Randy-Paula-Simon-Chris?

I'm not generally one to brag but since Simon is now being considered as a candidate to be knighted by her majesty, the Queen, I thought I should publicly put my name in the ring as a candidate for his spot as judge (being a knight is a full-time gig isn't it?). My credentials you ask?? My amazing ability to predict idols early on. I backed Carrie Underwood after her first tryout, and here's a quote from February's blog. "I, Chris Barlow, predict that David Archuleta will win American Idol Season 7...Some of my other favorites: Syesha Mercado, David Cook, & Asia’h Epperson." 3 out of 4 as the top contestants? Not bad. My track record will be even better when David wins. Although I don't know what happened to Asia'h. She even has a cool star name with a hyphen in it. So, Mr. Nigel Lythgoe, just so you know- I'm available.