I knew there had to be an AI thread!
I love the auditions! Perhaps more than the show itself, since I don't even listen to pop music!
And because I personally cannot STAND Ellen, I don't even know how I"m going to bear watching the show. I do feel Paula's absence, and am genuinely sad about Simon leaving!! He makes the show for me! His comments are so catty and right on! (rubbish!

) What is his new show about?