America’s Got Talent judge Sharon Osbourne, has backed new American Idol judge, Ellen DeGeneres.

“She will be a breath of fresh air on that show, a complete breath of fresh air,” the 56-year-old told People magazine. “It’s new blood. And [American Idol] needed something new to happen.

“I think if they had replaced Paula with another singer, Janet Jackson or J.Lo, it would have been too expected. Oh well, there we go, another singer. And with Ellen, you’ve got someone who knows about entertaining, and everything that goes into it, which also speaks for the people.”

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Great news American Idol lovers, Ellen DeGeneres has been chosen as the new American Idol fourth judge.

Ellen, who gained experience when she guest judged on So You Think You Can Dance this summer, will replace outgoing judge, Paula Abdul.

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol,” DeGeneres says. “I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”

DeGeneres will continue to host her daily talk show.

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Ohhh those American Idol bosses are a canny lot. They drop the jibbering idiot judge (although possibly on a temporary basis) and fill her chair with some of America’s biggest celebrities and stars. Thats sure to pull them out of last year’s ratings slump.

The latest star reported to be taking on a judging stint alongside Simon and Co is ‘Skater Boy’ singer Avril Lavinge. According to EW.com, she will spend a full day critiquing auditionees for the show, as will ‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer Katy Perry.

Roll on American Idol 2010!

Katy Perry thinks that she might just bond with Simon Cowell when she appears as a guest judge on American Idol next month.

“I might become a little bit of a buddy with Simon,” Perry EW.com, “because whenever I watch that show, as much as he’s an asshole, he’s a very truthful, honest asshole.”

On how she will handle the auditionees and their dreams she said:

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Victoria Beckham has admitted that she is ‘beyond excited’ about being picked as a guest judge for this years American Idol.

The former Spice Girl was asked to stand in for some of the auditions when Paula Abdul left the show.

Beckham told The Mirror: “I am beyond excited. When I heard, I just couldn’t believe it. I feel like I’ve got the best job that there is.

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Outgoing American Idol judge Paula Abdul has received a concrete job offer from rival show ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’

ABC’s president of entertainment Steve McPherson revealed that he had “reached out” to Abdul after he heard that she had quit AI.

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Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, has called the producers of the show ‘dumb’ for letting Paula Abdul go.

“It was dumb on American Idol’s part,” the winner of season six told us earlier today at 102.7 KISS-FM’s Teen Choice Awards gifting lounge. “I love American Idol and I respect them. It’s because of them that I got my start, but Paula was one of the original judges. She helped soften the blow for contestants when we didn’t do well. I love Paula.”

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Katy Perry has admitted that she plans to follow Simon Cowell’s lead as a guest judge on American Idol. She will be taking pity on no one.

Angry Ape reports that Perry wrote on her Twitter page: “Ok, I must confess, I’m SO excited to guest host on American Idol. I think Simon & I are gonna get along famously. He tells it like it is… & truthfully, that’s how ppl need to hear it.

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Nigel Lythgoe is said to have approached former American Idol judge Paula Abdul about joining rival TV show, So You Think You Can Dance.

At a Fox press conference Nigel was asked if he would like Paula for the show. He responded:

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Paula Abdul sensationally quit American Idol earlier this week, but instead of sticking with a three judge format, producers of the show have revealed that she will be replaced.

The show kicks off in January 2010 and Fox’s entertainment chairman Peter Rice has said that they will use temporary female guest judges (like Victoria Beckham) until they find a permanent replacement.

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No sooner had I finished my little jig of joy, in celebration of Paula Abdul’s American Idol departure, than I started to wonder if the whole thing is as genuine as it seems.

Think back to March 2007 on the UK’s X Factor (another Simon Cowell vehicle). Long standing judge Louis Walsh was sacked and replaced with Brian Friedman, we celebrated, then two months later he was reinstated.

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American Idol presenter Ryan Seacrest has admitted that he has been saddened by the news that Paula Abdul won’t be returning to the show.

Paula announced on Twitter this morning that she wouldn’t be back, Ryan responded to the news on his Twitter account saying:

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Hip Hip Hurray! Paula Abdul has left American idol.

The former ‘Straight up’ singer made her announcement on Twitter, tweeting: “With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return.”

“I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent but, most of all, being a part of a show that I helped from day one become an international phenomenon,” said Abdul.

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American Idol bosses are delighted that Kara DioGuardi is to return as a judge for the 2010 series.

Her return to the show was confirmed this week, though Paula Abdul’s position is still said to be hanging in the balance.

Idol executive producer Simon Fuller told The Live Feed: “We are so happy to welcome back Kara for her second season with Idol – she is a breath of fresh air and her passion for music and her understanding of talent is invaluable.”

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