Kelly Clarkson Gives Her Choice For New Idol Judge

Kelly Clarkson (YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/GettyImages)

Kelly Clarksonthinks she knows who should be the nextAmerican Idoljudge, and it definitely isnt her.

With all this talk of who should take the last spot at the judging table, The OriginalIdolis giving her two cents. Kelly toldUs WeeklythatCarrie Underwoodmight be the perfect fit.

Didnt she major in journalism or something? Clarkson told the mag. And she can have that face . . . that bluff face! She can put that on! She would be good.

Underwood and her skillful poker face are definitely qualified for the job. The singer earned a bachelors degree in mass communication with an emphasis in journalism from Northeastern State University back in 2006, a year after she wonAmerican Idol.

Carrie, for her part, felt she may not be the best judge. In an interview this spring with Charlotte station WSOC, she explained, Obviously I know what its like to be on the show and what happens after the show. but I dont know if I can be critical. When the judges do say something negative, people boo them. I would cry!

Then again, she didnt entirely rule out the possibility! . I love that show, she said, and if they ever said, Hey we need you to do anything I totally would.

Kelly, on the other hand, doesnt quite think shes got what it takes to be a critic.

I dont want to be a judge, Kelly said. Mentor is more my style. And not just mentoring, getting to be a part of the song with them, getting them amped up from our rehearsals to stage, its so exciting being onstage. Its fun!

Last week, Kelly finished up the first season ofDuets, where she used her expertise to help partner Jason Farol finish in the top three. The singer also helped whip her friend Blake Sheltons team into shape onThe Voice.

-Shannon Carlin, CBS Local