If you thought American Idol was the only music-based reality show that was undergoing some major changes, think again — two other shows; one on our side of the pond and one not-so-much, are set for some interesting makeovers for their returns.

• Hope you said goodbye to the familiarity of Dancing With The Stars during last night’s finale (by the way, Kellie Pickler somehow won it all — good for her, I guess): not only will the show drop down to a one night a week come next season, but it’s been rumored that the show’s two of the three judges (Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman) may not be returning for future installments — their contracts are up and they may not be re-upped. “The producers will take a break and then start discussions about what the fall will look like”, said a source tied to the series.

• Seems like Sharon Osbourne may not be done with reality, either: after openly bashing and quitting NBC’s America’s Got Talent, the brassy lady is headed back to the table for the UK’s version of The X-Factor — she was originally part of the series back in 2007. “I couldn’t be happier about coming back for the 10th anniversary of X Factor,” she said in a statement (She will not be leaving her position on CBS’ View-like show, The Talk, by the way — she’ll be pulling double duty on both shows).

As for the original mess, American Idol insiders are saying the show’s creators are suggesting bringing in some Idol VIPs — as in past contestants — to take over judging duties for next season’s show.

Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson are said to be all for it, while Clay Aiken or Adam Lambert are hopefuls to fill the third chair.

Can too much change, in these cases, be a good thing?

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Following two concert dates cancelled earlier this month, the legendary Aretha Franklin has cancelled two others and is taking the entire month of June off, according to her publicist.

As before, no reason for the break was given (the only excuse that was expressed was a doctor’s order for a “recommendation for treatment”).

She was well enough after the previous surprise cancellation to appear on the finale of American Idol last week to perform a medley of her hits with the female finalists.

She is said to resume her performance schedule come July.

Whatever the reason, we wish her well.

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Just when you thought it was safe to tune back in next season.

Contrary to many rumors flying around about the release of all of the judges from American Idol, the FOX chairman of entertainment, Kevin Reilly, made his official statement regarding the job statuses of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban and their participation for next year’s competition.

According to him, an official decision hasn’t been made just yet — but the three are all invited to return, minus Randy Jackson who officially quit last week.

“Everything at this point is on the table, and we’ll talk about that starting Friday”, he said. He did however confirm that Jackson would be departing and expressed that there was “no ill will whatsoever” regarding his decision to do so.

“Our next season begins Friday morning after our finale, and that’s when we’re really gonna go to work in earnest,” he shared. “Because the format, more than anything, will have a few fresh twists next year, which we’ve already identified that I think will be a nice little jolt for next season.”

The only change that will possibly come for Idol’s 12th season is that the show may return to its format of having only three judges, as opposed to the four that began back in 2009.

Also confirmed was the return of the hit series 24. The Kiefer Sutherland headed action series ended back in 2010 and is set to return for a special 12-episode continuation entitled 24: Live Another Day. That will premiere next May.

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There are no winners over at American Idol — at least not on the judging panel.

A source tied to the show says Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban are “definitely gone” from the show after this season. Fellow judge Randy Jackson has confirmed that he’ll also be leaving the show following the finale, which means the music competition will see four new faces at the panel for it’s 12th season.

With the many dramatics that have followed since it began earlier this year (including a major one before the show even began airing), many people decided to tune out from the once prominent FOX hit, with ratings sinking to an all-time low.

The lineup for the channel’s Fall season will come on Monday during the upfronts for the network, with the official announcement of the release of the four to be made then.

The show’s host, Ryan Seacrest, is the only returning factor for the series in his hosting duties.

The show’s twelfth season finale will air this coming Thursday with an appearance from former judge, Jennifer Lopez.

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Guess you don’t mix business with — more business.

Randy Jackson has actually been Mariah Carey’s manager for some time and was said to be instrumental on helping her sign on for American Idol”s current season (even though he was allegedly fired beforehand).

However, they may have been spending a bit too much time together as Carey has apparently fired Jackson from his duties, closing out a nearly 2-plus decade career together after a “falling out” between the two.

The “#Beautiful” singer is now being managed by Red Light Management, who also rep Alicia Keys, Faith Hill, Miley Cyrus and more.

A source close to the two say that things are “fine” between them and they will work together in the future, “but not [with Jackson] as a manager.”

And you thought things couldn’t get anymore awkward on this damn show.

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