The Ellen DeGeneres Show Season 8 Episode 104 Cory Monteith, "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue cover model Irina Shayk

CORY MONTEITH went from working as a store greeter to being one of the most popular guys in Hollywood! His show, "Glee," is bigger than ever -- and the cast is already planning to hit the road for another tour this summer!

Ellen is well known as a proud CoverGirl, but today she's meeting a different type of cover girl -- the "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit Issue cover model! The cover is announced on the 14th, and the lucky model is stopping by today -- probably to get some tips from Ellen!