Mariah Carey in the mix for American Idolsource
July 17, 2012 | 7:09 am
This May 26, 2012 file photo shows U.S. Singer Mariah Carey performing on stage during a concert at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. A person familiar with the singing competition series "American Idol" negotiations say Carey is being pursued to join the judging panel of the Fox talent competition. The source requested anonymity because of the private nature of negotiations. AP/Abdeljalil Bounhar, file)
NEW YORKAmerican Idol may be getting a worldwide idol as a judge Mariah Carey.
A person familiar with the shows negotiations say Carey is being pursued to join the judging panel of the Fox talent competition. The source requested anonymity because of the private nature of negotiations, which were termed as serious. Carey has also been courted by other talent competitions, and her name has been thrown out in the past for Idol and other shows.
There are two openings: Both Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced last week that they were leaving as judges after two seasons. Randy Jackson, who is a manager, producer and friend of Careys, is the only judge left. There are reports that Jacksons role may shift as well.
If Carey were to join, shed bring considerable expertise on hitmaking: The Grammy-winner is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with numerous No. 1 hits. Shes currently working on a new album, her first since her twins were born last year.
It would also give the show a heavy dose of superstardom, which is key considering the star power on shows like X Factor, which added Britney Spears and Demi Lova! to as ju dges and will begin its second season in the fall.
American Idol has been TVs most popular program for nearly a decade, but has had a marked downturn in its audience. Once a ratings juggernaut, its last finale drew its lowest ratings in its 11-season history.
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