Ellen DeGeneres Will Not Co-Host ‘Idol Gives Back’
1/4
-
Associated Press
Ellen Degeneres
-
AP
Ryan Seacreast his Details magazine bash in Beverly Hills
-
FOX
Syesha Mercado on 'American Idol,' 4-1-08
-
FOX
David Archuleta on 'American Idol,' 4-1-08
hottest galleries
-
The Latest Star Sightings
Access the day’s hottest photos!
-
Isn’t It Bromantic? Hollywood’s Top 10 Bromances!
Find out which Hollywood bros will be friends ‘til the end…
-
Brad! Demi! Robert! Paris! Hot Shots Of The Stars In Shades
Check out the stars as they step out across the world in their favorite pair of sunglasses!
FIRST PUBLISHED: April 2, 2008 1:37 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: April 3, 2008 3:19 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Access Hollywood has learned that Ellen DeGeneres will not be co-hosting the “American Idol” charity event, “Idol Gives Back,” this year.
An inside source tells Access the talk show host is backing out of the charity event due to an unforeseen production schedule that conflicts with her show. The show was scheduled to tape this coming Sunday, April 6th.
“Idol Gives Back” will include an impressive roster of talent including U2’s Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli and Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Robin Williams, and “High School Musical” stars Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens.
This year, monies raised will go to the Children’s Defense Fund, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Make It Right, Malaria No More, Save The Children, and the Children’s Health Fund.
No word on a replacement host to join Ryan Seacrest for the charity special, set to air April 9 on Fox.
Copyright 2009 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Nancy, Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter now!
-
Jon and Kate Gosselin and their super-sized family
-
Fergie strikes a pose at the Avon Foundation’s ‘Champions Who Change Women’s Lives’ celebration in New York City on October 27, 2009
-
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King at the NAACP Awards, March 19, 2005
-
Morena Baccarin as Anna in ‘V,’ Nov. 2009
-
Gus Van Sant and Robert Pattinson
-
Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres on the cover of O Magazine’s December issue
-
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi arrive at the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009
-
Adam Lambert arrives at the premiere of ‘2012’ at the Regal Cinemas LA Live on November 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
-
2009 Emmys Red Carpet: Kara DioGuardi On ‘Idol’ Auditions & Ellen DeGeneres
-
Adam Lambert arrives at the 11th Annual Young Hollywood Awards on June 7, 2009 in Santa Monica, California
related videos
-
Access Extended: Booted ‘Idol’ Chikezie Performs
Chikezie comes to Access Hollywood and performs “If Only For One Night.”
-
Access Extended: Chikezie Talks Leaving ‘Idol’
Chikezie talks about his ‘Idol’ experience and tells Access Hollywood what he thinks he will be doing next.
-
Behind The Scenes: Ellen Wrapped In Christmas Spirit For O Magazine (December 2009)
Go behind the scenes as Ellen DeGeneres gets wrapped up in Christmas lights for the December cover of O magazine. Plus, Oprah Winfrey stops by for all the fun! Do they both believe that it will be the best-selling O magazine issue yet?
-
Ellen’s Winning Journey To The Cover Of O Magazine
Access takes a look back at the long and well-fought journey Ellen DeGeneres had to make in order to see her dream come true of getting the coveted position of joining Oprah Winfrey on the cover of O magazine. Plus, the new covers are revealed!
-
Paula Abdul: ‘I’m Having The Time Of My Life Right Now’
AccessHollywood.com’s Dish of Salt Laura Saltman talks with Paula about Michael Jackson receiving 5 AMA nominations, missing Simon Cowell’s 50th birthday and if she has spoken to Ellen since she was announced as the fourth “Idol” judge.
-
Relive The ‘American Idol’ Daughtry Season!
Relive “Idol’s” fifth season — the Daughtry season — on TV Guide’s “American Idol Rewind.” Daughtry’s tour kicks off October 19 in Topeka, KS. Go to www.daughtryofficial.com for more info.
-
T.G.I.F. - Was Portia de Rossi Afraid To Date Ellen DeGeneres? (November 9, 2009)
Did Portia de Rossi fear a relationship with Ellen DeGeneres would ruin her career? Plus, when did Portia know Ellen was “the one” for her?
-
2009 Emmys Red Carpet: Kara DioGuardi On ‘Idol’ Auditions & Ellen DeGeneres
“American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi chats with Billy Bush about how “Idol” auditions are going and how Ellen DeGeneres is great for the show. Plus, what is Kara’s reaction to Paula Abdul’s Ellen impersonation.
-
Hollywood Radar: October 19, 2009
The openly gay “American Idol” runner up, Adam Lambert, gets down and dirty in his racy November Details magazine photo spread… with a woman?
-
David Foster On Ellen DeGeneres & Whitney Houston
Music producer David Foster chimes in on Ellen DeGeneres joining “American Idol” and Paula Abdul’s departure. Plus, David chats about Whitney Houston’s comeback.
related galleries
'American Idol,' Top 9 Week With Dolly Parton
'American Idol' Celebrity Knock-Offs
‘American Idol’s’ Season 8 Two-Night Season Finale
Hot shots from the two-night season finale of ‘American Idol’s’ Season 8!
