WILL YOU WATCH IDOL IF...

We're less then one week away from a brand new season of AMERICAN IDOL! So, for the first few weeks at least, get out the chains and chackles, and get ready to be taken hostage by the annual mix of auditions. Resolve your Tivo conflicts, because if you're like me, you can plow through the typical 2 hour in about 40 minutes.

Different though this season. No Paula. Will that affect how fast you become a regular viewer this season? I actually think I'll be compelled to watch quicker this season. I liked Paula, not a hater. She was obviously a lot more forgiving then the other judges. She did give hope to the contestants though, and that may be missed. She was the "nicest", without question. That I will miss. The dancing while one of her favorites were performing, I will not miss.

Remember though, Ellen won't be on board for a while. She wasn't signed til after the auditions, so there will be an empty 4th seat for a while.

Next year, rumor is that there could be no Simon. That is a game changer. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure I will be such a faithful watcher if that's the case. Opinions?