Ellen DeGeneres Says She'll Judge 'American Idol' Like A Fan

'I hope Paula's OK with it,' new fourth judge tells Ryan Seacrest.By Jocelyn Vena Ellen DeGeneres Photo: Mark Sullivan/ Getty Images On Wednesday, talk-show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres was announced as the newest celebrity judge on "American Idol." But she isn't joining the show as one of its many guest judges. In a move that puzzled some "Idol" fans, DeGeneres is coming onboard as Paula Abdul's official replacement. And she hopes that by taking the job, she hasn't offended anyo...

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