Well, it's not exactly the end of the world, but it was announced today that Ellen DeGeneres is replacing Paula Abdul as American Idol's 4th judge. Hmm...so TPTB couldn't afford Paula, but they can afford Ellen?? I'm not buying it. Obviously, the producers wanted P-Ab off the show and they used the old "she wanted too much money" excuse.
I'm pretty sure this is the final nail in Idol's coffin. Sure, Ellen is likable and funny and all, but that's just the problem. We don't need "funny ha-ha," we need "funny insane." I mean, the least they could've done is hired Anne Heche. Get Celestia up in that piece* to sprinkle her critiques with messages of interplanetary love and uncomfortable tangents about her "lazy ass" ex-husband, and you've got yourself a good show again.
*I'm bringing this phrase back. You're welcome.
I'm pretty sure this is the final nail in Idol's coffin. Sure, Ellen is likable and funny and all, but that's just the problem. We don't need "funny ha-ha," we need "funny insane." I mean, the least they could've done is hired Anne Heche. Get Celestia up in that piece* to sprinkle her critiques with messages of interplanetary love and uncomfortable tangents about her "lazy ass" ex-husband, and you've got yourself a good show again.
*I'm bringing this phrase back. You're welcome.
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My sympathies.
p.s. Hey Stranger!!!
I'm not getting ANY of this.
Ellen?? I am a huge fan of the DeGeneres, but a judge on AI???
What are her creds?
No offense, but how do you figure Ellen knows thing one about mentoring musical talent?
Where is the justice here?
Why?
I heart Paula....
That's feckin' weird man.
Doc
I do like Ellen and I think she'll add a music fan's perspective.
I have to strongly disagree with you about wanting more insanity in the judges. I for one am SO sick of tv shows with over-the-top judges. It's so incredibly fake and staged and annoying. Mary Murphy, anyone? Gag. I can't take it. I just fast forward through the AI judges, except for Simon as long as he's not mock-bickering with people.
By the way, a friend of mine lived in New York years ago and was good friends with a guy who costarred with Anne Heche on Another World. He said that she was a total complete bitch who would make snide comments about his kissing skills during the make-out scenes. I feel like she just used Ellen for attention and then left her broken-hearted.
I mean, seriously, okay, so she dances on her daytime show apparently, that doesn't qualify you to know about tone and pitch and art direction and musical arrangement.
I just don't get it. Thats like getting Cameron Manhiem to give out weight loss advice. No business doing it..you know??
Sorry for my long rant..I am a guitar player and singer so this one hit home. :)
I like Ellen a lot, too, but I'm glad I quit this show.
oh. wait. neither was paula. carry on!
And don't fall for the "Ellen's just a fan POV" BS. Earning millions & being famous herself, she isn't just like one of the fans calling from home.
IMO the fall of Paula really started last year with the addition of Kara.