Ummmm, huh?

Did I misunderstand, or is this a joke. I mean knowing Ellen it could be, and that would explain it, 'cause I just don't get it.

http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=430379&gt1=28103

Now don't get me wrong, I think Ellen is totally awesome. She is the most hilarious woman on the planet in my opinion, but why Idol?

I'm kinda wondering if it IS indeed a joke, because to me it doesn't make a lot of sense.

But then again, most things don't.