https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/American-Idol-Judge/m-p/229451#M3286 <P>Confirmed that American Idol has signed Mariah Carey as judge. Salary reportedly 12-17 million dollars. Randy Jackson is her manager and was said to be instrumental in getting her for the show so he probably will be back either as judge or mentor. They are checking out several other names that they can get for a nominal salary like XFactor got Demi for a million and paid Brittany 15 million. Adam Lambert's name is on the list. Aretha Franklin wanted the job but no way they could afford her as well and two divas would not sit on the same panel, imo.</P> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:34:42 GMT OnlineShopper 2012-07-24T12:34:42Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/American-Idol-Judge/m-p/229451#M3286 <P>Confirmed that American Idol has signed Mariah Carey as judge. Salary reportedly 12-17 million dollars. Randy Jackson is her manager and was said to be instrumental in getting her for the show so he probably will be back either as judge or mentor. They are checking out several other names that they can get for a nominal salary like XFactor got Demi for a million and paid Brittany 15 million. Adam Lambert's name is on the list. Aretha Franklin wanted the job but no way they could afford her as well and two divas would not sit on the same panel, imo.</P> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:34:42 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/American-Idol-Judge/m-p/229451#M3286 OnlineShopper 2012-07-24T12:34:42Z