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The Richest American Idol Judge Might Surprise You
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ByEmily Hutchinson
It's pretty safe to say that if you're lucky enough to land a judging spot on "American Idol," you're making bank. And we mean serious bank.
Ever since the talent search that brought us stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Lambert first debuted on Fox in 2002, fans have been fascinated with the ever-changing roster of celebs imparting wisdom from the judging panel.
It seems that as soon as a famous booty sits in one of those chairs behind the star-powered desk, whether it was on Fox's original series or ABC's reboot, they're onto a multimillion dollar paycheck that would make anyone jealous.
Some of the most well-known and wealthiest stars in the world have taken turns in the judging chair, from Jennifer Lopez, to Mariah Carey, to Ellen DeGeneres.
But just how much are the "American Idol" judges of the past and present actually worth? Who's the ri
