that over the years. escaping questions about new judges can be a tough task, but lythgoe says those are not the stars of american idol. all to judges, whether cara joining to make four judges or paula leaving, ellen joining, simon leaving and really we should be talking about the contestants and that s what i want to see happening again, focusing on their talents. although he does know what it takes to get the right combination up there. randy and simon went out for a bite to eat and drink and that s what you do, you get people together and see how they get on. it isn t just a question of saying you re fantastic. it s you re fantastic and so are you, let s see how you fit together. okay. so he kind of skirted around the judges issues there. but you know, sources tell me he actually wants paula to come back. the reports about cara being fired, telling me not true.