Nick Jonas Will Be American Idol Judge If Mariah Carey Approves

A production source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that Nick is '99 percent' confirmed for the gig, but it's ultimately Mariah's decision.

Nick Jonasrecently tweeted that becoming anAmerican Idoljudge would be a "dream come true," and nowHollywoodLife.comhas learned exclusively that Mariah Careyis the only thing standing in the way of his dream becoming a reality! "He hasn't met up with Mariah yet, but if she signs off on it, he will be the next judge," anIdolsource reveals. "It's completely her decision. If they have chemistry, and she's for it, it will be official." Is this the part where I write an impassioned letter to Mariah, begging her to give Nick a thumbs up? Because I'll do it. There are so many reasons why Nick would make the perfectjudge he's talented, in touch with the young people, etc. but most importantly, it would round out the Jonas reality TV trifecta.Kevin JonashasE!'sMarried to Jonas,Joe JonashasThe CW'sThe Next, and it's only fair that Nick gets a show of his own. Do you agree that Nick would make the perfectIdoljudge? Cast your vote below, then drop me a comment with more of your thoughts! : Andy Swift, reporting by Russ

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