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Paula Abdul Wishes Ellen "Best of Luck" on Idol

Thursday – September 10, 2009 – 7:52pm

One day after Fox announced that Ellen DeGeneres had signed on to be the fourth judge on American Idol, Paula Abdul has nothing but good things to say about her replacement.

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"I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol," she Twittered Thursday. "She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!"

Abdul, who left the show in August after eight seasons, might even see a bit of her own personality in the comedian. After all, in an interview on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show early Thursday, DeGeneres stressed that she'll be an "honest" judge who will "bring compassion" to the show. She also mentioned that she'll do her best to keep fellow judge Simon Cowell in check.

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"I'll tell him the same thing I tell him when he's on my show -- that he's mean," she said. "You can be constructive, and you can criticize someone in a way that's helpful and not mean-spirited."

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  • September 16, 2009 - 2:38pm Anonymous Says:

    you are wonderful lady, Ellen and happy your'e gonna be 1 of the judges..thank you..love you p.s. love you girl
  • September 14, 2009 - 2:24pm Disgusted Says:

    What a joke! My favorite show right down the toilet! And I was soooooo looking foward to January 2010. Oh, well, I'll find something else to do on Tuesday nites--4 sure!
  • September 14, 2009 - 2:19pm Hawkeye Says:

    I agree. What a shame. This is a GREAT reason for my favorite show to be cancelled. I do not want Ellen as a judge, nor do any of my friends. We want a woman in that spot, not a want-to-be man who flaunts her sexuality. Personally, I cannot believe she was selected to fill Paula's shoes, because she can't--and that's that. If you don't pick Paul, how about Dolly Parton or Olivia Newton-John--real women. Ya know? I won't be watching, nor will anyone else I am around. Too bad for the show--yeah, what a shame.
  • September 14, 2009 - 2:10pm Todd... Says:

    I would vote for Ellen for President....also she would be a great judge ....the Bottom line its just a opinion..there is no right and wrong...just someones opinion..!
  • September 14, 2009 - 10:02am Anonymous Says:

    Only an artise who can have been there, done that, and knew all can be a better judge to make idol happens like Paula! I am sure the show is going to be thumbs down.
  • September 14, 2009 - 3:25am Anonymous Says:

    What a shame. What a better reason to cancel the show!! AI decided to crash and burn this season
  • September 11, 2009 - 2:03pm Anonymous Says:

    Type your comment here
  • September 11, 2009 - 1:37pm Anonymous Says:

    Like Simon BUT with Paula gone - show won't be the same & my sisters and I are crushed Ellen is the new judge - We won't be watching AI anymore with Ellen on it.Simon, Randy & Kara are the best - didn't need another judge.
  • September 11, 2009 - 12:08pm Anonymous Says:

    Ellen wasn't even able to judge in her own life when it came to that poor DOG she gave away. I haven't liked her since and won't watch Idol with her on it. I don't mind her talk show but I have to flip the channel when she starts to dance, if you could even call it dancing.
  • September 11, 2009 - 10:07am Anonymous Says:

    What else is Paul Abdul going to say? Ellen knows nothing about the technical part of singing and isn't that what the judges are there for? What a joke. I like Ellen as a commedianne, not a singing judge. What is up with that?
  • September 11, 2009 - 9:20am Anonymous Says:

    Anonymous How much I adore Ellen, I still won't watch it will never be the same without Paula..Randy Simon & Paula all go together...
  • September 11, 2009 - 9:10am Anonymous Says:

    Simon, you are just a meanie! lol
  • September 11, 2009 - 9:08am Anonymous Says:

    I agree with Sarah.
  • September 11, 2009 - 8:08am I love Ellen but American Idol is going to be ridiculous!! Says:

    American Idol USED to be a great show when they kept it simple. Simon is going to get lost in the crowd now. So will Randy. First we are going to hear Randy, than Kara's crap, then Ellen is going to tell a joke, then Simon is going to insult someone. It's TOO MUCH!!! Plus, Ellen's dancing is OLD NEWS!! I don't want to see it on American Idol.
  • September 11, 2009 - 3:10am Sarah Says:

    I don't want anyone to change Simon. After all, he got the show where it is, by being WHO he is.
  • September 10, 2009 - 11:38pm Anonymous Says:

    Strategy: Get viewers that likes Ellen (which lots of people do), also Ellen is funny (more people like) which brings something new to the show - she may not be a dancer or had experience but, she adds comedy to the show; new twist. It would be fun to watch.
  • September 10, 2009 - 10:36pm Anonymous Says:

    Out of respect to Paula, she should have never acccepted it. I think there will be too much pressure and she will quit. Idol-gate coming. If she's blubbering like on SYTYCD, ewe ........ And I don't see her fittng in with the other three. It's basically adding a clown to the show.
  • September 10, 2009 - 10:34pm cubbielove Says:

    I can't wait for Ellen! She's going to be awesome. Much better than that drunk and drugged up Paula...I will admit that she was pretty entertaining!
  • September 10, 2009 - 10:33pm gutsy girl Says:

    Last time I looked I thought it was a show about music. Ellen dances, I guess she's qualified...NOT!
  • September 10, 2009 - 10:01pm Anonymous Says:

    That show gonna be the least show without paula. It does not mean that it will be nothing but if the producers do not respect their employee, do not except that show will be the good show. they should have respected paula.

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