Great news American Idol lovers, Ellen DeGeneres has been chosen as the new American Idol fourth judge.

Ellen, who gained experience when she guest judged on So You Think You Can Dance this summer, will replace outgoing judge, Paula Abdul.

“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol,” DeGeneres says. “I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”

DeGeneres will continue to host her daily talk show.

“I’m going to have a day job and a night job,” she says. “The times we’re living in … we’re all doing that.”

“Hopefully I’m the people’s point of view because I’m just like you,” DeGeneres adds. “I sit at home and I watch it. … 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 is going to relate to that person.

The show’s executive producer Simon Fuller says, “I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the American Idol family. Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel. I can’t wait for this next season to begin.”

I think Ellen is the perfect choice. She may not have professional musical experience, but she does know the showbiz world and she will certainly make better TV moments than babbling, incoherent Paula!