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Edition: U.S. Article Comments (7) Save Email Print Reprints Most Popular Most Shared Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover 8:32am EDT Second U.S. sailor's remains found in Afghanistan 29 Jul 2010 China overtakes Japan as No.2 economy: FX chief | Video 9:40am EDT Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attack 29 Jul 2010 Brewer claims world's strongest beer 29 Jul 2010 Mexican army kills kingpin in drug war coup | Video 9:27am EDT WikiLeaks may have blood on its hands, U.S. says | Video 10:06am EDT U.S. embassy employees poisoned by mail: French police 6:50am EDT Imports slow second-quarter growth 11:38am EDT French mother confesses to killing eight babies | Video 29 Jul 2010 Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attack 29 Jul 2010 China overtakes Japan as No.2 economy: FX chief | Video 9:40am EDT Brewer claims world's strongest beer 29 Jul 2010 Russian drought fires turn deadly 9:20am EDT Best of European Athletics 29 Jul 2010 French mother confesses to killing eight babies | Video 29 Jul 2010 Surreal art 29 Jul 2010 Colombiamoda fashion 29 Jul 2010 U.S. embassy employees poisoned by mail: French police 6:50am EDT Bear kills man, injures two near Yellowstone Park 28 Jul 2010 Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover Digg This Tweet This Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Related News NASCAR, DirecTV sign up for "Undercover Boss" TV show Wed, Jul 28 2010 CBS TV looks to social media for next big hits Wed, Jul 28 2010 "Idol" faces big changes as former producer returns Mon, Jul 26 2010 "MasterChef" off to a tasty start Mon, Jul 26 2010 MTV gets top marks for gay inclusion on shows Fri, Jul 23 2010 Related Topics Fashion » Entertainment » Television » People » Media » Host Ellen DeGeneres poses before the ''Idol Gives Back'' show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles April 25, 2007. Credit: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni By Jill Serjeant LOS ANGELES | Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:36am EDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" appears on course for a wholesale make-over after the abrupt departure of Ellen DeGeneres left the aging singing contest with two holes to fill as it seeks to retain its crown as the most-watched show on U.S. television. DeGeneres quit on Thursday after just a year of her five-year contract on the TV show, following the exit in May of abrasive British judge Simon Cowell to run his own show. With no replacements announced, Fox executives meet TV journalists on Monday after a week of fevered rumors, and some denials, that singers Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Isaak and Steven Tyler may be among the contenders for the job of new "American Idol" judge. Reports that Briton Nigel Lythgoe, one of the original executive producers, is returning, have sparked talk of a "nuclear option" for the show's 10th season, starting in January 2011. That could entail throwing out remaining judges Randy Jackson and pop songwriter Kara DioGuardi, as well as major changes to the format, TV watchers say. "I thought (with Simon's exit) that 'Idol' was in a unique position to really make some dramatic fixes to the show, and it looks now that maybe that's what they are going to do," said Brian Mansfield, who runs USA Today's Idol Chatter blog. Fox has declined to confirm or deny any of the reports. "There has been a lot of speculation and we are not commenting on anything," a network spokesperson said. Fox presents it 2010-11 new season line-up to TV critics on Monday but the network has until September to put a new panel in place in time for filmed auditions for next year's show. IDOLS LOSING THEIR SHINE After four years of declining audiences, lukewarm record sales for the 2010 "American Idol" Lee DeWyze, and a two-week cut in the Top 10 "Idols" summer tour, the money-spinning jewel in Fox's crown could use some polishing, TV watchers say. "Idol" producers 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia have also taken note. They have already said that the minimum age for contestants will be lowered to 15, in what was seen as a bid to find the next Justin Bieber, who signed his first record contract at the age of 14. Results shows next year will be cut in half to 30 minutes, and contestants can audition over MySpace. Fans on the official AmericanIdol.com website were given an unprecedented and detailed questionnaire in May, asking for feedback on their favorite judges, guest judges, weekly musical themes, and whether they would like more informal moments with the contestants backstage. "You can bet the producers are poring over that," said Todd Gold, managing editor of Fancast.com. Gold said edgier contestants rather than the family-friendly singers seen in past seasons could give the contest a lift. "This is a time in TV when playing it safe doesn't seem like it will work. The producers understand that," he said. Lurking in the background is Cowell's own talent show "The X-Factor" due in the fall of 2011, also on Fox. The British version of the show has a more cut-throat format and Cowell is also out recruiting for judges. "'X-Factor' is going to get all sorts of attention and so making really wholesale changes to 'Idol' is one way that you can pre-empt the buzz that 'X Factor' is going to get," said Mansfield. As for the newcomers to the "Idol" panel, Mansfield noted the surprise factor surrounding the appointment of DioGuardi in 2008 and the hiring, and sudden exit, of DeGeneres. "I wouldn't be at all surprised to see people (as judges) whose names we haven't even been discussing. 'Idol' producers have been really, really good at keeping secrets," Mansfield said. "American Idol" is produced by 19 Entertainment, a unit of CKX, Inc, and FremantleMedia. Fox television and MySpace are units of News Corp. (Editing by Dean Goodman) Fashion Entertainment Television People Media Comments See All Comments (7) | Post Comment Jul 29, 2010 8:39pm EDT Square peg in a round hole. Glammer Report As Abusive Jul 30, 2010 8:22am EDT Who cares? mritt400 Report As Abusive Jul 30, 2010 8:55am EDT I hope whatever Fox does addresses the credibility issue. Public only control of the decision process makes the show a popularity rather than a talent contest. This may make some views feel good but I know many who are disenchanted with the whole process. The best haven’t won the last two or three years and many contestants have progressed way beyond their talents. abkisa Report As Abusive Jul 30, 2010 9:42am EDT Ellen Degenerate quit? Good. misterliu Report As Abusive Jul 30, 2010 11:25am EDT The only way for FOX to gain credibility is for those with credibility not be participants to any component of the FOX network. The recent Shirley Sherrod incident is the best example of the problem with FOX’S journalism. Earlmitchell Report As Abusive Jul 30, 2010 11:46am EDT Ellen was never a fit for American Idol. At least Kara was a successful song writer. If the show was comedy Idol then Ellen would have been okay but I saw her struggling for comments. The show has found some great talent but they need to make it a talent show and not a popularity contest. Last years contestants were not good at all. America is filled with a lot of great talent and I could not believe what they dug up last year. They really need a face lift for this show. justthinking Report As Abusive Jul 30, 2010 11:47am EDT Not a fit anyway justthinking Report As Abusive See All Comments (7) Add a Comment *We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language or appear to be spam and review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. 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