“Idol” Fans Split On Ellen

Some fans of “American Idol” are still in shock over the announcement yesterday that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres would replace Paula Abdul on the show.

The AP reports that while some viewers applaud the change, others question the new Judge’s credentials for the job. “Idol” blogger MJ Santilli commented, “I mean, really? Ellen DeGeneres? She guest judged ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ last season, and her critiques were comic relief. So is she going to be a real judge or some kind of joke? She’s a comedian, not a singer or a musician. I’m kinda flummoxed here.”

On her show today, DeGeneres explained her take on “Idol.” “Hopefully, I’m the people’s point of view because I’m just like you. I sit at home and I watch it, and I don’t have that technical … I’m not looking at it in a critical way from the producer’s mind. I’m looking at it as a person who is going to buy the music and is going to relate to that person.”

Will Ellen please the die-hard “Idol” fans? Only time will tell. But Paula’s presence, although sometimes incoherent, will certainly be missed.

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