Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson Have Different Views on ‘American Idol’

On “American Idol” judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson along with Paula Abdul would have to come to a consensus regarding which contestants would make it to Hollywood

(L-R) American Idol judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell onstage during the taping of Idol Gives Back held at the Kodak Theatre on April 6, 2008 in Hollywood, California. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are giving their opinions on the state of the current “American Idol,” and their points of view are polar opposites.

Cowell left the singing competition reality show in 2010, Randy Jackson left in 2014, and Paula Abdul left in 2009.

In an interview with the New York Daily News, Cowell admitted he hasn’t seen an episode of “Idol” that now has Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. as judges.

Paula was the right leg and I was the left leg. And with both legs gone, it wasn't the same show.

— Simon Cowell, former 'American Idol' judge