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American Idol 9
I might actually start watching now. From CNN: (CNN) -- Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will join the judges' panel on "American Idol" for the show's ninth season beginning in 2010, a Fox spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday. "I'm thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol," DeGeneres said Wednesday. "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." The popular comedian and entertainer will fill a seat left vacant by Paula Abdul, who announced she was leaving the show in August after eight seasons. DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi after auditions are completed for the popular talent show, which starts in January. Until then, guest judges including Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas and Neil Patrick Harris will fill the empty slot, Fox said. "We are thrilled to have Ellen DeGeneres join the "American Idol" judges' table this season. She is truly one of America's funniest people and a fantastic performer who understands what it's like to stand up in front of audiences and entertain them every day," said Mike Darnell, president of Alternative Entertainment for Fox. "We feel that her vast entertainment experience, combined with her quick wit and passion for music, will add a fresh new energy to the show." DeGeneres brings years of experience in front of a live audience as the host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," now in its seventh season, and the host of the 79th Annual Academy Awards. In her new role, the Emmy Award-winning talk show host faces the task of winning over Abdul's supporters, who lamented that her departure would irreparably alter the show. The singer-dancer turned "Idol" judge was known for her positive comments to the singers participating in the shows. She was also known for her on-camera run-ins with Cowell and other judges in the show. "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to Idol. 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," a statement on Abdul's verified Twitter account said last month.
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O.M.G....I LOOOOVE Ellen! ****it now I might just have to watch as well...
I think this is a GREAT move! I'm gonna tune in to check out ellen & I haven't watched in a few seasons! Do you think she'll be dancing to the contestants? haha
Honestly, no matter who takes Paula's place, be it the Pope or Ellen - the show is still well past its prime and I am not sure I can slink through another season. Just my opinion of course. I was never big on talent shows.
Team Ellen:D
I think Ellen will bring way more viewers!! She already got to OPD And MOlds :)
I will give the show a shot with Ellen :).
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The should get rid of Kara and bring Paula back!
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I never liked Kara at all...
I like Kara. Shes a good judge IMO.
To be honest I have doubts about Ellen on Idol. Not because I don't like her but because I don't know how she will fit on the show as opposed to what she usually does. Like will her style clash with the typical idol dynamic. Still it might be worth watching now.