Producer extraordinaire, Dr. Luke (Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry) may be joining the American Idol 13 judges panel after negotiations with Will.i.am stalled over money, reports US magazine.
There might be a new judge in town! Dr. Luke may be joining American Idol in its 13th season, a source tells Us Weekly. The 39-year-old American songwriter and record producer (real name: Lukasz Gottwald) has been in talks in becoming the third judge for the FOX series.
Dr. Luke is now in the running for the gig after deliberations with Will.i.am for the third slot were stalled due to money negotiations, the source adds. Black Eyes Peas rapper Will.i.am, 38, has previously been speculated as the next choice in line.
There have been rumors about Dr. Luke in the past few months, so this report could be true. Also, Will.i.am hasn’t been named in recent rumor reports, which indicated to me that he wasn’t in the running any longer. The Black Eyed Pea wasn’t as far in his talks as Jennifer Lopez was with FOX.
With Jlo’s boyfriend Casper Smart recently letting the cat out of the bag, I think she’s set with the already confirmed Keith Urban, and the 3rd seat is still up for grabs.
I have no idea how Dr. Luke will come across on television, but I REALLY like the idea of a behind-the-scenes person sitting on the panel. Hopefully, Will.i.am will be heading back to The Voice UK, where he can continue to be annoying.
VIA US Weekly