ELLEN DEGENERES GRABBED PAULA ABDUL’S JOB ON AMERICAN IDOL
Ellen Degeneres has been officially hired as the fourth judge on American Idol, leaving Paula Abdul out in the cold, moaning “What did I do wrong?” (Honey, you asked for too much money!) Ellen says she will be “the voice of the common people who are out there watching the show on TV.” But she’s way more than that – Ellen is smart and showbiz savvy and her quick wit will give Simon a run for his money. Finally, producers hired someone who already has a huge following – Ellen will revitalize the ageing series.
Ellen Degeneres’ relationship with Portia de Rossi is not as perfect as it used to be. While neither is cheating or anything like that, a friend of the couple says Portia is getting BORED. Her show Arrested Development went off the air last year and Ellen didn’t want her to work – she loves having her available. For awhile, being a lady of leisure was fun, but shopping every day started to get old for Portia. She wants her career back! Ellen’s trying to talk her out of it, and there’s some friction, but they’re trying to come to terms with this.