Ellen DeGeneres Leaving 'American Idol'
Ellen DeGeneres issued a statement earlier today to announce she is exiting 'American Idol' after only one season, joining Simon Cowell who left the show last

Ellen DeGeneres Leaving American Idol
Ellen DeGeneres announced this evening she is leaving American Idol after just one season :  "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the 'American Idol' producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for....

Ellen DeGeneres Leaves American Idol
After just one season, Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol. She says her busy schedule and she doesn’t like hurting people’s feelings. She said in a statement: “A couple months ago, I let Fox and the American Idol producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult...

Ellen DeGeneres Out As 'American Idol' Judge
Ellen DeGeneres is leaving "American Idol" after one season as a judge for the hit FOX TV singing contest. A person close to the show says DeGeneres won't return for the 10th season, which gives "American Idol" two vacancies on its judging panel. FOX has yet to announce a replacement for Simon Cowell, who left at the end of last season to start a new talent show for the network. The person, who lacked authority to comment publicly on DeGeneres, spoke on condition of...

Ellen DeGeneres out as 'American Idol' judge
Los Angeles - Ellen DeGeneres is leaving "American Idol" after one season as a judge for the hit FOX TV singing contest. A person close to the show says DeGeneres won't return for the 10th season, which gives "American Idol" two vacancies on its judging panel. FOX has yet to announce a replacement for Simon Cowell, who left at the end of last season to start a new talent show for the network. The person, who lacked authority to comment publicly on DeGeneres, spoke on condition of anonymity. With...

Ellen DeGeneres Quits American Idol
First Simon Cowell announced he was leaving American Idol - now we have Ellen DeGeneres leaving American Idol. DeGeneres was only on American Idol for one season - but it was enough time for the fans to enjoy her humor and personality on the show. DeGeneres made a statement,

Ellen DeGeneres Quits American Idol - Are You Surprised?
Well here's something I didn't see coming - while the industry is buzzing with rumors about who may take Simon Cowell's place on American Idol , Ellen DeGeneres has bowed Out of judging duties after only one season. She released the following statement: "I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure Out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more...

Ellen DeGeneres Leaves American Idol
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Ellen DeGeneres Said She Quit American Idol Yesterday
Ellen DeGeneres said she quit American Idol yesterday. According to TMZ, popular daytime Talk Show host and one of American Idol season 9 judges Ellen DeGeneres, said that she quit the Show yesterday after being on there for just one season. They say that she’s claiming it wasn’t the right fit. She took to her “Twitter” account to make the announcement. She wrote, “Dim the lights. I’ve voted myself off American Idol.” Ellen says that she came to her...

Ellen DeGeneres Out... Jennifer Lopez In As American Idol Judge?!
Looks like after only one season – Ellen DeGeneres will no longer be a judge on Fox’s American Idol it was announced.

Ellen DeGeneres out as 'American Idol' judge
Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season, leaving Fox's hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel.

Ellen DeGeneres out as 'American Idol' judge
The Associated Press Los Angeles - Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one Season, leaving FOX's hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel. If the singing contest intends to revamp itself to stem a Ratings slide, it has the opportunity to bring in two new faces for Season 10 in January. FOX has yet to announce a replacement for Simon Cowell, who left after the Season Finale in May to start a new talent show for the network. "A couple months ago, I let FOX...

Ellen DeGeneres won't return as an 'American Idol' judge
Los Angeles — Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off American Idol after one season, leaving Fox's hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel.

Ellen DeGeneres quits 'American Idol' as judge
Ellen DeGeneres announced Thursday she was bowing out of "American Idol" after just one season on the judge's panel.

Ellen DeGeneres quits Idol
The Talk Show host decided to quit her judging role after just one season because it wasn't the "right fit" for her, while the pretty songwriter is said to have been asked to leave as part of a shakeup of the programme following head judge Simon Cowell's departure. Explaining her departure in a statement, Ellen said: "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the 'American Idol' producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would...

Ellen DeGeneres Quits Idol
The Talk Show host decided to quit her judging role after just one season because it wasn’t the “right fit” for her, while the pretty songwriter is said to have been asked to leave as part of a shakeup of the programme following head judge Simon Cowell’s departure. Explaining her departure in a statement, Ellen said, “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the ‘American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I...

Ellen Leaves American Idol
Well it looks like there will be another empty seat on the set of  American Idol .   After only one season,  Ellen DeGeneres  is saying bye-bye to the Reality TV Show. The funny girl, who became a full-time judge during its ninth season, has officially stepped down from her post.  Why?  "This didn't feel like the right for me," she said in a statement.  Adding:  "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained...

Will J-Lo replace Ellen on Idol?
Germany plans memorial for festival Victims Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off American Idol after one season and Jennifer Lopez is poised to step in. A person familiar with negotiations for Lopez said she's close to signing a deal to join Fox TV's hit singing contest as a judge. The person, who was not authorized to comment publicly, spoke on condition of anonymity. DeGeneres has announced she is leaving the show after one season, following fellow judge Simon Cowell out the door. Fox has yet to...

Ryan Seacrest: 'I'll miss Ellen on Idol'
American Idol Ryan Seacrest has admitted that he will miss spending time with Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol . The comedian and chatshow host announced her decision to quit her post as judge on the talent show after only one season as it wasn't "the right fit". "Spoke with Ellen DeGeneres tonight. I will miss her on Idol ," he wrote on his Twitter page shortly after the announcement. "She's one of the kindest and most talented people in Hollywood!" Recent reports also suggest that...

Ryan Seacrest Says He'll Miss Ellen DeGeneres on 'American Idol'
Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson will be the only two Founding Fathers of " American Idol " left when the show returns for season 10. The host offered his sentiments to the departing Ellen DeGeneres . "Spoke with Ellen DeGeneres tonight. I will miss her on 'Idol,' Ryan tweeted . “She's one of the kindest and most talented people in Hollywood!" The heartfelt message was posted just hours following Ellen's announcement she'd be stepping down as a judge on "Idol" after only one year on...

Ellen DeGeneres is leaving 'American Idol'
FOX announced today that

Ellen DeGeneres leaving 'American Idol': Will her departure help?
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Ellen DeGeneres Talks About Leaving 'American Idol'
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Ellen Is Leaving 'Idol'!
It's official: Despite a reported two-year contract, Ellen DeGeneres has been voted off American Idol , leaving two open slots on the infamous judges panel. The Talk Show comic is bowing out after serving only one season, according to the Associated Press, although she still has plans to stick around the music business. Earlier this spring, she announced her intention to sign 12-year-old YouTube star Greyson Michael Chance to her budding label, eleveneleven. DeGeneres said it was her...

Ellen Degeneres decides to quit American Idol
"A couple months ago, I let Fox and the American Idol producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me,"