Bye Bye Ellen

Last week it was announced that Ellen DeGeneres would be leaving the beleagured “American Idol.”

As of late, rumors circulating that the network was looking to shake-up the Idol format and that they may even re-vamp all of the current judges and bring back original producer, Nigel Lythgoe - All mere speculation.

DeGeneres released a statement today regarding what she claims was her decision. “A couple months ago, I let Fox and the ‘American Idol’ producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me,” DeGeneres told the press. We tend to agree - but, the good news is that we have new found respect for DeGeneres for a great effort, despite the critics.

Really, we think Ellen would have been better suited as judge on "So You Think You Can Dance". Just sayin'...

(Photo/Courtesy of Fox Broadcasting, News Corp.)