Ellen Will Leave “American Idol” If Howard Stern Is Hired To Replace Simon
2/11/2010 11:25:00 PM
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Howard Stern would be happy to replace Simon Cowell on the American Idol judging panel — if program bosses promise to pay him enough — but Idol panelist Kara DioGuardi isn’t the only series judge that feels casting the notorious shock jock would be grave mistake.
The Chicago Sun-Times claims freshman A.I. expert Ellen DeGeneres has threatened to leave the series if Stern joins the team.
The paper writes: “According to a veteran ‘Idol’ staffer, ‘Ellen has told just about anyone who will listen that she’s totally opposed to the [Stern] idea,” making it clear if he is hired, she’d leave the show……’”
But Ellen may not have to worry about packing up her dressing room just yet, because a Fox executive says the chances of Howard being hired are next to nil.
“The Stern thing makes for good chatter, but is such a remote possibility, I can’t see it ever happening — at least in this life,” the exec said.
Last month, music mogul Simon revealed he is leaving the TV talent show to launch an American version of The X Factor. Since then, there has been much speculation about who will fill his spot on Idol.
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The Chicago Sun-Times claims freshman A.I. expert Ellen DeGeneres has threatened to leave the series if Stern joins the team.
The paper writes: “According to a veteran ‘Idol’ staffer, ‘Ellen has told just about anyone who will listen that she’s totally opposed to the [Stern] idea,” making it clear if he is hired, she’d leave the show……’”
But Ellen may not have to worry about packing up her dressing room just yet, because a Fox executive says the chances of Howard being hired are next to nil.
“The Stern thing makes for good chatter, but is such a remote possibility, I can’t see it ever happening — at least in this life,” the exec said.
Last month, music mogul Simon revealed he is leaving the TV talent show to launch an American version of The X Factor. Since then, there has been much speculation about who will fill his spot on Idol.
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