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Ellen Degeneres quits American Idol?

Ellen Degeneres quits American Idol after only 1 season?

Jessica Simpson in negotiations with American Idol?
Price of Beauty star Jessica Simpson is in talks about a role of judge on American Idol

The 30 is rumored to have had conversations with the producers of the show to come on board when it returns for a new season in January 2011.

One source said the issue of EW: “I’m not sure that his people went Idol, or was otherwise.”

American Idol Judges

American Idol Judges

However, the witness added that Simpson was only one of the “dozens” have been considered for a role.

The former Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe also told to return and if it can be more than one former judge Simon Cowell is replaced by the one who said she believes a new formation would be better.

Jennifer Lopez union ‘American Idol’

Shock Great American Idol “is moving at full speed next bomb Thursday evening that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show. However, there are reports of Jennifer Lopez – is no stranger to” judge the rumors Idol “- is close to reaching an agreement to replace the output DeGeneres.

Although team officials of Lopez and Fox have not ruled Deadline Hollywood source says the singer’s manager worked on the case “under the greatest secrecy” for a month. The AP reported it, citing a person familiar with the negotiations.

His nomination to the table of judges could be a boon to the career of Lee, which has stagnated in recent years, resulting in time stamp leaving Sony. The work would not be much of a stretch of the singer and actress who appeared on the program in 2007 as a mentor and has received rave reviews for his work with singers.

During his brief stay in the show, DeGeneres slammed critics for his often vague and seemingly indent criticism from competitors, and their lack of experience in the music industry.

These complaints do not apply to Lopez, 41, a veteran singer of nine top ten singles and album sales worldwide in more than 25 million people who began his career as a dancer in the hit show “In Living Color. ”

DeGeneres announced on Thursday that left the series after the first season after fellow judge Simon Cowell at the door.

“A few months ago, I went and FOX’s” American Idol “producers know that it feels like the right person for me,” he said. “It was a difficult decision, but my work schedule was more than I expected. I also made this season that I love, support and promote young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes their feelings of pain.”

DeGeneres told the network she would not leave “American Idol” until they can “see where they wanted to take the next panel.”

Kara DioGuardi, who just completed his second year in the series, is not under contract next year and FOX has not announced whether it will return. Randy Jackson will remain on the panel. Although the network has not yet announced who will replace Cowell, there are rumors that the return producer Nigel Lythgoe (who is a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance”) could take the seat.

Ellen DeGeneres is tilted as a judge of “American Idol” after only one year. While the ad must be a bomb, his departure was inevitable.

He was hired to replace Paula Abdul, but DeGeneres error sending champagne, dear viewers Paula spaced comments. He had the nerve to say to aspiring singers, not to give up their day jobs – can blame him? – And has struggled to gel with the other judges.

“A few months ago, I let the Fox and the producers of” American Idol “know they do not feel like the right person for me,” he said Monday night at Fox’s statement. “I realized I like this season However, support and promote young talent, it was difficult for me to judge people and sometimes they hurt. “As the dimming of the light on his” day Idol ‘recap their trip.

When Ellen first success would be to replace Abdul, singer of “Straight Up” makes a mockery of the dispute. While host VH1 “Divas Live concert,” the former judge “Idol” had a blonde wig and short n ‘dance like Ellen. “Why are you all looking at me?” Can not a girl to try a new job? “She joked. After sitting, he said, “Seriously, [I have] nothing but love for Ellen, and I wish them good luck and congratulations on your new gig. And call me! I have to call if you have [Simon Cowell problems], because you know, I know him better. ”

During the first episode of Ellen “American Idol” has made all the criticism and rumors to rest – recognizing that although it was not a singer, she understood the pressure the stage for the general public.

The comment made some sincere Paula forgotten. “She went to work honestly, but not very honest, the atmosphere when the voltage lightning threatened to resume the game,” wrote Rolling Stone.

After the first episode aired, rave reviews have poured in from all angles. “Although” American Idol “officially ends this week was Ellen: in one episode, Ellen DeGeneres judge again show why it is not flexible at all for his stint in the chair of Paula Abdul. He had talent both in his embrace and add value, “said The New York Times at that time.

However, when Ellen tried to criticize a candidate, looked nervous and uncertain. Then came the cries of the public, she could not shake. It even has its own talk show, but his jokes pranksters could not hide how he was injured. “Now I have a new job, where booing me,” lamented the “public Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

As the season continues, Ellen was pushed to second place in silence, unable to penetrate the welded “American Idol” clique of Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuiardi.

She can give up his “idol of security,” but DeGeneres has not abandoned the music business forever. She started her own label in May and has signed its first artist: Possibility Greyson, 12 years Oklahoma, who catapulted to fame with her portrayal of a Lady Gaga “Paparazzi.” In addition, the show dealer, a unit of Warner Bros. TV, has renewed “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” until at least 2014 in all NBC-owned stations, according to The Hollywood Reporter, where life is good Ellen. And we are pleased to have had the opportunity to see Ellen step outside their comfort zone – even if the assembling of a “clique Idol” has proved too much for her.

After just one season, Ellen DeGeneres is tilted as a judge of “American Idol,” Fox said in a statement Thursday. After coining new DeGeneres tweeted, “Turn down the lights … I was eliminated from American Idol.”

“A few months ago, I went and FOX’s” American Idol producers know they do not feel like the right person for me, “DeGeneres said on the FOX statement.” I told them not left at an impasse and that I hold off doing anything until they know where they wanted to take the next panel.

“It was a difficult decision, but my work schedule has become more than I expected. I also made this season that I love, support and promote young talent, it was difficult for me to judge people and sometimes their feelings hurt. I loved the experience of working on “American Idol” and I am very grateful for the year, I had. I am a big fan of the show and will remain so. ”

In the same statement, FOX, ‘Idol creator Simon Fuller has shared his thoughts. “I liked Ellen’s passion for artists and parenting skills. It has the honesty and optimism to our board and I missed it.”

DeGeneres is the second judge to depart after the ninth season – Simon Cowell made headlines earlier this year when he announced his intention to leave and concentrate on bringing a new show to American audiences, “The X Factor.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter on the occasion of the resignation of Ellen, Cowell said: “As I met Elena, I grew up really, really like. I have great respect for her because she was always in control of their own destiny.”

Ryan Seacrest on his Twitter also adds: “I will miss her on” Idol. “One of the nicest people and the most talented of Hollywood!”

Rumors rampant in Hollywood, he will succeed DeGeneres presiding judge Cowell. Names thrown around like Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake and Sean “Diddy Combs.

UPDATE: TMZ reports that Kara DioGuardi has been pulled and the program is close to locking up Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith in a statement to the presentation of three judges.

Kara DioGuardi fired?

Less than a day after Ellen DeGeneres announced her departure from American Idol, Kara DioGuardi reports TMZ has been “fired”, citing sources close to the negotiations of the series for next season, marking the tenth installment of the singing competition.

“They told us that the program will return to a format of three judges, and assuming that all the transactions have been completed, the judging panel will consist of Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez,” TMZ wrote, adding that the only possibility Kara stay on “Idol” is “whether the transaction of J-Lo is falling apart – but we are told that there is much to be done.”

The 39 year old singer, songwriter attached “idol” comes from two seasons ago, shaking up the format of the three judges of the hit series. Ellen DeGeneres takes place after the start of a season.

“A few months ago, I went and FOX’s” American Idol “producers know that it feels like the right person for me,” DeGeneres said in a statement. “I told them not to leave them in a dead end and hold off on doing anything until they know where they wanted to take the next panel. It was a difficult decision, but my work schedule has become more than I expected .

Whatever happens with Kara – and, holy cow, of course, J-Lo and Steven Tyler? “- What will be remembered as” American Idol “the most turbulent period yet.

Although team officials and FOX Lopez did not comment, citing Deadline Hollywood manager of a source claiming the singer has worked on the case “under the greatest secrecy” for a month. The AP reported it, citing a person familiar with the negotiations.

We are told the program returns to a format of three judges, and assuming that all transactions are completed, the panel of judges will consist of Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

We were told that the only way I could get the suspension Kara is whether J-Lo operation falls apart – but we are told that much is fact.

American Idol Disorder: Ellen DeGeneres and exit Kara DioGuardi, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler?

American Idol is apparently the home.

Talk about who will fill the vacancy on the panel Simon Cowell hit series now shifts to who will replace the two other judges at the beginning: Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi will not return next season, either, according to reports.

DeGeneres, who joined the series in its ninth season earlier this year, confirmed in a statement it said that Fox “did not want the right person for me.”

“I told them I would not leave them in a dead end and not wait until they are able to know where he wanted to take the next panel, he said.” It was a difficult decision, but my work schedule has become more than I expected. ”

Class Act, said: “I loved the experience of working on Idol, I am very grateful for the years that I am a big fan of the show and will continue.”

In the same statement, American Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said: “I liked Ellen’s passion for artists and parenting skills. It has the honesty and optimism of our board and I missed him.”

But that’s where it gets interesting: TMZ reports that Kara DioGuardi has taken the program, which will return to a format of three judges.

Fox has not acknowledged the departure of Kara in a statement, but it seems it’s nothing official. This leaves Randy Jackson, the last man standing.

The show is reportedly returning to a panel of three judges Randy and a couple of newcomers to high: Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

This so-called “nuclear option” to fly most of the panel was sent off for months, but it is nevertheless a surprise.

Star Harry Connick, Jr., Bret Michaels, Chris Isaak and even Jessica Simpson have been rumors in negotiating for employment.

It seems that J. The singer and Aerosmith won.

The only way you can ask Kara to return would be if the Lopez case collapsed, but sources claim that TMZ is already a fait accompli.

Musical chairs at the table of the judges of “American Idol” has continued, as reports circulated yesterday morning that Kara DioGuardi has been fired from the hit series.

TMZ reported that the composer judges was abandoned. It follows the announcement on Thursday of the Fox Ellen DeGeneres, who appeared for one season, also left the program. Meanwhile, Deadline.com identified by the actress and singer Jennifer Lopez as a judge, when the show begins its tenth season next year.

The new design is far from over as the network is quick to replace star judge Simon Cowell, who left the program in May to great fanfare. Among the judges of last season, as Randy Jackson is a judge in what remains the greatest American television series popular.

Secretariat for the Fox and the series could not be reached immediately.

P Diddy wants American Idol role

P-Diddy American Idol

P-Diddy American Idol

P Diddy has admitted that he would apply to be a judge of American Idol.

Rapper and music mogul, whose real name Sean Combs considers entering Simon Cowell’s chair in the program – because he wants his salary.

“Initially, when people asked if I was interested in the job, I was like that … this is not my style, but once I heard what Simon did … [I] love the job,” said to USA chat show host George Lopez in tonight’s program López.

“I have six children. If I wanted to do the same check Simon Cowell … would have a ball,” he said.

From American Idol, Simon left after the ninth round, a number of high-level names have been associated with their role, including Shania Twain and Harry Connick Jr.

Ellen DeGeneres has also announced he was leaving the show with Jennifer Lopez to be held in the new season.