Former 'Idols' Weigh In On Ellen As New Judge

Access Hollywood - September 18, 2009 1:32 PM PDT
Story photo: Former 'Idols' Weigh In On Ellen As New JudgeEllen DeGeneres performs at a taping of 'Ellen's Even Bigger Really Big Show'' during The Comedy Festival at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on November 20, 2008 in Las Vegas, NevadaGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" fans might not know what to expect when Ellen DeGeneres joins the judge's table in January, but four former contestants tell Access Hollywood they think the talk show host will shine.

"I love Ellen, she's like one of my favorite people I've ever met in the industry," Season 1 champ Kelly Clarkson told Access Hollywood Thursday night in New York at the "VH1 Divas" concert. "Ellen loves music, almost more than anyone I've ever met. She's funny! She's going to bring some humor to it."

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Season 3 finalist and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson said she was surprised to hear the news that Ellen would be joining the FOX reality series.

"I was like, 'Really! What?!'" Jennifer, who was also performing at the "VH1 Divas" event, told Access. "[But], I love Ellen!"

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Jordin Sparks, who won the crown during the show's sixth season, shared her fellow "Idol" alum's surprise at the VH1 celebration of women in music.

"I was actually very surprised at first, but then I thought about it, and I was like, 'Actually this is a great idea,'" Jordin told Access. "I know Ellen loves music. She will definitely represent the people who are sitting at home going, 'I don't know if I want to vote for this person or this person.' I know she'll get on Simon's butt, which is great. I'm excited for her!"

And it isn't only the "Idol" divas that have high hopes for the funny lady.

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Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta is also on Team Ellen.

"I love Ellen. She's so cool. She's so funny," David told Access Thursday night in LA at the 2009 ALMA Awards. "She's going to add something really interesting to the show that hasn't been there before because she's a comedian. She kind of livens things up a bit."

Fans and former "Idols" will have to wait until January 2010 to find out how Ellen does sitting next to Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell at the judge's table.

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  • Curiosa
    I never watched the show before. I was just not interested, because it was boring the first show I watched. now that Allen is going to be a Judge, I will not miss it for the world. I will be watching her like I watch her show every day. I LOVE ELLEN!!!! She is going to make the show more interesting to watch and more humor into it, instead of it being really dead boring.
    report abuseposted September 30, 2009 5:54 AM PDT
  • bigbear
    Well, I guess I'm not watching Idol ever again!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted September 27, 2009 7:58 PM PDT
  • buckeye_baby
    I think Ellen is hilarious and at least she can put coherent sentences together!!
    report abuseposted September 21, 2009 7:43 AM PDT
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    report abuseposted September 20, 2009 6:56 AM PDT
  • Dale
    she will do fine with the contestants. a little worried on how she and simon will get along.
    report abuseposted September 20, 2009 12:32 AM PDT
  • vanman z
    lesboskank. yes, thats one word.
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 7:50 PM PDT
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    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 7:19 PM PDT
  • honest indian
    Guess what? I have never been able to watch the dyke on tv. I don't like her or her so called humor. As far as I am concerned Idol has gone too far and can kiss my ass. Maybe enought of us will quit watching in protest and get rid of her quickly.
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 11:39 AM PDT
  • honest indian
    Guess what? I have never been able to watch the dyke on tv. I don't like her or her so called humor. As far as I am concerned Idol has gone too far and can kiss my ass. Maybe enought of us will quit watching in protest and get rid of her quickly.
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 11:39 AM PDT
  • Hope
    you go girl! ellen rocks
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 8:49 AM PDT
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