Fox confirmed Monday that American singer, songwriter and actress Mariah Carey has been named a new judge on “American Idol”.

It’s not only the industry that’s excited about the diva joining the show. Carey herself tweeted about the news shortly after Fox’s announcement during the Television Critics Association summer press tour. “It’s gonna be so much fun working on @AmericanIdol,” she wrote. “As a singer-songwriter, I’m excited to help find and nurture new talent.”

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