Simon was on the Ellen Show today and once again, predicted a Lee DeWyze win.
For those who place their “American Idol” winner bets based on the wisdom of cantankerous judge Simon Cowell, let it be known that the cagey Brit has placed his odds on late-season favorite Lee DeWyze. » Read more: American Idol: Watch Simon Cowell on The Ellen Show
I am hearing that the front rummer (out in front by a mile) is Kiss front man, and reality tv star, Gene Simmons. This actually makes a lot of good sense and I am surprised that his name has not been thrown around before.
Now I know that no one can actually replace Simon, but what are your thoughts on Gene Simmons giving it a whirl? He certainly has the music background, the business expertise and the nastiness. It may make for a really good fit, as long as he doesn’t try to make the show all about him.
Diddy is also pushing hard to replace Simon. He’d be good too.
Anyway, the announcement is actually suppose to be made today or tomorrow.
**Another Rumor is that Ryan will be leaving after this season and Ellen will be taking over hosting duties. (I think this one is strictly rumor, floks)
Simon Cowell tells Ellen DeGeneres on her show today that yes, he is “feeling a bit sad” about wrapping up nine years on American Idol.
“I am feeling a bit sad because we’re nearly there, but at the same time do you remember sort of that last three weeks when you were leaving school and you kind of couldn’t wait to get out. It’s a little bit like that. It’s kind of exciting. I’m not being ungrateful. I’ve had a fantastic time and the show changed my life but I just kind of knew it was time to do something different.” » Read more: Simon Cowell makes his ‘Idol’ winner prediction
Paula Abdul will return along with former contestants for a special sendoff for Simon Cowell on Wednesday’s American Idol finale, reports People. Ooh, this is just like Kate Gosselin returning for Tuesday’s Dancing With the Stars finale, except Paula is generally adored, relevant to the show at hand, and talented. Christina Aguilera will be there, too, but Fox is keeping quiet about who else will appear on Wednesday’s season 9 finale. What we do know: Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will be named the winner and Simon will halfheartedly wave goodbye to TV for over a year after being booed for the last time by Randy Jackson. (Simon’s U.S. version of X-Factor is slated for fall 2011.) » Read more: ‘American Idol’: Paula Abdul to return for finale
“American Idol” fans remember Chris Golightly‘s initial audition fondly, thanks to his volatile upbringing and silky-smooth vocals. Simon Cowell also recalls that tryout — but not for the same reasons.
“I remember Chris’ first audition very well, because Kara was completely and utterly besotted with him,” the outgoing “Idol” judge laughed while talking to reporters Thursday (February 18). “I wasn’t quite so keen on him. And then the second and third time we saw him in Hollywood Week, he wasn’t as strong as he was on his first audition.” » Read more: Chris Golightly’s ‘American Idol’ Exit Is A ‘Shame,’ Simon Cowell Says ‘He needed this opportunity,’ judge says of the disqualified contestant.
Regardless of whether the report was true, Kara DioGuardi doesn’t feel believe controversial shock jock Howard Stern is qualified to replace departing American Idol judge Simon Cowell after the show’s currently airing ninth season. » Read more: Kara DioGuardi: Howard Stern not qualified for ‘American Idol’ role
Guy Oseary, the manager of pop star Madonna and the chairman of Maverick Records, is rumored to be a favorite to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Sources say Idol bosses believe Oseary would be their best bet over their other potential replacements: Tommy Mottola, Jamie Foxx and Howard Stern. » Read more: Guy Oseary, Manager of Madonna, to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol
Howard Stern says filling Simon Cowell‘s seat on American Idol would be the “best thing that happened to me” — but he would have to make “a ton of dough. ”
“Yeah, I would do that show for $100 million,” Stern told his Sirius satellite radio listeners Monday, reports TheWrap.
“It might be possible, we’ll see, “said Stern. “They » Read more: Howard Stern: Idol Would Be “Best Thing That Happened to Me”
Ellen DeGeneres makes her much-anticipated debut on “American Idol” on Tuesday, shaking up the dynamics on the show’s judging panel and auditioning her own talents for the biggest TV audience in the United States.
he arrival of the popular talk show host and comic is expected to boost viewership on the Fox television network’s aging singing contest, now in its 9th season and facing challenges to its coveted spot as the No. 1 show on U.S. TV.
The biggest question is, can Ellen get viewers to stay?
DeGeneres, 52, takes the seat held by Paula Abdul, who quit last summer in a contract renewal dispute, and “Idol” fans and TV critics remain passionately divided over her replacement.
“Ellen brings a huge fan base and people will be curious to see how she does. But if she performs poorly, that is bad for the show’s long-term health,” said Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Slezak.
The pop culture phenomenon has ruled TV ratings for six years, commanding top dollar from advertisers and producing Grammy-winning stars like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
But audiences have slipped from a 2006 high of about 30.8 million per each twice-weekly episode. 2010 viewership is currently down three percent at an average 26.8 million compared to 2009′s opening weeks, according to Fox.
The series also faces a challenge this year from rival network CBS’s popular crime series “NCIS”, and for the first time in years the music industry’s Grammy Awards in late January drew a bigger TV audience than “Idol”.
DeGeneres lacks the music industry credentials of fellow judges, Randy Jackson, a record producer; songwriter Kara DioGuardi; and sharp-tongued Simon Cowell, who has his own record label and two other TV talent shows.
But the witty talk show host, who has said she found Cowell “even meaner” than she expected, says she aims to be the voice of the viewer at home.
“I’m someone who knows what it’s like to be on stage and entertain. So I know what it takes. It’s not like I don’t listen to music constantly,” she told TV news journalist Katie Couric in a TV interview last week.
JUDGING THE JUDGES
Although “American Idol” is primarily about the search for the next pop superstar, the colorful judges are arguably as much part of the show’s success as the hopefuls before them.
“The judges and their chemistry is integral to ‘Idol’s success. They provide the dramatic tension,” said Todd Gold, managing editor of Fancast.com.
With Cowell leaving “Idol” in May to launch his own show on Fox in 2011, the success of DeGeneres is crucial, said Brian Mansfield, who runs the USA Today Idol Chatter blog.
“If Ellen works, it puts (producers) in a much better position when they replace Simon. The dynamic is the thing I am curious to watch. I think some people will miss Paula’s ‘camp mom’ spirit,” Mansfield said.
Fan emotions are running high. “With Paula leaving I was about to give up on ‘Idol,’ but then I find out Ellen was on board?! Perfect! The show will be better than ever!” wrote xanadude in a posting on the official “American Idol” online forum.
However Slezak believes the real draw of the show is the wannabe stars and their ability to turn out future hits.
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Stars are clamoring to replace Simon Cowell at the American Idol judges table, but is America’s favorite “shock jock” really one of them?
Howard Stern, 56, is the Idol producers’ top choice to replace Cowell, according to The New York Post. The Sirius radio host’s hefty contract expires next year and Stern recently said on-air he had been approached by a major TV network for next year, but also told listeners he turned the offer down. Sources rebuffed the Stern report to Entertainment Weekly, saying there were no front-runners yet to replace Cowell when the acerbic judge heads to The X Factor. » Read more: Is Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell on Idol?
With Simon Cowell leaving American Idol after this season is there going to be a new battle on the set for control?
Rumors are circulating that there are already feuds going on between Simon Cowell and Ellen Degeneres with reports saying that the two are not speaking to each other unless the cameras are rolling. » Read more: Battling for power on American Idol Ellen vs Simon?
The dawg has a few thoughts on Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Abdul and the show’s life after Simon Cowell.
And then there was one. Next season, barring any last-minute twists and turns, Randy Jackson will be the only original “American Idol” judge left sitting. Paula Abdul is now gone and in a blockbuster development earlier this month, Simon Cowell announced he was leaving the nation’s most popular, if aging, television series to start his own show, “The X Factor.” » Read more: Randy Jackson sounds off on all things ‘American Idol’
Could Jamie Foxx be mean enough to fill Simon Cowell‘s shoes on “American Idol?”
Simon Cowell wants Paula Abdul for “X Factor” — but when we got her last night in a Sherman Oaks mall, the loopy, former “American Idol” judge was uncharacteristically tight-lipped.
Paula Abdul has had discussions with Simon Cowell about being a judge on the U.S. version of “The X Factor“… sources tell TMZ.
The irony is stunning — Simon, the lynchpin of “American Idol,” abandoning ship and teaming up with the woman who was unceremoniously dumped from “A.I.”
As we previously reported, Simon has had discussions with Abdul about joining his new show — the one he’s leaving ‘Idol’ for after this season.
There are hundreds of reasons to not watch American Idol‘s ninth season, and as EW’s resident Idoloonie, I’ve heard just about all of ‘em from friends, relatives, and Twitter followers: No Paula, no Idol. Kradison broke the show. I can’t deal with another year of that overzealous table-banger. Simon’s heart isn’t in it. I’m still waiting for the producers to call Mishavonna Henson‘s name for the season 8 Wild Card round. » Read more: ‘American Idol’ premiere recap: Bean There, Done That
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