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Ellen DeGeneres Is the New ‘American Idol’ Judge

Published by AOL Television on September 9, 2009 under ellen degeneres, EllenDegeneres, judges, News

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Fox has announced recently-departed judge Paula Abdul will be replaced by comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.

Get more details and watch her video message at Inside TV.

 

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‘American Idol’ Guest Judges Roundup

Published by AOL Television on August 28, 2009 under joe jonas, JoeJonas, judges, katy perry, KatyPerry, kelly clarkson, KellyClarkson, kristin chenoweth, KristinChenoweth, mary j. blige, MaryJ.Blige, neil patrick harris, NeilPatrickHarris, News, season9, shania twain, ShaniaTwain, victoria beckham, VictoriaBeckham

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Neil Patrick HarrisEarlier this month, Fox chairman Peter Rice confirmed that 'American Idol' would replace longtime judge Paula Abdul, who recently left the show over a contract dispute.

It turns out he wasn't lying.

So far, the show has already brought in a whopping seven guest judges for its season 9 audition rounds. The guests represent a wide spectrum of talent and professions -- from country superstars (Shania Twain) to Tony-winning Broadway veterans (Kristin Chenoweth).

Below, check out the confirmed and rumored lists of guest judges.

 

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Paula Abdul Quits! ‘American Idol’ Is Ruined

Published by AOL Television on August 5, 2009 under contracts, judges, kara dioguardi, KaraDioguardi, News, paula abdul, PaulaAbdul, randy jackson, RandyJackson, simon cowell, SimonCowell

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Paula AbdulIt was the tweet heard 'round the world.

Last night, Paula Abdul announced she was leaving 'American Idol' via Twitter: "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to #IDOL."

Fox confirmed her departure, stating the network was "saddened" but wished her the best. While fellow judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi have yet to comment, host Ryan Seacrest tweeted that he couldn't "imagine the panel without" her.

Wait ... hold the phone, er, Twitter. Is this really happening? Because if Paula truly does not return to 'American Idol,' the show will be ruined. It's done.

Paula is an integral part of the show -- and Fox is stupid to let her go. Here are five reasons why 'Idol' will never be the same after Paula's departure ...

 

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