Thu 10 Sep 2009 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Out lesbian talkshow host Ellen DeGeneres says she's thrilled to be announced today as the new judge on TV's popular talent show American Idol. Idol judge: Ellen DeGeneres "I've watched since the beginning, and I've always been a huge fan," she says. "So getting this job is a dream come true - and think of all the money I'll save from not having to text in my vote!" She will take the judging panel seat vacated by retiring judge Paula Abdul. DeGeneres has started the seventh season of her hit daytime talkshow this week with David Beckham as her guest celeb. A strong advocate for same-sex marriage, DeGeneres married her long-term partner actress Portia de Rossi last year, before gay marriage was again made illegal in California. On the video below: Ellen kicks off the seventh season of her talkshow.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Thursday, 10th September 2009 - 2:06pm