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  • Claim: Ellen being gay hurt 'Idol' ratings

    06/04/2010 4:35:57 PM PDT · by Dacula · 76 replies · 1,491+ views
    The Hollywood Reporter ^ | June 04, 2010 | James hibbard
    A Christian news site is making headlines by claiming Ellen DeGeneres is responsible for the ratings erosion of Fox's "American Idol." Christian Newswire director Gary McCullough says the sexual orientation of the newest "Idol" judge was the reason "Idol" ratings were down about 9% this season. McCullough said he predicted that "Idol" ratings would drop after DeGeneres was announced as a judge and says Fox has paid the price: "At this moment in entertainment history, network television is on a pro-homosexuality bender," McCullough wrote. "The producers of 'American Idol' chose to be a part of this push; it was a...