( 4UMF NEWS ) Mariah Carey‘s American Idol Payday:
Mariah Carey just became the highest paid judge in reality television because her one-year deal with “American Idol” is worth close to $18 million, this according to sources connected to “Idol.”
Carey’s deal dwarfs the contract Jennifer Lopez signed when she joined the judge’s table; J.Lo only scored a measly $12 mil for her first year on the show.
Carey also blows past Britney Spears who’s making $15 million on “X Factor.”
Mariah has since tweeted about joining the show saying, “It’s gonna be so much fun working on American Idol. As a singer-songwriter, I’m excited to help find and nurture new talent. LYM! – MC”
