Ellen DeGeneres Replaces Paula Abdul on Idol!

Us Magazine - September 10, 2009 1:28 PM PDT
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Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on American Idol, Fox announced Wednesday night in a statement.

"I'm thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol," DeGeneres says. "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."

DeGeneres -- who guest-judged on So You Think You Can Dance this summer -- will continue to host her daily talk show.

"I'm going to have a day job and a night job," she says. "The times we're living in ... we're all doing that."

The show's creator and executive producer Simon Fuller says: "I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the American Idol family. 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."

In August, Abdul announced she would not be returning to the show on her Twitter page.

"With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return" to Fox's singing contest, Abdul wrote. "I'll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become an international phenomenon."

DeGeneres will join the judges' panel after the auditions, which will feature appearances by guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain. The show's ninth season kicks off January 2010.

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  • Angelic Evil
    Good luck Ellen! I like how you sad and lonely people make your judgments so fast, that you'll never watch the show again. She's not the only judge on there, get over it and get over yourselves. Like you're that important to begin with. You all are a waste of human flesh.
    report abuseposted September 18, 2009 12:58 AM PDT
  • Lindsay
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    report abuseposted September 17, 2009 8:50 PM PDT
  • Lindsay
    I found a great dating site________S e e k i n g R i c h . C o m________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a millionaire.but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .You should check it out!!! GGGGGGG
    report abuseposted September 17, 2009 8:50 PM PDT
  • Madison
    oh god! with her as a judge its gunna be one crazy american idol!!!
    report abuseposted September 17, 2009 5:01 PM PDT
  • Tallman
    Having Ellen on American Idol as a Judge makes about as much sense as having Michael Vick as a spokesman for PETA
    report abuseposted September 15, 2009 6:39 AM PDT
  • Eluwalrus
    i like her, well i mean she's OK the show has some funny moments but nevertheless it was a bad choice
    report abuseposted September 10, 2009 9:32 PM PDT
  • Jones183
    I cannot believe someone actually thought of her to be a judge. It turns my stomach everytime I hear her or see her. She is the most revolting person I have ever seen since Rosanne Barr. We will never watch American Idol again, and I know of several thousand in Mobile, Al. that will never watch it again. I hope the ratings drop and they have to take it off the air because the ratings are so bad!
    report abuseposted September 10, 2009 9:11 PM PDT
  • PETE
    IVE BEEN A FAN OF THE SHOW SINCE DAY ONE.NOT ANYMORE.HORRIBLE CHOICE.
    report abuseposted September 10, 2009 9:07 PM PDT
  • Carolyn
    I think anyone who loves to dance as much an Ellen can judge good music. Her wit and humor will add a new dimension which hopefully will add laughter. I can't wait her hear her go after Simon! Good Luck Woman.
    report abuseposted September 10, 2009 9:00 PM PDT
  • Carolyn
    I think anyone who loves to dance as much an Ellen can judge good music. Her wit and humor will add a new dimension which hopefully will add laughter. I can't wait her hear her go after Simon! Good Luck Woman.
    report abuseposted September 10, 2009 9:00 PM PDT
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