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tvwatch.people.com - 9/11/2009

Randy Jackson: Idol ‘Reached Out’ to Ellen DeGeneres

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Ellen DeGeneres was wooed to fill the permanent spot on American Idol’s judges’ panel, according to Randy Jackson. “I think we reached out a little bit,” Jackson told PEOPLE Thursday at the star-studded kick-off of two major community service initiatives — the ...

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tunedin.blogs.time.com - 9/10/2009

What the Ellen? Idol Replaces Paula With DeGeneres

— tunedin.blogs.time.com — Yep, she's the 4th judge. Word came tonight that American Idol is reportedly hiring Ellen DeGeneres as... the permanent judge to replace Paula Abdul. It seems like a smart decision. Is it the right decision? My first reaction was: surprise, bogglement ... (more) What the Ellen? Idol Replaces Paula With DeGeneres

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mtv.com - 9/10/2009

'American Idol' Fans Mixed About Ellen DeGeneres Joining Show - News Story | Music, Celebrity, ...

— mtv.com — Chances are good that hard-core "American Idol" watchers wouldn't be satisfied with anyone producers signed up to... replace beloved original panelist Paula Abdul. But the announcement on Wednesday that comedian/talk show host Ellen DeGeneres — an ... (more) 'American Idol' Fans Mixed About Ellen DeGeneres Joining ...

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realityshowsblog.com - 9/11/2009

Ellen Degeneres Will Be a Better American Idol Judge than Paula Abdul

— realityshowsblog.com — In case you haven't heard, Ellen Degeneres will be the new judge on American Idol this season.... She is effectively replacing Paula Abdul. Gossip sites said Paula Abdul was seeking more than $10 million per season. Rumor was that AI execs offered a 3 year contract somewhere in the low 8 figures. ... (more) Ellen Degeneres Will Be a Better American Idol Judge ...

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News: Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi Glad to Have "Mad Cool" Ellen on Idol
TV Guide: American Idol — ... "We're all friends with Ellen, and Ryan [Seacrest] and I are pretty close with her. She's just mad cool," Jackson told People . Jackson also said the talk show host/funnywoman is right to suggest that she will be the voice of the viewers. "There's so much music industry insider talk with me and Simon [Cowell] and Kara [DioGuardi] that I didn't think we needed any more of that," he said. "Ellen hit it right on the head I think she could be the voice of the people. It's like somebody in the home audience watching and going, 'What would I say?' Ellen's going to be saying it for ...