Steven Tyler Will Not Be Returning to AMERICAN IDOL

AMERICAN IDOL will undergo another judging shakeup when the series returns next year for its 12th season — Steven Tyler has decided to exit the reality show.

“After some long…hard…thoughts…I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress ‘American Idol’ before she boils my rabbit,” said Tyler in a statement. “I strayed from my first love, AEROSMITH, and I’m back – but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I’ve got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band. The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious ass – the ultimate in auditory takeover…On Nov. 6, we are unleashing our new album, Music from Another Dimension on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars…IDOL was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it…Now it’s time to bring Rock Back. ERMAHGERD.”

With this new vacancy on the judges panel, who do you hope takes Tyler’s spot?

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