Washington, Sep 22 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest has revealed that even though former colleague Paula Abdul will be missed on the show, newcomer Ellen DeGeneres will definitely change the show's sexual tension.

Seacrest, 34, is excited with talk show host DeGeneres, 51, joining the show, and said so at the Emmy's on September 20.

"We love Ellen, she is a superstar. She will change the sexual tension," Fox News quoted him as saying.

"Simon and Paula had a specific sort of tension, but this will be quite different...," he added. (ANI)