The rumors of the feud started the second Nicki Minaj’s name got thrown into the ring as a potential “American Idol” judge. At the time, TMZ reported that Mariah Carey, who had already signed on for the job, hung up on an "Idol" producer when she heard the news. This weekend, it was confirmed that Minaj will be joining the panel. Now TMZ is, once again, telling fans that the two divas are already at each other’s throats.
Taping of Season 13 began on Sunday in New York City and a source told the online gossip column that the two singers were talking over each other and interrupting the other’s critiques. TMZ’s insider said, "These girls just don't like each other."
On Twitter, the pair cryptically wrote about the first set of auditions. When a Nicki fan asked how it went she replied, “It was...interesting...” Mariah simply stated, “several classic moments so far lol.” Mariah did recently respond to reporters about how the two are getting along saying, "What tension? There's no tension!"
It is unclear what the alleged strain is even all about. Some say it’s just professional rivalry, while others claim Carey was promised she’d be the only female on the panel. Still, more think the feud is a completely fabricated attempt to get ratings. Whatever the history, the diva-off is sure to bring viewers to "American Idol."
I'd like her if she wasn't.