Truth really IS stranger than fiction. In an odd move that no one saw coming from left field, Ellen Degeneres will replace Paula Abdul as the fourth judge on “American Idol”. Does Ellen even have any musical talent to be able to judge a music competition? She just announced it on her show today that she will officially be the fourth judge. Abdul is considering turning lesbian to get her job back.

Is this story true or not?

VERDICT: Epic – absolutely true! Watch the video of her announcement here: