Jennifer Hudson Says Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj 'American Idol' Feud is Fake!

By:OK! Staff

Oct. 15 2012, Published 5:05 a.m. ET

When a tape of new American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj bickering mysteriously leaked online, fans were shocked to hear the two divas battling it out, but now people are wondering if the feud is staged to get an audience back for AI.

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Former Idol contestant and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson recently said she doesn't believe the heated arguments between Nicki and Mariah are real.

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The Dream Girls actress reportedly said this weekend, "I don't believe it. I think it's just for ratings for the show."

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And she's not the only one.

The Voice's Cee Lo Green said, "This is Hollywood, California. Hardly anything's legit."

Aerosmith rocker and former American Idol judge Steven Tyler also believes this fight is just to boost ratings. When asked if he thought that was the case he replied, "Of course, are you kidding?"