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Nicki Minaj & Keith Urban confirmed as new American Idol judges

Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban have today been confirmed as the new judges on American Idol.

Several high-profile names had previously been linked with the roles including Adam Lambert, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus, but it’s the 'Starships' singer and Australian country music star who have been signed up for the show’s twelfth season.

The pair will join Mariah Carey, whose appointment was announced earlier this year, and the show’s long-time judge Randy Jackson on the panel when the series returns in January 2013.

Fox’s Entertainment President Mike Darnell said in a statement: “Nicki’s an unbelievably captivating international phenomenon who has made an indelible mark on rap and pop.

“And Keith is another great addition to Idol – he’s one of the biggest stars in country music and I know that our fans and contestants will fall in love with him.

“With an unparalleled star like Mariah, fan-favorite Randy, chart-toppers like Nicki and Keith and our incomparable host Ryan, we’ve put together one of the most exciting judging panels around.”

 

 


Watch Nicki Minaj perform on American Idol below: