I’m officially over Idol – I say that now, but somehow it’ll probably suck me back in. I’m weak, weak, I tell you! Ellen Degeneres is has signed a 5 year deal to be the fourth judge on American Idol. I’ve never understood the Ellen appeal – yeah she’s likable but what does she do and why should I care? This is a horrible choice – at least Paula brought a musical background to the table. Why do Idol producers insist on having 4 judges anyway, because it worked out so well last year?