Whoa, this is big news, but not surprising at all. Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning to the Judges’ Panel for American Idol 2011! Ellen released a statement saying she had decided to not return, or was FOX just nice enough to let her say that?
“A couple months ago, I let Fox and [...]

Hey American Idol fans!  This week we finally get the official word from FOX on who exactly is in the TOP 24.  Tomorrow night we have two hours of round 3 and Wednesday the 24 are chosen. 
Finally, the end of auditions and the narrowing down of contestants is in sight and we can get to the [...]

So many people claimed to NEVER watch the show again when FOX announced Ellen DeGeneres was coming in to replace Paula Abdul on American Idol.  I’d say they didn’t need to worry too much since 28 million viewers tuned in to see her debut Tuesday night.  This was the largest number since the season premiere.  [...]

I am soooo happy we finally made it to Hollywood for season 9 of American Idol!  It seemed to me that the audition process went on much longer than 3 weeks.  We got to see some amazing talent last night and of course the judging debut of one Ellen DeGeneres. 
Before I write about the episode, [...]

Next week we have our first glimpse of new American Idol judge Ellen Degeneres.  Finally Idol goes to Hollywood so no more guest judges, no more bad auditions, only great singers looking for a break.  Here is a small preview of what is to come:

We don’t see much of the new judge but I’m wondering [...]

With the new season of American Idol barely underway, trouble is already brewing at the judges table between Ellen Degeneres and Simon Cowell. 

It was Ellen’s first day on the job.  She showed up nervous and excited however these feelings quickly turned to anger as she waited and waited on Simon to show up.  Ninety minutes [...]

Paula Abdul, who quit American Idol, has been officially replaced for American Idol 2010. Fox announced today that Ellen DeGeneres will be the new 4th judge on the upcoming season of Idol starting January:
Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge’s seat on “American Idol.” Fox announced Wednesday the talk show host [...]