http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100729/ap_on_en_tv/us_tv_american_idol
Ellen DeGeneres out as 'American Idol' judge
By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer
1 hr 50 mins ago
LOS ANGELES =96 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 "American Idol" facing ratings erosion, the comedian-talk show
host's exit gives Fox the chance to make a fresh start with a revamped
judging panel. The show returns in January. |
