This sounds like a glorious trainwreck of an idea.  Paula Abdul’s over the top cracked out disposition combined with Mariah Carey’s self-indulgence would be no less than historic.  Just imagine for a minute – Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul talking to each other.  I know, I know, it is too amazing.  Now, I love George Michael, but any group where he is the “normal one” is set for pure television brilliance.  I really hope Simon can pull this one off, because American Idol’s judging cast would tremble in the wake of such a ridiculously awesome team.