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Rumor has it that Jessica Simpson is being tapped to replace Simon Cowell at the judge’s table on American Idol. Whaaa?

Since Paula Abdul has been looking for dancers for her show, I guess that means that they couldn’t persuade her into returning to the show. A lot of names have been thrown around since Simon announced his departure, but Jessica Simpson? It just seems odd.

An inside snitch said, “She’s met with producer-creator Simon Fuller several times. They like her — she’s a good fit — and she likes it. Now it’s just a question of how to fit her in.”

As far as replacing Simon, the source said, “She’s not his replacement — they’re two entirely different personalities. This is part of a massive overhaul of the show. There may be more judges, more opinions.”

If you’re wondering whether or not this wreaks of her father Joe, it most certainly does. A spy added, “He’s been heavily involved with Idol. His client Travis Garland [also a client of Perez Hilton's] performed on the May 19 show. Joe was there to support him, and Jess wrote one of his songs. She’d be crazy to turn it down. She’ll just say things without thinking, and that’s what they want — that’s great TV!”

I think that last statement was written by dear old dad. “That’s great TV!” ??? Ummm no, that’s not great TV, that’s a trainwreck waiting to happen.