Nick Jonas Being Considered for American Idol Judge? (Confirmed)

By On 08/04/2012 · 154 Comments · In American Idol

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When I first heard Nick Jonas was being considered for an American Idol judge I just assumed he was one of those people just thrown into the mix for drama.  He’s young, but really the Jonas Brothers have vanished from the spotlight over the past few years.  However, Nick recently posted this on his Twitter account:

 

@NickJonas: The rumors are true… I am being considered to be a judge on American Idol, and it would be a dream come true if it happens. #nickonidol

 

Will Idol go the X Factor way and take a young Disney artist?  If you remember, Nick’s brother Joe was a guest judge on American Idol 9 before Ellen joined the panel.  Recently, Nick has appeared “SMASH” with Katharine McPhee and starred in “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.”  Nick could be filling that quota that was originally discussed to be filled by someone like Miley Cyrus.  Nick definitely seems on-board with the job, and I’m sure Idol wouldn’t be willing to pay him more than a few million, if that.  Nick then also fills the “cheap judge” spot.  He could also pull in his fangirl army for a ratings bump, but isn’t that also guaranteeing another WGWG then?

I have to wonder if Idol gave Nick the okay to post that tweet though.  Usually they like to swirl up drama and announce judges spontaneously.  Regardless, if Nick takes/is offered the job, where does that leave Brad Paisley, Randy Jackson, and Pharrell?  At this point, I’d say the panel is shaping up to look like Nick, Mariah, and Brad.  Just a guess.  Don’t see any chemistry there whatsoever.

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  • Anonymous

    I hope that’s a no for Nick Jonas.  I just don’t see it. 

  • http://twitter.com/LindsayKempFan Not fit to print

    So he would be filling the Jennifer spot LOL! I have to agree, he’s pretty.

    I think I’m going away for 30 minutes to find some online vdeos of Nick and Brad before I say any more. Aside fromm the demographics of the fan bases, these guys need to be reasonably good talkers. If they are, then I can see why they should be picked.

  • http://twitter.com/LindsayKempFan Not fit to print

    Okey-dokey. Checked out both Nick and Brad on YouTube. Really lucked in with Brad: 2010 CMA Fest – 8:18 minutes of articulate thoughtful answers, full of charm and humour. Will be a good replacement for Stephen – who I was going to miss, but maybe not now.

    I had to check out 2 videos for Nick – the video of him punking a TV interviewer and a Ryan Seacrest interview with Idol contestant Karen Rodriguez. He is good-looking, articulate and sweet but a bit reserved. Probably comes with the territory of being a child celebrity. Based on Karen’s reaction, he’ll bring in a lot of fans, though.

  • windmills

    Put me in the camp of people who thinks anybody who has said in a public forum that they’re interested/would love to be an Idol judge is not seriously in the running. It’s probably also not a good sign if Nigel’s mocking/being dismissive of the rumor.

    I actually think Nick might be a pleasant surprise as a judge but he isn’t somebody whose name or catalog of music excites me. At all. And, I don’t know how the chemistry would work if it were him with a bunch of veterans. Not sure about his appeal to younger girls anymore either, though I guess I do still see worldwide trends involving the Jonas Brothers. But anyway, don’t think he’s all that likely a pick since he’s commented publicly to say he’d love to do it.

    Listening: Ummm it seems that most people think Brad Paisley, I believe that’s the country guy in the running, got the job. I never read a definitive answer that he’d signed on as a judge like I did for Mariah. My question is did we actually receive confirmation or is it just speculation that some country singer would be a judge simply b/c of the success of country singers on the show?

    There’s no confirmation that Brad’s going to be able to do it. All we have are multiple indications from credible Music Row sources that Brad/his people met with Idol execs early last week (Tuesday) and it went well. There are questions about whether Brad can make Idol fit into his touring/business schedule. It’s been radio silence from Brad/his PR which IMO is an indication that they’re in serious talks but doesn’t guarantee it’ll actually work out.

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