American Idol without Simon Cowell?

What will happen to American Idol without Simon Cowell? I've heard both positive arguments for the change, as well as horrified fans who think the show will be ruined without the caustic judge.

Personally I can't imagine the show being the same without Simon, but I'm also anxious to see how things have changed with the addition of Ellen DeGeneres. I'm certain the chemistry will be different without Paula - and I'm curious to see how Simon responds to Ellen as a judge. I've seen him on her show and they seem to genuinely like each other, but it's a different story to have them side by side as judges. This is Simon's domain - how will he respond if he gets overshadowed by another judge? Hmmm... I guess we will see.

What are your thoughts?

Will American Idol survive without Simon?

Paula Abdul: New Job?

Since Paula Abdul is no longer going to be a judge on American Idol, we have heard rumors about what her new job will be. She has been entertaining offers to be a judge on "So You Think You Can Dance"... please, oh please ... I hope she replaces Mary as a judge!!!!

She has also been approached to participate as a dancer on Dancing with the Stars.

Does anyone else have suggestions on what Paula's new job should be?
And will you still watch American Idol if Paula is not there?