Ellen DeGeneres: Simon Cowell Is "Going to Be a Challenge"

Ellen DeGeneres Makes Her Idol Debut Tonight!
Ellen DeGeneres makes her highly anticipated American Idol debut tonight and we’re all eager to watch as she takes on Simon Cowell’s abrasive personality! “Everyone’s making such a big deal of the tension, but there’s been a lot of fun on that panel,” DeGeneres told KIIS-FM’s Ryan Seacrest Tuesday. “Kara [DioGuardi]’s been great, Randy [Jackson]’s been great.” Rumors hit the Internet one week after filming for the...

Ellen DeGeneres makes her debut as American Idol judge
Ellen DeGeneres at Stand Up To Cancer Benefit at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California. - Russ Einhorn / Splash News The US chat show queen had fellow judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi in stitches as a week of Hollywood auditions began. Idol host Ryan Seacrest introduced DeGeneres to the hopefuls on stage at the Kodak Theatre. She told them: 'I don't know how you feel right now but I'll tell you one thing. When I'm asked, 'what do I know about...

ELLEN DEGENERES ADMITS SIMON COWELL TENSIONS!
Ellen 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...

Ellen DeGeneres Hits High Notes on 'Idol' Debut
Ellen DeGeneres finally made her 'American Idol' debut on Tuesday night, sitting along side Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi at the judges' table. It was Hollywood week on 'Idol,' and DeGeneres proved from the get go that she was there to work and not overshadow the contestants. DeGeneres seems to be fitting in nicely, and she's been getting nothing but raves from critics. See what critics (and fans) are saying after the jump. >> With DeGeneres now a part of the...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles — Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, 'You poor thing!'" Cowell has...

Ellen Made 'American Idol' Debut Last Night
Ellen made 'American Idol' debut last night. So last night marked a major event in the history of Fox's hit Reality series "American Idol". Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres finally made her debut as the new judge on the panel alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi. Needless to say, I think fans of the series are really going to appreciate her. I have absolutely nothing against Paula Abdul. I mean, she was always the considerate one even when the contestant sounded sheerly...

Kara DioGuardi on Ellen DeGeneres's First Night on 'American Idol': 'She Did Great!'
Kara is definitely fan of the newest Idol judge

American Idol: Ellen steals show in first Hollywood episode
Last night’s “American Idol” episode marked the start of Hollywood week, and it was our first glimpse at new judge Ellen DeGeneres, who took the place of Paula Abdul recently. The contestants were almost a sideshow to Ellen’s witty, hilarious banter, prompting at least one person (me) to not miss Paula one bit. Yeah, this season’s gonna be fun. As for the 181 singers who made it to Hollywood and had to sing a cappella or with an instrument for the four judges,...

Article: Ellen DeGeneres: Simon Cowell Is 'Meaner Than I Thought'
Los Angeles, Calif. -- Ellen DeGeneres , the newest judge on “ American Idol ,” says Simon Cowell is “meaner” than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show’s Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is “actually meaner than I thought. It’s hard to listen to him tell people...

Ellen DeGeneres says Simon Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles — Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint tonight. In...

Ellen DeGeneres Says Cowell Is 'Meaner Than I Thought'
Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought.   Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night.   In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, 'You poor thing!'"   Cowell has...

Comic Ellen's a hit as new US Idol judge
Ellen DeGeneres hit the right notes with viewers after her debut appearance as a judge on American Idol. Fans took to the Internet to express their pleasant surprise over the comedian's first outing. DeGeneres (52) assumed her judging panel post for the cut-throat post-audition phase in which 181 contestants in the TV singing competition will be narrowed down to 24 semi-finalists. DeGeneres, who is on the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, said: "Simon...

Ellen DeGeneres denies rift with Simon Cowell
Ellen DeGeneres has denied recent suggestions that there is any tension between herself and fellow American Idol judge Simon Cowell. The 52-year-old chat-show host spoke out about the recent rumours on a US breakfast radio show. She said: “Everybody’s been making such a big deal about the tension. “There’s been a lot of fun on that panel…” DeGeneres – who has her own TV talk show – insisted that she gets on well with the usually acerbic Cowell,...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles — Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, 'You poor thing!'" Cowell has...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, 'You poor thing!'" Cowell has announced...

VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres Wows In Her American Idol Debut
After weeks of waiting and anticipation, Ellen DeGeneres made her debut on American Idol Tuesday night for day one of Hollywood Week. The pixie-haired comedienne took her seat at the judge's table at the Kodak Theater and seemed to gel easily with veterans Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell . EXCLUSIVE: American Idol Hopeful Casey James' Jailbird Past True to form, Ellen brought smiles and laughs to the hour-long episode. But viewers also saw a different side of the...

VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres Wows In Her American Idol Debut
The pixie-haired comedienne took her seat at the judge's table at the Kodak Theater and seemed to gel easily with veterans Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell. EXCLUSIVE: American Idol Hopeful Casey James' Jailbird Past True to form, Ellen brought smiles and laughs to the hour-long episode. But viewers also saw a different side of the comedienne. Wearing a pair of thick black glasses, Ellen showed she definitely has a serious side as she got down to business, shooting down...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night.

DeGeneres says Cowell is `meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles — Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAR'-dee) and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go,...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Ellen DeGeneres , the newest judge on " American Idol ," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, `You poor thing!'" Cowell has announced that...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
In this undated publicity image released by Fox, new "American Idol," judge Ellen DeGeneres is shown. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker) Los Angeles (AP) - Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on “American Idol,” says Simon Cowell is “meaner” than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi (KEHR’-uh dee-oh-GWAR’-dee) and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday...

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'
Los Angeles (AP) - Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, 'You poor thing!'" Cowell has...

DeGeneres says Cowell is `meaner than I thought'
Ellen DeGeneres , the newest judge on " American Idol ," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh- GWAR '-dee) and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to go, `You poor...

DeGeneres says Cowell is `meaner than I thought'
In this undated publicity image released by Fox, new 'American Idol,' judge Ellen DeGeneres is shown. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker) Associated Press Los Angeles - Ellen DeGeneres , the newest judge on " American Idol ," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAR'-dee) and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted...

DeGeneres says Cowell is `meaner than I thought' (AP)
Los Angeles – Ellen DeGeneres , the newest judge on " American Idol ," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson , Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAR'-dee) and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night. In a video posted on the show's Web site, DeGeneres says Cowell is "actually meaner than I thought. It's hard to listen to him tell people things and for me not to...