Ellen DeGeneres made a plea to "Idol" nation today -- telling fans that she's not to blame for Paula Abdul's departure from the show.
A seemingly excited Ellen called in to "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" this morning, where she told Ryan she doesn't want people to think she's "evil" for taking Paula's job.
Though Paula has yet to comment on the switch, Ellen also said, "I hope Paula is okay with it."
1. Yikes!
Posted at 3:01PM on Sep 10th 2009 by mrez golucky
2. This is SO gay!
Posted at 3:01PM on Sep 10th 2009 by LakersFan
3. How can she be the next judge? How can she stand in judgment in a music competition without a music background?
She is a terrible choice and I doubt she will last more than a season. What were they thinking in offering her this position? What a terrible choice.
Posted at 3:03PM on Sep 10th 2009 by Mike
4. balls
Posted at 3:11PM on Sep 10th 2009 by whatsup
5. I think she is going to be perfect!!! She has a passion for music and pop culture and she will bring a bit of a comical side to it as well. I can't wait to see it!!!!
Posted at 3:06PM on Sep 10th 2009 by HKS
6. American Idol = Jump the shark!-- Yikes!
Posted at 3:09PM on Sep 10th 2009 by mrez golucky
7. Not first whores!
Posted at 3:12PM on Sep 10th 2009 by Not first whores!
8. She has no music creditability, they should have gotten Mary J Blige or someone else. Besides, she's going to be too nice and dance like she crazy.
Posted at 3:13PM on Sep 10th 2009 by TMZ941
9. I think this is a win-win move for everyone. Ellen has not been a polarizing figure for some time now and I don't think it will stick. Paula should think that the choice is creative on 19's part, even though they burned her.
Posted at 3:13PM on Sep 10th 2009 by LR1
10. whatsup
Posted at 3:14PM on Sep 10th 2009 by balls
11. Isn't haven't her own show enough? This is a BAD Choice for American Idol! She has no musical background maybe she should have went for Dancing With The Stars since we all know she loves to dance! BRING BACK PAULA ASAP
Posted at 8:35AM on Sep 11th 2009 by Pee Wee
12. I think Ellen would be a great addition to the panel!
Posted at 1:09AM on Sep 11th 2009 by phania
13. Going to work for fox tv are you kidding!!Poor paula she thought Ellen was a friend big suprise,money makes all the difference
Posted at 3:18PM on Sep 10th 2009 by Terry
14. I wonder if this is part of the Adam Lambert backlash, when some people accused AI of not wanting an openly gay Idol. It is rumored Adam was told to keep his sexuality quiet on the show. I like Ellen, but because she likes music doesn't mean she knows music. Why in the heck hasn't Randy Jackson brought on Steve Perry of Journey to be a judge, at least a guest judge. Randy you worked with him...pull some strings. As for Ellen, there is nothing about her that would make me want to tune into AI. I didn't care too much for Kara last season. As Seacrest would say... this viewer OUT!
Posted at 3:17PM on Sep 10th 2009 by ummmm
15. wants some BUTTER to goe with a 20 year old pusspuss she`s on the hunt again hide your kids
Posted at 3:18PM on Sep 10th 2009 by GRAND MAS pooh PA
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