Kara DioGuardi Was Fire Hired Steven Tyler? American Idol Judge Shake, "As Ellen DeGeneres Resigns

Kara DioGuardi Was Fire Hired Steven Tyler? American Idol Judge Shake, "As Ellen DeGeneres Resigns:Ellen DeGeneres may be the only woman, leaves his post on "American Idol".According to TMZ.com, Kara DioGuardi was fired from the popular show Fox.

While the songwriter, obviously, given notice of dismissal, DeGeneres has decided to leave her own talent show at once by selecting from the remainder of the 4-year contract.

No DeGeneres, Jennifer Lopez was reportedly close to signing a deal to take the empty place, a person familiar with the talks, told Associated Press.

But it's not only big changes in store for "American Idol."

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American Idol Was The Wrong Fit, Says DeGeneres

Serving as a judge American Idol "is not the right fit," show Ellen DeGeneres, amid rampant speculation that the actress and pop star Jennifer Lopez will host a talk show on the blockbuster TV talent contest.

DeGeneres, former comedian and current set of daily talk show, reiterated on Thursday with a statement that she is leaving American Idol after a 1-year on the jury.

Her departure follows that the original judge Simon Cowell, who left at the end of last season to work on the X-factor, a new reality talent show he produces.

"A few months ago, I let [the U.S. network] Fox and American Idol producers know that it does not feel right fit for me", DeGeneres told in a statement issued on Thursday.

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