Report: Jennifer Lopez Is The New American Idol Judge!
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 @ 07:30AM
Let’s hope this turns out better than Gigli.
RadarOnline.com has learned that American Idol has reportedly landed one of Tinseltown's biggest names to fill the void left by the departing Ellen DeGeneres: Jennifer Lopez.
“It’s true,” an insider confirmed with People. “She’s excited about it.”
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J.Lo’s manager Benny Medina had been in negotiations with the show for a month, and had finalized the pact earlier this week, according to Deadline Hollywood. Also noteworthy is the return of Nigel Lythgoe as the show's executive producer, as the show biz kingpin has said he feels the panel of judges operates best as a trio, not a quartet.
The spot on American Idol may be a well-needed career boost for Lopez, 41, who’s hit a rough patch professionally in the past year: Sony Music Epic Records dropped the hit-maker from its label, while her latest film The Back-Up Plan sputtered at the box office.
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The Lopez news came on the same day that Ellen DeGeneres left the show, telling American Idol producers she didn't feel it was the "right fit” for her. According to Deadline Hollywood, Jessica Simpson's name was also bandied about as a replacement for DeGeneres.
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Noooooooooooo!!!! She can't speak English, nooooooooooo!! What an ugly pix that is posted, she is NOT attractive, can't sing &/or dance noooooooooooo!!!!
Posted Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:58am
Well I guess this show wont be around much longer.
Posted Fri, 07/30/2010 - 9:47am
She can't sing, but neither could Paula, but Paula had a personality and good instinct. They need A-listers who will appeal to the youth who watch the show. Britney would have been awesome. She's been in music her whole life!!
Posted Fri, 07/30/2010 - 9:40am
Well her music sucks as...her movies haven't done much better...But how is she going to judge people singing live?? Lord knows she wouldn't know anything about it * cough auto tune cough *, but I if they have some Lyp synching she will be fine
Posted Fri, 07/30/2010 - 7:48am
Boooooo! lol AI sucks so bad now so on the other hand she's perfect!
Posted Fri, 07/30/2010 - 7:16am