It's time for the judge to be judged. American Idol is toodling along this year, and after tonight we'll be down to ten performers (presuming that the new-fangled Judge's Save rule isn't employed). So, now that we are where we are, it seems about the right time to note that the new judge is a dud.

Okay, maybe not a total dud, but she really isn't bringing much to the table. Timidity gets you nowhere on American Idol. She needs to get tougher. She needs more attitude. Apparently, I'm not the only scribe who feels this way.

Do you ever wonder what Simon is rudely whispering to Paula when he's supposed to be paying attention to the idol's performances?

Can Simon really give good constructive criticism when it looks like he's paying more attention to Paula's left earlobe than the singing?

Personally, I've always sensed some sexual tension between Simon and Paula, so I just assumed the two were making plans on where they were going after the show. As is usually the case, I have no clue what I'm talking about.

Simon says he's usually ridiculing Paula's critiquing style.