[RUMOR] CHRISTINA IN TALKS TO BE A JUDGE FOR NEW SHOW... 'THE VOICE'

Rumor Alert - Christina In Talks To Be A Judge On NEW US Talent Show "The Voice."

After the birth (and death) of rumours stating that Christina would become part of the judging panel on the new US version of The X Factor talent show which is big in the UK, a new rumour has come along stating that Christina may be being... considered to become a part of the judging panel for new US talent show 'The Voice'. Entertainment Weekly posted this piece of information on their official site. NBC has considered music artists such as Christina Aguilera, Cee- Lo Green and Adam Levine from band Maroon 5. Green and Levine are close to almost being accepted for the roles, but they are looking for a 3rd person to join them. No contracts have been signed yet. Below is what was posted on Entertainment Weekly's official site giving a bit more information:

'Cee-Lo Green and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine are in serious discussions to join Mark Burnett’s singing competitionThe Voice for NBC, EW has learned exclusively. Producers also considered Lenny Kravitz, Roger Daltrey, Mary J. Blige, John Legend and Enrique Iglesias about occupying a judging seat on the show. Plus, there’s a major-name female star who’s in talks to join as well, but is not yet close to a deal (according to two unconfirmed sources, it’s Christina Aguilera, which would obviously be an enormous name for any talent show).

Deals are not signed and things could still change. As Fox discovered last year when trying to fill spots on Idol, securing high-profile judges can be difficult as pop stars tend to come with prior commitments. Signing with a network for a TV show often means canceling other obligations, sometimes at a price.

Clearly NBC is going after pop stars instead of record label suits for their judges spots, and is hoping to land current and relevant artists. If hired, Cee Lo and Levine, along with the third judge, should lend some name recognition and industry experience to the show, as well as generate press interest.

The Voice seeks to gain market share when it launches this spring in the toughest of reality genres just as Idol is ramping up for its Top 12. It’s a high stakes plan, especially since Idolhas already bested one competitor this season, CBS’ performance series Live to Dancestarring former Idol judge Paula Abdul. But NBC has proven it can draw a good ratings with a singing competition with its winter a cappella competition The Sing Off.

The Voice is based on a Dutch hit where contestants audition while judges face the other direction, unable to see the contestants. The Susan Boyle-friendly format has judges making their verdicts based on the singer’s vocal talent alone rather than being influenced by the contestant’s physical appearance. Once they hit a button deciding whether to accept the performance, their chairs swivel around. Unlike Idol, contestants will not be sequestered during the competition, but will be free to interact with fans and perform on their own (such as doing club dates) while trying to build their fan base.

Last week NBC announced The Voice will take the unique step of opening its audition process to any singer with a web cam. Carson Daly will host.'

What do you guys think, should Christina accept if shes offered?

Source: Entertainment Weekly
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