By Debbie Emery - Breaking Celebrity News Reporter

It's official! Mariah Carey will be latest singer to take the judge's seat on American Idol.

Fox made the highly anticipated announcement on Monday in an email statement to Breaking Celebrity News, following weeks of speculation that the Glitter star would be joining the reality TV cast.

“As a singer, songwriter and producer, it’s going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with American Idol,” Mariah said in the news release.

"I can’t wait to channel my creative energy as a part of this show which is a massive global phenomenon.”

The move comes in light of both Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler revealing that the 11th season of Idol would be their last, leaving just Randy Jackson as the only remaining judge.

Creator and executive producer Simon Fuller didn't hold back his enthusiasm for the newest member of the team. “We are proud to have one of the world's greatest-ever female singers join our show,” he said.