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Mariah Carey on 'American Idol' tension: 'I hired extra security'

Vocal powerhouse Mariah Carey has confessed that her on-set bust up with fellow 'American Idol' panelist Nicki Minaj led her to take extra precautions where her security is concerned.

During a new interview with Barbara Walters for ABC's Nightline, the 'Obsessed' hitmaker explained that she felt it was "an unsafe work environment" so decided to hire more bodyguards to ensure she was as covered as possible:

"Anytime anybody's reeling threats at anybody, it's not appropriate. Sitting there on the road with [my nearly 2-year-old twins], I'm not going to take any chances."

"So yeah, I did hire more security."

Walters added that when Minaj was approached for a comment, her representative said: "She has said what she's saying on this topic."

 

 

 

Watch a clip from the interview here: