Yes, Hasselhoff's big in Germany, but this is not "Germany's Got Talent". (Although, I was impressed by Germany's entry in the Eurovision song contest, an American-Country-Western-styled group called Texas Lightning)

Anyway, this team of judges could be a disaster, or a surprise delight, like the celebs used in the Arsenio Hall revival of "Star Search". Naomi Judd, Ahmet Zappa and Ben Stein? Sounded insane, but at times they were more entertaining than the contestants, and that's what you need on one of these shows. The judges' personality is way more important than their expertise - something Simon Cowell knew from day one, though he'll never admit it.

Hasselhof is very popular singer in Germany. I guess it's sort of like the French and Jerry Lewis.

Damn you, Cowell! You had to go and hire Hasselhoff, didn't you? Now I have to watch your show. Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!

I'd rather see KITT judge. Computers are logical and emotionless.