Posted on 09/10/2009 6:58:58 AM PDT by Ol' Sparky
Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has been named as the fourth "American Idol" judge.
FOX announced this evening that Ellen will be joining Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson on the "American Idol" judging panel in the wake of Paula Abdul's departure. She will join the panel after the initial auditions, so I'm hoping that means she is there for Hollywood Week.
DeGeneres had this to say: "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."
"I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the "American Idol" family," said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. "Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel. I can't wait for this next season to begin."
From the FOX press release: "A beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer, DeGeneres' distinctive comic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearances through her work today on television, in film and in the literary world. DeGeneres has made a home for herself in the daytime arena with her hit syndicated talk show, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' The show, now entering its seventh season, won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host four years in a row and has earned a total of 29 Daytime Emmy Awards."
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Now I have another reason not to watch this and “24”...
No one is gonna shove a lesbian down MY throat!
Well, that’s it for me ... I used to like the show .. but I won’t watch Ellen Degenerate
But what about her skills with the jig?
Surely that must count for some kind of talent!
Yikes. From the frying pan into the fire.
How about a three legged dog instead of that human waste?
I feel the same way.
She has no experience in the music business, unlike the other judges....not that the others are all that good at finding talent anyway.
So what is the point of adding her?
No one is shoving a lesbian down your throat, you don’t have to watch. I agree it makes no sense because she has no experience in the business, but lesbian or not (and really, who cares? she’s a good person), the woman cracks me up. She is a comedic genius.
I already decided that I’d had enough with 24. Now I’m done with American Idol too. Although I’d kind of already decided that since I didn’t watch any of it last year.
Part of the show’s appeal was the interaction between Paula and Simon though. Without that I think it will suffer a little, and maybe lose some ratings. Ellen can be funny though.
Hey Idol, you losers, why didn't you allow the viewers to pick the next judge, eh? Huh, huh?
That miserable wench wouldn't have even been suggested.
Does this constitute “Jumping the Shark”? Mr. Ellen will do nothing to help the ratings since AI is already a favorite of the 1% gay populace. What is the upside?
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