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Paula Thinks Ellen Will Be 'Gr8'

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 11th 2009 06:34AM

Now that the news has had a day or so to settle in, Paula Abdul is letting her feelings known about Ellen DeGeneres taking her vacant seat on the 'American Idol' judging panel. Using her Twitter, which she also used to break the news that she was leaving 'Idol,' Abdul says she wishes DeGeneres "the best of luck," and that she (prepare for Twitter/IM lingo) "will b a gr8 judge on Idol."

Abdul didn't stop there with the kind words. "She is wildly funny, talented," she said of DeGeneres.

Abdul joins the majority of PopEater readers when it comes to liking the move, according to yesterday's poll results. In an article in which we endorsed the Ellen/'Idol' move and gave our explanations why it would work, 54 percent of fans said they like the hiring initially and are sticking with their gut. Seven percent said they didn't like the fit at first, but have since changed their mind.

Tags: american idol, AmericanIdol, ellen degeneres, EllenDegeneres, paula abdul, PaulaAbdul

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Saturday 12 September

By me

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She is a very attractive lesbian......wink wink

Friday 11 September

By bill

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""Abdul joins the majority of PopEater readers when it comes to liking the move, according to yesterday's poll results.""

I checked your poll and 65% oppose this moved. That means a majority oppose this move. Are you referring to some other poll????

Friday 11 September

By ted

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non talent for a non talent show, it's going down !

Friday 11 September

By holly

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I really like Ellen. But I'm not sure what she knows about the music industry. I think they could have come up with someone with better credentials to be judging singing talent. But having said that, it should be entertaining.

Friday 11 September

By Susan5180

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Hey, I look forward to seeing Ellen on Idol. She knows a heck of a lot about the show business industry. She is very smart and I can't wait for her zingers at Simon. She will bring a lot of new excitement to the show...just wait and see. I kind of look at her like as one person representing the people..maybe not getting caught up in the technical stuff (and anyways the others are not always on mark there as we know) and recognizing good ole entertainment value. I do not think she will be all gushy and play Paula.

Friday 11 September

By kellnerc7

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Just the sight of her makes me throw up.

Friday 11 September

By joy

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I completely agree. She thinks she can dance, Her moves are just like a childish boy, very nauseating. She should stay put at NBC. Fox you should change your decision to have this person work in 2 national network.

Saturday 12 September

By pretzelgrl

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maybe the sight of YOU make OTHER people throw up!

Friday 11 September

By Patty

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Football is about over when AI comes on!

Friday 11 September

By Helen

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Classy lady.

Friday 11 September

By bob

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Lady??? Woman maybe but not a lady by any stretch.

Friday 11 September

By sandeer

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I THINK SHE WOULD ADD A FUNNY SPIN TO THE SHOW. SHE CAN POP SOME PRETTY HILARIOUS COMMENTS. I LOOK FORWARD TO IT.

Friday 11 September

By Kris

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Ellen is great, she provides laughter and makes this world a more enjoyable place! All you haters take a long look in the mirror, I would bet my money you're as ugly on the outside as you are on the inside.

Friday 11 September

By barbara

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While Ellen is funny, she does not belong on a show where she is not qualified to do the work. It is unfair to the contestants.

Friday 11 September

By Darryl

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Why do we have to allow a queer judge in to rate someone with talent? Ellen has absolutly no talent herself, is a lesbo, nasty and has no business judging other people. Put her back in the closet where she (or it) belongs. This show is about done.

Saturday 12 September

By Barb

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Darryl, did your mother have any children who lived?

Sheesh, lighten up, dude.

Friday 11 September

By Kris

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Hey Darryl, why did your mother allow you to leave the house? You are not capable of living among humans, you are a hateful creature. Do society a favor and ride off with a white sheet over your head into the dark with the rest of the morons.

Friday 11 September

By Lucille Haycox

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I have been wondering since I heard Ellen is going to be the 4th judge.........do you think that Simon will passionately give her a sexy kiss like he did Paula? I still think that was the sweetest and most beautiful kiss I have ever seen between two people............. I love them both!

Friday 11 September

By Gail

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You're probably one of those 'good christians", right?

Friday 11 September

By L

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A fraction of the public ultimately selects the winner...and determines their future success based
on talent and popularity...Although Ellen's strengths are not in the music biz, she is a successful entertainer in multiple media, therefore
able to make a contribution...She adds a softer side in contrast to Simon's direct, harder approach
to judging...This isn't rocket science, sooo some
humor is much appreciated...
I hope the show continues to be a success because it is a proven way young people can find a way to be discovered...and not just for the one going home
with the title.

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