DeGeneres practicing for 'American Idol' role

Ellen DeGeneres is preparing for her 'American Idol' stint by critiquing ex-contestants.

Sun, 11 Oct, 2009 - 16:01

Ellen DeGeneres is preparing for her 'American Idol' stint by critiquing ex-contestants.

The US talk show host - who replaced Paula Abdul as a judge on the talent series - has a collection of DVDs of past auditions which she watches with wife Portia de Rossi.

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