‘American Idol’: Will Ellen DeGeneres’ departure help?
Did you think Ellen DeGeneres was all wrong on “American Idol”?
She thought so, too, and said so tonight in announcing she’s leaving the Fox singing contest after just a year.
Her statement read: “A couple months ago, I let Fox and the ‘American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for.”
She also revealed that “it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings.”
What do you want to see happen next?
I’d like to see America’s most popular show return to three judges. The show has to pick a replacement from Simon Cowell, who rarely had trouble hurting people’s feelings. Three judges would mean less talk and a faster-moving show.
“Idol” has a chance to revamp the juding panel in a big way for the 10th season. The Associated Press’ Lynn Elber reports that Kara DioGuardi is not under contract for next season and Fox hasn’t announced if she’ll be back.
Why not a panel of Shania Twain, Randy Jackson and Justin Timberlake? Or Shania, Randy and Harry Connick Jr.? What do you say?