With Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi out, `American Idol' in a tizzy
What's going to happen to the judges' table on American Idol now that Ellen DeGeneres has waved bye-bye? The comedian/Talk Show host cited a busy schedule as the cause for her abrupt departure but also didn't feel totally comfortable in her critiquing role. ``A couple months ago, I let Fox and the American Idol producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me,'' DeGeneres said in a statement. ``[I]t was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings.'' Awww ....

Kara DioGuardi voted off 'Idol,' Aerosmith's Tyler is up for the job
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Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover
By Jill Serjeant Los Angeles | Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:39pm BST Los Angeles (Reuters) - "American Idol" appears on course for a wholesale make-over after the abrupt departure of Ellen DeGeneres left the ageing singing contest with two holes to fill as it seeks to retain its crown as the most-watched show on U.S. television. DeGeneres quit on Thursday after just a year of her five-year contract on the TV show, following the exit in May of abrasive judge Simon Cowell to run his own show. With no...

What Idol Stands to Lose Without Ellen, Kara and Simon
The news is all but official: When Fox launches the 10th season of American Idol in January, the contestants will be hearing from judges Randy Jackson , Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler . How the chemistry among the trio — which might still be a foursome — will jell remains an unknown, but here's what we do know about the new season: Contestants as young as 15 years old are eligible to compete (So get ready for more Katie Stevenses and Aaron Kellys.) Nigel...

What Idol Stands to Lose Without Ellen, Kara and Simon
Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres | Photo Credits: Michael Tran/FilmMagic.com; Michael Tran/FilmMagic.com; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com TV Guide The news is all but official: When Fox launches the 10th season of American Idol in January, the contestants will be hearing from judges Randy Jackson , Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler . How the chemistry among the trio — which might still be a foursome — will jell remains an unknown, but here's what we do...

American Idol: Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler In, Kara DioGuardi Out?
It seems there are going to be a lot of shake-ups on the

Kara DioGuardi Leaves "American Idol"
Los Angeles (GaeaTimes.com)- All the regular viewers of the Fox musical Reality series "American Idol" would not be seeing singer Kara DioGuardi in the judges table again. If recent reports are anything to go by then the much-acclaimed singer has been fired by the makers of the hit Reality TV singing competition after they decided to go back to the old format of having just three judges carrying out the responsibilities of evaluating the musical talents of the aspiring contestants. According to...

Kara DioGuardi Reportedly Out At 'American Idol,' Steven Tyler Rumored As Replacement
K ara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres out of "American Idol," according to reports. TMZ says "Idol" producers have chosen not to renew DioGuardi's contract and will return to a "three-judge format," with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler  reportedly replacing DioGuardi on the panel.   Tyler would be the second new addition after Jennifer Lopez , who sources say has closed a deal to replace DeGeneres after the Talk Show host announced her departure from the Show on...

Kara DioGuardi Reportedly Fired from 'American Idol,' Steven Tyler Rumored As Replacement
K ara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres out of "American Idol," according to reports. TMZ says "Idol" producers have chosen not to renew DioGuardi's contract and will return to a "three-judge format," with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler  reportedly replacing DioGuardi on the panel.   Tyler would be the second new addition after Jennifer Lopez , who sources say has closed a deal to replace DeGeneres after the Talk Show host announced her departure from the Show on...

Lopez, Tyler, Jackson In As 'Idol' Judges
American Idol will return to its original three-judge format with Randy Jackson returning and Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler joining him to critique the Show's aspiring singers. According to sources close to the negations, Lopez's contract is finalized and Tyler's is nearly done. Kara DioGuardi will not return, sources say. And Ellen DeGeneres announced July 29 that she is cutting her stint on the Show short citing her commitment to her daytime Talk Show as well as her unease with having to...

'American Idol': Is Kara DioGuardi out?
TMZ.com is reporting that Kara DioGuardi has done her last judging on “American Idol.” FOX Broadcasting said it had no comment on the report. I’ve asked for a statement from DioGuardi’s representative. Ellen DeGeneres announced last night that she’s quitting the show, saying it wasn’t the right fit for her. Simon Cowell left the show last season. If DioGuardi is out, that means only Randy Jackson is left. Is he safe? FOX meets the Press Monday at the...

'American Idol': Jennifer Lopez signed, Steven Tyler in the works
Sources on the production side of "American Idol" are now telling Zap2it that Jennifer Lopez is signed, sealed and delivered for the Season 10 judges' table, while Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is still in negotiations. This means an announcement could still happen Monday (Aug. 2) at FOX's Summer Press Tour executive panel, depending on how things go this weekend.We previously reported that sources close to "Idol" are saying that no deals were signed, the judges' panel was not set...

'American Idol': Jennifer Lopez signed, Steven Tyler in the works
July 30, 2010 11:50 PM ET Sources on the production side of "American Idol" are now telling Zap2it that Jennifer Lopez is signed, sealed and delivered for the Season 10 judges' table, while Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is still in negotiations. This means an announcement could still happen Monday (Aug. 2) at FOX's Summer Press Tour executive panel, depending on how things go this weekend. We previously reported that sources close to "Idol" are saying that no deals were signed, the...

Steven Tyler
TMZ sources are claiming Steven Tyler might be joining the judges’ panel. When reporters caught up with Tyler late last night in Los Angeles, they asked the Aerosmith frontman who he thought would be a good replacement on the show. Tyler smirked and shrugged off the question. “We are not commenting on any rumors or speculation,” a rep for FOX told PEOPLE . There is also speculation that Jennifer Lopez has signed on to become a season 10 judge. Reports claim she is close...

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler: The New American Idol Judges
Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler are the new American Idol judges replacing Ellen DeGeneres who called it quits yesterday and Kara DioGuardi who’s been reportedly fired from American Idol! There you have the new American Idol shake up! more American Idol shake up after the hop… We reported last night that DeGeneres has announced her departure from American Idol ; just now we posted that DioGuardi has apparently been fired from Idol . TMZ cited...

Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler For American Idol?
With news that Ellen DeGeneres has quit the show and that her co-star Kara DioGuardi has been fired as a judge, it's thought producers are looking for fresh faces when the contest returns next year. It's thought Lopez and Tyler will join regular Randy Jackson for a new revamped version of the show - which will now feature just 3 judges on the panel. Representatives for both stars have so far not confirmed whether the report is true, although insiders predict the announcement will be made at...

American Idol Judges
American Idol new season will come with many changes and it was already expected. Today its four judges' format has been changed and now the Reality show will follow three judges' format. One of the show judges Ellen DeGeneres resigned on Thursday as she was not under contract for new season and on the other hand Kara DioGuardi has been fired. So it's a major shakeup which occurred in few hours. Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Lopez will replace them on the Reality show. On Thursday...

Carey likes being skinny
While being chubby may have been part of his comic persona, it was unhealthy for "Price is Right" host Drew Carey . He showed up at a CBS media party for TV critics Wednesday night in Beverly Hills having shed 80 pounds. "It sucks being fat, you know," the 52-year-old funny man told some critics. He said he had Type-2 Diabetes but it has gone away since he started a strict diet and Workout program. He also said he has given up carbs. "I like being skinny," he told People Magazine. Reports:...

Kara DioGuardi Fired From 'American Idol', Steven Tyler In
The revolving door on the “American Idol ” judges’ table may be starting to spin out of control. First Simon, then Ellen, and now Kara! Fresh off the heels of Thursday’s shocking news that Ellen DeGeneres would be leaving “Idol” after just one year (read about that here ), TMZ reported later in the day that two-season Veteran Kara DioGuardi had been fired from the show. No great loss there! We’re told the show will be going back to a three-judge...

American Idol's Kara DioGuardi fired up from the show
Recently,it has been reported that American Idol’s Kara DioGuardi

Ellen DeGeneres steps down from 'American Idol'; Jessica Biel's money worries; Tara Reid back on with ex-fiance Michael Axtmann?
Ellen DeGeneres steps down from 'American Idol' 0 0 0 Nikki Nelson / WENN.com Ellen DeGeneres has quit her role as a judge on "American Idol" - less than a year after she was drafted in to replace Paula Abdul. The funnywoman was hired by TV executives last August to take Abdul's seat on the panel after the singer walked away from the show following eight seasons. DeGeneres is leaving the talent show too, admitting she wasn't the "right fit" for the tough role because she hated upsetting...

No 'American Idol' judges announcement forthcoming Monday
The rumors of who is replacing Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres on the "American Idol" judges' panel have been coming fast and furious -- but FOX is not ready to show their hand just yet.A source close to the show tells Zap2it that no deals are signed yet, no judges' panel is set and there is no imminent announcement, as was previously speculated because FOX's Summer Press Tour panel is Monday, Aug. 2.The latest rumors have been that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are taking over for the...

'Idol' Shake-Up: DeGeneres, DioGuardi Out; Lopez In?
Just as  American Idol searches for a replacement for Simon Cowell ,  Ellen DeGeneres has announced she is leaving the show after only one season. According to Deadline ,  Jennifer Lopez closed a deal earlier this week to join the show. Further, TMZ is reporting that Kara DioGuardi , who joined two years ago, is also leaving. DeGeneres said she told Fox and the Idol producers months ago that she wasn't comfortable with returning for a second stint. "I told them I...

OMG: 'American Idol' Loses Ellen, Gains J.Lo!
By Simone Hilliard It looks like Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi are out and Jennifer Lopez is in as the new

'American Idol' Shakeups: Ellen DeGeneres Quits, Kara DioGuardi Fired, Steven Tyler & Jennifer Lopez In?
After Ellen DeGeneres announced she is leaving American Idol, a new report suggests that Kara DioGuardi has been fired and two newcomers - Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will be joining the judges' panel when the upcoming 10th season returns in January. Yesterday, Ellen released the following statement about her decision to quit: "A couple months ago, I let Fox and the 'American Idol' producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me," she said. "I also realized this season...