ellen degeneres who acknowledged all the work oprah has done over the years and had this to say on her show yesterday. >> i don't think i could be here without her. i think she has blazed a trail that is, she is an amazing, amazing woman. she will always be the queen of daytime television. and she also said she is leaving me all of her money. which i really -- i was like, thanks, oprah. >> hysterical lady. hilarious, that's why she is so popular, i guess. on a serious note, many in the industry insiders are saying that's perhaps the next person to slide into the spotlight once oprah winfrey signs off. >> interesting because she is already in her own spotlight so much. it will be something to watchful the next 18 months, we still have oprah. thank you so much. we appreciate it as always fwx to see you. >>> don't miss "showbiz tonight." we're still talking about the end of oprah but we're wondering, who could replace her? could it be ellen there? some other names, sarah palin, maybe even first lady michelle obama. the great debate on tv's most provocative news show at 11:00 eastern and p

. >>> ryan seacrest and ellen degeneres are dishing what the next season of "american idol" will be likeday on the ellen show, ryan said he is excited that she is joining the idol team. watch this. >> it's fun to have a good friend on the show. i can't wait to see what the dynamic is like between you and cowell. everybody asks me. what's it going to be like with the two of you? no doubt, you are very quick. he's quick and not so shy. i can't wait. you look much younger next to him as well. i can't wait to see what it will be like. >> that's what everybody is looking forward to more than the judging. he is opinionated and i'm opinionated. i respect him. >> i don't have to do anything but sit back. we will have the results tomorrow night. >> sometimes she too mean. i respect his continue and i think he is right a lot of times, but that's not the way you say it. if he is rude, i will tell him. >> god answered my prayers! >> we don't have to wait much longer to see what the dynamic is really like. the new season will hit the airwaves in january. >> our facebook page is overflowing with the w