Mariah Carey is joining “The Voice,” but show veterans Blake Shelton and Adam Levine are reportedly unhappy about her new role as an advisor on the show’s 15th season. RADAR Online reports from behind the scenes that there’s real drama over Mariah making the move, with a source saying: “No one wanted her to join the show…they don’t want the drama and stress she brings to shows she’s on.” But the show’s stars were “overturned by NBC,” added the insider — which means the network bosses are ignoring years of Mariah’s bad behavior. As earlier covered by The National ENQUIRER, Mariah’s reign as a demanding celebrity diva has included plenty of television scandals where her demands shook up a set! Sources gave The ENQUIRER the scoop on Mariah’s backstage antics at “American Idol,” along with her other outrageous requests for another hit program…
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“American Idol” as a judge in 2012, and staffers were already as unhappy as the insiders of “The Voice.” Sources who'd worked with Mariah when she was a "guest mentor" on the show in 2008 had complained that she "wasn't very nice at all" — and, in comparison,
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Mariah demanded an $18 million payday because she "was adamant about getting more money than J.Lo," said another insider, adding: "J.Lo showed up week after week in some pretty amazing outfits, and Mariah wants to make sure that hers are better." The new judge also demanded a "dressing room fit for a queen," said another staffer.
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In return, Mariah later blasted her time on “American Idol” as "the worst experience of my life!"
Simon Cowell was reportedly still ready to approach Mariah to join his UK show "The X Factor" in 2017, only to allegedly change his mind once she started negotiating!
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“Mariah wants use of a private jet to fly her kids over at any time,” said a London insider. “She also requires that
her bodyguards, trainers, stylists, florists, masseuses and makeup people have access to the plane at all times. Plus the show needs to pay their salaries...not to mention she’s picked out a mansion with a spa, pool and recording studio — all on the 'X Factor’s' dime, of course."
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However, a source told RADAR, there's some good news for the “Voice” veterans. The
struggling star might be on her best behavior after some career setbacks. “Mariah wants to be more full-time as a coach,” added their insider, “so she’s trying to make a name for herself on the show. This gig can allow her a chance to be a coach next season!”
Mariah joined the panel of
“American Idol” as a judge in 2012, and staffers were already as unhappy as the insiders of “The Voice.” Sources who'd worked with Mariah when she was a "guest mentor" on the show in 2008 had complained that she "wasn't very nice at all" — and, in comparison,
"J.Lo was a pleasure!"Photo credit: Getty Images
Mariah demanded an $18 million payday because she "was adamant about getting more money than J.Lo," said another insider, adding: "J.Lo showed up week after week in some pretty amazing outfits, and Mariah wants to make sure that hers are better." The new judge also demanded a "dressing room fit for a queen," said another staffer.
Photo credit: Getty Images
In return, Mariah later blasted her time on “American Idol” as "the worst experience of my life!"
Simon Cowell was reportedly still ready to approach Mariah to join his UK show "The X Factor" in 2017, only to allegedly change his mind once she started negotiating!
Photo credit: Getty Images
“Mariah wants use of a private jet to fly her kids over at any time,” said a London insider. “She also requires that
her bodyguards, trainers, stylists, florists, masseuses and makeup people have access to the plane at all times. Plus the show needs to pay their salaries...not to mention she’s picked out a mansion with a spa, pool and recording studio — all on the 'X Factor’s' dime, of course."
Photo credit: Getty Images
However, a source told RADAR, there's some good news for the “Voice” veterans. The
struggling star might be on her best behavior after some career setbacks. “Mariah wants to be more full-time as a coach,” added their insider, “so she’s trying to make a name for herself on the show. This gig can allow her a chance to be a coach next season!”
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