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Ellen Admits to Tensions With Simon on ‘American Idol’

Posted by Adam

Wednesday February 10, 2010

Ellen DeGeneresELLEN DeGeneres admits there’s “tension” between herself and Simon Cowell on American Idol.

“Everyone’s making such a big deal about the tension,” Ellen, who replaced Paula Abdul on the hit FOX TV talent show told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show Tuesday.

“You know, there’s been a lot of fun on that panel. Kara DioGuardi’s been great, and Randy Jackson‘s been great. And I think it was either Wednesday or Tuesday, Simon was great.

“I think Simon’s a funny guy and I think he’s a smart guy. I like Simon. He’s going to be a challenge. He’s Simon, and I’m me. We are completely different people. We’ll see how it goes.”

Recent reports claimed Simon and Ellen were at each other’s throats almost as soon as they started filming together.

“Simon just couldn’t hide his dislike for Ellen,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer.

“He sniped whenever he felt she deserved it and rolled his eyes. Ellen and Simon kept on bickering.

“On Ellen’s very first day working on the show, her excitement and nervousness quickly turned to anger because Simon was an hour and a half late for the taping. It was clear things were going to blow up between them, so they [producers] closed the set.

“Ellen’s new to the gig and she’s very organized and she made a commitment to take this on. She couldn’t believe it when Simon was so rude in turning up late!

“Simon has made it clear her doesn’t believe Ellen belongs at the judges’ table. She’s never been involved in the music business like the other Idol judges. Simon feels Ellen hasn’t paid her dues.

“One of the reasons Simon is leaving the the show is because he doesn’t to do Idol with Ellen.”

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  • http://dancersunitecharlotte.blogspot.com/ charlotte

    Team Ellen! LOL. Seriously, I’d rather have Ellen as a judge than Simon.

  • Crystal

    I noticed something very interesting when tonights show first began, did anyone else? When Ellen sit down she said something to Simon like so your going to leave because I am here? She had this intense look on her face, alomost waiting for a reponse. Simon laughed it off and then so did she, but maybe there was a hidden message there. Myabe Simon is leaving in realty because Ellen got the job, and it seems like she knows that to be true. Just sayin.

  • http://yahoo Varu

    Ellen is not a music judge but given the job because of who she is and knows. I think X-factor will go a long way. American idol has run its course.

  • Pepsi

    Lol, I’m with you charlotte. TEAM ELLEN!!! Woohoo!!

  • juniper

    Ellen ruined Idol. I’ve been an obsessed fan since day one. I never missed a show and cast votes religiouly. My family would even complain that I was obsessed. This year I’ve only viewed it twice. On the 2-hour special I fell asleep! Simon and the others appear to have been given orders to step back for the “man” and no longer show their personalities. Simon’s funny sarcasm has turned to passive grins. Ellen is not funny and have always hated that retard stuttering rhetoric. Conversely when not being a retard she is dead pan serious to the point of scary like when you get sent to the principal’s office. I can’t wait for Simon’s new show. Idol is history with this cross dressing dweeb who can’t carry a tune in a basket herself.

    • Tracy Collins

      Just because Ellen is not kissing Simons axx like Paula , dosen;t make her a bad judge . She has a heart and dosen’t treat everybody like their her under . Simon howevr does . Go ELLEN!!!

  • Scott

    I can’t stand Ellen. I hate her face and don’t like her as a person. It’s like she is portrayed as a huge start who really is not. Poor choice for a judge. Having 3 judges who like women and 1 who likes men is a psychological bias that tips the balance in the women’s favour to some degree. That issue aside I still can’t stand her. Love Kara & simon and Randy’s cool.

    • Tracy Collins

      You are the one bias . Ellen never picks anyone because their sexual preference . She loves youi for your soul . Get a life .

  • Rick

    Yeah i agree with others here! We dont like Ellen because she’s gay.

  • http://myspace.com janitt

    you guys are fucking fag, ellens lez, so what fuck off loosers

  • Lauren

    I’d be super pissed if I was Ellen, and someone shows up late. Also, this season Simon seems so childish.. I don’t know if that’s just me. Like everyone else, he was my favourite judge, but this season I can’t wait till he’s finished talking so I can hear what the others have to say.

    Also, I think Ellen was a great choice for the show! They have 3 people who know music professionally, and now Ellen can add something different. Someone who’s not trained to know when a small mistake is made, and can just appreciate the music and give an opinion on it. Because the majority of people who will be listening to these singers in the future will be hearing what Ellens hearing, and I think that’s important.

    Anyways, I support Ellen in this completely and Simon needs to grow up now. :/

  • Dave

    Ellen brings nothing to the show. Life after Simon may be short. Bring back Paula and dump Kara and Ellen and add Katy Perry and there’s an outside chance I won’t turn off the volume when they speak!

  • Dave

    Ellen brings nothing to the show. Life after Simon may be short. Bring back Paula and dump Kara and Ellen and add Katy Perry and there’s an outside chance I won’t turn off the volume when they speak!

  • Dave

    Ellen brings nothing to the show. Life after Simon may be short. Bring back Paula and dump Kara and Ellen and add Katy Perry and there’s an outside chance I won’t turn off the volume when they speak!

  • Vicki

    Have never cared for Ellen. Don’t like her comedy act, her TV show and I sure don’t think she has a place on Idol. So she likes to dance, so do I, but I don’t think that qualifies her or myself as a judge. Bring Paula back!

  • http://www.fcpromotions.ie Fiona

    Simon is King…simple as that guys…also…he will not get married in my opinion because he wants me..but just hasnt met me yet…