Ellen will lift Seacrest's game on "Idol" special...

This item makes me wish Ellen DeGeneres could just take over the hosting of "American Idol" over an increasingly lame Ryan Seacrest who, too many times this season, is painful to watch. Especially that weird dynamic with Simon.

Anyway, Ellen and Ryan will co-host of "Idol Gives Back," the fundraiser which airs April 9 on FOX.

"Everyone knows it's better to give than to receive," DeGeneres said in a statement about the gig. "That's why I want to give you some advice. You get the advice and I get the joy of giving -- it's a win-win. Here it is: Give yourself a treat and watch 'Idol Gives Back.' Again, you get the joy of giving and an amazing line-up of artists get to give us an incredible show. Last year, we were able to give away over $76 million. You give, you get. Get it?"

Money raised by the special will be donated to the Children's Defense Fund, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Make It Right, Malaria No More and Save The Children.