American Idol

I don't watch the show but know some of you do.  I was just wondering what you thought of Ellen and what kind of job she did.

Also, I understand they are "seriously" considering Howard Stern for Simon's replacement.  My first reaction was, "NO WAY!"  They'd lose viewers in droves.  But after I thought about it for awhile, I thought, if he could clean up his mouth and act, he just might do a good job.  He's very intelligent, opinionated (like Simon) and not afraid to say what he thinks (like Simon).  What's your reaction to him as a replacement?