American Idol 2009 (New Judge)

[Gryffindorian]

This season is going to be interesting, now that there are two female judges opposite Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell. But I wonder how they voted or will vote on the candidates who auditioned? You've got an even-numbered panel of judges ... How do they break a tie?

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdai...alks-new-season-the-males-were-the-strongest/

 

[Trekker4747]

How do they break a tie?

Simon.

 

[Gryffindorian]

Okay, assuming all four judges voted 2-2 on a contestant, Simon would still be the "ultimate" judge? I know he has a lot of appeal, but his making the final decision would just nullify the point of having four judges on the show. An odd-numbered panel of judges would obviously make more sense.

 

[bigdaddy]

Who cares how they will break a tie, they will just add another judge.

However if it's a tie I think they might just go "screw it" and send you through, at leats in the first round.

 

[Hennessy Badger]

Okay, assuming all four judges voted 2-2 on a contestant, Simon would still be the "ultimate" judge?

Yes. I don't know why, but that's what has been reported.

 

[Aragorn]

Maybe 2-2 is a fail and you need at least 3-1.

 

[Holdfast]

In the UK, when the similar X-Factor show with Cowell went to 4 judges, they needed 3 judges saying yes to put someone through. 2-2 wasn't enough.

 

[Barbados Slim]

They said in an article somewhere that Cowell breaks the tie.

 

[Trekker4747]

They said in an article somewhere that Cowell breaks the tie.

Isn't it Simon's company that is doing the record?

 

[Apophis]

They said in an article somewhere that Cowell breaks the tie.

Isn't it Simon's company that is doing the record?

Plus he created the show.

 

[Brent]

Well, good, they should really get rid of Paula though

 

[Trekker4747]

Well, good, they should really get rid of Paula though

I wonder if maybe this new judge isn't part of a plan to phase Paula "Stoned on something tonight" Abdul out?

 

[Barbados Slim]

No. Paula has a big part to play as a conduit for crazy antics. She's looney but harmless. They'll never get rid of her. Randy however...useless critique plus a new judge with music producing cred equals numbered days.

 

[paudemge]

They said in an article somewhere that Cowell breaks the tie.

Isn't it Simon's company that is doing the record?

Plus he created the show.

Simon Fuller not Simon Cowell the judge created American Idol