Mariah Carey You Are the Next ... 'American Idol' Judge

[Teh One Who Knocks]

By the TMZ Staff


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It's official ... Mariah Carey has joined "American Idol."

The announcement was made moments ago at the TV Critics Association Summer Press tour in Beverly Hills.

The 42-year-old singer is rumored to have signed a deal worth $12 million for her first year ... the same amount of $$$ Jennifer Lopez made during he first year with the show.

So far, it's still unclear if Randy Jackson will remain on board.

'Idol' still has one more spot to fill at the judge's table ... and there are rumors Miley Cyrus and Adam Lambert could be in the running.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Last season wasnt bad enough, now its over :roll:

[Muddy]

bleh

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Last season wasnt bad enough, now its over :roll:

Yup

[Hal-9000]

well..the girl can sing and used to be able to do a 5 octave range...


which means every singer will get a massive thumbs down from the diva :lol:

[minz]

I've never watched any of these programs, I dont feel like im missing out. :dunno:

[Hal-9000]

I've never watched any of these programs, I dont feel like im missing out. :dunno:

I've seen a few Idol performances but have never watched a show from start to finish. Same with the X factor and The Voice...


Idol ruined it for me with their choice of winners in the past...