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'American Idol' Judges NOT A Done Deal -- and Mariah Carey is PISSED

Nicki Minaj may well become a judge on "American Idol," but it will be at the expense of Mariah Carey, who we're told hung up the phone when she was told Nicki was the top candidate. Sources connected with "Idol" tell TMZ ... Mariah was led to believe ...

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'American Idol' Judges NOT A Done Deal

Mariah Carey signed on as a judge in July, joining Randy Jackson, who will take on a 'mentor role.' (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Carey announced her involvement in July, and since then, other names

Full View Mariah Carey signed on as a judge in July, joining Randy Jackson, who will take on a 'mentor role.' (Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Carey announced her involvement in July, and since then, other names have been floated by the franchise, including Sean "Diddy" Combs, Adam Lambert, Miley Cyrus, Brad Paisley and Pink. "What you've got to realize is you've got to create a panel that gels," show producer Nigel Lythgoe told E! News. "A panel that makes sense together. It's not just about three individuals." The only remaining original member of the judges' table, Randy Jackson, will be reportedly moving into a more "mentoring role" on the show. Minaj was recently forced to cancel her shows at the V Festival in England due to strained vocal cords....

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'American Idol' Judges NOT A Done Deal

Minaj. (Danny Martindale/Getty Images)When Nicki Minaj performed on "American Idol" in March, she hinted that she'd like to one day sit at the judges' table, to which Jennifer Lopez quickly shot back

Full View Minaj. (Danny Martindale/Getty Images)When Nicki Minaj performed on "American Idol" in March, she hinted that she'd like to one day sit at the judges' table, to which Jennifer Lopez quickly shot back, "I don't know if there's enough room for both of us." Well, now that J.Lo is gone, perhaps now there is space for the booty-ful rapper. Us Weekly is reporting that the "Pound the Alarm" singer will be joining new judge Mariah Carey when the singing competition returns next year for its 12th season....

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Nicki Minaj is the newest addition to the "American Idol" judges' table, sources have told Us Weekly.
The rapper will be joining Mariah

Full View Photo credit: (Getty Images) Nicki Minaj is the newest addition to the "American Idol" judges' table, sources have told Us Weekly. The rapper will be joining Mariah Carey as the newest judge. Rumors continue to swirl around who will fill the other judges' spot, which veteran judge Randy Jackson may be vacating to move into a mentorship role on the competition show. Reps for FOX declined to comment on the report. Minaj, whose latest album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," debuted at No. 1 in April, is planning to start a world tour on Oct....