The Next American Idol Judge!
When Paula Abdul hinted as early as last year that she was leaving the top rating reality show American Idol, numerous possible replacements ran through my mind. But I have to admit, this particular possibility never entered my mind. 
And now, presenting the newest judge for American Idol…
Yup. It’s true. Top daytime host Ellen DeGeneres is going to jump into the evening primetime slot and be the 4th judge for AI. She will be completing the judging cast for the singing reality show together with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.
It’s not that I don’t believe Ellen will be a good judge. It just never occurred to me that AI will be getting a judge outside of the music industry. This is a surprising decision indeed from the producers of the show.
Fans would definitely miss not seeing Abdul on the panel. But for sure Ellen is going to bring a fresh new perspective. The producers are targeting this will be enough to sustain or further lift viewership for the upcoming 9th season of the show.
I guess it is true, you never know what’s going to happen in reality TV.
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Tags: american idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Abdul
September 10th, 2009 at 6:00 PM
i hope ellen retains her funny criticisms (even though it’s not really helpful) on the show and not be serious. something im looking forward to.
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September 10th, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Galeng si Ellen the generous pala! I’m sure AI will have more viewers coz she’s on board na
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May 6th, 2010 at 5:46 PM
I really enjoyed the final 5 American idol group song last night. It was a pity to see Aaron Kelly eliminated however I believe the other contestants were better singers hence he had to go!
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May 6th, 2010 at 6:48 PM
I really enjoyed the final 5 Idol group medley last night. It was moving to see Aaron Kelly eliminated however I think the other contestants were better hence he had to go!
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May 6th, 2010 at 7:03 PM
I loved the top 5 Idol group song last night. It was a pity to see Aaron Kelly got rid of however I think the others were better singers so he had to go!
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