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With whispers that the entire 'American Idol' panel is set to be axed for Season 13, rampant speculation has begun about who should take over to save the sinking ship that is the 'Idol' ratings. One such person who'd like one of the vacant slots? Our imaginary bestie Adam Lambert.

Adam Lambert is one of the best-loved 'American Idol' alums ever. Could he be returning to the series as a member of its new panel?

If there were ever a vocalist on this planet who never needed to lip sync, it's Mariah Carey. Still, following her pitch perfect performance on the finale of 'American Idol,' people speculated that it was too perfect. What happened?

'American Idol' hopeful Angie Miller was shockingly eliminated just before the finale this season, giving a tearful goodbye through song that even had us feeling things. However, she was able to return as originally scheduled to perform alongside our favorite alum, Adam Lambert.

Too Much Diva Alert! Judge Mariah Carey took the stage on the finale of Season 12 of 'American Idol' tonight (May 16), as did former judge Jennifer Lopez, who served during Seasons 10 and 11.

Candice Glover was named the winner of Season 12 of 'American Idol,' defeating Kree Harrison, who was voted the runner-up! Congrats, Candice. The world needs a belter like you to be Whitney Houston's heir apparent!

Rap diva Nicki Minaj is one and done. Sources close to the production claim that the controversial star will exit 'American Idol' after Season 12 wraps tomorrow (May 16). She served on the judge's panel for a season, famously clashing with Mariah Carey, who also sat on the panel for her first year.

Earlier today (May 9), we learned that ‘American Idol’ producers reportedly plan to replace judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban with a new set of panelists next season due to low ratings. Never one to bite her tongue, Minaj responded to the rumors and Jackson confirmed that he has, in fact, decided to call it quits.

On tonight's (May 9) episode of 'American Idol,' Candice Glover, Kree Harrison and Angie Miller learned their fates. Miller was eliminated, meaning that Glover and Harrison will compete in the finals, hoping to win the Season 12 crown.

There were rumors that there was going to be a big 'American Idol' shake-up, but before anything was made official Randy Jackson has given the show his walking papers. Jackson announced today that Season 12 will be his last on the hit show.

'American Idol' used to be the hottest show on television, but after 13 years, it's starting to show its age. The show's ratings have slipped from regularly having 30 million viewers to now somewhere around 11 million. And though the show has had some different judges over the course of its run, it's now looking to ditch all four current judges to have a fresh face for season 13.

Though it's pretty much a given at this point that Mariah Carey won't be around for the next season of 'American Idol' after the massive drama with Nicki Minaj this season, her hubby Nick Cannon is shedding more light on everything. The funny man explained that neither he nor Carey blames all the brouhaha on Minaj herself -- but that the brunt belongs with the producers of the show, who deliberate