The popular talk show host will fill seat on judges ' panel left empty by Paula Abdul . She will will join the judges ' panel after the auditions , which begin in January . ` ` Think of all the money I could make from not having to text in my vote , '' Abdul says .
The popular talk show host will fill seat on judges ' panel left empty by Paula Abdul . DeGeneres will will join the judges ' panel after the auditions , which begin in January . `` Think of all the money I 'll save from not having to text in my vote , '' DeGeneres says .