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For the first time today, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez met with the nation’s TV critics, who showered the new American Idol judges with questions about who’ll replace Simon Cowell as the big meanie and what type of criticism they’ll offer to the legions of wannabes. “We are both spontaneous,” Lopez told the critics in Pasadena, Calif. “We’re very honest and in the moment with what we say and do. We have different perspectives from the previous judges. We’ve auditioned, we’ve been through the ranks.”
“I’ll tell them if you didn’t bring what you needed to bring, or if you have too much attitude,” promises Tyler of the contestants. “The best of us have the best attitude. You also gotta have the voice, the whole package.”
In the end, says executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, it will be about more than just who delivers the best zinger this season. “It’s just as important how they deal with the good ones as well as the bad ones. They bring more of a critique rather than just, `pack your bags, you’re going home.’” Adds Randy Jackson, “We’ve heard a lot of talk about who will be the tough one, who’s going to tell these kids where it is and where it’s not. You’ll still hear all of that from all three of us. If it’s terrible, it’s terrible. What are you going to say? We definitely loved Simon and will miss him. He was a great addition to the show. We added these two superstars. The show will go on and have huge success. Kids look at Jennifer and Steve and see a triple threat and a rock legend. I think we will be good, man.”
Speaking of which, even Jackson said he’s stepped up his game in light of the new talent on the panel. “In season 10, you’ll see more of an assertive dawg, a different side of the dawg. Fewer yos, maybe more nos. Less dawgs. My role has definitely changed. You’re gonna like this a lot.”
Both Tyler and Lopez offered different perspectives about settling into the gig. Lopez says it’s a lot more fun than she thought it would be, and fully plans to “be herself” when it comes to how she looks on live shows. “I’m a girl who likes to get dressed up. But I’m not getting anything especially designed.” [The network’s head of reality Mike Darnell, meanwhile, says Lopez has never been late and has never taken a long break, so so much for any diva concerns). Tyler, meanwhile, admits that he’s taken heat from his fellow band members for joining the most-watched show on TV. “Everyone’s got their opinion. I want to test my limitations. I’ve been judged all my life for what I do. Many have things to say about it, but it’s not going to fly. I am who I am.”
So will Fox need to institute a five-second delay whenever he talks? “F— no,” Tyler quipped.
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No one should watch this crap.
no one should read your crap.
I’d rather read LOL’s crap than watch this crap
meme for the win!
To: LOL, meme, and ks. hahaha…you call it crap but you just love to comment on and think about the show don’t you now.
Having Lopez and Steven Tyler and Randy moss will make for a great show and fun stuff.
who is Randy moss?
He’s the black guy
He’s a football player nimrods!
Is Randy Moss going to be on the show this year?
“In season 10, you’ll see more of an assertive dawg, a different side of the dawg.” Um, way to use fewer “dawgs”, Randy?
Also, do kids even know who Jennifer Lopez is, much less that she’s a “triple threat”? I’m fairly confident my teenage cousins have never even heard of “Jenny From The Block.”
J.Lo is a triple threat? Please ‘splain.
She’s got a big ass, big boobs and a big mouth.
then your cousins are lame! (i’m a teenager by the way)
I’m really confused by Steven Tyler being an Idol judge.
Way to ruin your legacy, Steven.
That shipped sailed when Aerosmith did “Angel” and “I Don’t want to miss a thing.”
In a world that people need their dreams, Steven is helping. So that is a positive thing that he has put in his life. When is the last time that you guys helped someone in need?….that’s what I thought.
I don’t wanna miss a thing is one of the greatest songs ever!! So romantic!!
I agree. Now he’s going to become a joke. And it’s not like he needs the money. Tyler should be embarrassed sitting next to J.Lo
Agreed, then again rock stars have big ego’s… I so hope AI fails hard, I like millions other I’m guessing, only watched AI because of Simon. The recent years’ winners have all blown chunks, but it’s always interesting to hear what Simon says, honest opinions spoken is why he made AI work. Randy, Paula, and Ellen all had the same ‘canned’ comments for each contestant… I really can’t see how the show is going to ‘improve’ in Simon’s absense, everyones going to flock to his new show.
No one really cares about “rock cred” or whatever “cred” anymore.
Only white fan-bois living in the past are into that crap.
How exactly has Steven Tyler lost his legacy?
Tyler has lost his legacy by hanging with people like Randy Moss.
Nothing can ruin Steven Tylers legacy and he can only improve almost anything he gets involved in. Hes an icon.
I am going to find it very difficult to look at Steven Tyler’s craggy face for more than a few seconds at a time. And it will be in HD!
Of course Tyler is going to need a delay for his potty mouth, and good luck to them when the show goes live, if it even makes it that far without Simon. Tyler was a big, big mistake, as is this whole ridiculous plan to keep Idol going without the man who defined the show. This is not American Idol; this is garbage. Bring on X Factor.
You think this is garbage, but are looking forward to The X Factor? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!
I’ve seen the UK version of X Factor, and it’s excellent. The show has its naysayers in the UK, but overall, it’s a huge hit there, and we are going to love it here in America.
x factor is Booooorrrring. I love Simon because he was so funny and entertaining on AI, but he is annoying as hell! AI has so much more freedom than x factor.
I keep reading that Steven Tyler is going to be a judge on American Idol this year but he’s not in any of the pictures… I see Ryan, JLo, Dawg and some old lady. Where’s Steven?
LOL, good one!! (HIGH FIVE)
Is it really a good one? I guess if your ten years old, oh wait, even a lot of ten year olds would not even find that funny. I guess your just lame.
They should just end this show, go out (unlike many of the competitors) on a high note.
I agree, Randy Moss, Steven Hawking and Jennifer Aniston are going to make the show intresting this year..
Randy Jackson now has the most personality on the judging panel. RANDY JACKSON people! This is going to be a trainwreck.
OMG! Hellooooo people! How has Steven Tyler ruined this show, his cred, or anything else about this “show”? I for one will watch start to finish for the first time ever! Go ST! I love ya!….
They are confused why he chose to do this. You know how selfish confused people are these days, they don’t understand why celebrities would want to help others instead of only caring about themselves and their image. You people need to learn that not everyone goes around saying I’m better than this and I’m too good for this. Steven is not selfish like other celebrities. Get that through your heads people!
Randy Moss will never replace Simon in my mind.
To the people who are asking, “Do these kids even know who Jennifer Lopez is?” – well, did they know who Paula Abdul was when American Idol started? Not only that but the only reason most of them recognized Steven Tyler is because of the “Guitar Hero” game.
Both of them bring a lot of talent ot the table. Lopez is beautiful and has made it as a dancer, recording star, and actress.
Steven Tyler is a rock legend.
I, for one, am looking forward to the changes.
Now give us some contestants that can sing, thankyouverymuch.
I agree with you. Exactly, give us some contestants that can sing. That’s what I care about the most!!!!
Wow! What a panel of judges! Randy Moss, Rosie Perez and Susan Boyle on Hydroxycut. Somebody hand me a quaalude before I go NUTS!