What Idol Stands to Lose Without Ellen, Kara and Simon
The news is all but official: When Fox launches the 10th season of American Idol in January, the contestants will be hearing from judges Randy Jackson , Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler . How the chemistry among the trio — which might still be a foursome — will jell remains an unknown, but here's what we do know about the new season: Contestants as young as 15 years old are eligible to compete (So get ready for more Katie Stevenses and Aaron Kellys.) Nigel...

What Idol Stands to Lose Without Ellen, Kara and Simon
Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres | Photo Credits: Michael Tran/FilmMagic.com; Michael Tran/FilmMagic.com; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com TV Guide The news is all but official: When Fox launches the 10th season of American Idol in January, the contestants will be hearing from judges Randy Jackson , Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler . How the chemistry among the trio — which might still be a foursome — will jell remains an unknown, but here's what we do...

Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover
By Jill Serjeant Los Angeles | Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:39pm BST Los Angeles (Reuters) - "American Idol" appears on course for a wholesale make-over after the abrupt departure of Ellen DeGeneres left the ageing singing contest with two holes to fill as it seeks to retain its crown as the most-watched show on U.S. television. DeGeneres quit on Thursday after just a year of her five-year contract on the TV show, following the exit in May of abrasive judge Simon Cowell to run his own show. With no...

Ellen DeGeneres is out as 'American Idol' judge
After days of furious rumors, Fox just made it official: Ellen DeGeneres' much-criticized tenure as the fourth judge on "American Idol" has sputtered to an end after just one season, with the Show in the midst of a massive overhaul. In a news release, DeGeneres said she told the producers a couple of months ago that the Show "didn't feel like the right fit for me," partly because of increased work commitments elsewhere, including her popular daytime Talk Show. But...

With Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi out, `American Idol' in a tizzy
What's going to happen to the judges' table on American Idol now that Ellen DeGeneres has waved bye-bye? The comedian/Talk Show host cited a busy schedule as the cause for her abrupt departure but also didn't feel totally comfortable in her critiquing role. ``A couple months ago, I let Fox and the American Idol producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me,'' DeGeneres said in a statement. ``[I]t was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings.'' Awww ....

Jennifer Lopez Believed to Replace Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol
Jennifer Lopez is a serious contender to replace departing ‘American Idol’ judge Ellen DeGeneres, Deadline Hollywood reported on July 30. DeGeneres confirmed on her Twitter account on July 29 that she won’t be returning to the hit Reality show for a second season because of her busy work schedule. The website also reported that Lopez’s manager was close to an agreement with FOX. While Loez, her management and FOX officials haven’t confirmed the news, there are...

Ellen Is Leaving 'Idol'!
It's official: Despite a reported two-year contract, Ellen DeGeneres has been voted off American Idol , leaving two open slots on the infamous judges panel. The Talk Show comic is bowing out after serving only one season, according to the Associated Press, although she still has plans to stick around the music business. Earlier this spring, she announced her intention to sign 12-year-old YouTube star Greyson Michael Chance to her budding label, eleveneleven. DeGeneres said it was her...

DeGeneres out, J. Lo in as 'American Idol' judge, sources say
Los Angeles - Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season and Jennifer Lopez is poised to step in. A person familiar with negotiations for Lopez said she's close to signing a deal to join FOX TV's hit singing contest as a judge. The person, who was not authorized to comment publicly, spoke Thursday night on condition of anonymity. DeGeneres announced earlier Thursday she is leaving the Show after one season, following fellow judge Simon Cowell out the door. FOX has yet...

'Idol' Shake-Up: DeGeneres, DioGuardi Out; Lopez In?
Just as  American Idol searches for a replacement for Simon Cowell ,  Ellen DeGeneres has announced she is leaving the show after only one season. According to Deadline ,  Jennifer Lopez closed a deal earlier this week to join the show. Further, TMZ is reporting that Kara DioGuardi , who joined two years ago, is also leaving. DeGeneres said she told Fox and the Idol producers months ago that she wasn't comfortable with returning for a second stint. "I told them I...

Ellen DeGeneres steps down from 'American Idol'; Jessica Biel's money worries; Tara Reid back on with ex-fiance Michael Axtmann?
Ellen DeGeneres steps down from 'American Idol' 0 0 0 Nikki Nelson / WENN.com Ellen DeGeneres has quit her role as a judge on "American Idol" - less than a year after she was drafted in to replace Paula Abdul. The funnywoman was hired by TV executives last August to take Abdul's seat on the panel after the singer walked away from the show following eight seasons. DeGeneres is leaving the talent show too, admitting she wasn't the "right fit" for the tough role because she hated upsetting...

User's Speak: 'Idol' All Shook Up " Ugh " Are We Still In Love?
She couldnt hold a candle to Paula in looks or talent input. The show is screwed without Simon. – Boater Good one Ellen..you are the only one in the business who would admit to maybe not being a good fit for a job and gracefully moving on...most of those phonies would make up an excuse for leaving...I love you and your show..it is the best and funniest show on daytime tv...you always make me laugh no matter how crappy the day is..no other show does that for me...no matter what you do you...

Ellen Will Always Be Our Idol-for Leaving
Simon Cowell should be proud. Jennifer Lopez should be taking notes. The message of American Idol is: know who you are. If you're a country singer, sing country. If you're Michael Bublé , don't do Coldplay like Coldplay would do Coldplay.  In subtracting herself from Idol , Ellen DeGeneres proved she knows who she is—and, more important, what she was at the judges' table.     As DeGeneres said in her exit statement last night, the chair in front of the stage...

Ryan Seacrest On Ellen's 'Idol' Departure: 'She Decided To Leave Herself'
Ryan Seacrest and Ellen DeGeneres inside The Art of Elysium 10th Anniversary Gala at Vibiana in Los Angeles, California on January 12, 2008WireImage Access Hollywood Los Angeles, Calif. -- Following Ellen DeGeneres ' announcement on Thursday that she was leaving the judges' table on "American Idol," host Ryan Seacreast cleared up any confusion about her departure. "Let's start with the big news that happened yesterday," Ryan said Friday morning on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" on LA's KIIS...

OMG: 'American Idol' Loses Ellen, Gains J.Lo!
By Simone Hilliard It looks like Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi are out and Jennifer Lopez is in as the new

Jennifer Lopez Tapped for Judging Gig on 'American Idol'
Jennifer Lopez Tapped for Judging Gig on 'American Idol' Print Email This AP Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to commanding audiences' attention via television screen. The Bronx bombshell, who got her start as a Fly Girl on the comedy sketch Show 'In Living Color' in the early 90s, may make a weekly return to households as she's in the running to become a judge on the competition-derived music program 'American Idol.' While it comes as no surprise the singer-turned-actress' career has hit a...

Ryan Seacrest Says He'll Miss Ellen DeGeneres on 'American Idol'
Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson will be the only two Founding Fathers of " American Idol " left when the show returns for season 10. The host offered his sentiments to the departing Ellen DeGeneres . "Spoke with Ellen DeGeneres tonight. I will miss her on 'Idol,' Ryan tweeted . “She's one of the kindest and most talented people in Hollywood!" The heartfelt message was posted just hours following Ellen's announcement she'd be stepping down as a judge on "Idol" after only one year on...

'American Idol': Jennifer Lopez can be a great judge - if she avoids Ellen DeGeneres' mistakes
Image Credit: Janet Mayer/PR Photos; Chris Hatcher/PR Photos For an American Idol fan like myself, the flurry of staffing shakeups this week at The House That Kelly Clarkson Built have been the emotional equivalent of taking a sledgehammer to an outdated kitchen wall. Yeah, you knew it had to be done — and quickly — but still…with all the dust and destruction and a possible contractor named Nigel who you’re still not entirely sure you trust, it’s hard to know...

‘Idol’: Ellen is out, is J-Lo in?
Associated Press New York Former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television - this time as a judge on "American Idol." The singer-dancer-actor was close to signing a deal to join Fox TV's hit singing contest, a person familiar with the negotiations said late Thursday. The person, who was not authorized to comment publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity. Fox declined to comment. Phone and e-mail messages for Lopez's representatives were not immediately...

Kara DioGuardi voted off 'Idol,' Aerosmith's Tyler is up for the job
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Jennifer Lopez gets a new job
It's all hush hush for now but trust us, it'll be good. Sign Up Now! From the team at... &nsbp; '); //]]> Daily celebrity Fashion, style news and offers from the girls at OSOYOU.com « Beyonce has new Perfume lined up already | Main | How Angelina Jolie keeps her household organised - 25 members of staff » Jennifer Lopez gets a new job Jennifer Lopez has been announced as the newest judge on the American Idol judging table. The Latino singer's music career has been on hold...

Poll Voters: Why Not Just Bring Back Paula to Idol?
Forget Jennifer Lopez: 61 percent of voters in a TVGuide.com poll say they'd like Paula Abdul back on American Idol . If Idol followed the voters' wishes, it would be the most surprising shakeup yet for a show that looks to be undergoing several. Ellen DeGeneres exiting American Idol ; Is Jennifer Lopez taking her place? Several outlets Friday that said next season's judges would likely include Lopez, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, and a returning Randy Jackson. TMZ , meanwhile,...

Jennifer Lopez replaces Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol!
J-Lo will be racking in more money! An industry source tells PEOPLE that the singer-actress has closed a deal to become a permanent judge on American Idol's season 10. "It's true," says one insider. "She's excited about it." The news comes the same day that Ellen DeGeneres announced she was stepping down from her position as Idol's newest judge. The Talk Show host announced her departure, saying, "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I...

Ellen Gray: Ellen's backing away from 'Idol' feels right
A FEW THOUGHTS on Ellen DeGeneres bowing out of Fox's "American Idol," and the multiple reports, including one from the not-prone-to-speculation Associated Press, that Jennifer Lopez will replace the already departed Simon Cowell at the judges' table: _ Should J. Lo choose to continue Simon's tradition of wearing too-tight sweaters and T-shirts over his trademark jeans, I'm expecting to hear far fewer complaints about it. _ Fox, which smartly handled Simon's exit during the Television...

Ellen Gray: Ellen's backing away from 'Idol' feels right
A FEW THOUGHTS on Ellen DeGeneres bowing out of Fox's "American Idol," and the multiple reports, including one from the not-prone-to-speculation Associated Press, that Jennifer Lopez will replace the already departed Simon Cowell at the judges' table: _ Should J. Lo choose to continue Simon's tradition of wearing too-tight sweaters and T-shirts over his trademark jeans, I'm expecting to hear far fewer complaints about it. _ Fox, which smartly handled Simon's exit during the Television...

Ellen DeGeneres Leaving 'American Idol'
Ellen DeGeneres leaving 'American Idol.' This is news to us! We had no idea Ellen DeGeneres was leaving Fox's hit Reality series "American Idol" after just one season. How did we find out? Apparently, host Ryan Seacrest is really bummed about her departure. He took to his Twitter page saying, "Spoke with Ellen DeGeneres tonight. I will miss her on 'Idol'."