New American Idol Judge

Ellen DeGeneres Named New 'American Idol' Judge 

  Ellen DeGeneres is the new full-time judge on "American Idol."
The TV talk show host announced the news during a taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Wednesday that she is the new "Idol" judge, filling a seat left vacant by Paula Abdul, who chose not to return to the show last month.

American Idol season 8 crowns newest winner

the people have spoken, and Kris Allen has been crowned 2009 American Idol.Kris Allen’s smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to “American Idol” victory Wednesday,

More than 100 million votes were cast after Tuesday’s singing showdown between Lambert and Allen. A record-setting 624 million votes were cast over the season.

As host Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result of the viewer vote, “The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over."