Lady Gaga hates TV talent shows.

The “Poker Face” singer has no interest in being a judge on American Idol, insisting she would find it difficult to criticize someone else’s talent. “I did appear on the show but I am not going to be a judge. I generally feel uncomfortable judging other artists anyway. I don’t feel that a musician’s life is a contest,” she said.

Gaga has also slammed shows that thrust new artists straight into the limelight, claiming they should spend time nurturing their talent. “It’s more about growing and struggling and playing live. It would be very uncomfortable for me to judge someone else,” she explained.

A host of celebrity judges including Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain and Mary J. Blige, have guested on American Idol after Paula Abdul decided not to return for the new season.
Just last week, it was announced that host Ellen DeGeneres would permanently replace Paula on the judging panel, alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.