Ellen DeGeneres To Become “American Idol” Judge

Los Angeles, CA—She’s known for working the crowd with her quick moves…but now Ellen has a new dance partner…make that three.

In taping her show that airs Thursday, she took her audience, and America, by surprise

Ellen DeGeneres: “I am going to be the new judge on ‘American Idol’. I’m not leaving here. Don’t worry about that. I’m going to have a day job and a night job. The times we’re living in…we’re all doing that. This is so exciting for me.“

That big announcement sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry…including ‘Entertainment Weekly’.

Michael Ausiello, ‘Entertainment Weekly’: “My first reaction was Ellen as a 4th judge this is crazy, but when you think about it more, it’s actually a genius move. She brings something totally different to the table.“

But, how do the fans feel?...we broke the big news.

So, will Ellen embrace her inner Paula? ‘American Idol’s’ newest judge says she’s going to be her own woman.

Ellen: “I’m the people’s point of view because I’m just like you. I sit at home and I watch it and I don’t have that technical…I’m not looking at it in a critical way from the producer’s mind. I’m looking at it as a person who is going to buy the music and relate to that person.“