Claim: Ellen being gay hurt 'Idol' ratings

The Hollywood Reporter ^ | June 04, 2010 | James hibbard

[Ol' Sparky]

Frankly, it’s just nonsense to say that Ellen had anything to do with the audience drop.

It's nonsense to say losing Paula Abdul and replacing her with an unqualified judge wasn't the primary reason for the rating drop. Every poll done showed Dengenerate split Idol fans with about half believing she was a lousy choice as judge.

[dfwgator]

People watched Abdul just to see what kind of meltdown she’d have every week.

[Ol' Sparky]

Next year Idol drops out of the top 10 without Cowell.

Oh well, the X-Factor with Cowell will make its debut in 2011 and likely be suitable replacement.

[Ol' Sparky]

The biggest new scripted ratings hit of the season is one of the most gay-friendly broadcast shows ever created -- Fox's "Glee," whose ratings increased after an early pivotal episode focused on a gay character.

I predict Glee's ratings will be lower next year than this year if it keeps promoting homosexuality.

[Ol' Sparky]

People watched Abdul just to see what kind of meltdown she’d have every week.

Or do see if she was sober or not.

[fatima]

Your right,it was payback for Adam loosing and the audience paid them back and turned the show off.

[Dacula]

It is time to UN - PC America and not be afraid to tell someone that you do not like their lifestyle. then tell them to go away.

[Gator113]

“Bowersox is a real talent. “

Hands down.

[yield 2 the right]

“Idol” was getting old. It lost it’s appeal.

[dfwgator]

There are too many shows now on like Idol, like Dancing with the Stars, America’s Got Talent, etc.

Plus it is well known that Idol gets “ringers” who are planted by the record companies. It’s a scam.

[EDINVA]

I’d say Paula got out while the gettin’ was good. Wouldn’t have mattered who was brought in to replace her, and it’s only gonna be worse next year after Simon leaves.

Randy Jackson is probably a very good judge, but I am so over his dawg schtick. Simon’s biting reviews are easier to take.

[xp38]

It has as they say jumped the shark or shall we now say brought in the Ellen.

[dangus]

Absolutely.

[massgopguy]

Ellen is “America’s Lesbian”. But Paula is “America’s Cheerleader”. What does America really want?

[trisham]

I don’t know. I watched a the show once for about ten or fifteen minutes, only because friends of ours are related to one of the former contestants. It was all I had ever thought it would be.

[Scythian]

Say what you want, but Paula was hot, Ellen, not ...

[Liberty Valance]

Ellen is gay?