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Ellen Degeneres says Some American Idol Contestants Were Not Grateful

By On 10/28/2011 · 148 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres

Talk show host and Ex-Idol judge, Ellen Degeneres will grace the cover of this week’s Parade Magazine. Check out what she has to say about her one year stint on American Idol:

DeGeneres found the behind-the-scenes nastiness of American Idol off-putting: Ellen “It was disappointing to hear things about the kids, [...]

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Pia Toscano Visits the Ellen Degeneres Show

By On 04/14/2011 · 27 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Pia Toscano

The eliminated contestants from American Idol have not been dropping by to see Ellen Degeneres on her talk show the way they used to since she “relinquished” her job as Idol judge.  But maybe Pia Toscano’s untimely demise got Ellen’s attention.

In her sit down with Ellen, Pia answers the usual questions [...]

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Ellen Degeneres Breaks Her Silence on Idol-Ryan Seacrest Says Audtions Start “the 25th or 26th”

By On 09/14/2010 · 19 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest

Ellen Degeneres finally ended her silence on why she left American Idol on Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS FM radio show this morning. Also, Ryan says an announcement about the judges’ panel will be made “very soon”.  He says they are due to leave for auditions “the 25th or the 26th.”  So, maybe they’ll start the judges’ [...]

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Nigel Lythgoe Still Wants Elton, Blames Simon Cowell for Ellen’s Departure

By On 08/29/2010 · 16 Comments · In American Idol, American Idol 10, Ellen DeGeneres, Nigel Lythgoe, Simon Cowell

Last night, Nigel Lythgoe hosted the eighth annual BAFTA TV Tea Party in celebration of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards airing tonight on NBC.

Nigel kept mum on who would be the judges next season on American Idol when he spoke to reporters last night, but he let loose with a couple of interesting soundbites, [...]

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Ellen Degeneres and tWitch Rehearse So You Think You Can Dance NappyTabs Routine

By On 08/16/2010 · 10 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, So You Think You Can Dance

See a behind-the-scenes video of Ellen Degeneres and So You Think You Can Dance all-star, Stephen “tWitch” Boss rehearsing their hip hop routine with Tabitha and Napoleon for last Thursday’s SYTYCD finale.

You also get to see the final routine AND Alex Wong’s delighted reaction.

Ellen took the place of Alex Wong [...]

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Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell Salute Dick Clark, Ellen Degeneres Show Wins on the Daytime Emmys

By On 06/27/2010 · 10 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell

Dick Clark had a huge impact on the television landscape. Not just through his American Bandstand show that aired for more than 40 years on ABC, but also as a producer of many game shows and specials. Who hasn’t rung in the New Years to his Rockin’ Eve show?

So, I thought [...]

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Ellen Degeneres Tackles Chicago Weather Forecasting – VIDEO

By On 06/15/2010 · 4 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres, in Chicago as a headliner for the TBS Just for Laughs comedy festival–tomorrow she performs stand up at the Chicago Theatre–dropped in on the WMAQ-Ch. 5 evening news Monday, chatting with the news anchors, and trying her hand at weather reporting.

Her set will be taped for her variety [...]

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Teen Choice Nominations Include Adam Lambert, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox and More

By On 06/14/2010 · 53 Comments · In Adam Lambert, American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Crystal Bowersox, Dancing with the Stars, Ellen DeGeneres, Glee, Lee Dewyze

FOX has begun announcing the nominees for the Teen Choice awards this morning, and many familiar names and TV shows are in the list, including, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Lee DeWyze, Crystal Bowersox, Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Ellen Degeneres, Glee, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and Randy Jackson Presents [...]

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Simon Cowell Bids Goodbye on the Ellen Degeneres Show (Plus Randy Jackson on Lopez) – VIDEO

By On 05/25/2010 · 36 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Simon Cowell

UPDATE: Randy Jackson told George Lopez last night that he thinks Lee DeWyze will win. Check it out HERE or after the jump.

Simon Cowell sat with Ellen Degeneres on her talk show to discuss his remarkable run as judge on American Idol, and to predict this year’s winner.

Simon [...]

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Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze Play ‘No Or Go’ with Ellen Degeneres

By On 05/24/2010 · 40 Comments · In American Idol, Crystal Bowersox, Ellen DeGeneres, Lee Dewyze

Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze drop by the Ellen Degeneres show to help some audience members play an Idol themed “No Or Go”.

Lee and Crystal answer questions on behalf of the contestants. If they get them wrong…well you’ll see what happens. Heh.

OMG. This is actually really funny.

Video after the [...]

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Ellen Degeneres Receives 8 Daytime Emmy Nominations

By On 05/12/2010 · 5 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres

via Hollywood Reporter, Zap2it

The Daytime Emmy Award nominations were announced today, and the Ellen Degeneres Show received 8 nominations, including Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment. Ellen will be up against last year’s winner Rachael Ray and Live with Regis and Kelly.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show garnered the most nominations in [...]

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Tim Urban – Ellen Degeneres Show – VIDEO

By On 04/23/2010 · 33 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Tim Urban

Tim Urban stopped by the Ellen Degeneres Show (airing today) to chat about his run on Idol and perform “Hallelujah”.

Ellen says a lot of the current crop of contestants aren’t showing their personality, but Tim did a good job of showing America who he is.

Added Video: Tim helps out on [...]

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Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Ellen Degeneres, Kara Dioguardi and Randy Jackson on Larry King Live – VIDEO

By On 04/20/2010 · 28 Comments · In Adam Lambert, AI Season 9, American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell

Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell, Ellen Degeneres, Kara Dioguardi and Randy Jackson were on Larry King Live last night to promote the upcoming Idol Gives Back special (airing Wednesday at 8/7c on FOX) and to talk a little Idol.

Check out the vids after the jump. On a disappointing note: Annie Lennox is [...]

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Didi Benami Visits the Ellen Degeneres Show – VIDEO

By On 04/08/2010 · 16 Comments · In American Idol, Didi Benami, Ellen DeGeneres

There were a few uncomfortable moments when Didi Benami sat down with Ellen Degeneres on the Idol judge’s talk show to discuss her Idol experience.

When Didi says out loud that she wished the judges had saved her, it took a few secs for Ellen to gather her thoughts. Awkward!

After the [...]

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Ellen Degeneres Answers Audience Idol Questions – VIDEO

By On 03/19/2010 · 15 Comments · In American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres answers questions about Idol from peeps in the audience of her talk show in a new segment called “Say it to my face.”

Ellen answers such burning questions as “What’s Simon staring at?” and “Why was Kara crying?”, in her typically humorous way.

Check it out, after the jump.

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