Ellen Degeneres quits American Idol; the news is viral across the internet. The leaving of comedienne and chat show host Ellen Degeneres of American Idol after just one season has stirred many rumors in the showbiz industry and many are of the view that it was not Ellen Degeneres leaving American Idol but American Idol management was leaving Ellen Degeneres.

Whatever the truth is, Ellen Degeneres has said in a statement that she loves discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent but it was hard for her to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings.

Along with Ellen Degeneres quits American Idol, the rumor is surfaced that American Idol team is negotiating with Jennifer Lopez to take Ellen Degeneres seat at the judges’ panel.

Not only Ellen Degeneres is quitting American Idlol but a replacement for Simon Cowell is also due as Simon Cowell has joined American version of The X Factor.

Ellen Degeneres has further added that she has had informed the Fox and American Idol producers a couple of months ago that she did not deem it fit for her and American Idol team kept the news back for the reason that they wanted time to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next.

When Ellen Degeneres joined American Idol replacing Paula Abdul, she was contracted for five years.

As far as Simon Cowell vacancy is concerned, a list of gigantic names like Sir Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Steven Tyler has been emerged as the next occupant.

Ellen-DeGeneres