Mariah Carey Will Be The Highest Paid American Idol Judge!

So..Who will be taking Jennifer Lopez’s seat on the American Idol judges Panel next year? It looks like the winner is….Mariah Carey! Now we know if anyone knows about singing it’s going to be Mariah Carey. Smart, funny, talented and beautiful and will be taking home millions now for being a new judge. Congrats to her. She says.. “As a singer, songwriter, and producer, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with ‘American Idol’,” said the platinum pop star. “I’m currently in the studio working on my new album and its first single, ‘Triumphant,’ which will be out early next month. I can’t wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.”

HOW MUCH WILL SHE BE MAKING? 2 million, 4million, 6, 8, 10 or $12 million dollars like J.Lo!

HOW ABOUT $18 million dollars for a year!

UPDATE: According to TMZ, Mariah’s “Idol” contract is worth $18 million for one year, which would make her the highest-paid judge in reality telvision. J.Lo reportedly earned $12 million for her first year on the show, while Britney Spears netted $15 million for “X Factor.”