With the news that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol,Rolling Stone compiled a gallery of former Idol mentors they think would be a good replacement -not surprisingly,Gwen,who of course mentored Idol contestants back in 2007,is mentioned.
Gwen StefaniWith No Doubt wrapping up a new studio album, it’s unlikely Gwen Stefani could find time to sit in on Idol every week. But the Season Six mentor would be great for the judges’ mix: she’s sweet, charming and an inspiration to young girls (Harajuku and otherwise) worldwide.
Last year,Gwen explained to Access Holywood that while she would love to return to American Idol as a musical guest with No Doubt,she wouldn’t want to be a judge: