By Samrat Banerjee

Aug 26 (IBNS) Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul has embarked on a transition from the current designation to a host.

The ex-judge announced on her Twitter page Monday night that she’ll be anchoring VH1 Divas next month.

Paula Tweeted: Hi guys! I’m really excited 2 announce ill b hosting this year’s “Vh1 Divas”! The show will be live on Sept 17th @ 9 pm EST.

Paula added: This year’s VH1 Divas show will honor Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus- I am so excited!!

The show will air live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music Howard Gilman Opera House in New York.

It was announced Monday that Abdul will no longer be playing a temp on Ugly Betty this season. The Abdul announcement comes less than a week after the former “Idol” judge’s manager told the Los Angeles Times that contrary to reports, Abdul was not holding out for a possible return to “Idol.”

Manager David Sonenberg said: Abdul was in talks with all the major networks about possible shows and that fans may see her returning in any of a number of different guises, from executive producer to star or host.

Abdul shocked fans of “Idol” on August 4 when she announced her sudden departure from the show via Twitter.