Ellen DeGeneres Reportedly Demanding an 'American Idol' Wardrobe Allowance

by Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick (Subscribe to Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick's posts)
Posted Feb 19th 2010 at 6:43PM

Which "American Idol" judge wants a lot of pants on the ground? Photo: AP

When StyleList heard that an "American Idol" judge was making preposterous demands for his or her on-camera wardrobe allowance, our first thought was Kara DioGuardi.

The songwriter always looks pulled together, and lately has been wearing an assortment of earrings that we've wanted to snatch right off her lobes.

So you can imagine our surprise to learn that the high-maintenance judge is reportedly Ellen DeGeneres.

We're big fans of the comedic talk show host, who replaced Paula Abdul at the judge's table, but wardrobe diva? C'mon. A classic polo, chic blazer, some special edition sneakers and she's good to go.

DeGeneres just doesn't strike us as someone who can't get dressed without her stylist's approval.

We took the question straight to Fox, "American Idol's" home, as well as the show's production company, to ask if they would care to refute the rumors that DeGeneres is demanding a $150,000 wardrobe allowance for Season 9.

StyleList received a "no comment" from both sources. Which, in our experience, usually means it's true.

Leaving us to ponder if Season 9 guest judge Victoria Beckham's love of all things couture may have rubbed off on the always casual DeGeneres. Or if Ellen just saw all those expensive looking T-shirts acerbic judge Simon Cowell fancies and wanted in on the casual luxury action.

Meanwhile, read about Beckham's stylish visit to Idol's Denver auditions.

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Filed under: Celebrity, News, Celebrity Style
Tags: American Idol, American Idol Judges, Clothing Allowances, Ellen degeneres, Fox, Reality TV, Talk Show Host, Victoria Beckham

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Gib, 2-22-2010, 3:22PM

You could buy wardrobe for the whole bunch 10 times over for $150,000! Give me a break.

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hookmrl, 2-22-2010, 8:49PM

how much music experience does ellel digenerate have----zero how much does a pair of jeans amd that white shirt she is wareing cost 42 dollars

john anderson, 2-22-2010, 3:14PM

It serves Idol right to get flack from Ellen.I am a fan of Ellen but on her show she is never dressed up so why would she do this.I dont watch anymore as when they put on T-V such terrible acts that disgrace the purpose of the show.I also am upset that they pay a huge ransome for Simon and screwed Paula with a insult.I loved the three togeather but to replace a talent like Paula with a comic,what where they thinking.

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DORAHELEN, 2-22-2010, 4:45PM

EXCUSE ME!!! THE MONEY OR GIFTS GIVEN ON HER SHOW "DO NOT" COME OUT OF HER POCKET!!

JP, 2-22-2010, 5:11PM

I agree Paula got the shaft. Ellen does not fit and should not be given a $150M clothing allowance. Who does she think she is, the queen of idol? Just a big joke. I for one will not be a fan of idol any longer as they have made it nothing but a big joke bringing Ellen on the show. Paula created the fun in watching.

bgs, 2-22-2010, 7:44PM

I agree--she has never "dressed up" so why $150,000? She only wear jeans, tee shirts, blue jean jackets, etc. You could probably buy everything in her wardrobe for $15,000 so why ten times that for one season? As if she needs money for clothes anyway. My bet is that she is going to spend it on Portia..........

Julia C., 2-22-2010, 3:20PM

I dont believe this, ellens just not the kind of person that would be demanding an extrmley expensive wordrobe, she gives away thousnands of dollars a day on her show!

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Jack, 2-22-2010, 4:44PM

And not ONE PENNY of it is her money. It all comes from the sponsors check book. She, like Oprah, is not the grand philanthropist she would like you to believe. Its easy to be philanthropic with someone elses money.

bs, 2-22-2010, 7:46PM

I think Ellen is hilarious but I wasn't sure if she was the right person for this job now I am sure she isn't. I am very disappointed to hear she is demanding $150,000 for a wardrobe for one season. Apparently she isn't what I thought and is just as full of her self as the rest of Hollywood!

Bob Douglas, 2-22-2010, 8:42PM

The money she gives away is not HER money, so it's easy. The only thing she gives away are dogs she said she would give a home to!

Gib, 2-22-2010, 3:14PM

Fire her. That is absolutely ridiculous. She doesn't have $150,000 in her entire closet. She doesn't add much to the show anyway. How much does a sweater, jeans and tennis shoes cost these days?

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Kay, 2-22-2010, 3:16PM

She should just wear the same ugly outfits that she wears for her own show.

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chuck, 2-22-2010, 3:24PM

buy her a motorcycle jacket and masculine boots... might as well get her comfortable with her sexuality.

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Dean, 2-22-2010, 3:26PM

Oh goodie, Ellen can run down to the feed store and buy all new jeans, birkensocks and other notables that lezz'ies wear..she is a piece of work..

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Jon, 2-22-2010, 4:15PM

I won't watch the show because of Ellen DeGeneres. She is NOT a musical expert an anyway, shape, or form. She is on American Idol because Hollywood/Entertainment community have a very Powerful Gay and Lesbian Coalition. PERIOD. And the same goes for Unfunny Wanda Skyes.

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