American Idol judge Nicki Minaj missed the performance of Curtis Finch, Jr. on Top 10 week because she was about 15 minutes late for the Fox show. Who's going to say that's acceptable? 'Idol' has lost millions of viewers through the years, but at least 16 million viewers still tune in. And one Idol judge couldn't make sure she comes on time for them.

Nicki Minaj on American Idol Top 10 Week: No Kidding, Love Her or Hate Her? (Credit: Twitter/Ryan Seacrest)

The following day, Finch is revealed to have drawn the lowest number of votes. Frustrated, she says, "Come on, America, are you kidding me?" But Barb, were you kidding the audience when you came in late for a live show for which you're receiving millions of dollars for - at the very least - punctuality?

Curtis Finch, Jr., whose relatively weak Top 10 performance Minaj missed, definitely has some excellent vocals. But many viewers are writing about his arrogance on social media networks. Many are not buying his showman personality. And then there's the Hollywood round issue with Charlie Askew. If that's not enough, Minaj should bear in mind that Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson were voted off the show, too. Will she react the same way in case Kree Harrison slips next week? (That's not likely, but still.)

American Idol viewers have written about her repulsive eye-rolling, walking out, and flirting on the show. Then she comes in late. And then she walks out again. How much more will she toss on to a very tired audience? C'mon Barb, are you kidding the Idol viewers?

As exasperating as some of her stunts are, Minaj can be a good mentor/judge on the show. RollingStone pegs her as the new Simon Cowell. She's downright honest (like Simon) even when she's unnecessarily trying to be too cute (like Paula Abdul) with her comments. (Waffles, rainbows, what else have we heard?) She tells potential country stars to listen to Keith Urban. She celebrates quirky artistry and has a keen sense for talent. This is what Grumpy Cat has to say. Sometimes, her haters don't make sense. And sometimes they do.

What do you think of Nicki Minaj and how she's doing on Idol - love her or hate her?

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