Ellen DeGeneres Replacing Paula Abdul On American Idol!!!!!!
Filed under: TV News > Paula Abdul > American Idol > Ellen DeGeneresThis is not a joke!
Ellen announced on her talk show that she is replacing Paula on Idol.
Holy shit!!!!!!!
Check it out (above).
Whosever idea this was deserves a HUGE pay raise! Inspired choice.
Paula Abdul must be shitting herself and popping some pills while downing a bottle of booze!
CLICK HERE to check out the full press release that Fox and Idol sent out about the big announcement (including statements from Ellen, the show's producer and the network).
Emmy Award-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined AMERICAN IDOL as a fourth judge. DeGeneres will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi and offer her own unique perspective to the contestants throughout the competition.
The ninth season of AMERICAN IDOL premieres January 2010 on FOX. 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.
“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on AMERICAN IDOL,” said DeGeneres. ”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.”
“I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the AMERICAN IDOL family,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “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.”
“We’re all delighted to have Ellen join our ninth season of AMERICAN IDOL,” said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. “Beyond her incredible sense of humor and love of music, she brings with her an immense warmth and compassion that is almost palpable. She is one of America’s foremost entertainers, and we cannot wait to have her join our team.”
Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for FOX added, “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. 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.”
A beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer, DeGeneres’ distinctive comic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearances through her work today on television, in film and in the literary world. DeGeneres has made a home for herself in the daytime arena with her hit syndicated talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The show, now entering its seventh season, won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host four years in a row and has earned a total of 29 Daytime Emmy Awards.
DeGeneres was recently included in Forbes’ Top 5 “Most Influential Women in Media” and was voted “Best Daytime Talk-Show Host” by Parade.com readers. In addition, DeGeneres has been voted “Favorite TV Personality” by The Harris Poll’s annual favorite television star list beating out Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno. DeGeneres was included in MSNBC’s “Power players who shape your TV habits.” DeGeneres also was honored with Television Week’s Syndication Personality of the Year and voted No. 1 in Oxygen’s “50 Funniest Women Alive” special in the company of such comedic legends as Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin and has been included in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People.
DeGeneres had the honor of hosting the highly rated 79th Annual Academy Awards and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety or Music Program. This follows her 2005 stint hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards, which marked her third time hosting the show. Her performance hosting the 2001 award show garnered her rave reviews for providing a perfect balance of wit with heartfelt emotion to the post-September 11 telecast audience. DeGeneres won an American Comedy Award for her inaugural effort hosting the show in 1994. Additionally, DeGeneres co-hosted AMERICAN IDOL’s very successful IDOL GIVES BACK special that raised money for children in extreme poverty in America and Africa.
In 2008, DeGeneres became the newest face for CoverGirl. The national print and commercial campaign for Simply Ageless Foundation premiered in December and the product quickly became No. 1 in the marketplace, outperforming expectations. DeGeneres partnered up with American Express in 2005 where she appeared in their ad campaign “My Life, My Card,” including a national commercial and a print campaign. DeGeneres later appeared in the national commercial “My Life Goal: to work with animals” which won a Primetime Emmy Award.
Prior to the launch of her talk show, DeGeneres scored simultaneous achievements on stage, film and in the literary world. She enjoyed unprecedented popular and critical response to her character, Dory, the fish with extreme short term memory, in the blockbuster animated feature film, “Finding Nemo.” At the same time, DeGeneres crossed the country on a 35-city stand-up comedy tour, entitled the “Here and Now” tour. Her stop at the famed Beacon Theater in New York was turned into an HBO special and was subsequently nominated for two Emmys. Finally, in October, Simon & Schuster published DeGeneres’ second book, “The Funny Thing Is….,” comprised of the author’s comedic short stories and essays. The book hit the New York Times’ Bestseller list upon its release. In 2005, DeGeneres was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for the audio version of the book. Her first book, “My Point…And I Do Have One,” published in 1995, debuted at No. 1 on the The New York Times bestseller list.
DeGeneres’ career began as an emcee at a local comedy club in her hometown of New Orleans, which led to national recognition in 1982 when her videotaped club performances won Showtime’s “Funniest Person In America” honor. When DeGeneres moved to Los Angeles she filmed her first HBO Special, “Young Comedians Reunion,” then in 1986 “Women of the Night.” That same year, DeGeneres scored a first by becoming the first female comedian to be summoned by Johnny Carson to sit down with him after her performance. In 1989, DeGeneres received a Cable Ace nomination for her “Command Performance: One Night Stand” special. She was also named “Best Female Stand-Up” at the 1991 American Comedy Awards.
DeGeneres began her acting career in television on the FOX sitcom “Open House.” She moved on to ABC’s “Laurie Hill,” prior to being offered a part on “These Friends of Mine” by ABC. After the first season, the show was renamed “Ellen.” Running from 1994 to 1998, the show garnered record ratings, with DeGeneres receiving Emmy nominations each season in the Best Actress category. In 1997, DeGeneres was the recipient of the coveted Peabody Award as well as earning an Emmy for writing the critically acclaimed “Puppy Episode” when her character came out as a gay woman to a record 46 million viewers.
Both on and off screen, DeGeneres’ humanitarian efforts take center stage. DeGeneres is passionate about bringing awareness to the people of New Orleans, her hometown, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina and her efforts have resulted in “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” raising over $10 million to improve the lives of New Orleans residents. Overall, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has raised over $50 million and brought attention to various causes, including global warming and animals. Additionally, DeGeneres continues to raise awareness about breast cancer, and served as spokesperson for General Mills’ breast cancer awareness initiative, Pink for the Cure, and hosted special episodes of her show to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Since she was first nationally recognized in 1982 as a comedian in New Orleans, Ellen’s many contributions to the entertainment industry have earned her numerous accolades including a Golden Apple Award as Female Discovery of the Year from the Hollywood Women’s Press Club; a Lucy Award honoring women in Television and Film, as well as an Amnesty International Award.
AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.
Visit americanidol.com for exclusive videos, interviews and photos of the finalists, as well as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news.
I am soooo happy I love ellen.. she will bring a lot of humor to the show… finally
OMFG that would be AWESOME!! I've never ever watched this show but I TOTALLY would if Ellen was on it!
Cool…for 1 episode??
WHAT THE FUCK?
YA, U BETTER GIVE US DETAILS! Ellen is sooo much better than idol. hopefully this is just a guest judge thing…
wtf
OMG.
UM details are all up on people.com
Loves it. I love Ellen!
good shit
very cool
IF YOU'RE A FAN OF AMERICAN IDOL, YOU ARE A GRADE A FUCKING RETARD AND YOU ARE FLUSHING AMERICA'S DIGNITY DOWN THE SHITTER WITH EVERY VIEWING. FUCK YOU
i love ellen!!
I'm loving it!
really????why
huhhhhhhhhhhh
I love how it said 'details coming' - i read those details over an hour ago on Yahoo.
awesome!
OMG I WOULD SO LOVE THAT
interesting…or is it?
This is Great!! I will actually watch American Idol now.
um…no…she is a horrible dancer
I love Ellen…but why?
wow thats a joke ……
eww why?
she has nothing in common wit music
really? i luv ellen!
GOOOOOD CHOICEE!!
WHHHHHHHHHHAT?
UMMMM WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!?!?!?!?!?!??
what does she know about singing or performing????? she's not even a singer!!!
yeah she's nice and all, but come on. she does not belong on AI.
bring back paula!..even tho she was kinda loopy lol.
Why she does not even sing???
Awesome…what an inspired choice…she is a doll - funny, humble, lovable, and she'll be sweet to the contestants. Everything Paula had and much more, without Paula's baggage. Yay!
Kewl
congrats to Ellen!!! superb choice!
congrats to Ellen!!! superb choice!
EWWWW ellen?? really?? how does she have any music insight? this is horrible news….
Love it!!!!
I can actually really see her giving honest opinions like every normal person sitting at home would. Like she said, the perspective of a potential buyer of the product…which is always good, because idiots like Kara can pretend to know shit all day long, but if people don't buy the cd that "professional opinion" isn't worth shit.
I'm actually kind of stoked about this. Ellen is great! We got through, what, 7 seasons with Paula? I think that having Ellen will be nice, she's the voice of america, not producer, and people in the industry. Besides, she's hilarious!
awesome. She'll keep simon in his place.
Yaaaay for Ellen!!! I love her, and I'll love to here her point of view! This is just what they needed if you ask me!
Re: DANNYGLOVERSDICKBLOOD – Eloquently put - LOL! But I quite agree.
this is such great news. we got rid of pills macdrunkiteedrunk! AND we get ellen on idol! i think she is going to be a great judge and i am looking forward to watching her very much - whoever put this together is smart! good job!
WTF! What does she know about singing or the recording industry? Did you see her on So you think you can dance? She was terrible because it's not her field! How can you take any of her feedback to the contestants seriously? Those kids mean business when they try out
I love the funny of excess pain pills and spiked Coke. Abdul rules!
um…..because she is such a music expert?? odd to me.
love Ellen but what does she know about music?
I can't believe he posted this & didn't hear about Matt Damon dying yet!
omg omg omg omg!!! im soo freakin excitedddddddd, but wtf! omgg wow.
Awesome choice, Ellen is hilarious.
Perez, you're just pissed off that you were someone they were considering as a judge but they don't want an asshole like you, Karma's a bitch Perez.
oh I am soo happy!!! YAY FOR IDOL AND YAYA FOR ELLEN…. still it's no Paula!
i thought the judges didnt like having 4 people and that it flowed better and timing and everything with 3 judges.. hmm
weird!
lol @ the old Smallville ad. Theyre selling season 8 now. Anway WHY would she be goin on that crap? She has her own show to take care of.
Is this a joke? Ellen's nice and all, but she has no musical experience as far as I know, unlike Paula. So sad. Bring back Paula!
Noooo waaayyy! Great choice, she'll bring some great comedy to the show!
I love Ellen - but you are right-WTF? Really seems out of place. Idol is not a comedy.
its gotta be a joke
whooooooo!!! yay im so happy for her! shes so funny! love her!
What the hell does she know about music????????????
This is one of those very rare times where I actually agree with you. Ellen will be the voice of the American people. Great choice.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! that is going to be so amazing. her next to simon = win. hahhaha
WTF! She doesnt know anything about singing! paula is way better! SHE IS GOING TO KILL THE SHOW!!!!I AM NOT WATCHING AMERICAN IDOL ANYMORE!!!! SHe does not belong on idol!BIG MISTAKE! WE WANT PAULA bACK!!!!!!
On the contrary, this is a huge joke. Goodbye AI. This should be about as good as the time when Rosie hosted the Survivor finale. Yeah for Fux!
Oh my god. That's brilliant! She's perfect for the job!
OMFGGGGGG im like so happy but confused/sad at the same time
its like the beginning of a new era seriously idk if im going to love it
or hate it but i
Re: DANNYGLOVERSDICKBLOOD – find yourself a dictionary and look up the word "hypocrisy".
oh and yay for ellen!!!
Odd choice
Yay! For the first time in my life I will watch idol
Re: DANNYGLOVERSDICKBLOOD –
oh you cad, you!
I think, You should've been the next judge because of your unique talent to launch many artists' careers. I may disagree with you at times, but its very clear that your musical picks have ended in positive results. As for ellen, i love her. not sure how she will fair in terms of FAIRLY judging their ability to sing.
I love love love ellen
WTF!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ellen knows NOTHING about music or singing. Yes, she knows comedy, but NOT music. I will NOT be watching American Idol any longer. She won't be serious and it will be FUCKING HILARIOUS when she's trying to critique and can't! Maybe that will be worth watching…..but Na! I'll pass!
omg yay! I love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT THE???
WORST NEWS EVER!!!!!
woooohooooooooooooooooo
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I'll watch every zhow////zhitfukzhit
yay she rox!!!!
im surprised in a good way . this will totaly make things interesting. i cant wait
to see how the chemistry will be between simon and her. its like a breath of fresh air .. out with the old in with the new.
That was a fucking huge post
I didn't need to know about her whole career
But congrats to Ellen!
OMG!!! I had goosebumps from head to toe!!! I'm so excited for her and for AI. I TiVo her show everyday, can't wait to watch it tonight.
bummer
That is so awesome! I would say it is a fact if Ellen talked about it on her show and now People confirmed it. Way to go Ellen!
i love that she is gonna be the people's point of view…hopefully she doesn't sugar coat so she doesn't hurt feelings. can't wait to see this season.
If they wanted to keep the hour judge format they should have just ponied up the cash for Paula, you know, someone who actually knows about music. The four judge format is fucking stupid,and they should have just stuck with the original trio.Unless they say that they worked things out with paula, and she's coming back next season, I won't be watching.
hahah wtf!! GO ELLEN
LMFAO!! IS THE LESBIAN'S RATINGS TANKING? OBVIOUS PROOF NO CREDENTIALS NEEDED TO BE A REALITY JUDGE. HELL I WILL DO IT FOR HALF ELLEN'S SALARY. YEA, LET'S OUTSOURCE JUDGING LIKE THE ECONOMY. SMH.
WTF! SHE HAS NO AUTHORITY ON THE MUSIC BUSINESS. Bad choice!
besides clips for "The Soup" Paula was a total distraction from american idol and their fake contest, Now we can get back to the fake competition, woot!!
Ellen DONT BE TOO NICE!
What does she know about music? All the other judges have experience in music. Paula sold records! Ellen is not a good direction for the show! What does she know about judging singing talent!
Good! Now I'll watch the show. Paula makes me want to vomit with all her fake ass bullshit!
I love her!!
But I don't know about her being a judge on AI, it doesn't make much sense. Sry.
Wait…. TELL ME AGAIN, WHAT SHE KNOWS ABOUT VOICES AND HOW SOMEONE IS GOOD AND HOW SOMEONE IS NOT?
I LOVE ELLEN! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paula is probably frothing at the mouth right now. Imagine what they must be paying Ellen. I bet it's far more than what Paula was asking for. Brilliant move though.
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PULEEEZ… ELLEN KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT WUT THE PUBLIC WANTS. SHE IS NOT KNOWN FOR HER TASTE IN MUSIC. WTF!! I'M SURE SHE WAS DOWN THE PRODUCERS LIST TO CALL AND SHE SAID YES.
Wow!
It's PERMANENT! OMG I love her but she is too good for idol.
lesbian judge - this will be controversial! cant wait!
fuck this. i'm through with this show. i don't want to watch this silly dyke. she sucks ass. that's why i don't ever watch her retarded show.
idol is officially ruined
That is so awesome and she will be better than Paula and she is going to make the singers feel comfortable about them selves. You go Ellen! Team Ellen
Good choice .. I love Ellen
love ellen!!
Re: xxalyssa13xx –
wtf? where'd you hear that?