Kara DioGuardi ? Call it emotional blocking, but it’s like she was never here. Ellen DeGeneres ’ stint was too brief to have made an impact, and let’s just admit that Simon Cowell is the creepiest man on TV (with the possible exception of Criss Angel ). I think America is ready to embrace the new panel of “ American Idol ” judges. With tears of relief. As “ American Idol ” nears the Wednesday ...

Kara DioGuardi ? Call it emotional blocking, but it’s like she was never here. Ellen DeGeneres ’ stint was too brief to have made an impact, and let’s just admit that Simon Cowell is the creepiest man on TV (with the possible exception of Criss Angel ). I think America is ready to embrace the new panel of “ American Idol ” judges. With tears of relief. As “ American Idol ” nears the Wednesday ...

American Idol will unveil its new judging panel next Wednesday, ending months of speculation following the departure of old hands Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, Fox said on Thursday.

'American Idol' will unveil its judging panel after Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi left.

American Idol will unveil its new judging panel next Wednesday, ending months of speculation following the departure of old hands Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, Fox said Thursday.[...]