American Idol Season 12 Judges Panel Confirmed

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has confirmed the judges panel for the show's 12th season, which begins in January 2013:

It's official, your new American Idol judges are Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson! Everyone gave a heartfelt toast about being on the show after we ate last night. Cant wait to see the first contestants today