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Wednesday, November 11, 2026Nov 11

Who will be judged fit to be the ‘Idol’ judges?

By FRAZIER MOORE

AP Television Writer

NEW YORK – Don’t call it “American Idol.” Call it “Extreme Makeover: ‘Idol’ Edition.”

The composition of the “Idol” judges’ panel seems to be changing by the minute, in flux like a lunch counter during the noon rush.

Everyone but Larry King and Kate Gosselin is rumored as a candidate to replace tart-tongued Simon Cowell (out the door to create his own talent competition), Ellen DeGeneres and who knows who else.