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The American Idol judge for season 12 has finally been announced. The long awaited decision was songstress Mariah Carey. Her husband Nick Cannon was bluffing with his outlandish demands. At 42 years of age this is probably her last chance for a sweet deal like this. Her rumored deal is worth between 12 and 17 million dollars, but I think she would have done it for 10 or less. The hits aren't rolling in these days. Plus she couldn't pass up the chance to hold a seat once held by J Lo and Paula Abdul. That puts her in a special class. Few female performers demand the money these women get for appearances . She better get in now. Next year she might have to compete with Beyonce or Chaka Kahn. With Steven Tyler leaving also. She might find herself sitting on the panel with a much younger Myley Cyrus.

When the names of Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle came up, I knew they were looking for a diva type. Someone well respected in the trade and a leader among their peers. But I knew they wouldn't hire either of them. Their fans don't call in and vote. Had it not been for her untimely death. This would have been the perfect job for Whitney Houston. She may have been the one person who could have given this show new life. She had a nurturing personality that seemed to go over well with other talented singers. She was so secure in her own talent. If a man wasn't involved, she could have judged them fairly. I'm not sure Mariah can do that. What will she do when we have another Jennifer Hudson? It's hard to judge who is best, when you want to be the best.