Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are both on their way to the bank to deposit an $18 Million dollar check after Mariah signed a one year deal with American Idol.
She has made history by becoming the highest paid Judge on a reality television show.
Ms.Cannon has surpassed J Lo who made $12 Million for her first year and Britney Spears who made $15 Million for her first year on X Factor.