Ellen DeGeneres, for some inexplicable reason, has replaced Paula Abdul as the fourth "American Idol" judge, despite having no background in the recording or music industry at all whatsoever. Although from what I hear, she is really good at dancing, so I guess that qualifies her.

"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." (Source)

This is a milestone since Ellen will mark the first time "American Idol" has had an openly gay judge on the show -- since previously they only had Simon Cowell, who was the first closeted gay judge on "American Idol."

Ellen and Portia looking totes magotes adorable at the Daytime Emmys: