Paula Abdul on the new "Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres : "best of luck!"

After Fox announced that TV host Ellen DeGeneres is the new-fourth judge on American Idol, Paula Abdul gave her approval and support to the new judge.

Paula tweeted, "I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol. She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!"

DeGeneres will begin her judging duties after the audition rounds. Idol resumes in January.

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