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Jennifer Lopez To Replace Mariah Carey On American Idol? (VIDEO)

Who Might Replace Mariah?
The Huffington Post UK

If you thought TV talent contests had trouble with their judges in the UK, it's nothing compared to the diva-off that's rumoured to be going down Stateside.

'American Idol' has reportedly tried to replace Mariah Carey with Jennifer Lopez.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the US singing competition show was looking to drop the new coach for an old one in an effort to boost ratings.

Carey has been criticised for not actually judging the contestants, even admitting on air that producers talked to her about it.

"This is just another ridiculous 'Idol' judge rumour, likely started by talks of Jennifer performing on the finale," a Fox spokesperson told The Huffington Post in an email statement.

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American Idol Judges Through The Years
Randy Jackson(01 of10)
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Name: Randy JacksonSeasons: 1-12Known for: Coining the phrases "Yo dawg" and "It's a little pitchy." (credit:Getty Images)
Paula Abdul(02 of10)
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Name:Paula AbdulSeasons: 1-8Known for: Crying while judging. (credit:Getty Images)
Simon Cowell(03 of10)
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Name: Simon CowellSeasons: 1-9Known for: His brutal judging tactics. (credit:Getty Images)
Kara DioGuardi(04 of10)
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Name: Kara DioGuardiSeasons: 8-9Known for: Introducing the world to "neckitude." (credit:AP)
Ellen DeGeneres(05 of10)
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Name: Ellen DeGeneresSeason: 9Known for: Walking away from her five-year contract after only one season. (credit:Getty Images)
Jennifer Lopez(06 of10)
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Name: Jennifer LopezSeasons: 10-11Known for: Stealing the spotlight from the contestants. (credit:Getty Images)
Steven Tyler(07 of10)
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Name: Steven TylerSeasons: 10-11Known for: Criticizing and hitting on contestants with confidence. (credit:Getty Images)
Nicki Minaj(08 of10)
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Name: Nicki MinajSeasons: 12-?Trademark: Feuding with Mariah Carey whenever possible. (credit:AP)
Keith Urban(09 of10)
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Name: Keith UrbanSeasons: 12-?Known for: Making country references whenever possible. (credit:Getty Images)
Mariah Carey(10 of10)
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Name: Mariah CareySeasons: 12-?Known for: Trying to compete with Nicki Minaj's diva lifestyle. (credit:Getty Images)
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