'American Idol's' Kara DioGuardi likes Ellen DeGeneres, doubts Howard Stern can replace Simon Cowell
"American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi like Ellen DeGeneres, cast doubt on Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell.

Howard Stern on American Idol: What Could Have Been
Sadly, the talk of Howard Stern taking over Simon Cowell's mean judge spot on American Idol isn't true . But it's still fun to speculate on what might have been. Howard's plans for the show included buying a taser to zap Ellen DeGeneres and sending Ryan Seacrest to wander the desert while baking matzah on his back. (Audio clip above NSFW)

DioGuardi lauds DeGeneres as 'American Idol' judge, downplays feud rumors, Stern's chances
DioGuardi lauds DeGeneres as 'Idol' judgeLOS Angeles - "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAR'-dee) is glad to have Ellen DeGeneres on the panel this season but expressed doubt that shock jock Howard Stern could make the cut as a replacement for Simon Cowell.

Sorry, HollywoodLifers - I Thought Ellen Was A Total Snooze On Her First Night On 'American Idol'
I’m normally a huge Ellen advocate, but she underwhelmed me on her first night as a permanent judge on American Idol. How did YOU feel about her new gig? My mother - aka www.EllenDegeneresBiggestFan.com - is probably going to disown me after she hears this, but I thought Ellen was a total snooze on her first night as a permanent judge on American Idol. I’m used to seeing Ellen the Comedian and Ellen the Dancer - someone who’s outgoing, entertaining and hysterical - so Ellen the Judge seem...

'American Idol''s Kara DioGuardi on Ellen DeGeneres & Howard Stern
Ellen DeGeneres joined "American Idol" last night. This morning ET talks to fellow judge Kara DioGuardi to get her take on Ellen's judging skills, but also her feelings about the rumor that Howard Stern is being considered to replace Simon Cowell when he leaves next season.

The Truth Behind the Howard Stern on 'American Idol' Rumors
"The Insider" has the latest... "The Insider" has learned whether shock jock Howard Stern will indeed be joining " American Idol " once Simon Cowell says so long at the end of the current season. A source tells ET that Stern will definitely not be a judge for the popular FOX show. Rumors started swirling when a report came out last week saying Stern was in the running. Fuel was added to the fire when Stern reportedly said on his radio show that he would consider taking the job.

The Truth Behind the Howard Stern on 'American Idol' Rumors
ET has the latest... ET has learned whether shock jock Howard Stern will indeed be joining "American Idol" once Simon Cowell says so long at the end of the current season.

American Idol Recap: Ellen DeGeneres Makes her Debut
Last night during the Hollywood round of American Idol, new judge Ellen DeGeneres made her debut. The talk show host, who replaced Paula Abdul, took her place alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for round 1 of Hollywood week.

Kara DioGuardi: Howard Stern Isn't a Good Fit for Idol
Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for D&G; Steve Granitz/WireImage.com Us Magazine Kara DioGuardi is not on board with Howard Stern as a potential replacement for Simon Cowell on future seasons of American Idol . "I don't really know if I can even speak on it," DioGuardi said of the Stern rumor during a press conference call Wednesday. Whoa! See what Idol's judges used to look like But then she did: "I don't know that [Stern] has a musical background," she mused. "I think that if you're gonna...

Parents Television Council demands Fox put Stern-'American Idol' rumors to rest
As for those rumors that Howard Stern is joining "American Idol," the Parents Television Council is throwing in its two cents. Big surprise: They don't like it. The conservative media watchdog group, whose self-stated goal is to "ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity," is demanding that Fox "dispel the rumor that Howard Stern is being considered to take over Simon Cowell's seat as judge on 'American Idol.'...

Kara DioGuardi: Howard Stern Isn't a Good Fit for Idol
Kara DioGuardi is not on board with Howard Stern as a potential replacement for Simon Cowell on future seasons of American Idol . "I don't really know if I can even speak on it," DioGuardi said of the Stern rumor during a press conference call Wednesday. Whoa! See what Idol's judges used to look like But then she did: "I don't know that [Stern] has a musical background," she mused. "I think that if you're gonna replace Simon, you have to have that background." Nevertheless, Stern, 56,...

KARA DIOGUARDI ON HOWARD STERN
While viewers are warming up to the idea, Kara DioGuardi is no fan of the idea of Howard Stern on the American Idol judge’s panel. In a press call with USA Today this morning (February 10), she said, “I don’t think he has a musical background. If you’re going to replace Simon, you need to have that background.” As for her thoughts on co-judge Ellen DeGeneres , who made her big debut last night? “I think she also knows more about music than you...

Ellen: If Stern's coming to 'Idol," I'm outta here
Howard Stern on "American Idol"? Not if Ellen DeGeneres has anything to say about it.

Ellen DeGeneres Against Howard Stern As A Replacement For Simon Cowell
Well, Howard Stern may think he has what it takes to fill Simon Cowell's spot on 'American Idol,' but new judge Ellen DeGeneres doesn't agree , according to Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood. I've just learned Howard Stern is indeed "being considered" as a judge but my sources tell me that "Ellen is not in favor" of his joining the panel. Nikki also reports that there's tension between Ellen and Simon because Simon was an hour and a half late for their first taping of the Hollywood...

Kara DioGuardi Not a Fan of Howard Stern Replacing Simon Cowell
American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is not a fan of Howard Stern replacing Simon Cowell at the judge's table. In an Idol press conference Wednesday, DioGuardi said whoever takes over Cowell's spot should have a background in music.

Howard Stern Apparently Isn't In Talks to Replace Simon Cowell
Oh, Richard Rushfield. Why must you be such a killjoy? Boo. American Idol insiders say that Howard Stern was never in consideration to replace Simon Cowell on the American Idol judging panel. It was too good to be true, but we'd support any way to

Potent Quotables: Stern Hot for 'Idol'
"There's not a better job on the planet than judging a f---ing karaoke contest." -- Howard Stern Fueling rumors that he'll replace Simon Cowell next year on ' American Idol ,' the shock jock weighed in on the soon-to-be-vacant position. Next Quote

DioGuardi lauds DeGeneres as `Idol' judge (AP)
Los Angeles – " American Idol " judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAR'-dee) is glad to have Ellen DeGeneres on the panel this season but expressed doubt that shock jock Howard Stern could make the cut as a replacement for Simon Cowell . DioGuardi also suggested that speculation about tension on the set between DeGeneres and Cowell is unfounded, saying any rumor about the show should be taken with a grain of salt and is usually untrue and "just ridiculous." DeGeneres made her...

DioGuardi lauds DeGeneres as `Idol' judge
" American Idol " judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh- GWAR '-dee) is glad to have Ellen DeGeneres on the panel this season but expressed doubt that shock jock Howard Stern could make the cut as a replacement for Simon Cowell . DioGuardi also suggested that speculation about tension on the set between DeGeneres and Cowell is unfounded, saying any rumor about the show should be taken with a grain of salt and is usually untrue and "just ridiculous." DeGeneres made her debut Tuesday on...

DioGuardi lauds DeGeneres as `Idol' judge
Los Angeles "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAR'-dee) is glad to have Ellen DeGeneres on the panel this season but expressed doubt that shock jock Howard Stern could make the cut as a replacement for Simon Cowell. DioGuardi also suggested that speculation about tension on the set between DeGeneres and Cowell is unfounded, saying any rumor about the show should be taken with a grain of salt and is usually untrue and "just ridiculous." DeGeneres made her debut Tuesday on...

Kara DioGuardi Lauds Ellen As 'Idol' Judge
Los Angeles — ‘ American Idol ‘ judge Kara DioGuardi is glad to have Ellen DeGeneres on the panel this season but expressed doubt that shock jock Howard Stern could make the cut as a replacement for Simon Cowell. DioGuardi also suggested that speculation about tension on the set between DeGeneres and Cowell is unfounded, saying any rumor about the show should be taken with a grain of salt and is usually untrue and “just ridiculous.” DeGeneres made her debut Tuesday...

'American Idol''s Kara DioGuardi on Ellen DeGeneres & Howard Stern
Ellen DeGeneres joined " American Idol " last night. This morning ET talks to fellow judge Kara DioGuardi to get her take on Ellen's judging skills, but also her feelings about the rumor that Howard Stern is being considered to replace Simon Cowell when he leaves next season. "Right now that is a rumor, and I don't even know if I can speak on it, because I don’t think he has musical background," Kara says about Howard. "If you are going to replace Simon, you have to have that background....

American Idol: Howard Stern a Big-Haired Replacement for Simon Cowell?
American Idol: Howard Stern could be Simon Cowell's replacement. Stern just confirmed American Idol rumors floating around could be true, and that he is thinking of joining the show. While many were afraid that Idol would