The Voice
2011
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- Randy Jackson. Randy Jackson started on American Idol in 2002, and was one of the original three judges on the panel. Known for his unique vocabulary on the show — "dawg" and "pitchy" — Jackson holds the record as the longest-serving judge in the show's history.
- Simon Cowell. Simon Cowell joined Jackson as one of the original three judges on the American Idol panel for its premiere in 2002. Despite his rather harsh and blunt critiques, Cowell was beloved — and helped sculpt the careers of many that graced the stage, both on and off the show.
- Paula Abdul. Paula Abdul completed the trio on the original American Idol judging panel, sitting alongside Cowell and Jackson. She was known for her sweet comments, in contrast to Cowell's often hard critiques.
- Kara DioGuardi. Kara DioGuardi joined the American Idol judging panel as a fourth addition in 2009 for its eighth season. She opened up in her autobiography, A Helluva High Note, about her negative experiences on the show.
Jul 19, 2021 · THEN AND NOW: All of the 'American Idol' judges. Simon Cowell was one of the three original judges for the first nine seasons of the show. Gregg DeGuire/Getty; Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank...
American Idol employs a select panel of judges who critique the contestants' performances. The original judges, for seasons one through eight, were record producer and music manager Randy Jackson, singer and choreographer Paula Abdul, and music executive and manager Simon Cowell.
From the OG's Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson to Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, here's all the American Idol judges we've seen in the last 22 seasons.
Feb 17, 2024 · Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie share their experiences and insights as judges on ABC's singing competition. They reveal how they mentor contestants, visit their hometowns and deal with tough decisions.
- Kimi Robinson
- Entertainment Reporter
Mar 28, 2021 · A gallery of every celebrity who has judged the singing competition, from Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell to Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Find out when and why they exited and how their careers changed after Idol.
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May 21, 2024 · Learn about the history of American Idol judges, from the original trio of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul to the current panel of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. See photos, facts and trivia of each judge and their tenure on the show.
