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When Paula decided to leave American Idol I decided I was not going to watch the show ever again. Mainly because I felt the shows producers were not giving her the money she wanted meanwhile they gave it to the guys. I thought that was so unfail. Then when I heard that Ellen was going to be the new judge I was so excited and happy. She has said on her show that she will be a judge for the audience. She also said if Simon is rude to the contestants she would call him on it. So I really think its going to be both fun and interesting. I really can't wait for the show to start.

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It was getting to the point where I wanted to leave the room when it was Paula's turn to talk. She never had anything useful to say to the contestants - if she didn't like a performance, instead of critiquing it and helping the contestant improve, she'd get all gooey and tell them "You are a beautiful soul," or something equally unhelpful - and she couldn't ignore Simon. He needled her because she allowed him to. If she would have just ignored his snide comments, the way Kara and Randy do, he wouldn't have made nearly as many of them. He did it just to get a reaction from her because her reactions were soooooooooooooo over the top outrageous.

Personally, I'm glad she's gone. I don't really think they needed to replace her and I'm not sure what kind of knowledge Ellen has about music but I'm glad Paula and her spoiled child routine are off the show.

Lol, without Paula Abdul it isn't really American Idol. I stopped watching it a long time ago, though. Why? It got awfully repetitive and the singers just weren't as interesting as they used to be. I bet the ratings for the show will drop dramastically however, I don't see it going anywhere any time soon. They make way too much off of a lot of different people and have plenty of sponsers to keep them alive. I actually think they should have got rid of American Idol, it's way past due already.

I don't see any feuds between him and and Ellen, but hey. Who knows. Maybe if their ratings plummet they might pay her and Simon extra to nag at eachother. Either that or it'll be a Simon and that other guy arguing all the time. Just wouldn't be the same though, aha. Oh well. I never planned on watching it again anyways, :p

Hi ringbearer,

American Idol is the only reality show that I follow and look forward to every season. While I like Paula's presence there, I personally feel she's not helping the show or any of the contestants with her sugar-coated but empty remarks. Ellen would bring a fresh new look to the show, and I am already excited at how she will make her presence felt as she joins the other 3 judges. Kara made it with flying colors when she made her debut last year, I hope Ellen will do just as good.

Yeah, it would be really, really different if Paula Adbul is not in that show anymore. I am looking forward to Ellen and hopefully she can add that spice up to make the show even more interesting. What they're gonna do to make the viewers increase...and will Simon and her have a fight?? We don't really know actually. So, let's just wait and see what happens...

We will all miss Paula Abdul .. I have read that news in the internet and I am saddened that she will no longer be part of teh American Idol. I don't like Kara, last year's fourth judge. .. I hope Ellen be good.

We will judge wait and see till the next season will start.

I love to watch American Idol. So many talented singers have come from this show. One of my favorite parts of the show is the bantering between Simon and paula. I will miss her on the show. it just won't be the same without her.

I don't like Ellen and I don't think she is a good fit for American Idol. She isn't a singer but of course neither is Simon or Randy but Randy is a music producer. I still don't think she is a good fit. She is funny though so it might be good for laughs on there but I think that is all she will be good for. I don't see how she qualifies to be a judge. I don't know, that is just my opinion. As for it being better or worse, not sure. Guess we will have to see! :)

It will be different having Ellen on American Idol and I am sure she will make it interesting and not take anything off of Simon. I liked Paula Abdul and will miss her and Simon's fueding. We will just have to wait and see what will happen and if the fans of American Idol like the change.