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Jennifer Hudson is in and Kelly Clarkson is out, but who will take the next seat on the American Idol judging panel??!

In an effort to squash season 12's horrific ratings, AI is looking to their OWN past contestants to boost viewership and Adam Lambert is absolutely up for the job.

In fact, the former Idol is SO excited at the prospect that he would accept an invitation to join the team on the spot.

The Whataya Want from Me singer said:

The rumors were true! The rumors were true!

In an effort to entice viewers back into the world of American Idol, producers have decided to bring superstar alum Jennifer Hudson on board as a judge!

Multiple sources have confirmed that she has signed on for Season 13, which airs this Fall.

Kelly Clarkson is reportedly very close to signing on as well, with the third spot being reserved for either Adam Lambert or Clay Aiken.

We'll keep you updated!! Congrats, J-Hud!!

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American Idol needs serious help! More importantly, it needs some judges!

While we’d love nothing more than to see Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson reunite — we can dream a little, can’t we? — it seems Fox and the show’s production companies are looking to bring former Idol contestants to the judging panel.

Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson have reportedly been contacted, while Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken remain at the top of the list.

Contestant Angie Miller spoke out about this potential plan and said:

Jennifer Hudson went back to where it ALL started!

The Oscar AND Grammy winner graced the American Idol stage for the finale on Thursday night with the newly crowned Candice Glover.

The former Idol and latest AI winner performed an INCREDIBLE duet of Inseparable.

Being the humble star that she is, Jennifer threw Candice the spotlight and told her to "sing it" at the song's end.

And the hopeful DEFINITELY held her own.

The fact that Candice wasn't outshined by Jennifer's powerhouse vocals only proves that gurlfriend is a true DIVA in the making.

Ch-ch-check out the performance that earned a standing ovation from the judges (above)!!!

Werk it out guuurl!!

Jennifer Hudson has lost an astonishing 80 pounds ever since joining Weight Watchers back in 2010, and because she's as slim as can be, the weight loss program gifted her the Weight Watchers Leader of the Year Award.

While posting the pics (above), the I Am Changing songstress wrote:

Close call!

Last night, the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, held in El Lay, inducted the likes of Donna Summer, Quincy Jones, Randy Newman, Rush, Albert King, Public Enemy, Heart and Lou Adler!

And while there was a myriad of star-studded guest speakers and performers for the special occasion, including Oprah Winfrey, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters, and John Mayer, one expected performer was NOTICEABLY missing in action:

Christina Aguilera!

The diva, who was expected to join Hudson by posthumously honoring Summers' magnificent career with a performance of Bad Girls and Last Dance, reportedly canceled at the last minute. And her absence is now being said to have been due to

When Jennifer Hudson was asked to sing at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, she took it very seriously, and even got into character!

The singer performed a killer Donna Summer medley of Bad Girls and Last Dance wearing a very divalicious nude beaded one shoulder Pamella Roland jumpsuit.

We love to love you JHud, but we can't say the same about this look. The jumpsuit was too tight and those Spanx were not doing their job. In fact, you could see the cut of the shapewear right through the fabric!

As unflattering as it may be, we'll still give you a 'D' for trying to look like a disco queen.

Thoughts???

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