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Mariah to Carey 'American Idol'?

With Tyler and J.Lo out, rumors swirl around latest diva

By Kenny Herzog Jul 13, 2012 8:30AM
APThere are weeks, and there are weeks. That has to be the sentiment reverberating through the production offices of "American Idol" these past several days. First, Steven Tyler concretely, officially declares his exit from the show. And then J.Lo follows suit. And now, just about every tabloid in the biz is suggesting Mariah "I'm Generally Fairly Stable" Carey might step in and replace one of those two luminaries. 

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People is quoting an anonymous source who tells them "she's in play" and "in serious talks," while Us Weekly, not to be out-scooped, claims that not only is "it very close to being a done deal," but that "they will move Randy into a more mentoring role." According to the Us story, "AI" brass "think they need to freshen everything up now.” That's probably pretty good thinking.

 
 
Of course, we're still crossing fingers that Adam Lambert will make the leap from ex-finalist to talent assessor. If nothing else, watching him and Mariah battle for supreme fabulousness each week would be worth the price of DVR-ing. 

Season 12 of "American Idol" premieres in early 2013 on FOX.
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susan mccabe-jones
Aug 15, 2012 10:54AM
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why dont they just cancel it it is not getting the ratings it had early on.the last time i watched it was 3 seasons ago.
IknowSilvio
Jul 24, 2012 2:23PM
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how about Tommy Mattola since he discovered Mariah.  An actual person IN the music business, more specifically someone who can SPOT talent
HonkyCat
Jul 15, 2012 4:36PM
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I'd say, "Give Mariah a shot," It won't take much to be a better judge than JL. Judges are supposed to offer constructive criticism, not deflate these young kids. And Most of All JUDGES SHOULD BE (OR APPEAR TO BE) IMPARTIAL. jl needs to read a new book: "Judging for Dummies!"
JP525
Jul 15, 2012 2:00PM
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My picks would be Billy Idol and Elton John, although AI probably couldn't afford the latter of the two.

Elestial
Jul 15, 2012 1:02AM
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NO Please to Mariah!! I do not think she will be a good judge. She may have a good voice talent but that is were it ends. I think Adam Lambert would be a great judge.  I do not judge because of his sexual preference, but when you see him interact with the idols in the past he has been there before and he is actually a very kind person, with a great talent. Either way you go, please dont consider Mariah. Im sure their are plenty of others willing to be the judge. ( Sorry to see JLo & Tyler go )..
Sixers
Jul 15, 2012 12:37AM
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Justin Timberlake

Sean Combs

Jen Nettles

Alicia Keys

Jessica Simpson

 

Sixers
Jul 15, 2012 12:29AM
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Janet Jackson would be a great choice!!
Sixers
Jul 15, 2012 12:28AM
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J Lo was great on Idol, fun personality, stage, recording  and film experience, incredible style and perfect chemistry with the other judges.

Hate to see her leave.

Mariah would be good, Alicia Keys and Sean Combs would also work, BUT LAMBERT is certainly NOT qualified!

40-yo Mom
Jul 14, 2012 8:07PM
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I love Mariah, but my immediate thought for a replacement was Jessica Simpson.  She would be so entertaining. 

hunter4
Jul 14, 2012 6:01PM
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Boy talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel; who's left except maybe Barney!
Albert De Castro - Maison Chaplin (albertdecastro)
Jul 14, 2012 4:29PM
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She may not be the best artist in the world, but she has one of the few wow voices in the world!
Patsy
Jul 14, 2012 3:45PM
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There are many idol alumni that might be good but Adam Lambert with his dyed black hair, theatrics and gay to boot.  Good God NO!!!  If Lambert and Mariah are the best they can do, just let  the show die a graceful death.
cathybug
Jul 14, 2012 3:34PM
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No.........yuck.....​....really?  Mariah is the worst choice you could make!!  Stop negotiations immediately!
PappaG
Jul 14, 2012 3:19PM
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So, here are my  choices to replace the outgoing judges on A.I.  Take your pick of the best three.
#1...Paris Hilton
#2....Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
#3...Beavis and Butthead  (they count as one)
#4...Courtney Love
#5...Bart Simpson

Sweetspirit1960
Jul 14, 2012 3:04PM
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Tyler gone..... I'm gone! Bye people!
PappaG
Jul 14, 2012 2:46PM
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I will be happy just so long as the new judges must swear to Almighty God and on their childrens lives that they will never utter any of the following phrases:  ......"that was really beautiful"........."​you just showed America  that you are in it to win it!"..."you really made that song your own"......"yo dawg"......."just keepin it real"...."that was hot"...and the saying that made me nauseous............​"Ohhh, you gave me goosies"
Sandeezpen
Jul 14, 2012 1:54PM
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Give it up already.  This show has been dead for a long time.
JCobb
Jul 14, 2012 12:47PM
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Although he wouldn't do it, but I think Paul McCartney would be a perfect judge. He is a perfectionist. He done similar in the early days as a Beatle on the BBC's Juke Box Jury in England and not to mention Apple's talent searching in the late 60's. American Idol couldn't possibly afford him anyways. Not what he would ask for. :( 

Duffy52
Jul 14, 2012 11:02AM
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American Idol has seen it's best days and there is no greater indication than its not being able to keep judges. I think people are tired of watching a show for months only to see the most talented lose. Where is the guy who won over Lambert?  Even he could not believe he won!!! With regard to Carey, maybe age, motherhood, and marriage have mellowed her somewhat. Randy? What does mentoring mean? Mentoring contestants? Remember the song he did with Abdul? How do you spell FLOP? I ain't feelin' ya, Dawg!! I hope you all enjoy it while it lasts which won't be much longer!!!
Net917
Jul 14, 2012 9:47AM
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Mariah Carey should only be a guest singer on the show. I consider her as great as Aretha Franklin or Celine Dion. She shouldn't lower herself. There is so much drama between the judges. I don't think it will be a good image for her. We just want her to sing and that's it!  Just sing, make music!

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