Rumors are swirling that season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert is being considered to judge the next season of American Idol!
E! Online is reporting that Adam’s name has been brought up and has floated around as the show tries to nail down a new name for its upcoming 12th season:
“They have been talking about Adam for over a month,” a source exclusively tells E! News. “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.”
It seems that Adam Lambert may be replacing Jennifer Lopez who seems to be have no plans to return as a judge next season. E! has confirmed through multiple sources that the show is trying whatever it can to have J. Lo back in her judge’s seat next season, however.
E! is also reporting that there are no confirmed reports of Steven Tyler or Randy Jackson returning next season either:
“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.”
A Tyler source confirms the Aerosmith frontman isn’t sure of his future. “All up in the air,” the source said. “We shall see.”
Lots of details emerging about season 12 over the next several months, and we’ll be sure to keep on top of it for all of you Idol fans!
What are your thoughts about former contestant Adam Lambert taking a seat on the judges’ panel?