Looks like it's going to be an emotional American Idol season for judge Mariah Carey.

The 42-year-old mother of two breaks down in a new AI promo. In the clip, Mimi says:

"I didn't have a show like Ido. I waitressed and did all these other things I hear a lot of the contestants talk about doing."

Perhaps Mariah will put aside her diva ways to nurture these wanna-be idols. Nick Cannon's wifey also tears up while telling one contestant, "I know people are going to love you."

Wonder what fellow judge Nicki Minaj thinks of Mariah's waterworks in the promo? Time will tell.

The new season of American Idol will begin airing on January 16.

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This season of American Idol is sure to be jam-packed with drama ... especially with Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey sitting at the same judges' table.

After word spread that the two divas got into a screaming match during auditions in Charlotte, NC, host Ryan Seacrest opened up about the situation on KIIS-FM.

Seacrest told his audience: "It got heated between Nicki and Mariah. It was intense! I'll be honest with you . .. It went far last night. It did get intense."

During the AI fight, Minaj is heard saying, "I told them I'm not f**kin' putting up with her f**king highness over there. Figure it the f**k out. Figure it out."

Ryan then adds:

"These are all very different individuals with different perspectives and different opinions that provide for interesting conversation and dialogue and feedback for the contestants."

With AI competing against X Factor with Britney Spears and Demi Lovato AND The Voice with Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine ... makes us wonder if this diva drama was all staged to get people chattin' about Idol. Guess it worked!

Click thru to see the video of Nicki cussing out Mariah.

Now that the judges have been officially selected for American Idol, sounds like Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are going to bring plenty of drama to the Fox show.

When asked about the reported drama between the two divas, Idol host Ryan Seacrest told the Today Show:

"Nicki and Mariah, two very different, strong, powerful successful women on the panel -- there are not too many dull moments between the two of them. But at the end of the day, we all hug and laugh and go home and get ready for another day."

Also joining the judging panel for AI ... country superstar Keith Urban and longtime Idol judge Randy Jackson.

Mariah scored a reported $18 million, Nicki will make $12 million and Keith will earn $4 million.

Seacrest added, "They get along fine but they're strong and candid in their opinion."

Auditions begin next Sunday in New York.

Before Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj joined Randy Jackson on the American Idol judges panel, they almost considered a similar show.

According to Us Weekly, both Carey and Minaj were in talks to take Cee-Lo Green and Christina Aguilera's spot on the NBC show after it was learned that neither judge would be available for the upcoming season.

Usher and Shakira have instead have been tapped to fill Cee-Lo and Christina's shoes while Fox announced on Sunday the additions of the Starships singer and country star Keith Urban to Idol's revamped group of judges. Mariah was the first to sign on after Jennifer Lopez's departure when she negotiated a lucrative $18 million deal over the summer.

We love that Mariah Carey is back to her sexy songstress shape, but what we're not lovin' is this overly snug black dress with ruffled bottom. Yikes!

Someone call the fashion police STAT!

Not exactly something we'd say seemed comfortable to travel in, but Mimi felt like rockin' this black number and black heels to catch a flight from New York to LA.

Good thing the American Idol judge's outfit is for the airport runway ... and not the fashion runway. And how hilarious refreshing is it to see Nick Cannon's wifey cruising through security just like the rest of us.

Mariah Carey performed at the 2012 NFL Kick-Off Concert at the Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday evening, and the 42-year-old pop diva turned heads when she took the stage.

Not only did she hit the high notes when she sang her new single "Triumphant (Get 'Em)," but she caught everyone's attention in a short and sexy strapless black dress. Hubby Nick Canon was on hand to support his ladylove, and after Mariah's performance, No Doubt took the stage, and Queen Latifah finished off the evening with a rendition of the National Anthem.

So who else will be sitting alongside Mariah on the judging panel for the upcoming season of American Idol? That remains to be seen, as she is still the only celebrity who has officially signed on to the hit Fox singing competition...

Mariah Carey is such a hands on mom, and it's adorable!

The songstress and her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, took a dip in their pool to beat the heat. And check out papa Nick Cannon sharing some kisses with his boy. Adorbs!

Mimi posted the pics and the following: “: ) they’re growing up so fast!”

The twins are now sixteen months old. Talk about having the world at their little fingertips!