Ellen DeGeneres to Permanently Replace Abdul on "Idol".

Ever since it was confirmed that Paula Abdul would not be taking part as an Idol judge this coming season people have wondered who would take her place. After today all predictions, rumors, and conspiracies can be laid to rest though, since the new judge was announced. Taking the place of singer/dancer/choreographer/performer, Paula Abdul, will be talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres.

Producers are hoping that DeGeneres will be able to fill in Abdul's place because of her compassionate and warm-hearted nature. They feel that she will be able to balance out judge Kara DioGuardi's feisty, and sometimes harsh, comments, not to mention Simon Cowell's down-right rude remarks.

Along with taking her place behind the Idol judges table, DeGeneres will also continue to host her own talk show.


What do you think about Ellen DeGeneres replacing Paula Abdul? Do you feel she has enough knowledge about music to bring to the table, or do you feel they should have just stuck with Abdul or another musician?