*TMZ is reporting that Kanye West is also under negotiations to join “American Idol” as a judge next season.
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The website reports:
Sources close to the production tell TMZ, “Idol” honchos reached out to Kanye recently about filling one of the open judging spots … and Kanye expressed interest.
But that doesn’t mean he’s on board — we’re told Yeezy is still unsure about accepting the gig. The way it was put to us … “He’s on the fence,” because he’s not sure if “A.I.” is in his wheelhouse.
And there’s another big hang up — cash. Informed sources tell TMZ … “Idol” would “at least match Mariah’s salary” — a cool $18 mil a year.
It looks like Nicki Minaj is either close to signing a deal or has signed one to become a judge, but we’re told producers may well add a 4th judge. As we reported, the frontrunners are Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Enrique Iglesias, but Kanye would clearly trump them all.
Yeah…cuz they ain’t hardly having no ALL black judging panel!
REALLY??????
If he gets the spot Mariah will have to tolerate KK like Bey had to recently. Wonder how he and Randy would get along???
I would prefer him over Nikki the Clown but then America will have to put up with his BFF Kim and her family because you know they try to seek out any opportunity to stay relevant. I don’t think him and Randy could work and no way with Mariah since both are Divas.