Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez vacated their judging positions only last week, but one seat on the American Idol judging panel has already been filled by Mariah Carey. Meanwhile, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said at a Television Critics Association meeting that since Lopez told Ryan Seacrest that she was only “99 percent sure” she was leaving, there is a 1 percent chance she will return. Then, Lythgoe went on to contradict himself. He also expressed a desire to keep the show fresh with new judges each season.

Over at The Hollywood Reporter, there are some interesting American Idol related charts, such the following one.

Do you think Mariah Carey will make a good judge? Does American Idol even matter anymore? Tell us what you think in the comments.