The American Idol Judges

Simon, Randy & Paula

The Judges play a crucial part in Television's biggest and most popular show. Click the READ MORE link to learn some thing about the judges that you might not have known.

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell was born on October the 7th in 1959. He was born in Brighton, East Sussex, England and brought up in Elstree, Hertfordshire. Many viewers on American Idol know him for his harsh comments, brutal honesty and his boring grey shirt. Read More>> 

Simon Cowell being Interviewed on 60 minutes

Randy Jackson

Randall Darius Jackson was born on the 23rd of June, 1956. He played bass in a band called 'Journey' and produced grammy award winning albums with artists such as Mariah Carrey, Celine Dion and Madonna. He's known for his honesty and great critiques based on his extensive experience. Read More>>

Randy Jackson on the David Letterman Show 

Paula Abdul

Paula Julie Abdul born on June the 19th, 1962. Once a cheerleader for the NBA's LA Lakers in the 70's. Then a Grammy Award winning singer and World Class Emmy Award winning choreographer throughout the 80's and 90's. Now she's one of the American Idol Judges, they call her 'The nice one'. Read More>>

Paula Abdul on the David Letterman Show