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I stopped watching “American Idol” the season after Fantasia won. But now, with a ramped up panel of judges, I’m going to audition be watching again!

“Step your d**k up,” is just one of the many phrases you can expect to hear from Nicki Minaj, now that she will be joining Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban on the “Idol” judging panel!

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The dynamic between Nicki and Mariah should be interesting, rumors suggests that Mimi ladies isn’t fond of Nicki, despite them working together on a song before.

Auditions will probably be even more ratchet, with Nicki’s Barbz on the prowl. If you think this is the best thing to happen to TV since Stevie J. wet Joseline Hernandez’s furrah, let us know in the comments section!

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