"American Idol" producers have spoken out regarding this week's reported drama and feuding between new judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.
"This is one of the best, most passionate, dynamic and invested judging panels we've ever had," producers said in a statement released to Access Hollywood. "We love and support all of the judges and the fantastic work they are doing, and we can't imagine a better group to find the next 'American Idol.'
"Despite all the accusations and media speculation -- much of which is inaccurate -- production is going extremely well today and the judges are focused on finding the best talent here in Baton Rouge," the statement concluded.
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, a video surfaced online this week showing a heated blowout between Mariah and Nicki.
Mariah also told Barbara that she has hired extra security and that Nicki has expressed love for her, but has yet to apologize.
Nicki hit back at Mariah in a flurry of Twitter posts, writing:
The struggle to be a victim is real in these streets. Lmaooooooooooo
Hey yAll. Lets just say nicki said smthn about a gun. ppl will believe it cuz she’s a black rapper. Lmao. I’ll then hit up Barbara n milk it
Ironically no camera or mic heard the gun comment tho. Lol @ the struggle. Not even the producers believed u. Say no to violence barbz.
Barbara walters didn’t reach out from our team barbz. I guess we’re too dangerous. Don’t shake if u don’t wannA get shook!!!! LmAooooooooooo
I don’t call tmz n Barbara Walters cuz I stand on my own two feet. Never needed an army. God is good. Insecurity is as cruel as the grave.
Cuz i never said it!!!! RT @ItsMarthaBitch: Right! I never heard “ima knock you out” come out of Nickis mouth in that footage.
I guess it hurts 2 have the producers tell u to ur face that nicki is the best judge we’ve had since simon. Awww, poor u. Keep them lies cmn
Tried to keep quiet but let’s go!!!!
I thought we resolved it yesterday but I see u want ur pity party to continue. So I’m bout to [post the] tea.
Nah. Dat tea is waaaayyyy too potent for the blogs right now. Lmaooooo. Ima keep it on COCK. Stale tea is the best t. Bwahahahahahaahhaaa
RT @NAZ_MINAJ: Trying to be the only female on the panel, how f-cking pathetic
All I do is compliment u. That’s not enuff? Ur a legend, cheer up. U don’t have to run down ur resume or feel intimidated. Shady McGrady…
Yesterday, after hitting up
Access Hollywood Live where he expressed that the cat fights are diluting the American Idol brand, Nick Cannon tweeted out:
Quote of the day: “You can pay for school, but you can’t buy class” Jay Z
..And if you are wondering why Da Brat (a good friend of Mariah’s) is trending on twitter, she allegedly
tweeted yesterday :
“I ALREADY HAD TO BUST ONE B!TCH OVER THE HEAD WITH A BOTTLE, AND I WILL DO IT AGAIN. DON’T F@CK WITH MY PEOPLES CAUSE I WILL F@CK WITH U EVEN HARDER. IT’S NOT A GAME AND I’M NOT A JOKE. B!TCHES GOT IT TWISTED AND I’M A UNTWIST SOME SH!T”
Da Brat later
sent a tweet saying that she never tweeted such a thing and she has respect for both Nicki and Mariah but unfortunately Nicki’s ‘Barbz’ had already made her believe otherwise, so Nicki tweeted:
Sir, The struggle for u to even AFFORD that bottle is why the barbz r now cackling DOWNNNt. *Sips Pepsi* n *hops on this G4*
And later retracted that tweet with:
Oop sorry brat. Sh-t is real in the field. Pls accept my apology.
NOW WHAT I DONT RESPECT IS ALL OF THIS DAM DUMAZZ APOLOGIES ABOUT SUM TWEETS. THATS SUM PxxxY AZZ SHIZ 2 B ALL TOUGH ON TWITTER, THEN "TAKE THE TWEET BACK". GET SUM BALLZ OR GROW THE HELL UP/ PICK 1 OR 2 IT DOESNT MATTER! Cause 4 sum reason I was geeked 2 see the "Brat" going in, but then 2 recant her tweet & then Nicki did the samething, was a huge turn-off for me. Jus keepin it realz :)
Catch Barbara Walters talking about her conversation with Mariah below:
