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Idol's Kara DioGuardi: I'm "Ecstatic" Over Ellen News!

Thursday – September 17, 2009 – 4:14pm

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Kara DioGuardi is thrilled Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul on American Idol.

"I'm so excited about her. I couldn't think of a better pick," DioGuardi told Usmagazine.com at the Nicole Miller fashion show in NYC.

"I really couldn't. I am ecstatic," she continued. "I think it's going to be incredibly exciting."

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DioGuardi says she doesn't think DeGeneres necessarily needs music experience to be a good judge.

"I think she [is] somebody who loves music, who has loved the show and has experience and being a star. And part of what we look for on that show is somebody who commands the stage and knows how to bring the best out in her guests.

"I'm sure she's going to be able to tell the contestants how to be stars when they're on the stage and what they need to do to connect with the audience," DioGuardi added.

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September 22, 2009 - 2:13pm AI Angry Femme Says:

Fox must be desperate and terrified. "We forced Paula out, now whatre we gonna dooooo? let's get ellen! that way we don't have to rebuild what paula abdul already helped build - a fan base and millions of viewers. we'll just use ellen for her viewers!" american idol and fox television you are so obvious and you make me SICK! stop using and abusing women in hollywood! GIRL POWER! don't let 'em use you ellen! we love you paula pleeeeeeeeease come baaaaaaaaaack!
September 22, 2009 - 1:28pm Tracey Says:

Kara said You don't really need to have music experience tobe a good judge? Is that how we justify Ellen being a judge on a show for pop stars on the rise who want a career in the music industry? Excuses, excuses, excuses....YUCK. And Ellen's a cool cat too ya have to love her !. but at the same time, yuck. paula abdul is who really should be up there judging.
September 22, 2009 - 1:22am Mad George Says:

dude, who's the next judge if Ellen doesn't work out? Dr. Phil? ????????
September 21, 2009 - 2:51pm Mrs. Yasmussen Says:

well, what is kara supposed to say? "I HATE THE IDEA OF ELLEN ON AMERICAN IDOL! AND I HATE ELLEN!!!" not that she would say that, but even if she felt like that she wouldn't say that!!! she'd get in big trouble! ellen is a crack up i love her, but i'd rather they have paula abdul back on the show if they HAVE to have four judges. the chemistry is just dissolved. so boring on the judges panel. and they are smothering us with this four judges business.
September 21, 2009 - 1:35pm Sand Dog4 Says:

Paula Abdul's fans are in a major uproar have you seen all these boycott websites? there are boycott websites all over the internet about Paula fans boycotting american idol for how they treated paula. this ellen thing was the last straw for them it looks like.
September 18, 2009 - 4:38pm Pi Says:

you're not the only one who doesn't like kara but i just never liked the way they added a fourth judge in the first place. way too crowded. overkill people!
September 18, 2009 - 7:39am Ellen is so butch Says:

Kara DioGuardi is thrilled that Ellen DeGeneres will be sleeping with her, to me Ellen is so butch looking...they are both as ugly as ever!!!
September 17, 2009 - 5:59pm Old School Woman Says:

I stopped watching AI over 2 years ago. Won't watch now because I don't like Kara. Not the person, but her skills in recognizing a GOOD VOICE. Also, to have the PUBLIC vote for the final winner is a joke. Depending on the type of song you sing (majority of the people watching and spending money via cellphone voting are very young). Also, Hackers today are so CLEVER that they can manipulate the outcome no matter what wireless service AI has. It's all a SCAM. Just like yesterday's outcome on America's Got Talent. Granted I will admit I did want Kevin to win because he captured my heart, but Ms. Pineda was DEFINITELY the better singer. Unfortunately, the public that watches this type of show are not people who frequent the Opera. One good thing, believe me, she will be called by EVERY OPERA house, where her voice will get the respect and recognition it should by those who enjoy a GREAT, FLAWLESS and ENTRANCING VOICE!