WORK: Mariah Is The Newest "American Idol" Judge!

Jul 23 | by Natasha

Mariah Carey will indeed be the newest face to hit the "American Idol" judges' table. It was confirmed by FOX network exec Kevin Reilly this morning at the TCA presentation. Deets inside...

"Idol" is making big moves. ~~$17~~ $18 mill moves to be exact. The deal is final and Mariah is the newest judge to fill the vacancy of Jennifer Lopez & Steven Tyler. If the rumors of her waiting for a $17 mill payout are true, chick just got her wish.

She tweeted: "It's gonna be so much fun working on @AmericanIdol. As a singer-songwriter, I'm excited to help find and nurture new talent. LYM!"

At FOX's TCA presentation today, MiMi called in to tell the room thank you:

"Thank you! Yay! I'm so excited to be joining Idol," said Carey on the phone. "First of all, I wanted to be there today and I wish I could have been there today to tell you, but this just happened real quickly. I can't wait to get started in a couple months. Everybody have a great TCA and I will see you in January!"

In an official press release sent to Hollywood.com by Carey's rep, the musician adds:

"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. 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."

Haven't been an "Idol" fan since season 1. But I will indeed be tuning in. And I want a true dramatic ass diva arrival by Mrs. Carey Cannon--which includes being carried to the judges' table, on a bed, surrounded by butterflies. Let's get to it....

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I love Mariah!! Great

I love Mariah!! Great addition for the show, will definitely bring in ratings. I do hope tho, that it doesnt interfere with her releasing her album,touring, etc. Also I wonder who the 3rd judge will be, I hope it's someone younger than MiMi & Randy, just to mix it up a bit.

by reckless
4:26 pm - Jul 24, '12

I bet Aretha is some where

I bet Aretha is some where MADDD!!..lmao...Aretha just "knew" she was going to be the next host!

by RobGlossy
1:36 pm - Jul 24, '12

Mariah or no Mariah, the show

Mariah or no Mariah, the show sucks! If only they would put this much time and energy into the contestants and the whacked azz judging system; because after all, its not the judges, its the American vote, that declares the winner, right?

by Sweet2daCore
1:06 pm - Jul 24, '12

I haven't watched Amercan

I haven't watched Amercan Idol since Fantasia won !!! Definitely will tune in for MiMi

by Shawday Whitney
10:49 am - Jul 24, '12

Yessssssss hunty! I will most

Yessssssss hunty! I will most definitely be tuning in for Ms. Mariah. I hopes she schools these children with some impromptu voice lessons and throws in a few diva antics for good measure. Can't wait!

by DesignDiva
9:56 am - Jul 24, '12

When I first heard the news,

When I first heard the news, I thought perfect! That's just what she needs: collect a fat check without having to travel too much (except for the auditions). Kinda like what Celine Dion did in Vegas when her husband started having serious health problems & they became parents. Now I dunno..... A new album is going to require touring, etc. I hope she's not trying to do too much. *Flashback to the diva breakdown.* I'm also a little bummed Aretha Franklin didn't get the gig, but both women are absolute legends. Good luck to all!

by Barolo
4:23 am - Jul 24, '12

I'm glad they didn't let Rere

I'm glad they didn't let Rere bully her way into something how she normally does..smh

by RobGlossy
1:37 pm - Jul 24, '12

Aretha Franklin is an icon

Aretha Franklin is an icon and a GREAT talent with much to share with the contestants but let's be real, TV is a medium for the young and pretty, they don't care about talent! I am glad Mimi got it but not over Aunt ReRe; however she is bring something to the table which Paula, Ellen and definitely JLO did not have: she can sing, write and produce. Good luck, MiMi. I might tune in, I haven't watched Idol since Fantasia won.

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im excited to see her. i love

im excited to see her. i love MC... i cant wait to see the diva, i cant wait to hear her sang. i havent watched idol in years. i will be watching this season.

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by chushegn
10:01 pm - Jul 23, '12

Awesome! Congrats Mimi!

by Denise2007
9:17 pm - Jul 23, '12

Good for her! Her being a

Good for her! Her being a judge is a big deal! I still won't watch though. The black people never win.

by Jernero94
8:16 pm - Jul 23, '12

They actually FIRED JLo and

They actually FIRED JLo and Steven Tyler and allowed them to say they are leaving to save face. The rating are so low that they wanted them out so they could bring someome on Mariah Mega Star level in plus her and Randy are old friends in the music buss. I guess Simon C on the Ex Factor did not have enough money to offer the Diva! The fact still remains that people are OVER IDOL and only time will tell if Mariah's presence will make a difference.

by Shay
7:53 pm - Jul 23, '12

It's about time they have a

It's about time they have a judge who can actually SING! But, she's iconic; even better. I'm not mad at this choice.

by Paige Thomas
6:41 pm - Jul 23, '12

Yasssssss Mariah! I will

Yasssssss Mariah! I will definitely be TUNED IN!

by Elle
5:54 pm - Jul 23, '12

I never watch this show but

I never watch this show but Imma have to tune in now to watch Mimi. This is a real singer so it's refreshing to finally see one judge a singing show . Only other show with the approriate type judges is BET's Sunday Best.

by Keys
5:54 pm - Jul 23, '12

One of the world's greatest

One of the world's greatest singers judging a talent show is very refreshing and very much needed.

by Twila
5:33 pm - Jul 23, '12

Mariah will certainly bring

Mariah will certainly bring in the viewers. Yeah!

by Happy Lady
5:13 pm - Jul 23, '12

American Idol just saved

American Idol just saved their own asses because it seemed like everybody was jumping ship. There's no doubt they will garner viewers with Mariah. Nick Cannon is such an idiot, saying his wife would never consider becoming a part of American Idol unless she was offered exactly $20 million.

by Crazy Sexy Cool
5:01 pm - Jul 23, '12

I haven't watched American

I haven't watched American Idol since Ruben won. I can't wait to tune in and watch Mimi.

by My Moniker Is...
4:54 pm - Jul 23, '12

At this point it doesn't

At this point it doesn't matter who the judges are, the show flatlined a LONG time ago. With all these singing/talent shows on the air, Idol isn't that interesting anymore. However, Kudos to Ms. Carey for getting that 17 mil, you better work to feed "dem babies"!!!