2300-Degeneres joins Idol-smart. smart. smart.

Ellen Degeneres announced on her afternoon TV show Wednesday that she will bejoining American Idol as the fourth judge.
This is a smart move for Ellen and for American Idol. The following quote by the hugely successful comedian explains why.

"I’m just like you....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. So I’m hopefully going to be that voice of what we’re all doing at home.”

True story Ellen. Having you as judge, one that is not musically trained or a producer will give insight from the people's perspective. Your advice and criticism will come from the perspective of a true music junkie, one who dances everyday.

Ellen Degeneres has a huge fan base already. She has her show, 3 million twitter followers, and finally found her way onto the front of Oprah Winfrey's "O Magazine."
This brings viewers to American Idol and the Ellen show. People want to know what crazy thing Ellen will do on American Idol. And they want to know if she can spill secrets on her afternoon show.

Degeneres has said she will continue her afternoon show along with her new night job.