Steven Tyler has released a statement saying that he is leaving American Idol.  Can someone say HALLELUJAH?

Here's the statement from Tyler:

"After some long hard... thoughts... I've decided it's time for me to let go of my mistress 'American Idol' before she boils my rabbit," said Steven Tyler. "I strayed from my first love, Aerosmith, and I'm back but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I got two fists in the air and I'm kicking the door open with my band. The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious ass the ultimate in auditory takeover On November 6, we are unleashing our new album, 'Music From Another Dimension' on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars 'Idol' was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it Now it's time to bring rock back. ERMAHGERD."