Washington, Aug 27 : Queen Latifah has denied that she will be permanently filling in for Paula Abdul on `American Idol'.

The rapper-turned-actress is in talks to join regulars Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for a few auditions of the show.

But the singer has claimed that she won't become the fourth judge when the talent show returns to Los Angeles for a new season.

"I don't want to replace Paula Abdul. I feel like she is irreplaceable," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Abdul quit as a judge on the show earlier this month (Aug09), and stars of the likes of Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige and Katy Perry have filled her spot as special guests. (ANI)