In case you needed any more evidence that the American Idol judging panel for the past couple years is composed of people incapable of forming an original thought, now they’re even quitting in pairs. Yesterday, Steven Tyler quit American Idol. Today, Jennifer Lopez follows suit.
It was first rumored that J Lo was considering leaving the show shortly after the season ended. In a conversation with Ryan Seacrest, she confirmed her plans to leave to focus on her children and a tour with Enrique Iglesias (apparently, she still fancies herself a singer).
As with yesterday, my response is good riddance. The terrible judges killed the show, even if they were, in some respects, getting better during their second season (blatantly absurd favoritism of Joshua and Jessica notwithstanding).
My hope for next year: pick some actual judges. Key word: judge. I don’t want just a pair of legs or a guy who makes highly inappropriate comments to fathers of 16 year old girls. These singers need real guidance, not a bunch of yes men.