Ellen Degeneres File Photo

Ellen Degeneres will have her American Idol debut tonight as she takes over for Paula Abdul in the judge’s chair. 

We hear there was some friction with Simon Cowell early and often and if we do watch it, it will be for that reason only.   Will the chemistry be the same or will this be a worse replacement than Conan was for Leno? 

So, I ask you this as the dust has settled on the whole Paula thing, will you watch American Idol tonight with Ellen or be like Drew Brees and pass?-Dr.FB

American Idol will soon be missing the sneers and jibes from its most famous judge…

At the Television Critics Association gathering today in Pasadena, CA, Simon Cowell announced that this next season of American Idol will be his last.

He’ll be moving on to become a judge and executive producer on FOX’s upcoming American version of “The X Factor”, the British talent show that launched the career of Leona Lewis.

We’re also hearing rumors that Cowell is bringing Paula Abdul with him to the new show. The two lovebirds together again! I can hardly wait. 

I wonder how Ellen Degeneres is feeling about this? She’ll be joining a soon-to-be-sinking ship at American Idol. Without Simon Cowell, will Idol have the same punch? What do you guys think? – Dr.FB

Paula Abdul opened the Vh-1 Divas Show going after Ellen Degeneres. Uh-Oh. Blonde wig and all.  We tell ya, we are gonna miss Paula bringing the crazy!

Was she being sincere when wishing Ellen luck n saying she knows Simon best.  What do you think? Funny or sad?-Dr.FB

Paula Abdul & Ellen Degeneres. Photo: ETonline.com

“It was announced this week that Ellen Degeneres will be replacing Paula Abdul.

“Ellen seems confident about replacing Paula but, I don’t know, she’s got some pretty big prescriptions to fill.”

-Jimmy Fallon on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.-Dr.FB

Paula Abdul. Photo: WireImage.com

Paula Abdul just twittered and released a response about Ellen being the new American Idol Judge;

Paula Abdul “I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol. She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!” 7 minutes ago

Here is the statement she released to the press:

“AMERICAN IDOL is a fantastic show that offers an invaluable platform to young talent. Ellen DeGeneres is wildly funny and talented in her own right. I wish her and the show only the best of luck.”

Classy move Paula. Gonna miss you and the crazy.-Dr.FB

Here is Ellen making the announcement she is the new judge on American Idol.

She seems really stoked and also announced she will be doing both her show and American Idol.

You still in shock?-Dr.FB

Ellen Degeneres File Photo

Wow. Fox has just announced that Ellen Degeneres is now the permanent 4th judge on American Idol and is replacing Paula Abdul.

Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, what’s her face and Ellen. Wow.

Ellen will be a judge for the next 5 years. Ellen has already released a statement:

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on AMERICAN IDOL,” said DeGeneres. ”I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”

I had no idea they were even considering Ellen.  What do you all think of this move?-Dr.FB

Paula Abdul File Photo

Paula Abdul will be the host of VH-1’s Diva’s concert. The event will take place on September 17th.

The musical performers and honorees will be Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus.

There still appears to be no talks with American Idol and Paula on returning to the show.

Paula Abdul File Photo

Paula Abdul’s manager spoke yesterday to let people know she is not in talks with American Idol or Fox to return to the show.

Fox is getting panels together to see what people think of the guest judges  of Victoria Beckham, Shania Twain, Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry and Joe Jonas and how Paula not being a judge will affect ratings and opinion.

A recent poll favored Paula by 80 percent saying the show would suffer.-Dr.FB

Kelly Clarkson. Photo: EPA

Kelly Clarkson, the first American Idol winner, will be a guest judge on the show. She told the USA Today that she is very excited to be on the show.

This news follows a slew of guest host announcements such as Katy Perry, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, and Joe Jonas.

The Kelly Clarkson one is cool to me since she was someone who had to go through the whole process in order to win American Idol.

You diggin all these guest judges?-Dr/FB