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Ellen DeGeneres has decided to bow out from her role as a judge on American Idol next season.Ellen served as a judge during the ninth season of Idol, the No. 1 hit series on television.
A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didnt feel like the right fit for me, said Ellen. I told them I wouldnt 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.I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on Idol and I am very grateful for the year I had.I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.
We love Ellen and understand and support her decision to bow out of Idol, said Peter Rice, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Networks Group.We were fortunateto receive the humor, energy and love for talent that she brought to the show.
It was a joy to work with Ellen, added Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. She brought an incredible spirit to Idol and was a great new addition to the team.While were saddened by her decision, we are very appreciative that she gave us ample notice so that we could work through it together.
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Allison Iraheta will perform on tonights (Thursday, July 29th) So You Think You Can Dance results show. The Season 8 top female will sing her hit single Dont Waste The Pretty with Orianthi in their first TV appearance together. Currently, Allison and Orianthi are on tour with Season 8 American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert on his Glam Nation Tour.
Tune into FOX at 9/8c for the very special performance, and check back later for photos from her time on So You Think You Can Dance.
Allisons run on the Glam Nation Tour was just extended. Click here to see when Adison (Adam + Allison) will be hitting up a town near you!
American Idol, the No. 1 show on television, kicked off the auditions for its milestone 10th season with a bang as over 26,000 hopefuls came out for their shot at the coveted Idol crown!
The first stop on the Idol audition tour was Nashville on July 17, where an incredible 16,000 people swarmed Broadway, home of the world-famous Music City Honky Tonks. Days later, in Milwaukee, more than 10,000 showed up at the Bradley Center on July 21. Next stop will be the Crescent City, as the search for the next singing superstar heads to New Orleans on Monday, July 26.
The numbers of people turning up to the American Idol auditions in Nashville and Milwaukee have been incredible, said Simon Fuller, creator of American Idol. These attendance figures are significantly up on the last few years, and there is clearly renewed excitement and interest in the show, which is great to see.
The remaining American Idol auditions will be held as follows: