Aretha Franklin Wants American Idol Job

Soul legend Aretha Franklin has thrown her hat in the ring for one of the vacant judge's seats on American Idol.

The 70-year-old Motown star, who is a big fan of the show, has used a couple of recent interviews to express an interest in filling one of the [uuid=77f3c100-99f8-4b3b-8571-c8f0cb07bcef]Steven Tyler andJennifer Lopez.

She told the Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Charlie Sheen has [uuid=f46591ba-7eb2-48e0-b119-5a7d4358acf5]Aerosmith star Tyler and J.Lo are still in his good books - despite leaving the show.

He said: "Steven and Jennifer are truly two of the most talented and consummate professionals I've worked with. I was friends with them before we hopped on this crazy journey together and I have no doubt our friendships will continue long after.

"I will love them for life."