The Simon Cowell-shaped hole on the American Idol judging panel is going to be a tough one to fill, but according to new reports the job could be going to someone who is very familiar with the show. Idol star Adam Lambert reportedly impressed the show’s producers when he came in as a mentor and as a result he’s been placed on a shortlist of possible judges, alongside the likes of Jamie Foxx, Shania Twain and producer Tommy Mottola. Having met Adam when he popped in for that web-chat recently, we can say without doubt that he’d be excellent at this job – but surely he’s too busy with his own career? We’ll have to wait and see. One thing he shouldn’t do if he gets the job, though, is dress like Simon Cowell. How weird does he look in the above photo we mocked up?!
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