Mary J. Blige To Guest-Judge “Idol”

"American Idol" fans can hope for "No More Drama" when Mary J. Blige sits down next to Simon Cowell.

The R&B star will be a guest judge for the reality show's Atlanta auditions on Sunday and Monday, the LA Times reported.

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She'll join several other celebs lined up to take the spot of former judge Paula Abdul, including Victoria Beckham – who has filled in in Boston and Denver — and Katy Perry, whose judging dates have yet to be announced.

Paula announced on August 4 via Twitter that she would be leaving the show after eight seasons as a judge, and she's had no shortage of suitors since.

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Nigel Lythgoe, her former executive producer at "Idol," recently said he would love to have her on "So You Think You Can Dance" as a guest. Additionally, an ABC executive said last week that he would like to see her on "Dancing With the Stars."

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