oh my word - i was super shocked to find out earlier today that FOX has hired ellen degeneres to take over paula abdul's vacant judge spot on the next season of american idol! at first i really thought it was a big joke but after a little bit of search it turns out it's not a joke at all! now don't get me wrong - i totally love ms. degeneres - i don't have one bad thing to say about her at all but i don't think she's a good fit for the show - first off she has zero musical background (except she loves to dance to music) plus i'm worried she'll constantly be cracking jokes - which might be fun for an episode or two but certainly not the whole season! i said i won't watch the upcoming season without ms. abdul ... i thought by the time january rolls around she would have worked something out with the network to return to the show (where she belongs) but as of right now - it sounds like the door for paula's return has been shut for good! i wonder what she thinks of her replacement? this is all so unfortunate - a total bummer - i might tune in just out of curiosity but it's not going to be the same at all ... american idol has officially jumped the shark - it's sad but true! popbytes over & out for now ... xoxo
PS ellen will continue to do her daytime talk show while judging idol - she's going to be super busy!
I am also disappointed that Paula most definitely be coming back. It would be interesting to find out how much they are paying Ellen.
» this comment was posted by Pierre on september 10, 2009 8:20 am «
I, as a musician, don’t feel she, Ellen, is a good replacement for Paula.
» this comment was posted by Isa Lube on september 10, 2009 12:19 pm «
I know Ellen is personable and funny but AI will not be the same without Paula.
» this comment was posted by Amy on september 11, 2009 2:27 pm «
Ellen would be a great replacement for PA...the labels suing her is just another sign of the times...its so tough for labels to make money that they are suing everyone who uses music without paperwork...
» this comment was posted by Constant Gina on september 11, 2009 7:31 pm «
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I am also disappointed that Paula most definitely be coming back. It would be interesting to find out how much they are paying Ellen.