Idol's 4th judge -- Ellen DeGeneris

Unfunny, untalented and now unwatchable...

DeGeneres will replace Abdul as 'American Idol' judge, Fox says

By LYNN ELBER
Associated Press


LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way onto “American Idol,” replacing Paula Abdul as the show’s fourth judge.

In a release today from Fox and the show’s producers, DeGeneres described herself as a longtime fan of the hit singing contest.

Abdul, who announced she was quitting the show amid a contract dispute, had been replaced by a succession of guest judges as “American Idol” started next season’s auditions.

DeGeneres, host of a daytime talk show, wasn’t among them. She will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season starting in January.

 

I HEART Ellen. Seriously. This is AWESOME.

 

great pick

 

I completely disagree with the first post.

Ellen's awesome, and I'm almost certain this can't fail.

Huge upgrade over Paula.

 

agree 1,010 percent. ellen will be great.

 

Also agree. Inspired choice.

 

OK, I'm outvoted. But I still think she's unfunny and untalented...
Like BYH last year, I won't be watching.

 

But compared to Paula Abdul?

 

I just honestly can't wrap my mind around this. I mean, I know that humor is subjective (Hi Arnold!) but...really?

 

Sorry to disillusion you, but no. Never. Not from the days where she was a mousey secretary on some real estate show on Fox.
I can't dive to the remote fast enough.

 

She is the female version of Seth Meyers...

 

Mmmmmmmmm Seth Meyers (with mute)