There has been so many rumors swirling around lately as to who the new judges will be on season 12 of American Idol after Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez left the show.
Mariah Carey was first to sign on for a spot on the judges panel and now it’s been confirmed that Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban have also officially joined the show.
Host Ryan Seacrest tweeted the above photo of the Idol cast and crew with the caption:
It’s official.
Of the new gig Urban, 44, says:
“It’s really an honor to have been invited to be a part of the American Idol family. I’m looking forward to working with everyone and to seeing the same passion that I have for music in all of the participants.”
Auditions are set to begin Sunday in New York City and season 12 of American Idol debuts in January.