Everyone at American Idol - even those formerly on the show - has been stepping forward to tell us why Ellen DeGeneres, comedienne and talk show host, is a great choice for the nation’s number one singing-themed reality show. And frankly, I’m not buying it.

“She loves the show, she loves music, and she’s a star,” said Kara DioGuardi, perhaps not realizing that many celebrities could easily fit the three criteria. “You got to be a star to win the show.” That’s not to say that winning the show will make you a star. Anyone know where Taylor Hicks is these days?