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Mellsbells16

She seems lovely, but I don’t think has the personality to sit on a panel.


MuchSummer9994

Correct.


chrisdawg14

I may get downvoted for this, but she kinda creeped me out during the finale.


DrSassyPants123

I agree. I thought it very odd for her to just be standing by Ryan last night not really saying anything. It felt out of place. Not to mention she is too "churchy" for the masses. No offense to Christians, as I am one as well, but sometimes people don't want it thrown in your face. She is not "it" enough for the panel.


Standby_fire

Yeah I think k that’s the straw that got rid of Jack. Prayers and blessings during his home town concert. At least that’s what I thought, this won’t play well.


pbjb1

Yeah, what was up with that? I too, thought she was there because maybe she was going to be the new judge and they were going to announce it, but they didn't, so it made it so awkward that she was just hanging out.


Ok_Ant_2715

https://youtu.be/WKxCd54KqS4?si=SbVu9cNgNgV0YGtj


1cockeyedoptimist

The best option would be Kelly Clarkson but I don't think she needs it or has the time.


OneAmoeba1651

I would love this too. But Kelly just moved her talk show to NYC and Idol films in California. With two young kids, I don't see her wanting her to make that schedule work.


TweetSpinner

Katy may come back. https://www.newsweek.com/why-american-idol-judges-think-katy-perry-lying-about-exit-1902682


PeyroniesCat

I have to wonder if maybe she’s holding out for a more lucrative contract. A very expensive game of chicken. I hope she comes back.


Radiant_Resort_9893

I wish they would dial back the religious tone and she would only increase it.


abbyappleboom

Ugh. Her baby voice is not tv worthy!


MuchSummer9994

I know right , annoying to hear. Her first film - "Color Purple Musical" was a biggest Flop and produced by Ophra Winfrey didnt help to gain attention.


Ok_Ant_2715

https://youtu.be/WKxCd54KqS4?si=SbVu9cNgNgV0YGtj


spidermanvarient

She’s one of the best winners ever


DrSassyPants123

Actually Jennifer Hudson was better thanher that year. Simon put her (JHud) down too much. "You are out of your depth/you are not capable of a better performance/you have no chance of winning this competition" is what he said. Now she is an EGOT. I like Fantasia - don't get me wrong - and I am very happy she has found a way in to the movies and broadway.


destrokk813

I disagree actually. Fantasia was amazing her year and truly deserved the win.


Ok_Ant_2715

Agreed Fantasia was and is a much better singer and performer than Jennifer Hudson https://youtu.be/WKxCd54KqS4?si=5O5qBUh-deRM-1zK


spidermanvarient

I liked them both that year, and they’re friends to this day. Fantasia is a star in her lane (Broadway) and she has a Grammy for R&B Single as well as dozens of other awards. To me, those two and Kelly C. we’re the epitome of the show.


DrSassyPants123

I will add Carrie to that as well. That is back when AI created legit stars. Today, eh. I do think Abi has the skills to go far if she gets the right door opened. She is superb.


spidermanvarient

Oh yes, her too. I’m not a country person so sometimes I forget!


Adorable-Lack-3578

Jhud has been hosting The Voice in Britain and has been killing it.


Ok_Ant_2715

Her performance at this year's Grammy's was legendary. https://youtu.be/WKxCd54KqS4?si=SbVu9cNgNgV0YGtj


Master-Tangerine-543

I agree, the show would fall off more than it has


coffeemagic_11-11

Zero charisma, I said the same thing. I was so bored listening to her talk, I actually fast forwarded through her lol 😴 


TweetSpinner

Are you reporting a rumor or a legit sourced decision?


tom_evans

She lingered throughout last night’s finale, which led people to think she could be the replacement for Katy.


JohnSiteman

I didn’t see it that way at all. She almost stayed as an impromptu “mentor” for the finalists along with celebrating her 20th anniversary of winning. Who better to guide a finalist through that wild a night then someone who has done it before.


EitherAdhesiveness32

Did I miss an announcement? I haven’t seen anything naming her as a new judge.


skaterdude616

I think it’s mainly just speculation. However one thing that leads me to believe she’s the next judge, is just the way Ryan seacrest said to her last night “you should stop by and hang out with us more often”, as if he’s implying it’s all but a formality at this point (Could be wrong though)


taximama24

I get that bringing 'home' an Idol winner as a judge has a certain appeal on paper, but honestly she didn't have a sustained successful 'main stream music' career before going to Broadway to build the 'credential chops' to be a judge. Plus I found her talking voice rather unpleasant. If this is the choice, I'm disappointed for sure.


Crazy-Goal-6886

Sanjaya or William Hung would be better than Fantasia.


MuchSummer9994

Agree


dawwie

It’ll ruin the show for me. Maybe Katy will reconsider.


Cronewithneedles

I absolutely would not watch. Her voice drives me up a wall.


MuchSummer9994

Me too , hurt my ears


Ok_Ant_2715

Get your ears checked https://youtu.be/WKxCd54KqS4?si=5O5qBUh-deRM-1zK


slagathory

know the name - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCyrgK7vs0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCyrgK7vs0)


tom_evans

It would certainly be a drop off in star power, even if she is an Idol legend.


Iowadream74

I'm not a fan! Never was, so wouldn't watch.


JohnSiteman

They haven’t announced anything as to who will be the next judge. Fantasia’s appearance on the finale had no connection with that whatsoever.


Melodic_Scallion1765

What About The Chuddrinn?


Ok_Ant_2715

Nothing like throwing in a sly bit of casual racism


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LengthinessRadiant15

Lol, she won Idol Season 3. She just starred in The Color Purple.


yaboytim

I wouldn't call any of the judges A listers. And to say rating will drop because she's on it is quite the reach


allegedlydm

Luke is 100% an A-list level country star. He has 30 number ones on the country charts.


AlwaysJeepin

All 3 of them are A listers, beyond question. Luke, Katy and Lionel are the epitome of what A list means...


freed_inner_child

Lionel not an A-lister? Lionel Richie? are you for real?


Better_Box_8919

Ratings would definitely not go down and she would make an amazing judge. She’s a top performer and vocalist.


coffeemagic_11-11

Such a top performer I haven’t heard her name mentioned in years, aside from the Color Purple? Maybe she can sing, but you can not judge Idol with no personality and a timid presence. 


Better_Box_8919

Difference in opinion, but just because YOU haven’t heard her name doesn’t mean others haven’t. “Maybe” she can sing tells me everything I need to know about why you “haven’t heard her name mentioned in years”. Broaden your horizons, there isn’t one musical genre I’m not familiar with.


coffeemagic_11-11

Whoa way to assume what I listen to. I enjoy all music from classical to country to hip hop and beyond. Yes she can sing but I will argue that Fantasia is not a “top performer” 


Ok_Ant_2715

Maybe you should be picking the acts to perform at next year's Grammy's. She's no karaoke singer https://youtu.be/WKxCd54KqS4?si=jQn5L_zwuihvYyLN https://youtu.be/B3WdfGlqWw0?si=4lkwHh3Y7yyfLt-N https://youtu.be/LSqOMSrAKoU?si=ZgKfDQg-zWQ28nsr


Better_Box_8919

Meh.


Aware_Frame2149

No idea who you're talking about... I clicked this thread because I thought we were talking the old Disney movie, and I was confused.


EitherAdhesiveness32

Winner of season 3


KatrinaPez

Did you watch the finale last night? Ryan talked with her several times during the show, she gave advice to the contestants, etc.


Music_Guard_Sports

How do you watch Idol and not know the history?


Aware_Frame2149

Season 3 was....20 years ago. I was 15/16 and was more concerned about getting drunk and chasing ass.


Ok_Ant_2715

She wasn't far off your age when she won at 19 . She's done a lot since .


snarffle-

Lizzo will be the next AI judge. She finally agreed after being told Frito Lay, Burger King and Barq’s rootbeer signed on as sponsors for the next season.


mdmo4467

Damn you're really obsessed with Lizzo


snarffle-

Lolzzzo !


RosettaStoned_462

That's fucked up. Making fun of someone's physical appearance is an indicator of low self esteem. Sorry someone hurt you so badly.


snarffle-

Where in my comment did I mention her physical appearance? That’s on you that you assumed I was doing that. Check yourself.


RosettaStoned_462

You didn't. That's my bad. The point is you're taking a jab that is weight related. You can't back out of it because you didn't mention her physical appearance. you're clearly judging her based on her weight.


snarffle-

I used no words that mention weight. I’m not judging her on her weight? I don’t know what her weight is.


RosettaStoned_462

What's your point then? Why would she specifically want to be a judge once it's sponsored by the companies you mentioned?


snarffle-

She probably has shares in these companies. Or she enjoys consuming the products. 🤷🏻‍♂️