American Idol certainly is NOT Nicki Minaj's original audience. But hell she is wantign to be the ultimate POP star, not Rap superstar. So maybe it is logical for her to do so.

Embarassing toward Hip Hop, sort of. I'd actualyl rather see someone like Diddy alogn side Mariah judging on the show. Only thing is he did/or still does have his Making The Band franchize. Might be a conflict.

I could also def see Idol producers eye-ing for a Mariah vs. Nicki diva feud constantly in the gossip mags, to get up ratings. Even tho they worked 2g on a song, doesn't mean week after week they are besties and want to be around each other. Can't believe MC would allow another female on panel! Shocking in all honesty, IMO!

Plus with MC's supposed pay cut, how little are they gonna offer Nick i for it? I'd expect no less than 10 million. . .