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Ellen was brought in for her comedy I assume. But the judges only get a few lines so not much chance for her to do her comedy schtick.

Simon always leans over to the judge next to him. He does it on Xfactor and BGT. He did it with Paula. Its just a physical habit I think. He's not being creepy!


The rumor is that Ellen cannot abide Simon's brash, often abrasive tone he uses with the contestants.

Having watched Ellen's show off and on, she is a HUGE music fan. She is very passionate about it in fact and has struck up some of the most unlikely friendships with rap artist and others in the music industry. (Beyonce being another one)

I think it was a natural choice to ask Ellen to join the show and a good one.
She is a positive influence there on the panel and at times can offer comedic relief. This is why she has been so successful as a talk show host, she doesn't dwell on the negative and genuinely makes the effort to take the high road.

These are just my observations of Ellen in general. (I do miss Paula being there and I will miss Simon next year.)

There were some stellar performances the past two nights and some not so stellar. I have my suspicions about who will go home as well.

Some performances were just horrible. The reworking of some songs did NOT work.

The country assed kid that invited Simon to his "church" needs to go. He was pitchy and all over the place, that kind of thing won't cut it. Simon was right, it was a bad performance and he thrashed that song.
 
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But AI has a pop audience. They are ultimately the ones who will make or break your career.

Fans looking for credibility look elsewhere. AI is not the centre of the music world. Its just another TV talent show.

Personally I don't wanna see them strumming guitars either. Theyre not great musicians just coz they can strum a guitar and sing at the same time! Session musicians can provide the music, thanks.

If it is a tv talent show then by golly show me people who have talent rather than a bunch of karaoke wannabes. Sorry, playing instruments and singing at the same time IS a talent. Playing an instrument IS a talent. The rules of the game are changing and you are watching it happen before your eyes. Adam Lambert killed the karaoke artist last year and now these people are taking an opportunity to show their game off.