shocker! but a good shocker, in my opinion. 
ellen degeneres has just announced via her twitter that she has quit american idol. her statement reads:
“a couple months ago, i let FOX and the american idol producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. 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.”
i’m definitely a fan of ellen, but watching her on idol was always uncomfortable. i agree that it wasn’t quite the “right fit.” she excels on her talk show and at stand-up comedy, which is where it sounds like she’ll stick.
thoughts?
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