Idol Judges Descend on New York, Part 2
Jill Dobson, cameraman Jimmy Kutnetsov, and producer Ashley Dvorkin stake out the NYC Idol auditions
The American Idol judges – all FOUR of them- chatted with FOX News crews today. New judge Kara DioGuardi joined Randy, Paula and Simon at Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers for their first day of Season 8 Idol judging. Before handing out golden tickets to Hollywood-bound hopefuls, the judges spoke up. Here’s one exchange between the judges that you won’t hear anywhere else:
Paula: “I know Kara and she speaks her mind, so she will be speaking her mind.”
Simon: “So that’s a nice way of saying she’s bitchy?”
At that, Randy stepped in to defend Kara, and everyone agreed that “sincere” is a better word to describe Kara, and that “bitchy” could be used to describe Simon! A very funny moment and a sign of the chemistry among the judges. To hear more, including Randy and Paula’s advice for Kara, check out this clip:
Click “comments” below and tell us how you think the change will impact Season 8.
Jill Dobson joined FOX News Channel in 2007 as an entertainment correspondent. She has covered stories from the birth of Angelina Jolie's twins; American Idol auditions; and interviewed Madonna on turning 50. Dobson also has an FNC web program entitled, Food Fight, where she covers the latest in celebrity news. 
That “b!tchy” comment is so classic Simon. Love his snarky humor and can’t wait to see how it all plays out with 4 judges on the show!
I think these guys are so funny! I love how Simon turns Paula NICE words around to cause a scandal! he’s hilarious!
Awesome clip! It definately looks like Simon and Paula are welcoming Kara with open arms
That is great!
Bad idea to add a fourth judge!
The judges chemistry is the best thing American Idol has, now it will be ruined.
The new judge seems so full of herself, I bet they end up firing her before the live shows start.
This is soo not right!!
They don’t NEED a fourth judge!!
They were just fine before it.
But I guess that is just the producers and the other people behind it’s problem..
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January is a long time to wait for Idol… thanks for this report to help tide me over ’til then!
I can’t wait to see how it unfolds with four judges!!
I am glad the chemistry between Simon, Paula, and Kara are already showing
Its going to be a very exciting and interesting season. Cant wait for it.