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Nicki Minaj in New 'American Idol' Promo: No One Comes Close to This Show (Video)

9:55 PM PST 11/28/2012 by Michele Amabile Angermiller

The rookie judge talks about making dreams come true in a new spot, which aired during "X Factor's" Wednesday night episode.

Nicki Minaj

No one's ever going to touch American Idol. They'll never come close." 

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So says Nicki Minaj in the latest promotional spot for the Fox singing competition. The commercial, which aired during Wednesday night's X Factor, featured Minaj in a more professional role as the Young Money singer-rapper elaborated on the Season 12 theme of "dreams."

"You are finding someone right before they become a superstar, and hopefully you are going to help to mold that journey and make them a better artist," she said. 

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American Idol returns Jan. 16.

What do you think of the serious side of Nicki, Worshippers?

Watch the clip below:

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