It's official: Country star Keith Urban will be back on the 'American Idol' judging panel this season, making him the only judge from last year who's returning. But, uh, how would you feel about a judge from two years ago? Because producers are also reportedly trying to woo Jennifer Lopez -- again.
(When everyone went crazy for that all-alum idea, this isn't really what they had in mind.)
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As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.
'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.
When I first heard that Mariah Carey was coming to American Idol, I knew drama wasn't too far behind. But throw Nicki Minaj in the mix and we have World War 3 waiting to happen. Video has surfaced of Nicki Minaj cussing out Mariah Carey.
In American Idol news, Keith Urban is in negotiations to take the place of Randy Jackson as the shows third judge, along side Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.