Portia: Ellen DeGeneres 'In Her Element' on 'Idol'

December 8, 2009 | American Idol

Portia de Rossi thinks her wife Ellen DeGeneres will be a perfect fit on "American Idol" this season.

"Ellen is going to be unbelievably funny and honest," de Rossi told "Extra" from the set of her ABC show, "Better Off Ted."

"She loves music, and she loves watching new talent and I think she's going to be just in her element molding these young kids and trying to encourage them to bring out the best they have," continued de Rossi.

But that doesn't mean DeGeneres is going to only have nice things to say.

"She's going to be very honest," de Rossi said. "She's a kind person, but she's very honest. She's going to give it to them straight."

Earlier this month, Simon Cowell told "Extra" that DeGeneres was "quite nervous" about joining the show.

"She's going to be very different than Paula [Abdul]," he said. "She's smart, but make no mistakes: this will be a very different kind of show than what you're used to."

The 8th season kicks off Jan. 12 on FOX.

For more of "Extra's" interview with de Rossi, tune in to "Extra" tonight!

comments

Portia deserves an emmy for her amazing acting on Better Off Ted, as a executive lacking compassion and emotions! So great, and the show is hilarious too!

diane
January 4, 2010

I believe that Ellen would be perfect for this show. She has an outstanding personality and would actually be in her element and not be somewhere in lala land nor stutter too much. Lol! Thank you american idol for bringing something new to the show.

Amy Kelly
December 9, 2009

I believe that Ellen would be perfect for this show. She has an outstanding personality and would actually be in her element and not be somewhere in lala land nor stutter too much. Lol! Thank you american idol for bringing something new to the show.

Amy Kelly
December 8, 2009

I THINK EVERYONE AND THE PRESS SHOULD LEAVE THESES PEOPLE ALONE. MY GOD GIVE THEM A BRAKE. THE NEWS CARES NOTHING ABOUT THE WELFARE OF THESES PEOPLE LIFES. IT IS A SHAME TO SELL NEWS PAPER THIS WAY.GOD PLEASE WATCH OVER TIGER WOODS FAMILY. HOLD STRONG WIFE AND STAY TOGETHER.DON’T GIVE THE MEDIA NEW STUFF TO USE AGAINST YOUR HUSBAND .SO HE MADE A MISTAKE. EVERYONE DOES. STAND BY YOUR MAN.

RUTHY BOOKER
December 8, 2009

Ellen is a BAD fit for Idol!!! She is going to ruin a show that means so much to so many people. Simon said it in very polite terms when he said it’s going to be a very different show. Every day, I keep wishing this nightmare will go away. At the very least, I hope she doesn’t work out and is removed after one episode.

Anonymous
December 8, 2009
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