With the premiere of NBC’s The Voice and the enduring popularity of American Idol, theGrio got to thinking about other performers we’d love to see sitting on a panel of judges (or in The Voice’s case, vocal coaches) and offer their insights and opinions. Some of them would be entertaining, some would be insightful, while others would just make good television. Check out our picks and see if these are the ideal celebs for this reality show format.
Slideshow: Who judges best? 'Voice' coaches we'd love to hear from
