Kara Loves Ellen

  October 16, 2009

Kara DioGuardi has nothing but praise for the casting of Ellen DeGeneres as the 4th judge for the upcoming season of American Idol.

She says:

"I think it's a genius decision. I wish I had thought of it. I know a little bit about Ellen from watching her show and I would says she would probably be somebody who would be fair in her criticism and will try to be as supportive as she possibly could. I think it's going to be a lot of fun."

Translation - "I think she's the exact opposite of Paula Abdul and that is a great thing!"

Kara continues:

"[Ellen will get along with everyone] 100 percent. I was on her show once and she's lovely, generous, very kind. I think it's going to be great."

Could that be a jab at the infamous arguments between Paula and everybody else?

When asked where Ellen will be sitting on the panel, Kara oh-so-sweetly says, "Hopefully, next to me."

And Abdrool continues to pop her pills in horror!

[Image via Adriana M. Barraza / Chris Connor / WENN.]