New American Idol panelist Nicki Minaj has admitted that although she might not get along with fellow judge Mariah Carey on a personal level they have mutual respect for each other.

Speaking to Access Hollywood about both her on and off-screen relationship with the vocal sensation, the 'Starships' hitmaker explained that even if they don't gel as friends, being on the same working panel will "make for really great TV":

"Mariah’s a legend and I just want to say that… I’m sitting next to woman who’ve I looked up to since I can remember enjoying music. My mother and I bonded to Mariah and I told her that, before even ‘American Idol'. It’s obvious that we both have strong personalities, but ultimately, there’s respect there and I think if nothing else, it’ll make for really great TV.”

When asked if she's been enjoying being a part of the well-loved programme, Minaj added: "It’s fun. People are gonna laugh and people are gonna have a lot of fun… we just laugh ultimately at everything."