Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Confirmed as American Idol Judges

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The rumor mill can finally stop churning: American Idol has announced its four-person judging panel for Season 12.

Fox announced via press release this morning that Randy Jackson will return again to the ratings juggernaut, joining previously-confirmed Mariah Carey and the two leading contenders over the past few weeks:

Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban.

  • Nicki Minaj in Red
  • Keith Urban Photograph

“Nicki’s an unbelievably captivating international phenomenon who has made an indelible mark on rap and pop. And Keith is another great addition to Idol – he’s one of the biggest stars in country music and I know that our fans and contestants will fall in love with him,” said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment for Fox.

“With an unparalleled star like Mariah, fan-favorite Randy, chart-toppers like Nicki and Keith and our incomparable host Ryan [Seacrest], we’ve put together one of the most exciting judging panels around.”

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    Sandy

    Nicki Minaj is a rap singer with out talent judging people who can sing? I have watched American Idol since it started except this year......it is disgusting!! I can't stand the creepy Nicki M How can they put her on with clean cut all American types.......Yuk.....Yuk.....Yuk.....!!!!

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    carol d mitchell

    I will be watching this dreadful show because of the beef, That's how shallow I am. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n48IeeXH4RU

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    ESPERANCE AFRICANA

    WOW COOOL MARIAH I LOVE MARIAH

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    iNEISHA

    Clearly Nicki belongs on the show. She's becomming irrelevant just like the show! They go together! follow me @ineisha_thatsme

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    Olivia

    People watch American idol?