In another new clip, Mariah Carey expresses her appreciation for the ‘American Idol’ tradition and more. Find out what she looks for in the artists that audition for the show.

MC’s music is probably one of the most selected in AI auditioning history because she is the true definition of an American Idol, so she’ll be judging contestants by her own standards.

And as we get nearer to Christmas, we get closer to the American Idol premiere! Excited? Here is another promo clip of Mariah in all of her sassy, sophisticated glory below!

Never miss an episode of American Idol this season because this one is going to be gooooood! It will be the first season I watch from beginning to end since that flawless season 3 (they just don’t make seasons like that anymore). Seeing herself and Nicki Minaj walking on eggshells should be very interesting! Miaow!