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'American Idol' execs considered replacing Mariah Carey with Jennifer Lopez

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Did Mariah Carey almost get voted off “American Idol”? According to report from The Hollywood Reporter, “Idol” execs were considering replacing the singing sensation with veteran judge Jennifer Lopez mid-season in an attempt to boost ratings.

 

That 'Idol' judges fight you heard about

"American Idol" judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey disagree on advice to a contestant causing one to walk off set.

 

Experts: Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey could quit 'Idol'; vicious feud could be big problem for show

Headlines over the past week have been dominated by a fiery, often bitter fight, and we’re not just talking about Obama vs. Romney. We're talking about the nasty feud between “American Idol” judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Behind-the-scenes audition video showed the young rapper ripping Carey with scathing remarks like "off with your head" and "I will knock you out.” The jaw-dropping outburst prompted Carey to tell Barbara Walters that Minaj went as far as to threaten to shoot her, which reportedly resulted in Carey hiring extra security.

 

'Idol' producers: Reports of feuds 'inaccurate'

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Relax, "American Idol" fans! Everything is fine despite all the reports about judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey feuding! Well, that's what the show's producers are saying on Friday after yet another day of reports of trouble between the two superstars.

 

Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey feud at "American Idol" audition

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Last month, Mariah Carey denied she was fighting with fellow "American Idol" judge Nicki Minaj, joking that they'd only been together two days and "a feud takes a little longer to happen." Well, it looks like it's been long enough - video has surfaced of Minaj cursing out the pop star on the "Idol" judges' panel.

 

Nicki Minaj reportedly to join 'Idol' as judge

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The 29-year-old rapper will be joining Mariah Carey at the judges' table on "American Idol," two sources confirm to Us Weekly exclusively. "I'm not sure the deal is completely done yet, but yes, she is definitely doing it," one insider reveals. "A few more slight things to sign off on but it is happening."

 

Mariah Joins 'American Idol'

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Five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey has officially joined the judging panel on Fox's "American Idol." Fox entertainment chief Kevin Reilly announced her signing to a meeting of the Television Critics Association on Monday, and then put Carey on speaker phone to confirm the deal.

 

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