Ellen DeGeneres Leaves American Idol

Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who started her full-time judge gig on the show last ninth season, is leaving the hit reality show.

In a statement, DeGeneres wrote: “A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for m. I told them I wouldn’t 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.”

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Posted: July 29th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Ellen Degeneres