In a surprising development, this season’s “American Idol” will see a rule change which involved providing the show’s judges a right to veto.

The “Judges’ Save” rule was announced this weeks thus giving the show’s four judges (Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi)the power to save one contender from elimination by the public. However, this can only be done once during this season and that it won’t be applied when the contestants are already narrowed into five.

Another condition that must be followed is that the judges must be unanimous in their decision to save that contestant.

This move was deemed unexpected considering that the show depends mostly on the votes made by the public. This garnered mixed reviews from critics and fans.
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American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell sent their condolences to Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, who’s mother, brother and nephew were killed by an unknown suspect.

“This is a horrific tragedy and my thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer and her entire family,” Abdul said.

“I was horrified when I heard the news. This is an appalling tragedy. My thoughts right now are with Jennifer, and her family,” Cowell said in an interview with Extra.

Hudson gained fame as one of the contestants of the hit talent search before she went on to win the Oscar for her role in “Dreamgirls.”