Last season of American Idol was desperate attempt after desperate attempt at trying to reinvent the show and mix things up... well they're at it again, by offering Dolly Parton a JOB!
Country queen Dolly Parton has turned down the chance to join the judges on American Idol - because she simply can't be mean to the contestants.
The singer will take part in a tribute to her music in the next season of the talent show, but she'll only help singers master her hits backstage.
She says, "I won't be a judge. I couldn't do that. I can't tell people they aren't doing a good job even if they ask me.
"To tell someone if they're good or bad, or if they suck isn't me." Hmm... I think she could handle it, I really do.