Nicki Minaj is set to be unveiled as the new `American Idol` judge
The `Super Bass` singer is reportedly close to signing a deal to join Mariah Carey on the judging panel of the US talent show.
One insider said: "I`m not sure the deal is completely done yet, but yes, she is definitely doing it. A few more slight things to sign off on but it is happening."
A second source added to Us Weekly magazine: "She is 100 per cent confirmed to judge `American Idol`."
If she does join the show, Nicki will sit alongside Mariah on the panel, after the five-times Grammy-winning signer was announced as a judge last month.
The `Hero` hitmaker reportedly signed an $18 million deal to join the show, following the departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.
She said of her role: "As a singer, songwriter and producer, it`s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back to `American Idol`.
"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."
Nick Jonas is reportedly in the running to complete the line-up as original judge Randy Jackson is set to come off the panel and be given a job as a mentor to the contestants.
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