Paula Abdul: Parodies Ellen DeGeneres on 'VH1 Divas'

Paula Abdul: Parodies Ellen DeGeneres on 'VH1 Divas'

Former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul mimics Ellen DeGeneres’ talk-show dance moves in a blond wig on Thursday's show.

Halfway through Paula Abdul's hosting duties on Thursday night's "VH1 Divas" ,her first prime-time gig since leaving "American Idol" , the former pop hitmaker staged an amusing send-up of Ellen DeGeneres, who's about to replace her on "Idol."

Strutting down the aisle at the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to the tune of Pink's "Get the Party Started," Abdul donned an Ellen-esque short blond wig and imitated the comedian's famous entrances on her syndicated talk show. Paula Abdul had no doubt been studying up on Ellen's dance moves, since she nailed them as she made her way onto the stage.

Once there, Paula Abdul was greeted by a talk-show-style set of two oversize chairs and a coffee table. The host plopped onto one of the chairs, threw her legs over one said and said, "Why are you all staring at me? Can't a girl try out a new job?"

Changing mood she then got up and turned slightly serious. She said, "All kidding aside, nothing but love, Ellen," "I wish you the best of luck and congratulations on the new gig! And you've got to call me if you have any Simon [Cowell] problems, because I know him best."

It was an evening full of fun and musical extravaganza. Miley Cyrus sang alongside Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson teamed up with Melissa Etheridge, and Jennifer Hudson stood by Stevie Wonder as he played piano and they traded lyrics on "All in Love Is Fair."