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American Idol Snags DeGeneres as 4th Judge

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(Newser) – Comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres will be the fourth judge on the next season of American Idol, the Wrap reports. The deal, announced by Fox tonight, fills the star spot vacated by Paula Abdul, who quit the show this summer in a salary dispute.

Ellen DeGeneres, right, and wife Portia de Rossi.
Ellen DeGeneres, right, and wife Portia de Rossi.   (AP Photo)
Ellen DeGeneres.
Ellen DeGeneres.   (AP Photo)
Ellen DeGeneres.
Ellen DeGeneres.   (AP Photo)
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Timinator2K
Sep 9, 09 8:23 PM CDT
So, AI is now a comedy show?? Reply
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youngblood
Sep 9, 09 8:25 PM CDT
Better then posh 'can't smile, my face is frozen' spice but what does Ellen know about singing or does that matter? Well what do, i know i haven't watched it since season 2 Reply
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Laugh
Sep 10, 09 12:13 AM CDT
Agreed. *Now* AI will be worth watching.
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maryz
Sep 10, 09 3:07 AM CDT
I may actually watch it now!
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pfountain
Sep 9, 09 8:29 PM CDT
I LOVE ELLEN!GREAT CHOICE.SHE WILL BE HONEST AND KIND AND POSITIVE JUST LIKE PAULA.SHE MIGHT EVEN BE ABLE TO PUT SIMON IN HIS PLACE USING HUMOR.CANT WAIT! Reply
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