American Idol Sean "Diddy" Combs interested in becoming 'American Idol' judge 07/29/2010 Sean "Diddy" Combs has had a change of heart and is now interested in replacing departed judge Simon Cowell on American Idol's upcoming season -- for a price. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina calls off engagement to high school sweetheart Alex Hopkins'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery marries Gabi DugalScotty McCreery: I forgot there was a gun in the backpack I took to airport TAGS: American Idol The Apprentice So You Think You Can Dance The X Factor P. Diddy's Starmaker Harry Connick Jr. Simon Cowell Ellen DeGeneres Kara DioGuardi Randy Jackson Jessica Simpson Justin Timberlake Quincy Jones Elton John Chris Isaak George Lopez Russell Simmons Sean "Diddy" Combs Babyface