Steven Tyler out as judge at American Idol

[ChaseW]

Steven Tyler appears to be leaving American Idol.


http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/steven-tyler-leaving-american-idol-judge/

[MarcB]

Put a fork in it already.

[JayR]

Put a fork in it already.

I agree.

[TheBigA]

This TV show eats up a lot of their time.  Musicians (especially at his age) aren't used to working this hard.

I think the Idol people have to consider the higher the stature of the artist, the less work they're willing to do.

If they want artist judges, they have to understand the people they choose will only stick with it for a year or two, and then move on.  They have a long line of applicants for the job.  Every time they change the judges, it will refresh and hopefully reinvent the show. 

[landtuna]

IMHO, Tyler was brought on to give some "edge" to the proceedings.  Too bad the bag of rags didn't bring any talent.  In that, of course, he was no different than any of the other judges.  Just funnier to look at. 

I'm sure Aerosmith will be happy to get him back......or not.

[gregg75]

clap clap clap clap clap clap...............

[Greg Goodfellow]

Ben Folds from "The Sing-Off" would be a good choice. Also, I rather enjoyed J-Lo's observations, but if she leaves, not a problem for me.

[ShawnHill1]

I read elsewhere this morning that Jennifer Lopez may be out the door as well; in fact, Access Hollywood confirms it...

http://news.yahoo.com/jennifer-lopez-leaving-american-idol-something-163605237.html

[TheBigA]

For basically the same reason as Tyler.  Two years is enough.  These are artists.  They don't like routine.  After a couple years of doing the same thing, they're ready for a break.  She was almost gone after one year, but they threw enough money to keep her one more year.  But even the money at some point becomes secondary.

[Mark_Giardina]

J-Lo also has handed in her notice. This is for those of you who do watch American Idol.