For all of those who speculated Paula Abdul's twitter resignation was a publicity stunt, today Fox made it quite clear Paula will NOT be back. Fox executives today said, "It's over. No question. It's over." Fox says negotiations are over and they are looking to freshen up the show with this new twist.
Today news is surfacing that guest judges will return to TV's #1 show this season to fill the void left behind by Paula's exit.
People Magazine reports that Victoria Beckham, will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for what her publicist is calling a "one off appearance." Sources say that Beckham will not likely be a permanent add-on to the panel because of the time she spends with her family and working on her fashion line.
E! News reports Katy Perry will also appear behind the judges' desk at least one time this year as a guest judge.
Fox executive Peter Rice spoke today at the Television Critics Association press tour about the judges' contracts. He confirmed Perry and Beckham will be on the show.
Rice also said a permanent replacement for Abdul is in the works. "The four judges were getting in a rhythm last year, and we will probably have four judges back." He continued, "We feel between now and [January] that we will come up with a solution and replacement for Paula. We are looking forward to the season. Obviously, there is going to be a different dynamic. We will be looking to bring a different element and different energy to the season."
The judges will start seeing auditions on August 9th!
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