Simon Cowell as a Guest Judge on MY DWTS?? New Interview with New EP Rob Wade
Not on my DWTS, please. He’s one of those guys who thinks he knows everything about everything but really doesn’t know all that much about anything. But hey, if you’re hot, you’ll be a hit whether you can sing…I mean dance, or not. But really – how funny would it be if Simon got to be Guest judge and Maks didn’t? From The TV Page:
Usually when they bring a new boss into a show it is so they can shake it up…
Yeah, but this time it is not. The show did really great last season. Quite early on in the season, Conrad who was the EP decided to leave. He had done 18 seasons. He decided he wanted a new challenge. So in this case the show is doing great and we have to be really respectful of the format.So how are you going to put your stamp on the show?
Look, viewers love the show. I would be a fool to go in there and say, “I want to put my stamp on this. I am going to go in there and shake things up.” But there are a couple of significant changes that I am in the process of making that I think people will notice.How many judges do you think will be on the panel?
For the moment, we are looking at three. There is a possibility for a fourth. We are talking about that possibility. But we have to see. I think you have just got to get the right mix of people. I think Bruno (Tonioli) , Len (Goodman) and Carrie Ann (Inaba) are brilliant. Certainly wouldn’t lose any of them…
LOL No thanks to Simon. I love Simon, but, I rather he stick to singing shows. But, lol if he was a judge instead of Maks!
I’m with Vogue. Love Simon Cowell, but I’d rather him just stick to singing shows. Lol
I also found that interview very interesting. Specially how he talked about getting new talent for the pros. Makes me wonder if we’ll get some very new people and only be left with 2 or 3 of the old pros. Hmmm..
Also liked the question about bringing YouTube stars into the show. As a big fan of many YouTubers, I would love some of them to be casted for the show. I know Justine Ezarik (iJustine) wanted to be on the show a long time ago so I would love to see her dance. Or Jenna Marbles or Grace Helbig… Just a few cool people that would be great on the show.
I’d love to see Simon on the show. Simon doesn’t get nearly the credit he deserves as a judge. The judge in many ways is an acting job and Simon is a great actor on the judging panel.
I would take Simon over Maks any day – but from the way it sounded I don’t think the 4th judge would be permanent – maybe a series of guest judges like they’ve been doing.
Simon was a great judge on AI. On DWTS? As Liz Lemon would say “blergh!”.
Simon would be great He can read a script as well as anyone It would really spice things up and he has no friends or relatives in the cast
I agree about wanting to see Simon on the show also. I think he pays attention to details and I like the way he acts on the judges panel. Even if he’s a guest judge, would be happy see him on the show.
Broken record, here. Not interested in any fourth judge, not guest, not permanent. The judges are really last on the list of why I watch the show, if indeed they make the list at all. They are necessary. Period. For me, BRING BACK THE CONFESSIONALS.
I don’t mind Simon Cowell at all. The guy knows how to stir things up, good for ratings. I’ll take him anyday, anytime than Maks.
I’m with Susan #8. I’d rather have the confessionals back than a fourth judge. Although I think it’ll be interesting to have Simon guest judge once, just to see how he judges celebs in a dance show.
That really is the best reason to have Simon on the cast. He has no vested interest in any of the dancers or connections to them, so he’ll be completely frank with what he says. It would make for great TV I think.
The 4th judge position doesn’t seem a done deal it seems. I saw a photo of Maks at ABC offices and wondering if he’s still negotiating.
Doubt very much that Maks is playing hard to get – he wants it too badly. He’s made that much very clear.
IMO we don’t need a fourth judge. Yes to a new judge. Most importantly the celebs & pros need a judge that gives good,consistent,helpful descriptive opinions. We as we the viewers could then also understand what steps etc, were wrong.
I think a fourth judge is too much. I watch for the dancing, not the judging. So, the extra time commenting by another judge is overall a waste.
#14 yes to that, ette
#15 soooooooooooooooooooo agreed, John.
I think Maksim could be a good judge. I’d prefer Louis or Shirley or Corky or Julianne (loved all her comments – including that one to Mark and the other to Maks)… but Maks works especially with certain grudge he has to the judges… it’s a good drama… no 4th judge, but replace someone at certain time, and not a lot of weeks like last season.
of course, less effusiveness is less waste of time on judges table… comments need to be shortened and dances last longer… (tired of 70s dances… bring 90s dances back on early weeks)
Btw, I loved the idea of a latin judge on latin week. Looking foward to Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, etc… this season. And a more latin stereotyped (and non-recycled) songs this season, please. tks
I don’t want a 4th judge. If they want to replace a certain female judge (who shall remain nameless) I think I could go along with that. As far as Maks being a judge, just no.
Simon is just not the kind of judge for DWTS because he doesn’t know much about dancing. If they want someone who has been on a singing show, put Paula Abdula on as she has had actual dancing experience.
Am I the only one who thinks Bruno is the only judge that gives constructive criticism and is genuinely enthusiastic about people’s performances? He’s the only one worth keeping his spot IMO (I liked Len but he’s too inconsistent the past 3-4 seasons). And yea, a 4th judge is a time waster. I say bring back the confessionals, bring back Dance Center (I miss it so much!), replace Carrie Ann with Shirley Ballas/Kym Johnson/ someone who’s not an attention wh*re, and be done with it.