Hmm. A curious choice.
On the whole, though, I'm optimistic. The biggest concern I'm hearing seems to be Ellen's total lack of experience in the music industry rather than her ability to be smart, funny, and entertaining (all of which she has been in the past and is likely to be in the future).
But I believe you could say the same thing about one of my favorite Idol guest judges, Mr. Quentin Tarantino. Musical background? No. An innate understanding of what is entertaining—what makes a performance over-the-top great ? For sure.
I think Ellen will surprise us. She won't be Quentin Tarantino but she'll be as good as Quentin Tarantino, just in her own Elleny way.
My two cents! (which, in the Chardonnay household, is worth a dollar)
Lady Chardonnay, TGIFing and out!
