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What is American Idol without the nasty-fiercely-blunt Simon Cowell? :) For all his caustic snarl, Cowell’s approach worked and he was a massive part of the show’s identity. He had a very specific skill that not everyone can pull it off.

Ladies & Gentleman – this is the new line-up for the tenth season of American Idol.

The new judges? Jennifer Lopez? She brings eye-candy to the show, beautiful & glam but superficial. Steven Tyler? An aging yet sexy rock star. His expressions are so comical, probably adding humor to the season. Kara DioGuardi & Ellen DeGeneres – was, in all honesty, mostly forgettable. And the kooky Paula Abdul, she is just being nice & sweet.

This 10th season will either make or break American Idol. As far as I am concern, the novelty is over & gone with. Because there are just too many of this reality-talent-searching show around. What is going to make this series shone this year will not be the judges but the contestants themselves. Several years have passed since the show actually produced a true breakout sensation who managed to dominate the music charts & captivate arena-sized audiences. And for the last 2 seasons, the qualities of the talents are so-so only. I can’t even remember who won and who was in the Top 3. They don’t make an impact during the show and after the show because they didn’t went and make great songs or albums for the public consumption. I can’t even remember how Kris Allen (winner of Season 8) and Lee DeWyze (winner of Season 9) looks like. We need some good gems this year; charismatic cast of contenders – the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Bo Bice, Constantine Maroulis, Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert to shoot up the ratings – powerhouse pop vocalist that entertains. It is not enough to sing a song well, you have to re-invent it, make it your own, be original.

It’s gonna be a kinder American Idol without Simon Cowell :)