Judging Kara...it's time to get tough

Kara creates a nice balance between herself and Simon. Simon cuts to the chase and leaves out all of the flowery euphaisms while Kara actually critiques the singers in a constructive way that is benefical to them. Kara, I think, should change her model of critiquing by ending with the flipside of their performance. If you come on too strong from the onset, the way Simon does, the singer really isn't hearing anything else and blocks out all of the other technical aspects of the evaluation that could really help them in the long run. This isn't true of all of the singers since everyone is wired differently but it certainly explains why many of them 'appear' to have ignored some of the advice given.

I like Paula's heart, but the nonsense between her and Simon is a huge deterent to the quality of the show and really doesn't add anything; this is where some of the air time is taken up. It is apparent to everyone that she is trying to step it up, but I think her time has come to step down gracefully.

Simon is an a hole and though there are times when I agree with him there is no place for flat out mean comments.

I like a judge to be honest but if I have to hear Karaoke or cruise ship singer type analogies anymore I will go flipping crazy. Simon and his analogies need to stop!!

Kara needs to stay. she shouldn't be canned at all but if they need to cut down to three again do it after the season ends. I didn't think they needed 4 judges but they made their beds now let them lay down in them. I actually think Kara is a better judge than Paula however that being said Paula was there from the beginning and should remain until she doesn't want to be there anymore or the show is no longer. Hey if you all remember (and few do) Kara was a judge on the Bombed ABC American Idol copy called "The One" Who knows what's going to happen next season should Simon leave (as he has said he might). so Let things be for now and see what happens for next year.

I think you got it right dudr , Shr is so foxy and I lovr her attitude too . Abdule has fooled around with Simon too long too . its noy funny anymore .

I THINK THAT THE CANCER IN THE GROUP IS PAULA TO A DEGREE, SHE TALKS TOO MUCH LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT SHE IS STONED ON SOMETHING THAT MAKES PEOPLE TALKATIVE, KARA USUALLY JUST REPEATS WHATEVER RANDY SAYS WITHOUT USING THE TERM "DAWG" SIMON AS NEGATIVE AS HE CAN BE, IS THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SINCERE ENOUGH TO TELL IT LIKE IT IS.

The judges are all unique and have a lot to offer. I like the mix just the way it is, and appreciate their take. No one is perfect, just let them do their job, and take what you like, and leave the rest.

Let's face it. Randy and Simon are the ones who opinions matter the most. They are fabulous. Paula is there for entertainment value. I LOVE her. She is also there to ease the blow from Simon. And who doesnt' love the chemistry between Simon and Paula. I love that also. Don't change what's working. Get Rid of KARA. NO MORE 4 JUDGES.

I think Paula and Simon are the stars of AI. Paula has gotten much more ascertive and her critiques are more on the mark this year. But who cares? I love just looking at her, she's so beautiful! I think, in all, the judges form a balanced, unique panel, with each of them contributing in the their own way something for the contestants to gnaw on. When a contestant is really, really bad, it's nice to have Paula say something that doesn't completely deflate their self-confidence. She obviously has a heart!

This show has produced two winners in it's history that have actually gone far and risen' to the point of being worthy of being called a star or successful. Those two winners were Kelly Clarkson and of course Carrie Underwood. As for the judges, I'm SICK of Randy. All he does is say "Dawg" "you know" "yo, like" "Dude, listen ya know".....He's ridiculous. Did he actually go to school and if so did he just skip ENGLISH CLASS? His speaking manner doesn't make him cool. He's a grown man for God sake. Do his kids talk like him? As for Paula, she tries to be nice but I think the flakiness is causing issues. Simon is Simon. I like that he's actually being more kind this year. Finally. In season's past his comments were very unnecessary and hurtful. As for this new girl "Kara"....she's way more interested in dressing provocativley and singing herself to show the world she has a voice than being a judge with helpful criticisms. Amer. Idol NEEDS NEW JUDGES. Simon should stay, Paula needs a new gig, Kara should just go away and Randy.....take some ENGLISH classes "DUDE" and for heavens sake next season....PICK PEOPLE WHO CAN ACTUALLY SING!!!!

like Kara---she actually gives comments based on facts and technical aspects of singing. Paula just says how nice they look and loves everyone. At least Kara's presence has forced Paula to sober up. She was loaded all last season and has not appeared loaded at all this year