As recounted in our American Idol rundown from last night, we thought Ellen DeGeneres made an outstanding debut as a judge. She was fresh, funny and didn’t try to overshadow the contestants. From most of what we’ve read online, almost all television critics agree with that assessment. So we found it odd that Kara DioGuardi spoke to E! News today and defended her new cohort from attacks on her Idol premiere, attacks we weren’t aware existed. “How it’s edited and what you see is very different from my experience,” Kara said . “I remember just thinking she was very funny and critical and had heart… It’s edited in a specific way. It has to be. It has to be about the contestants.” The sentiment is nice, but it’s hard for DioGuard not to come across as condescending, considering how many viewers don’t like her very much. Kara added that it was impossible to compare Ellen and the woman in whose seat she occupies. “Paula and Ellen [are] completely different, and I think they both bring something valuable to the table… It’s something that takes time to get used to, and I think [Ellen] did an incredible job for her first time there.” So do we! So do most people we’ve talked to. In closing, DioGuardi said “I would love to see a girl win” and, based on one night of Hollywood auditions, she may get see that hope come true. Didi Benami, Crystal Bowersox, Haeley Vaughn and Janell Wheeler all stood out this week. What did you think of Ellen as a judge?
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Idol Chatter: Kara DioGuardi Stands Up for Ellen DeGeneres
