American Idol judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez already said they may not return for the next season, so producers already have their gears turning about who to bring in next. Charlie Sheen is definitely a top candidate, and apparently he’s not too mad at the idea. But first, some needs must be met, of course! Check out his demands below.
“Idol” Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe told TMZ he would LOVE to have Charlie Sheen and Jerry Lewis as judges for season 12. Nigel would not say if he was joking … but he repeated his wish list several times during the conversation.
CONDITION #1. Charlie says FX — the network that airs his show “Anger Management” — must sign off on an “Idol” deal … but Jennifer Lopez proved, being on A.I. can be good for business.
CONDITION #2. Charlie says the money has to be right: “If the numbers move the needle AND ‘Idol’ matches 20% of my weekly salary for Autism Speaks, JDRF, and the Boys and Girls Club … then the hell with it. As we say, pour the smoke.”
That’s Charlie-speak for “Why the hell not?”
As for Jerry Lewis, he’s in Nashville directing a stage play of “The Nutty Professor” and was not available for comment.
