Idol:Ellen Quits; Kara is fired; Jennifer Lopez hired?

Sources connected with the "American Idol" negotiations tell TMZ Kara DioGuardi has judged her last contestant on "American Idol" -- because she's been fired.

Ellen just tweeted, "Dim the lights ... I've voted myself off American Idol."

Ellen claims she came to her decision, "a couple months ago" -- and admits, "It was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings."

She concludes, "I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be."

UPDATE: TMZ has confirmed reports that "Idol" is tapping Jennifer Lopez. We're told the ink may not be dry on the deal yet, but J.Lo is definitely the pick ... and the deal is all tied to Ellen's departure.

show is dead.. randy, steven tyler and J-LO lol

i guess J-LO will be the asshole now.

this show jumped da shark x1000000000000000000000000000

People are still going to try out and the show will go on, may not have the same ratings, doesn't matter.

J-lo as the mean one should be fun to watch... Have you seen a boricua getting nasty? I think that it will bring new life to the show..

i wont even be watching simon was the show


j-lo damn that bitch has gone z list

she better wear her fins jersey and represent