Today In ‘Idol’: Funny, We Always Thought Simon Cowell Would End Up Marrying His Own Reflection

:: Simon Cowell is officially engaged to Idol makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy. His publicist says, “He’s probably the happiest I have ever known him in the nine years I’ve been working with him.” Simon Cowell, happy? Does this mean he’ll be the cheerful, supportive judge on The X Factor while somebody else gets to be snarky and mean? Say it ain’t so! [Radar Online]

:: Cowell’s replacement on Idol will be announced by the end of Season 9. We’re more excited about this season finale than Lost‘s, to be honest. [Deadline Hollywood]

:: Check out some of the post-elimination interviews with ousted contestants Janell Wheeler, Ashley Rodriguez, Joe Munoz and Tyler Grady. And that’s officially the last time we will write any of those names ever again. [MJsbigblog]

:: Ellen DeGeneres talks about her time on Idol thus far, and predictably, it’s mostly just an excuse to make jokes about Simon’s chest hair. [MTV]

:: Idol‘s results show didn’t come close to beating the Olympics in the ratings game, while Ellen’s daytime talk show scores its highest ratings yet. [Hollywood Reporter]

:: Good news, Kradison fans who were sorely missing their leather daddy last night—Adam Lambert is booked on Idol this season. [@adamlambert]