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  Ellen DeGeneres surprised how raw 'American Idol' contestants are

  February 9, 2010
  Ellen DeGeneres called American Idol's ninth-season Hollywood Week hopefuls a "great, eclectic group" -- however she was also surprised at "how little experience some of the have."
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  Former 'Bachelor' and 'Dancing' star Melissa Rycroft joining 'ET'

  February 3, 2010
  Melissa Rycroft's correspondent career is continuing to grow.
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  Randy Jackson didn't know Simon Cowell was leaving 'American Idol'

  January 28, 2010
  Randy Jackson claims he had no knowledge of Simon Cowell's American Idol departure until after it was publicly announced.
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  Kara DioGuardi: There was no 'American Idol' feud with Katy Perry

  January 27, 2010
  Kara DioGuardi claims that viewers concerned that she feuded with guest judge Katy Perry during last night's American Idol broadcast have nothing to worry about.
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  Former 'Runway' designer Daniel Franco cameos on 'American Idol'

  January 27, 2010
  Daniel Franco knew he was too old to win American Idol, but he still auditioned as an homage to Adam Lambert.
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  Report: 'American Idol had told Simon Cowell to name his price

  January 21, 2010
  There was apparently no amount of money that could have persuaded Simon Cowell to remain on American Idol's judging panel.
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  Randy Jackson: Simon Cowell may decide to return to 'American Idol'

  January 19, 2010
  Randy Jackson is hopeful that American Idol's currently-airing ninth season won't be Simon Cowell's last.
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  Elton John denies he may replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'

  January 14, 2010
  Elton John apparently isn't one of the "superstars" clamoring for Simon Cowell's American Idol judging seat.
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  'American Idol' creator: Superstars lining up to replace Simon Cowell

  January 14, 2010
  American Idol will apparently have no shortage of possible big-name judging panel replacements for Simon Cowell.

• ABC to debut 'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' reality show on March 26

  January 13, 2010
  ABC has announced that Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, a new reality series produced by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and starring the British chef as he provides a healthy makeover to the entire city of Huntington, WV, will premiere on Friday, March 26 at 9PM ET/PT.

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