Grudge Match: Ellen DeGeneres vs. Paula Abdul

Ellen DeGeneres

Photo by Chris Pizzello

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres vs. Paula Abdul

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Ellen DeGeneres

Photo by Chris Pizzello

Ellen DeGeneres

Paula Abdul

Photo by Chris Pizzello

Paula Abdul

We compare two pop-culture subjects to see which you like better. To be included in next week's tally, vote for your favorite before noon on Monday. This week's match:

ELLEN DEGENERES vs. PAULA ABDUL

Paula is out. Ellen is in. Well, Ellen is actually out, but she's also in. In any case, Ellen DeGeneres is the new fourth judge on "American Idol." She's no music insider, but she says she'll represent the people's tastes on the show. We'll be the judge of that. Meanwhile, you be the judge of this.

RESUME

Ellen: Talk show host, stand-up comic

Paula: Pop star, crazy lady

WHY SHE'S PERFECT FOR 'IDOL'

Ellen: She'll make sure everybody won't take themselves too seriously.

Paula: That way she claps like a trained seal sure does make us feel good.

WHY SHE'S BAD FOR 'IDOL'

Ellen: No musical experience ... to judge a music contest

Paula: She offered no helpful criticism.

THE SIMON FACTOR

Ellen: Her smart quips could put him in his place. Finally.

Paula: We'll miss how easy a target she can be.

LAST WEEK: SPIDER-MAN vs. HANNAH MONTANA

Our pick: Spider-Man. We still wear his underwear.

Your pick: It was a tie!

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