SMOGGIN

Being an avid American Idol fan, I will certainly keep watching, but it won't be the same obviously, without the one and only Paula Abdul.  I will miss her zany actions and real, heartfelt comments to the contestants.   I will miss the fun and banter between her and Simon.   I could go on and on.  After all, she was with the show from the start, and Randy, Simon and Paula will always be the real creators and success story behind Idol, and Ryan Seacrest too.   

Sudden changes are never easy to take, especially when the judge replacing her is Kara Dioguardi.   It took awhile to get used to the fourth judge last season, but in the end I softened to her slightly.  Perhaps I should give her the benefit of the doubt a little longer, as she has some big shoes to fill and it can't be easy on her.   Kara will never replace Paula, but she can add her own style to the show and be that Positive or negative, well... we will have to wait and see.   I am hoping it remains a positive experience.    After all, it's about the contestants and their talents in the end.  

I wish Paula well in her future prospects, as I will also welcome Kara as the new third judge.  I would like to see this show stick around.   It's fun, upbeat and has produced some amazing talent.  You can't say that about a lot of what's on the air these days.