Rumors regarding who would be the next “American Idol” judges have been swirling for months, and now a decision has been made.
Deadline reports that Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban have been chosen for season 12 of American Idol.
Nicki’s contract is rumored to be in the $10 million to $12 million range.
“With an unparalleled star like Mariah, fan-favorite Randy, chart-toppers like Nicki and Keith and our incomparable host Ryan, we’ve put together one of the most exciting judging panels around,” said Mike Darnell, Fox’s President of Alternative Entertainment.
“With the exciting addition of Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj, alongside Randy Jackson, American Idol’s star power has never been so great,” added Idol creator/executive producer Simon Fuller.
Mariah Carey was added as a judge in late July. Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine is in talks to return to the show as well, but in the mentor capacity he already had.
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FUCK THIS SHIT I WANTED KANYE. WHAT THE FUCK, KANYE AND NICKI AND MARIAH and randy
Real talk and congrats to the no. 1 ap Diva Ms. Minaj. South keeps winning. new yorkers mad?
She’s from New York you idiot.
you are the dumbest person on earth , she is from queens you retarted piece of human excrement
“MMG Uncut” is a troll, don’t get your feelings hurt.
I first I thought this must be irony but then it is called “American Idol” and weather talented or not she’s became an Idol to a load of dumb teens…
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMGOMG OMG OMG OMGOMGOMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAY!!!! SOMEONE WITH NO TALENT JUDGING A TALENT COMPETITION OMG YAAAAAAAY
HAHAHAHA…. I can’t even stand her voice or even her face..she sounds likes man.
the only good thing about nicki is her ass
and her ass is fake!
And the end of the world starts now.
Don’t they know that four judges don’t work for American Idol. I bet Nicki will only be the judge for one season. Kanye would’ve been a better choice as a judge.
you are out of your hating mind.
I’m not hating, I’m speaking the truth.
Congrats Nicki!
Nicki Minaj just pulled off something that is incredible. Her management team turned down that 2 million dollar from X Factor, because they wanted 10 million on the front end. I would have never thought in a million years, that someone would actually give them what they wanted. Congratulations to management!
Stop sucking Nicki’s dick.
^you sound hurt. everything donald said is fact
NOT!! You’re retarded.
fans really gon h8 Nicki Minaj now but American Idol is smart for this cuz of Nicki’s large fanbase. They need to find a a way to keep up w/The Voice & X-Factor so they had to get some bigtime judges. If they had Diddy/Kanye, I’d even tune in every once in awhile cuz that’d be hilarious. Props to Nicki tho, dnt like her music but she’s definetly gettin dat $
Yet nobody gives a fuck.
Props to her because you don’t like her music but you like her money? Thats the problem with people… Maybe she should be judging a show on how to sell out or be a shitty entertainer.
you took the words from my mouth i agree she must be doing something good from the business side of things
You mean her manager. She ain’t doing shit.
What the fuck is this bullshit? I knew American Idol was gonna go downhill from the moment I left to do that shitty X-Factor, but I’d never thought they’d stoop this low. Dumbass Ryan hired a black slut who has elementary raps and whose singing voice sounds like a pig orgy. You fail.
Hate all you want, Simon. But I’m still gonna make a lot of money, regardless of what happens. You never should’ve left AI.
(continues contributing to the destruction of modern day society while making money) MUUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!
I’m contemplating pulling off a Chris Lighty unless Nicki Minaj gives me dat booty
What about me Randy?
Hey. Hold up.
Fuck you, Eminem. You’ve gone soft.
hahahahaha i laughed so hard !!!!!
They should have got Charlie Sheen. They need a judge that knows nothing about music, but who can riff on everything. Guaranted ratings winner, but instead they play it safe and the ratings will bottom out after a few episodes.
Lol. Co sign.
Not a fan but objectively Nicki is actually a very goof singer so I really cant complain. Niggas got too much bias and too many personal personal feelings.
You said she’s a goof singer, meaning she’s terrible at singing. Auto Tune doesn’t count as singing.
youre petty nigga you know that was a typo. grow up. just proving my point that alot of u hating niggas are childish.
and niggas always claim autotune to try and discredit someone. even when they cant hear it. just petty shit, there have been plenty of songs where she hasnt used it and sounded great. unlike u i got no problem giving credit where its due
You’re the one with deaf ears.
Use petty one more time dawg. And please give me some examples of some of her songs that she sounds good singing on? Please do.
please,,, give me one reason ,,, to make us suffer more … or maybe there’s no more humans in the U.S !!!
If i auditioned for AI and Nicki told me I can’t sing, I’ll laugh at her face, tell her she can’t sing, then leave the set.
Congrats, Nicki. All of those blowjobs and gang bangs you did for the execs were worth it. Now I’m gonna “talk” to Carson Daly about making Drake the 5th judge on The Voice and I’m going to negotiate with Simon about getting Wayne a place on the judge panel on The X-Factor.
#YMCMB
damn so much hate in your heart fam
Where’s the hate? I’m just stating what happened and what’s gonna happen.
I wonder how much head Nicki gave to be a judge.
I’m amazed YESSIR, So Icy Boi, and those other YMCMB trolls aren’t here commenting. They’re probably celebrating their idols’ success.
We’re a family….. Taking over this rap and entertainment shit
Y.M.C.M.B greatest label of all time!!!!
Add this to the forbes list bitches
O yea…. Shout out to Brick Squad!!!!!
YMCMB FAM ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THIS. NICKI WILL BE ON THE HIPHOP’S BIGGEST EARNER LIST AGAIN. THESE ARE THE KIND OF THINGS THAT HAPPEN TO YOU WHEN YOU ARE ON THE GREATEST LABEL IN HISTORY
u know wat imma go over there and rape her
TRY THAT SHIT AND SAFARI WILL BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF YOU
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! I’m a trained martial artists. Besides, YMCMB are a bunch of fake bitches.
Def Jam is the greatest label in history.
Damn Nicki, Two and done? WOW looking more and more like little MAMA or whatever that lip gloss chic name was. LMAO in one day & out the next. SMH
AYO NIGGA FUCK!!!!! NICKKI ABOUT TO TAKE THAT WET ASS PUSSY ON NATIONAL TV N ALL THAT!!!!!!!!!!AYO MY NIGGA IM BOUT TO TURN GAY MY NIGGA!!!! NIGGA THINKIN BOUT FUCKIN CHIEF KEEF YOUNG BALD ASS NAH MEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AYO NICKKI NIGGA FUCKK!!!!!!!
Ja Rule would’ve been a better judge!
I know Im right. Ja knows real music, thats why he’s locked up!!!!!!!!!
fo’sho Ja Rule is a real gangsta…..but hes too real for the show, so its okay.
I’m making $86 an hour working from home. I was shocked when my neighbour told me she was averaging $95 but I see how it works now. I feel so much freedom now that I’m my own boss. This is what I do, =B=l=u=e=3=1=.=c=o=m=
….can nicki even sing?
No she can’t.
congrats 2 the sexy stupid ho.have ya seen the muthafuckin president baby?????
Why select someone that CAN’T SING? I don’t get it. Nor is she a PRODUCER..of any sorts. All this is is American idol’s deseperate attempt to get young viewers back…because the ratings have been dropping.
Good for her! Get that PAPER!
Up from the hood to international superstar. Stop hating!
Britney cant sing either, neither could Paula, Randy or Simon
Kill yourself.
I have read this
I couldnt do your TV show I needed ten more mill
Not 10 on the back, I need 10 on signing
Give that shit to a wash up, bitch Im winning
hm…