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Could the American Idol judges’ table be getting a big dose of R-E-S-P-E-C-T? If Aretha Franklin has her way, it will.
The Queen of Soul emailed CNN over the weekend and volunteered her judging services to the FOX show with one caveat — she wants Patti LaBelle at her side.
VIDEO: Aretha Franklin Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston at Radio City Music Hall (Video)
The 18-time Grammy winner said she’s a longtime fan of the show. And considering one of her signature songs — “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” — is an Idol favorite going back to season one when Kelly Clarkson performed the classic and knocked it out of the park — it certainly seems that Franklin’s expertise could be beneficial to future contestants.
What do you think Idol Worshippers? Would Franklin and LaBelle be a good team alongside Randy Jackson — or someone else?
And watch a clip of Clarkson performing “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” below:
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