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Nick Cannon: 'American Idol' Can't 'Afford' Mariah Carey -- Unless Maybe They Double J.Lo's Salary

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If "American Idol" bosses want Mariah Carey to replace Jennifer Lopez, as rumors suggest, they're going to have to cough up some serious cash. Chatting yesterday with TMZ, Carey's husband, Nick Cannon hinted at the kind of colossal payday it would take to land his superstar missus on the Fox reality show.

"I don't know if they can afford Mariah Carey," Cannon said. "That's a lot of money. If they gave JLo $20 million, they might have to double that!"

While J.Lo's actual salary has been the source of debate -- TMZ said earlier this year she only received $12 million -- Carey might have cause to play hardball. As Cannon points out, she's got a new album coming out, and in the coming months, she'll have promotion on her mind.

Responding to the question of whether Fox execs have already approached Carey, Cannon played coy.

"Everybody wanna talk to her," he said.

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Chester Ray

I really don't which the show.

July 23 2012 at 7:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bossy

not worth 40 million

July 22 2012 at 10:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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