Publicity stunt

Nicki Minaj on the ball of American Idol series 12

It has finally started again, the battle of good, bad and not so on the note. One of the most followed TV shows in the world kicked off yesterday with auditions in New York City and the new judge Nicki Minaj did make her presence known very effectively. 

She claimed that she would not stand for any diva acts from the fellow judge Mariah Carey. 

"I have to strangle one of the divas on the panel, but I won't tell you who." 

In the promotional interview prior to the show, Nicki Minaj said:" The best thing a contestant can do to impress me is flash me. That would make me remember the person. One boy in particular took off his shirt and was trying to be all sexy."  So much for the singing competition then.... 

Dirty looks, side eyes and rolling eyes were thrown across the table whilst Nicki was seemingly annoyed by RnB star Mariah. 

The boys are keeping well away from the girls, which maybe is the wisest move they can have considering the circumstances. 

"You know that there is going to be a little bit of potential personality conflict", explained Ryan Seacrest, who is hosting the show, " Our superstars were super passionate from the get-go." 

Mariah Carey has lifted her self up from the level and despite the differences of opinions, Nicki Minaj stated:" I feel like we gel well, in a weird, crazy way."