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‘American Idol’ Fans Want Paula Abdul Back as Full-Time Judge: Who Should She Replace?
The former judges mentored the Top 5 and joined a crossover night with Dancing With the Stars, while viewers voted to cut the field to three.
- On Monday, original American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson returned to the show, guiding the Top 5 contestants through the high-pressure semifinals.
- Abdul and Jackson were two of the original trio that launched the series in 2002 alongside Simon Cowell, helping shape the competition during its early years.
- Beyond offering critiques, Abdul joined the current judging panel featuring Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood while both mentors provided guidance to the remaining hopefuls.
- The episode also featured a crossover twist with Dancing With the Stars, as professional dancers Gleb Savchenko, Witney Carson, Rylee Arnold, and Jan Ravnik joined for live performances.
- Many viewers responded positively to Abdul's return, with some suggesting she join the panel permanently, as the Top 3 head into the season finale on May 11.
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Where Are They Now? OG ‘American Idol’ Judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson
Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson served as judges on 'American Idol' during seasons 1 through 8. Now, they're making a return to the stage. The post Where Are They Now? OG ‘American Idol’ Judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson appeared first on American Songwriter.
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