The Next American Idol Judges for Season 12: Who Are Your Picks?

Posted on July 18, 2012

Entertainment

Who would be the next American Idol Judges for season 12? Who are your picks? Should viewers vote?

This is a question that seems to reverberate through the U.S. entertainment industry as several names cropped up for the position that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez left behind.


Mariah Carey
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Rumors circulating online are:

American Idol is interested in enlisting Mariah Carey, but reportedly, Nick Cannon, husband of Mariah, says, AI could not afford her fees.

Aretha Franklin and Charlie Sheen are interested in being one of season 12’s American Idol judges.

Adam Lambert, Nicki Minaj, Shania Twain, Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus are also rumored as choices for season 12’s American Idol judges.

Reportedly, Nigel Lythgoe revealed that he was surprised by Jennifer and Steven’s departure from American Idol.

What about Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez? After their American Idol Live tour, these new alumni are worth considering, for their talent and personality.