American Idol: Nicki Minaj To Be Named New Judge

 

As has been widely rumored, Nicki Minaj will soon be announced as a new judge on the FOX reality series, multiple sources have reported.

Despite no official confirmation from "Idol" or FOX, one source said the outlandish "Super Bass" singer is "100% confirmed" while another said Nicki is "definitely doing it."

In addition, a source who spoke on condition of anonymity told reporters that a deal between Nicki and "Idol" was in the works.

Reps for FOX and Nicki were not immediately available for comment on the report when contacted on Monday.

As previously reported, Mariah Carey was officially announced as a new "Idol" judge in July, during the FOX presentation at the Television Critics Association summer tour in Beverly Hills.

"I am so excited to be judging 'Idol,'" Mariah said through FOX boss Kevin Reilly's speakerphone during the presentation.

Also rumored to be joining the judges' table for the upcoming season is Nick Jonas - who not surprisingly has the backing of fellow Jonas brother Joe.

Season 12 of "American Idol" debuts this winter on FOX.