Bette Midler accepts invitation to guest star on "Glee"

Bette Midler attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame's 43rd annual induction and awards on June 14, 2012, in New York. / Getty

Bette Midler is coming to "Glee."

During a charity event on Monday, "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy asked the singer-actress if she would guest star on the Fox series, and she accepted.

Murphy relayed what happened on his Twitter account:

I just asked the incredible Bette Midler to be on Glee in front of 1,000 people. I hope she says yes!

— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) October 16, 2012

Bette said yes! Amazing. I am plotting...who should she play?

— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) October 16, 2012

Midler also chimed in via Twitter:

Ok, @rpmurphy, I have one vote for Rachel's grandmother...hmmmm.I'm thinking, I'm thinking!!

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 16, 2012

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Golden Heart Awards 2012

Murphy reportedly extended the invitation while on stage at God's Love We Deliver's Golden Heart Awards, where he was an honoree and Midler was an attendee. The gala also honored designer Michael Kors.

Tell us: Who should Midler play on "Glee"?