American Idol Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is said to join the panel of judges in the Season 12 of American Idol.
According to a report by E! Online, Adam Lambert is being considered as one of the judges for the return of AI in 2013 and has been in talks with the show's bosses for over a month now.
The source told E! Online:
"They have been talking about Adam for over a month. He personifies the show, and will be a popular choice right from the start. He knows what it's like to be on the receiving end of the judges' comments, he has a human touch, and they know they can't go wrong if they bring him on. He would be able to bring a unique perspective to the show. People love him."
The source also suggested that American Idol is up for a new look next season while maintaining the soul of the show and in an attempt to freshen up the format, judge Randy Jackson may not return for Season 13.
"Randy is great, but he's part of the old Idol," the source said. "They want to keep the soul of the show but have a new look, and for that reason he may well not be part of the new line up."
Steven Tyler's future in American Idol is also unsure and hanging as with Jennifer Lopez's. However, J Lo, who is rumored to be leaving the show to focus on her singing career might be retained as the producers wanted to keep their female judge according to several sources.
If ever Adam Lambert will be joining American Idol Season 12, he will be the very first contestant to ever seat on the judges' table.
What do you think of Adam Lambert as the new American Idol judge? Sounds exciting, huh.
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