January 16th marks the arrival of the new and improved ‘American Idol’, starring Pop treasure Mariah Carey and chart topping Rapper Nicki Minaj.

Now, after the explosive feud that boosted momentum for the show months ago, Carey met up with her good friend Barbara Walters this week to share her thoughts on motherhood, joining the FOX show and her thoughts on the ‘MAC’ frontwoman.

Watch below…

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