We love Ellen DeGeneres. She's the funniest talk show host on the planet and she has a really hot wife.
Heck, she can even dance well, as Ellen is known to start each program with a bit of a boogie.
But, to our knowledge, the comedian has zero singing expertise, making her an odd choice to replace Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on American Idol. Still, that's exactly what's taken place, confirms Fox.
"DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition," the network said in a statement.
Said DeGeneres, with her typically understated, dry wit:
"I'm thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol. I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I'll save from not having to text in my vote."
Ellen - who is keeping her talk show host gig - added that she'll bring the perspective of someone "who is going to buy the music." That's fine and all, but Monday Night Football tried a similar idea with Dennis Miller as an announcer and it failed miserably.
Most upset about this decision will be Simon Cowell. DeGeneres is a lesbian. Unlike Abdul, her flirting with Cowell will likely be kept to a minimum.
Are you excited for Ellen to serve as a judge?
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September 10th, 2009 9:27 AM
As if "Idol" couldn't become a bigger joke.
Ellen DeGeneres can't be for real. Do we really need silly valueless comedy routines in place of critiques? They were already complaining that the judges had to cut down the time on their comments last year.
The show is now officially doing it's swan song. Too bad you fools cut Paula out of a few mil just to spite your own ratings.
September 11th, 2009 1:13 AM
I stop watching this show. I will start back watching when Ellen is a judge. I love her. She will make the show. I do like Paulla as well. I wish her blessing were she may go. Maybe she needs a change.
September 11th, 2009 2:04 AM
Woooooo Hooooooo luv ya Ellen. Now which channel is American Idol on???? Ellen should be a special judge on Australian. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa..... Jules
September 12th, 2009 12:51 PM
American Idol Judge? I think it's great. She has the ability to be serious and I think she would make great calls...But she will be hilarious! I love her. And she will have the "nice" factor.