Ellen DeGeneres is great choice for ‘Idol’
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By ADAM BUCKMAN
Anyone who is complaining today about the decision announced last night (09/09/09) to add Ellen DeGeneres as the fourth judge on “American Idol” doesn’t understand show business.
It doesn’t matter whether or not Ellen is some kind of expert on singing, though, as an entertainment professional for her entire adult life, she likely knows a lot more about the subject than some are giving her credit for.
Her abilities as a judge of talent have nothing to do with her hiring. She was hired for the simple reason that she happens to be one of the world’s most popular and likable personalities on television. That’s it — you don’t really have to spend too much time analyzing it further.
She’s hugely appealing and at the top of her game. Sure, we’ll all miss kooky Paula, but Ellen DeGeneres? It’s a no-brainer. Whoever did the deal to land this huge star deserves a bonus.
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