Rap-Up.com || Mariah Carey Joins ‘American Idol’ as New Judge

Mariah Carey is taking a seat at the judges’ table. The Grammy-winning diva has joined the cast of “American Idol.”

After rumors surfaced last week, the official announcement was made today by FOX. Mariah will make her debut on the 12th season of “Idol” in January 2013.

“As a singer, songwriter, and producer, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with ‘American Idol’,” said the platinum pop star. “I’m currently in the studio working on my new album and its first single, ‘Triumphant,’ which will be out early next month. I can’t wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.”

“Idol” creator and executive producer Simon Fuller welcome her to the family. “We are proud to have one of the world’s greatest-ever female singers join our show,” he said. “Mariah defines the word ‘Idol’ and will inspire every singer that has the honor of performing in front of her.”

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced their departure from the show earlier this month. Mariah, who is good friends with current judge Randy Jackson, appeared as a mentor to the contestants on Season 7.

Mariah is gearing up for the release of her new single “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)” featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill.

UPDATE: According to TMZ, Mariah’s “Idol” contract is worth $18 million for one year, which would make her the highest-paid judge in reality telvision. J.Lo reportedly earned $12 million for her first year on the show, while Britney Spears netted $15 million for “X Factor.”

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34 Comments

DEEjay
July 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
I don’t know why I am so surprised, but MC will be the best thing on that show. Congrats.

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MinajRules2012 Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 4:59 pm
@DEEjay, Boy please!! Have you seen this tramp lately? She looks 55, and her voice is shot, Mariah needs to hang it up. American Idol will probably save her little career she has left.

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Ant21 Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@MinajRules2012, jealousy is bad for your health.

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E53 Reply:
July 24th, 2012 at 4:59 am
@MinajRules2012, Barbz. You’re repping for Nicki.. 5top it.

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The Beast Reply:
July 25th, 2012 at 8:33 am
@MinajRules2012, Die.

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DeVonne
July 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
My interest for American Idol faded away back in 09. lol But I will definitely be watching now that Mariah is a going to be a judge.

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DRB
July 23rd, 2012 at 12:42 pm
The very person these shows were made to emulate. She knows voice in and out. Easy money, frankly. And she can be in LA with her kids and Nick for a few months and her album would have been out for awhile by then so extra longevity hopefully.

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Sharp Tongue
July 23rd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
To be honest I STOP watching the show 4 or 5 seasons ago getting Mariah wasn’t a bad choice.

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JustSayin
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:15 pm
This will probably be like Jennifer Lopez and help with her album sales. I think this is good for her

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Diego Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@JustSayin, U are wrong if I recall j lo album sold like 56,000 first week with idol lol

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JustThinkin Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:15 pm
@Diego, Yea but it gave her her most successful single.

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Illmatic
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:20 pm
I was hoping she wouldn’t do it. But now I have a reason to watch Idol. I think she’ll be a great judge.

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StrangerInMyHouse
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:22 pm
I seriously hope it won’t affect her negatively. AI will keep her from promoting seriously and she won’t probably making international visits. So I see it a bit of a loss she’ll jpin Idol since I think no one needs this show anymore. Not in Germany (we go into round 11 too), not in the US or elsewhere.

The ONLY really talented and constantly good winner is Carrie Underwood. She went away from the Idol image and launched a hugely successful country career + she’s a doll. No one can reach her (Kelly Clarkson had her ups & downs).

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indfahj Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 pm
@StrangerInMyHouse, Wow, you’re a bias, ignorant retard who chooses not to see the success of Clarkson & Adam Lambert and chooses not to see the dips in Carrie’s Career. Come back with an education. NEXT.

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SdotB Reply:
July 24th, 2012 at 8:02 am
@indfahj, what about Fantasia, Jordan Sparks, and Jennifer Hudson…they’ve all experienced great success in their post-idol careers…

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Jordan Gabriel
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Even though I stronly believe she is a legitimate judge, I just don’t want to see her and her mannerisms and fake nice attitude.

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Triniti
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I stopped watching this show the minute Paula and Simon left. But, truth be told, it’d be going downhill since then. I hope Mariah isn’t bitchy to the contestants like Kim Burrell is to Sunday Best. Burrell acts as if everyone is supposed to be able to sing at the level she does.

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SdotB Reply:
July 24th, 2012 at 8:15 am
@Triniti, they get paid to be strict with the contestants…besides, the show is called “Sunday Best”, not “Sunday Average”…

if the judges don’t give these competitors “tough love”, they won’t be pushed enough…it’s the judge’s responsibility to ensure that contestants show their fullest potential in the scarce amount of time that they have…

anywho, I believe picking Mariah was a wise decision b/c she’s a legend and the contestants will be honored to be critiqued by someone of her calibur…i also think she will be similar to Paula Abdul in terms of the politeness and compassion for these individuals who are all reaching for their dreams

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@TheIndiigo
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Keep in mind that THEY needed Mariah. Mariah doesn’t need THEM.

The queen stays winning.
#teamMARIAH!

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MinajRules2012 Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@@TheIndiigo, Girl please!! MARIAH needed them, her last three albums have bombed miserably!!!

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JustThinkin Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:16 pm
@MinajRules2012, You fucking serious TEOM sold more then nicki minaj has sold her whole career

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JustThinkin Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@MinajRules2012, Are you serious TEOM sold more the nicki sold her whole career

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Lovb Qui Tygar Loover Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 7:12 pm
@MinajRules2012, Bitch Go sit your Dumbie Troll ass down somewhere

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Weaveney
July 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
The Queen has spoken, and she will show these sheep how to sing. If they don’t produce someone with a voice that can match the level of this five-octave goddess, AI is #done.

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elchica
July 23rd, 2012 at 2:01 pm
My interest in AI dropped after fantasia won. Now there have been winners i liked since but I just never watched after season 3. Guess Mariah said if the moeny right and she gets promo like JLO did why not

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elchica Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@elchica, Also I dont think mariah will be a mean judge she seems like a nice person. And when she does have something to say Idols dont like it wont be her being b!tchy or anything just her looking out fo them.

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Jayla
July 23rd, 2012 at 3:42 pm
WHYYYYYYY MARIAH!!!!!! U ARE TO GOOD FOR THIS!

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MinajRules2012 Reply:
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@Jayla, She’s a HAS BEEN!! She fits right in.

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eddie
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Nooo it’s time for her new music that randy Jackson how something to do with this These music shows are wrack
Coming on mariah I love u but re think this over

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Songstress
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:07 pm
WOW I’m shocked, I’m definitely watching !

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Lovb Qui Tygar Loover
July 23rd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Some people Think it Great that Mariah Carey to do the show and Some of yall Don’t Think it a good Idea for her to do the show Well Since yall don’t watch it Then NO Need to Worry about it. @ the end of the day Great News for Mariah Carey Cannon :) I Definitely Would Watching!

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ojie king
July 23rd, 2012 at 8:59 pm
She is worth every penny and even more! Its Mariah, an actual singer, who knows what it takes to turn your voice into money

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TheDreamer
July 23rd, 2012 at 10:22 pm
I thought these were definitely rumors last week, but Mariah will be great for the show. She has talent and knows talent!

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MusicJunkie
July 24th, 2012 at 6:05 am
Don’t Think Its A Good Look ‘ AI Is For Has Beens & she is far from from that ‘ she could drop a single without promo & it will be in the top ten by the end of the week ‘ after Whitney Mariah Is One Of The True Talents We Has Left . Wish her the best tho .

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