TV Talk: 'Idol' judges move on to other reality shows

Looks like audiences will be seeing former American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi on their TV screens again as each musical starlet has her own reality show in the works.

Adbul's show, "Live To Dance," will debut on CBS with a two-hour episode on Tuesday, Jan. 4. It will then air on Jan. 5 in its regular 8-9 p.m. timeslot against the singer and dancer's former TV home, American Idol, on Wednesday nights (the first live broadcast is set for Jan. 12).

The reality dance competition will feature 18 contestants competing for a $500,000 prize. It will be hosted by Australian Idol host Andrew Günsberg. Lead expert Abdul , 48, will be joined at the juding table by fellow panelists Travis Payne, choreographer from Michael Jackson's "This Is It," and former Pussycat Doll member Kimberly Wyatt.

Fellow former Idol judge Kara DioGuardi has also graduated to her own new reality competition. Called "Going Platinum," the 10-episode songwriter competition is set to air on Bravo in 2011. DioGuardi, who has penned hits for Kelly Clarkson, Pink, the Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears, will serve as head judge, with folk songtress Jewel set to play host.

The show will follow 12 musicians as they write and perform lyrics for themed episodes to compete for a $100,000 cash prize, and music publishing and recording deals with Sonny, the Writing Camp and RCA/Jive. The show also plans to include a judging panel consisting of an unnamed music executive and celebrity guests.

This all, of course, follows news that Simon Cowell is working on an American version of his U.K. hit "The X Factor," slated to air next fall. Abdul is currently rumoured to be reuniting with Cowell at the judging table.

Sources:
Washington Post: Paula Abdul's dance show taking on 'American Idol' night in January
Los Angeles Times: Paula Abdul preps for her new CBS show
MTV: Former 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi lands new show