By: Amanda Anderson-Niles
American Idol producers thought they found a gem in picking newbie judges Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban for the current season, but ratings show the fans of the show aren’t too happy with the changes. Most specifically, it’s been said that a lot of fans of the show just can’t connect with Nicki, and all across the social networks they have been complaining that they fees she’s a horrible judge. Nicki on the other hand feels she’s doing a spectacular job, however, backstage antics have been rumored to be causing some tension between her and the producers. According to reports, the rap star has been late to the show too many times, and her future on the show is questionable, even though one producer told TMZ that he plans to invite her back for another season.
A new report claims that not only does Nicki believe she is doing an amazing job on the show but she feels the ratings have suffered because of the other two newbie judges. An insider even claims she feels Mariah Carey is a bore and Keith Urban doesn’t know how to be critical enough to the contestants. The source tells the National Enquirer:
“Nicki believes she’s the one carrying the show. She’s had enough of the fans’ online hatred because she feels she’s the only one who is at least trying to make the show more interesting.Off-camera Nicki doesn’t pull any punches. She believes Mariah sends viewers to sleep with her dialed-back performances, and she says, Keith sits on the fence far too often and gives half-hearted compliments to practically every contestant. As for Randy – Nicki says he’s the same old Randy.
“Besides the zany outfits and her big personality, she’s constantly thinking about ways to make the show more edgy.”
Now considering the source, we do have to tell you to take all of this with a grain of salt, however, Nicki has already said in numerous interviews that she feels Mariah’s presence on the show has been nothing but a bore, so there could be some truth to this report.
Ma’am.
I try to take up for Nicki but I can’t when I read comments like this. The entire show is terrible to me Nicki included. I hope this isn’t true because if it is its another bad look for her SMH
Umm no. I’m pretty sure she’s at least partially responsible for the ratings. I think she’s a great judge but people just don’t care for her. She has her clown image to blame for that too.
She does make the show! Just keep it real!
Oh Nicki…humble yourself darling.
LMAO
Huh? LOL. She is wildin if she thinks this. I honestly feel like the producers dropped the ball. None of the judges are doing it for the fans of the show.
Nicki is so cocky. I’m not sure why either. She still has a lot to prove.
Delusion.
I actually think she’s very entertaining on the show…
No one can save this show…it’s just time for it to be cancelled.
Lawd.
I think Nicki is a pretty good judge on AI. I think people just don’t like her because of her old Hood Barbie / Clown image.