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Just give us a reason, just a little one’s enough, why Pink doesn’t deserve a seat on the Idol judges’ panel. Pictured here as a guest mentor on The Voice, Pink is a frequent attendee of the Disney parks, which means she already has an in with the Mouse. Plus, just imagine what kind of stunt this queen of acrobatic trickery could pull off in a Tinkerbell costume on Disney Night.
Meghan Trainor would be my #1, though I think Fantasia is also a good pick. If we’re pulling from the back catalog I’d prefer J.Lo over Nicki Minaj.
Would LOVE to see Fantasia or Jennifer Hudson! Such talents!
Yes to Carrie Underwood, no to the rest for various reasons. I’d suggest , other than Carrie, Jordin Sparks, Cher, JLo (again), or Taylor Swift.
Alicia Keys was great on the voice, if she’d do it.
I don’t know if she’d even consider it, but I can’t think of anyone more qualified to be an American Idol judge than Dolly Parton.
MEGHAN TRAINOR!!!!
Did Miley Cyrus say no? Did Fantasia say no? I’m genuinely asking as they were frontrunners at a point.
Jelly Roll, Pink or Carrie Underwood definitely not Nikki or Gaga
Nicki Minaj was a horrendous judge. I’m not a huge fan of Mariah Carey but the way she disrespected and undercut her quite frankly made it a hard season to watch, plus she made it all about herself and not the contestants. I’d rather see J.Lo or Paula Abdul come back.
Gaga and Nicki are too big and booked to do it. I don’t think some others would be a good choice in the long run of things. I’m sure ABC wants a permanent host, not a rotating seat like they had done in the past. With all of that being said, I’m disappointed to not see Fantasia here who would be the perfect judge.
Celine Dion. If she can’t perform, she can help others perform.
Kelly Rowland!
Surely most of these ladies – Lady Gaga and Pink and Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B and Carrie Underwood, et al. – are too busy, too expensive, and, dare I say, too relevant for a show like “American Idol”?
After all, this is a show that, at its peak, featured Paula Abdul, who a decade separated from her musical peak. And, let’s be honest, Katy Perry was years past her commercial peak when she started.
“The Voice” brings in more current names, yes, but oftentimes for shorter runs than Perry’s seven-year tenure.
Katy will be very very missed. As for her replacement, first and foremost it must be female. Three famous male judges would be way overkill on testosterone and intimidation factors to young inexperienced children in most cases. I vote for Megan Trainer or Kelly Clarkson. They can both mesh very well with Luke and Lionel plus are both well versed in musical knowledge and experience helping newbies in the singing competition. Plus they both also possess their own comedic chops.
Fantasia Burrino-Taylor
Fantasia should do it she knows that stage better than anyone
Pink
Fantasia isn’t even on the list and should be she can help bring in the rateings after 18 million people tuned in to watch her perform the Tina Turner tribute. Plus she was named one of Times 100 most influential people in the world plus it would be nice to have a former winner as a Judge
FANTASIA
No mention of Jennifer Lopez? I believe she’s available right now. I seem to recall she was on the show before in some capacity-is she a former judge?
She’s too busy fighting with Ben and stealing tips back from croupiers.
FANTASIA and I think Avril Lavigne are my picks
Give me Pink, Cyndi Lauper, or Kylie Minogue!
I would love to see P!nk on AI. She’s probably is too busy though and might not have an interest in doing it. Tori Kelly or Meghan Trainor would be my picks, although I think Jordin Sparks, who was not on the list given, would be great too.
They need someone female, obviously. Someone with household recognition. Someone not currently in the prime of their career but with some recent success. I think someone from the mainstream pop or r&b genres. Names that come to mind include Adele, Pink, Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Kristen Chenoweth, Gaga or Rhianna (but neither of them would do it.). Maybe Celine Dion? Billie Eilish or Taylor Swift but those are pipe dreams
What about Fantasia?
Thinking…………………….anyone, not that tough.