The former Golden Girl, Betty White, will appear on Saturday Night Live in the near future, she confirmed to PEOPLE at Elton John’s annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday night.

Apparently, her fans have been clamoring for White, 88, to do SNL – an idea she called “ridiculous” just a few weeks ago – ever since her comic turn in a Snickers ad during the Super Bowl. One Facebook page devoted to the cause has attracted half a million fans. 

When asked by PEOPLE, “Are you doing Saturday Night Live,“ she answered, “Yes,” even if she remains perplexed by the groundswell of support.

“I don’t know why or how,” she says, “but it’s been wonderful.”

I’d love to see Betty White on SNL. She may seem unsuspecting, but she is a real pro when it comes to entertaining.