{"id":536507,"date":"2010-04-21T06:17:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-21T10:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.popcrunch.com\/?p=101511"},"modified":"2010-04-21T06:17:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-21T10:17:00","slug":"adam-lambert-%e2%80%9camerican-idol%e2%80%9d-judge-lambert-courted-to-replace-simon-cowell-on-%e2%80%9cidol%e2%80%9d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/536507","title":{"rendered":"Adam Lambert \u201cAmerican Idol\u201d Judge? Lambert Courted To Replace Simon Cowell On \u201cIdol\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.popcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/01\/Simon-Cowell-Leaving-American-Idol.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol\" width=\"250\" height=\"340\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-88290\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.popcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/INFphoto_11917101-500x727.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Adam Lambert\" width=\"230\" height=\"340\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-96258\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In news that we&#8217;ll have to see to believe,<em> American Idol<\/em> Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is the latest contender joining the race to replace Simon Cowell on the judges&#8217; panel of television&#8217;s most-watched talent show.<\/p>\n<p>After wowing <em>Idol<\/em> producers with his quick wit and biting critiques as a mentor on last week&#8217;s Elvis-themed special, we hear the controversial glam rocker is being eyed as a possible replacement for the man the media dubbed Mr. Nasty. In fact, show bosses believe the &#8220;For Your Entertainment&#8221; hitmaker has just the right mix of moxie to be a dynamic asset to the series.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-101511\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A loose-lipped <em>A.I.<\/em> insider divulges to nosy <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalenquirer.com\/adam_lambert_replace_simon_idol\/mikewalker\/64582\">National Enquirer<\/a><\/em> Gossip Guy Mike Walker (Consider The Source!):<em> \u201cProducers were totally bowled over by Adam\u2019s on-target critiques and pithy comments. They believe he\u2019ll bring a fearless, youthful freshness to the show. And let\u2019s not forget, Glambert\u2019s got real stage presence.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Before any Glambert Stans start jumping with glee, we should mention that the outspoken star has stiff competition from other seasoned entertainers also rumored to be up for Simon&#8217;s job: they include: Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx, singer Shania Twain, Rodney &#8220;Darkchild&#8221; Jerkins, an acclaimed producer, and music mogul Tommy Mottola.<\/p>\n<p>Simon will wrap up his nine season run on <em>Idol<\/em> next month to devote his time to developing an American adaptation of his UK small screen smash <em>The X Factor<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adam Lambert as an <em>Idol<\/em> judge: Any thoughts on this?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/nOWvgm2RvPeL09dimKzUP_7ts90\/0\/da\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/nOWvgm2RvPeL09dimKzUP_7ts90\/0\/di\" border=\"0\" ismap=\"true\"><\/img><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/nOWvgm2RvPeL09dimKzUP_7ts90\/1\/da\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feedads.g.doubleclick.net\/~a\/nOWvgm2RvPeL09dimKzUP_7ts90\/1\/di\" border=\"0\" ismap=\"true\"><\/img><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In news that we&#8217;ll have to see to believe, American Idol Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is the latest contender joining the race to replace Simon Cowell on the judges&#8217; panel of television&#8217;s most-watched talent show. 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