American Idol has its 4th Judge!!  Ellen DeGeneres has been confirmed to be taking the spot left empty with Paula Abdual left the show this past summer!!!

per @TheEllenShow

“Guess what? Go ahead… nope… keep guessing… Okay, I’ll just tell you–I’m gonna be the new judge on American Idol!”

Ellen has been a big supporter of American Idol featuring the shows singers on her show numerous times!!

Congrats Ellen!!!