Ten Music Stars That Are Right for American Idol
New judges to fill J. Lo and Steven Tyler's high heels.
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Ten Music Stars That Are Right for American Idol - We knew it wouldn't last long. J. Lo and Steven Tyler both refound the spotlight with their roles as judges on American Idol, and now they're moving on — presumably to milk their resurgent fame as much as possible. That leaves the hit Fox show down two judges. But no worries: BET.com is here to help. Read on for our ten suggestions on stars who could fill J. Lo and Steven Tyler's big, high-heeled shoes. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup)
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Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey would be a perfect fit for one of Idol's empty judgeships: She'd bring considerable star power and diva credibility — plus the potential for some loopy Paula Abdul–esque moments. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Mary J. Blige - The Queen of Hip Hop-Soul would bring the show some long-missing, much needed soul and street edge, and we have a feeling she wouldn't pull punches in the judge's chair. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson would bring a unique perspective as a judge: She's the biggest star to ever emerge from the show — and she didn't even win. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)
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Fantasia - Fantasia won the third season of American Idol eight years ago, and though she's earned Grammys and sold more than two million records, we don't think she's fully reached her potential. A return to Idol would not only be the perfect homecoming, it would introduce her outspoken, keep-it-real starpower to a new generation of fans. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup)
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