STEVEN Tyler is proving a hit with American Idol bosses!

The Aerosmith rocker — who replaced Simon Cowell on the hit TV talent show — has impressed producers by being perpetually confused and lacking focus!

And insiders believe Tyler will become the new Paula Abdul!

“Steven’s the new Paula Abdul,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer, “and producers couldn’t be happier.

“He’s hilarious! Viewers are in for a real treat when they watch the auditions in January! Steven’s incredibly comical without realizing it. Who’d have thought it was possible to out-ditz Paula?”...