Idol Rumors: Jackson out? Mariah Carey & Fergie in talks?

US Magazine has published a report on the aftermath of American Idol Apocalypse 2.0

A report which states that Mariah Carey is in talks with producers, Fergie is being considered, and Randy Jackson may no longer become a judge on the show, but rather just a mentor.

From US Magazine

"They are in serious talks with Mariah and it's very close to being a done deal," the source says. "And they will move Randy into a more mentoring role."

The insider added that show producers are scrambling to fill the other two slots alongside Carey; other celebs who have been considered to sit at the judges' table include Fergie and Adam Lambert.

Mariah NEEDS to be on a reality show. For the show's sake and her career's sake. Fergie would be a great addition as well as another female to balance her out. This would also be good for Ferg in that she can be in the public eye while not making music. Fergie has been a megastar in her solo career and BEP, but I would hate for her to come back a few years down the road and turn out like other artists who have taken a break and came back to bad results.

We'll see.