Simon Cowell Reacts To Ellen's "Idol" Departure!

Everywhere is buzzing about the big mix-up over at American Idol, so it was only fitting that Simon Cowell gave his reaction to Ellen DeGeneres leaving the show:

"As I got to know Ellen, I grew to really, really like her. I have huge respect for her because she's always been in control of her own destiny."

AGREED!

At the end of the day, Ellen is not hard up for cash! She'll be just fine....