Even Ryan Seacrest has no idea who will be on the American Idol judging panel come Season 10 but says the judges will be in panel by mid-September.

A few days ago, we reported the rumor buzz that Kara DioGuardi has been fired by the show’s producers. If that  rumor is in fact true, this would leave Randy Jackson as the only Idol judge possibly returning next year, leaving 2-3 seats yet to be filled by new judges depending on whether Idol continues with a 3 or 4-judge panel.

Since auditions for Season 10 have already started, we also voiced the question: Who the heck is judging the early round of auditions? Well, Ryan answers that question in the video below taken from auditions held yesterday in New Jersey.

In the video, one reporter asked another questions which many of us want answered: “How will Idol replace the distinct personality Simon Cowell brought to the show.

Seacrest is seen responding: “You can’t replace it. You just go in a different direction.”