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First Pic! Ellen DeGeneres as an American Idol Judge

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Credit: Michael Becker/FOX (2)

Tuesday – January 05, 2010 – 4:14pm

Ellen DeGeneres' first official American Idol photos were released Tuesday by Fox.

The new judge, 51, is all smiles while leaning on a microphone in the shot.

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DeGeneres -- who replaced Paula Abdul -- won't appear on the show until February.

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"I'm very excited to be on the show," DeGeneres has said. "I will tell you that right now. I just continue to be excited every single day."

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  • January 21, 2010 - 4:19pm almocher Says:

    hi ellen is me form twitter i just to say i love your show
  • January 20, 2010 - 5:22pm Laughing Girl Says:

    I think it's extremely funny that someone accused Christians of "ignernse toward the gay community" on here. It's spelled "ignorance." Now, THAT is an ironic example of true ignorance, people.
  • January 18, 2010 - 6:36am Melissa Says:

    To Joel Briightbill, kris, floral and to all of those judgemental ppl .Before u go and start judging other ppl u need to look in ur own back yard .Know one has the right to jugde any one but the man upstairs.Ellen you go girl, I got ur back......I LOVE LESBIANS AND GAYS SO THE HELL WITH ALL OF UUUUU THAT DONT! I AM ONE MY SELF I AM LOUD AND I AM PROUD!!!
  • January 18, 2010 - 6:11am Melissa Says:

    Hi ellen cant wait to see u on american idol.u are my favorit . and must i say funny as hell , I am from mississippi but my family is from new orleans so that is my home to .keep on doing a great job!!!!
  • January 15, 2010 - 4:42pm kimmie Says:

    I think Ellen will be fair and I also like Simmon. He just tells it like it is. And I like that about a person.
  • January 13, 2010 - 8:22pm Gayle Kramer Says:

    So, where's Ellen Degeneres ??? When is she starting? I'm sure everyone is wondering.
  • January 13, 2010 - 1:47pm Virginia Says:

    It is Wednesday. Last night was the first show of American Idol. Where was Ellen. I looked forward to seeing her?
  • January 13, 2010 - 11:30am rick Says:

    come on people,give ellen a chance!!it only a show A.I.AND I THINK SHE'LL MAKE A GREAT judge.you people are too judged mental!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GOD BLESS YOU ELLEN YOU HAVE MY VOTE!LOV YA,RICK
  • January 11, 2010 - 5:05pm liana cheska Says:

    omg i can't believe the sick comments from your viewers obviously they are or they wouldn't be on this site! ellen by the way knows alot about music and what sounds good music sounds like, simon aint no singer either sharon! and i'd hate to work with,for or around with your ignernse twords the gay community, i will pray for you!
  • January 11, 2010 - 4:27pm liana cheska Says:

    hi ellen, i was wondering where all the e-mails i sent you go? do you get the chance to read very many or does your staff do all the picking? thanks, liana
  • January 11, 2010 - 3:09pm sharon Says:

    no i won,t watch the show like i did ellen is not a singer or in the music busness like the rest of the judges.
  • January 08, 2010 - 5:21pm michael Says:

    i will not watch this show, i love paula, and i do love ellen, but ellen is not a good fit with idol,
  • January 08, 2010 - 3:25pm T Says:

    same fight I've been having with hubby....he says she isn't qualified to judge and I says she has qualities other than musical skills that still make her a good candidate. She knows about the entertainment industry as a whole and she can hear singing and know if it's good or bad. I like her and think she'll give us a fresh persepctive. She's the "every person" judge. Change is the only constant!
  • January 07, 2010 - 9:44am Jess Says:

    Kris, your a bigot. That being said, Ellen DeGeneres is a comedian, and that doesn't make your qualified to judge music. I mean, seriously, what does she know about music?
  • January 07, 2010 - 1:10am floral Says:

    I will NOT watch this show.
  • January 06, 2010 - 11:10pm ShaylaXOXO Says:

    Why don't we give Ellen a chance? I'll tell you why I won't: I love Ellen, but I hate the fact that Paula is no longer on the show more. Paula deserved a raise commiserate with the raise they gave the always horrible Ryan Seacrest. The powers-that-be didn't even negotiate with her. I can't stand Kara. She's condescending toward Paula. Paula Abdul who has loads of dancing and singing talent and who was a mega-superstar in her younger days. I've loved and watched Idol since it began, but last year was my last season if they don't bring Paula back 100%. I'm hoping that enough people feel the same way and those powers-that-be who pushed her out realize the mistake they made.
  • January 06, 2010 - 1:26pm Liz Says:

    Instead of being so negative why dont you people give Ellen a chance. I got tired of Paula being so nice all the time anyways, so I am excited about the switch. I happen to like Ellen and her show, she's funny, she's intelligent, and Im sure she's NOT TONE DEAF, so she can probably tell good singing from bad. She wont come unprepared and will probably bring more to the show! For thoes who say they aren't watching the show anymore.... THAT's RIDICULOUS... grow up, that's life, things change. Hey, they couldve done so much worse!
  • January 06, 2010 - 11:58am Tessa Says:

    WHAT...does Ellen know about singing???? This is just SO wrong on so many levels and it destroys the credibility of the show. The voting too...is just a big waste of time. When you can vote till your finger falls off then it is not about who is the best singer...but who is the most popular!!! Will NOT be tuning in.......Paula...dumb as she was....at least knew something about vocals and music.
  • January 06, 2010 - 11:16am annie Says:

    omg this picture is so wrong where's paula's beautiful smile, i won't watch the show anymore i watched it for 8 years and now i must say that it's not the same show without paula they should rename it. bye american idol!!
  • January 06, 2010 - 9:42am ThunderMonkey Says:

    That group shot is one of the worse photoshopped promo pics I've seen in a while. This show is beginning to show its age and it's probably on its last legs. Ellen may be able to delay the inevitable for a bit.

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