Ellen DeGeneres Replaces Paula Abdul in ‘American Idol’
by anamus on Sep.10, 2009, under American Idol, Shows, spotlight, tie-ups
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres takes the seat of Paula Abdul and signs a five-year deal to be one of the judges of Amrerican Idol. By signing the deal DeGeneres has filled the fourth seat of AI judges.
Paula Abdul quit the most popular reality show of television announcing through Twitter a little more than a month ago. Soon after this, American Idol elected the comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, one of the biggest fan’s of the show. This was officially announced by Fox Entertainment. This 5 year deal that Fox singed with DeGeneres has finally put to rest the challenges the entertainment network was facing soon after Abdul’s resignation. Many are already anticipating that DeGeneres will win the heart of millions with her presence as American Idol enters its ninth season.
DeGeneres made an official announcement of the deal in her show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday. Earlier she had also hosted and compared prestegious shows like Oscars and the Emmys. DeGeneres was also seen as a guest judge in one of the episodes of Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance”.
“I don’t know how it happened myself, but I have not missed one episode of that show. I love everything about it and I love music, as you know. Hopefully I’m the people’s point of view because I’m just like you. I sit at home and I watch it and I don’t have that technical . . . I’m not looking at it in a critical way from the producer’s mind. I’m looking at it as a person who is going to buy the music and is going to relate to that person”, said DeGeneres while her show was aired.
Before Fox Entertainment finally signed DeGeneres to fill-up the fourth judge’s position for American Idol, the network has considered several other high profile celebrities for the same like: Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, singers Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry and Avril Lavigne, and actors Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth.
The four judges of the forthcoming American Idol will be: Ellen DeGeneres, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.
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September 11th, 2009 on 12:31 am
As with many others – I’ve been an American Idol fan – all 8 Seasons.
I will surely miss Paul Abdul on American Idol.
I never would have thought – in a million years – of Ellen being a judge on AI – but – I believe this will work. I look forward to seeing the new season!
It will be a nice twist bringing some comedy to the Idol. I think – especially during the try outs – Ellen will be poised & cool but – also a hoot! I say , get ready for some laughter this season on AI. Enjoy, AI fans!!
September 24th, 2009 on 4:06 pm
Ellen may have been judged her whole life…I get it! All I can say to that is SO what?? Everyone is judged for one reason or another…colour of skin, hair colour, eye colour, shape, size, handicap…you name it!! In Ellen’s case it’s because she’s gay. Spare me Ellen! Don’t dare lean on that one to justify your qualifications to participate on American Idol…shame on you!!Being judged because you’re gay doesn’t qualify you to judge a ‘talent’ show. Perhaps you’re better qualified to judge comedy talent…that I can certainly understand. What can you possibly know about singing?? Dancing?? Choreography?? I’ve heard you try and sing, I’ve heard you try and play the piano, and you’re dancing…well, same moves all the time everytime!
Other than a few wise cracks and funny lines …that’s all you’ll be able to truly contribute.
With all the magnificant talent in America…Ellen should have been the last on the list!