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'American Idol' New York auditions; Cowell, Seacrest talk new season
By Stone Martindale Aug 28, 2008, 23:56 GMT

08/26/2008 - Ryan Seacrest - American Idol Introduces Their New Fourth Judge Kara DioGuardi at American Idol NYC Tryouts on August 26, 2008 - Chelsea Piers - New York City, NY, USA © Janet Mayer / PR Photos
The New York auditions of American Idol saw Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell in attendance.
The slimmer looking Seacrest revealed his secret to shedding pounds saying, “It’s just about choosing to focus on health and taking time for myself.”
When asked if Cowell noticed his new look, Seacrest responded, “Simon hasn’t noticed another human being ever so the answer is no.”
As for Idol’s new judge Kara DioGuardi, Cowell commented to Extra, “She’s going great.” Jackson added, “I think she’s doing swimmingly well.”
Jackson even had a message to Idol alum and new dad, Clay Aiken. Jackson exclaimed, “Big shout out to Clay, man. I sent him some diapers, a nice diaper bag and the whole nine. I told him that Ryan would babysit on Tuesday nights.”
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