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Would Aretha Franklin Make a Good 'American Idol' Judge?

SodaHead Music 2012/07/15 21:26:25
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Ever since Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced that they’d be leaving “American Idol,” rumors have been flying about who will replace them as judges. Now, one music superstar has volunteered her services: 18-time Grammy Award winner Aretha Franklin.

In addition to her many Grammys, Franklin, 70, became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Though she is best known for 1960s hits such as “Respect” and “Baby I Love You,” Rolling Stone has described Franklin as the greatest female singer of all time.

Apparently, in an email to CNN on Saturday, Franklin said that she has long been a fan of “American Idol” and would love to join the cast as a judge. The Queen of Soul also suggested Patti LaBelle as a sidekick. According to CNN, “Fox declined to comment on Franklin on Saturday night.” But adding a judge of Franklin’s caliber may be just what the network needs to do to boost ratings.

What do you think SodaHeads? Would Aretha Franklin make a good “American Idol” judge?

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  • Meako 2012/07/15 21:41:54
    Yes!
    Meako
    +6
    Yes, the Queen would be magnificent.. she has lost a lot of weight since she was sick....!! love me some Aretha, R-E-S-P-E-C-T.............

    aretha lost weight

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  • irish -liberty or death! 2012/07/16 12:32:31
    Yes!
    irish -liberty or death!
    at least she CAN sing!
  • Rayne 2012/07/16 12:28:54
    No!
    Rayne
    +1
    no no no NO!
  • SteamTrunkDolly 2012/07/16 12:26:11
    Yes!
    SteamTrunkDolly
    No doubt about it, I've seen this 'lady of soul' perform many times! she knows what she's do'n... She & I met at a L.A. street fair years ago, (during Brown's admin.) we laughed & talked over some fried chicken... what a 'real woman'! & tell me now, doesn't she have the experience to 'know it & tell it' like it is!
  • Guido 2012/07/16 12:05:06
    Yes!
    Guido
    +1
    She could be a lot of fun... And if she was there I might watch it more
  • Luke 2012/07/16 11:03:08
    Yes!
    Luke
    She knows good music and has CLASS !!!!
  • Vieuphoria 2012/07/16 10:41:04
    Yes!
    Vieuphoria
    A talented and accomplished singer would not only be great for the show, it would also be a great change for the show.
  • Red 2012/07/16 10:07:52
  • Patrick 2012/07/16 09:13:36
    No!
    Patrick
    Not enough would care.
  • Chaya2010 2012/07/16 08:38:31
    Yes!
    Chaya2010
    Yes no doubt beautiful woman and beautiful voice.
  • Corsair 2012/07/16 07:59:15
    Yes!
    Corsair
    This is Aretha Franklin. I would never have thought of having her as a judge. And how dare you for even asking this question when you know full well the answer is yes.
  • COCO 2012/07/16 07:07:14
    Yes!
    COCO
    The lady has real talent,she will be a great judge.
  • Don Leuty 2012/07/16 06:23:05
    Yes!
    Don Leuty
    Definitely. Quality recognizes quality.
  • amysmeade 2012/07/16 06:13:12
    No!
    amysmeade
    I think she be 2 nice I miss Simon
  • Harjot 2012/07/16 06:03:12
    No!
    Harjot
    +1
    She's not judgmental enough. As a devout Christian isn't she like "judge not lest ye be judged"? On the other hand, she has been judged as an entertainer and come out on top.
  • Michael 2012/07/16 05:31:31
    Yes!
    Michael
    She has talent, and I am sure can recognize it. I just hope that the producers of the show don't demand that she be confrontational, belittling, exposing, or embarrassing.
  • Elisa ✦ Knockout™ 2012/07/16 05:29:40
    Yes!
    Elisa ✦ Knockout™
    totally
  • gregaj7 2012/07/16 05:12:16
    No!
    gregaj7
    She's got about 100 pounds to lose first.
  • Harjot gregaj7 2012/07/16 06:05:03
    Harjot
    +3
    What does her weight have to do with her ability to judge talent?
  • 4gotten... gregaj7 2012/07/16 12:31:34
    4gotten Israelite
    +1
    Ya some ignorant people...What the hell do her weight have to do with being a judge?
  • SteamTr... gregaj7 2012/07/16 12:40:39 (edited)
    SteamTrunkDolly
    OH BABY PLEASE! (Superficial piece of dumb-dung) Show some R-E-S-P-E-C-T! ... LOL... That probably went over your head! poked in the eye gif
  • Keeping It Real 2012/07/16 05:01:54 (edited)
    Yes!
    Keeping It Real
    She's speaks her mind and would give the contestants sound constructive criticism!
  • Krystle 2012/07/16 04:36:48
    Yes!
    Krystle
    Yes that is Aretha Franklin. If anyone could be a judge on singing this woman with her vocals alone could crown the next American Idol.
  • Derbyhat 2012/07/16 04:31:55
    No!
    Derbyhat
    My few times to see Aretha in a casual interview like setting, were rude and inpersonable. It was like she had a chip on her shoulder and was tempting everyone to knock it off. Then again it can't be much worse than some of the "talented" judges that have disgraced the TV screen.
  • AuH2O Conservative 2012/07/16 04:02:42
    No!
    AuH2O Conservative
    +1
    She should not associate herself with such a bogus and boring show as Idol. It is a waste of time.
  • Jenni 2012/07/16 04:01:23
    Yes!
    Jenni
    TCB...
  • MOMMA THOMAS 2012/07/16 03:55:15
    Yes!
    MOMMA THOMAS
    SHE'D BE PERFECT, BUT WOULD WORRY ABOUT WHETHER IT WOULD BECOME A CHALLENGE FOR HER HEALTH ISSUES.
  • Jada_Ringo 2012/07/16 03:40:42
    Yes!
    Jada_Ringo
    +1
    A talented judge on American Idol?

    Is the world ending?
  • MiMi 2012/07/16 03:31:16
    Yes!
    MiMi
    Yup
  • penguins in the night 2012/07/16 03:30:59
    Yes!
    penguins in the night
    She'd be the only judge in the shows history with any actual talent and that might make her the only person who can tell when someone has a good singing voice or not.
  • sally 2012/07/16 03:24:05
    Yes!
    sally
    Hell I'd even try out just to try to meet her.
  • Larry 2012/07/16 03:01:46
    Yes!
    Larry
    yes the best they ever had
  • RoyJLores 2012/07/16 02:58:08
    Yes!
    RoyJLores
    I think she would,it would not save the show but she would...
  • Denis B 2012/07/16 02:53:29
    Yes!
    Denis B
    Of course.
  • taitaFalcon23 2012/07/16 02:31:46
    Yes!
    taitaFalcon23
    'cept she'd be the know it all grandma who just wouldn't STFU
  • AvaC 2012/07/16 02:10:59
    No!
    AvaC
    +1
    She's way too good for that crappy show.
  • Ian 2012/07/16 01:55:11
    No!
    Ian
    Don't care, rubbish show.
  • Hebsi 2012/07/16 01:54:20
    Yes!
    Hebsi
    Finally someone with actual talent would be judging these people.
  • wildcat 2012/07/16 01:54:04
    Yes!
    wildcat
    If she wants to debase herself to that lowly level, yes she would be a good judge. I would hope she has a higher value of herself.
  • Vision of Verve 2012/07/16 01:51:07
  • 4gotten... Vision ... 2012/07/16 12:33:13
    4gotten Israelite
    I care.

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