants Adam Lambert on TV
and excuse my language 
none of the guys can **** while watching the female singers with 
a gay guy as one of the judges it will throw off their rhythm 

and again for some viewers on here excuse the language 

Ann405
Jul 9, 2012 2:56PM
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How can Adam be a judge and give advice to a contestant when his own singing career is not that successful. If there thinking of getting a past contestant they should get some one like Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clackson . Who has been successful in there career. 
MATTY KRAINZ (LADYMATIKA1)
Jul 9, 2012 2:56PM
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that's why the ratings are low anyways nobody is watching American Idol 
when they do they vote for the good looking guy or beautiful girl weather or not
they can sing to the audience on tv singing doesn't matter only what the contestant
has of a body , American public that watches Idol and votes 
never votes because of the talent they vote for the scenery 

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