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The Great 'American Idol' Shakeup is moving full speed ahead following Thursday night's bombshell that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show.

After the news broke late Thursday that Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning as one of the judges on "American Idol" next season, "Jersey Shore" fans were partying and celebrating the premiere of the show's second season at a viewing party held by "Jersey Shore" star Angelina in Staten Island. And, while the chatter was all about the action filled season premiere, they also had a ton of opinions on who should fill DeGeneres' now vacant seat.