Simon Cowell the mean spirited but fair judge on American Idol has a new show he is producing that will air this fall. The show is called Celebrity Duets and will match different celebrities, who are known for their singing, with other celebrities who are not professional singers.

A group of singers ranging from Motown legend Smokey Robinson to ’80s pop stars Richard Marx and Cyndi Lauper will be taking part in the short-run show, which is being produced by “American Idol’s” Simon Cowell. The 13 professional singers will be paired with other famous folks who aren’t known for their vocal chops.

In addition to Robinson, Marx and Lauper, the other singers signed up for “Duets” are Macy Gray, Randy Travis, Dionne Warwick, Brian McKnight, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Aaron Neville, Clint Black, Kenny Loggins and Michael Bolton. Songwriter and producer David Foster, who was a guest coach on “American Idol” last season, will serve as a judge.

Each week, the celebs in the competition will be paired with a different singer and perform live with their partners. The audience will vote each week on which famous people go home, and the winner will earn a prize for his or her favorite charity.

This new show sounds like a combination of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars without the dancing.