Ideal for Idol
A Suze Orman American Idol surprise? Ellen's out too now, but neither JessicaSimpson nor Justin Timberlake are worthy
- Suze Orman. We're serious
- Jessica "mom jeans" Simpson will make Ellen look like the wicked witch of thewest.
- Rosanne Barr seems as mean as Simon, plus an added dash of crazy
Simon Cowell's long gone and Ellen DeGeneres unexpectedly joined him as an ex-American Idol judge tonight, saying she just didn't feel right criticizing people. Now more than one of the big names that have surfaced as possible replacements — Jessica "mom jeans" Simpson, Courtney "Condé Nast Traveller of rehab" Love and Justin "I do moves now" Timberlake — could get a seat on the TV juggernaut.
Perhaps even Howard Stern? OK, he's definitely not meant for the mainstream.
CultureMap has better names to toss in the hat for consideration:
Suze Orman — We're convinced giving her a platform like American Idol could turn this economy straight around. She's a professional host! Our only concern is that no one would be able to offer a dissenting opinion. The woman just makes. so. much. sense.
Roseanne Barr — She's opinionated. She's outspoken. She's like a lady-Simon, but crazy, and with a blog.
Rahm Emanuel — He wants to retire, he's got connections to show biz and a vocabulary that would make for some spectacular live TV. Think Obama would guest host?
Who do you think should be the next American Idol host?