Ellen DeGeneres will replace Paula Abdul on American Idol, hopefully making the show a little funnier and a little friendlier.
I've always liked Ellen (except for when her show got pushy about the homosexual issue) and I think she could add a lot. I always thought Paula seemed a bit too sappy, maybe even insincere, by trying to say something nice no matter what. Ellen, however, is genuinely witty and exudes sincerity. I think this is big move in the right direction for the show.
Unfortunately, Ellen's sexual preferences may easily be a distraction. Angry contestants often insult the judges and few TV shows are more politically correct than American Idol. The first time an angry crooner hurls a slur at Ellen, we'll likely be treated to a hand-wringing, tolerance seminar on behalf of the show (but probably not taught by Simon).
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... And Ellen's qualifications are?
I like Ellen, but it's a competition where the judges give feedback on the singers' talent and ability, and Ellen has ZERO ability herself, and certainly no qualifications to give legitimate feedback to a singer about their performance. Whether you like Paula or not (and I am definitely NOT an Abdul fan), she at least had the experience to back up her critiques, being a singer and performer with numerous hits and even a grammy.
Ellen is good, but not the right choice for this show. It'll certainly be entertaining, but I think it's the beginning of the end for Idol.
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