Mariah Carey to join American Idol

Pop diva Mariah Carey is to join American Idol as new judge.
FOX television made the announcement yesterday that she had signed for one year. It’s reported that she will be paid around £15 for one season, for possibility of renewal.
Steven Tyler an Jennifer Lopez quit earlier this month leaving producers searching for replacements to sit alongside the only remaining judge Randy Jackson.
The X Factor USA returns in September with Britney Spears as one of the main judges, hired to boost ratings for the Simon Cowell show.