American Idol Promos Reveal New Judges' Personality Quirks

The second clip is a slightly more generic promotional video that talks about how veterans Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson are teaming up with some new talent to find the ultimate star in Season 12. This video gives us a hint of a few of the contestants who are making it past the early round in the competition. Unfortunately, at this point American Idol is trying to avoid all of the controversy that Carey spewed in her interview with Barbara Walters a few weeks ago. That would certainly have spiced up this second promo clip, but I guess it is simply wishful thinking.

Come rain or shine, American Idol premieres Wednesday, January 16 on Fox at 8 p.m. ET.