Jennifer Lopez Inks $12 Million Deal to Join 'American Idol'

By John Mitchell Posted Sep 14th 2010 03:06PM

After months of rumors, negotiations and allegations of sabotage, it seems Jennifer Lopez is officially onboard as the newest judge on 'American Idol.'

PEOPLE is reporting that Lopez has inked a $12 million deal to join FOX's hit music competition show for its tenth season. While neither FOX nor representatives for Lopez have commented on the deal, a source close to the singer-actress says she is "very excited." The one-year deal was also confirmed by TMZ and PopEater's Rob Shuter.

As PopEater reported earlier today, enemies of the show as well as Lopez's competition had allegedly been planting rumors about the star's so-called "diva demands" in an effort to derail her shot at joining Randy Jackson at the 'Idol' judge's table. However, sources told TMZ that the month-long contract negotiations with the star had been "normal."

Earlier reports that Lopez had sought TV and movie development deals with FOX in addition to a larger salary and input on who her co-judges would be do appear to be true, though, those negotiations seem to have fallen through.

There remains no official word on who the third judge for the upcoming season will be, though Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has told friends he is replacing Simon Cowell. If he does indeed assume a chair at the table, that would mean the new 'AI' lineup would be Lopez, Jackson and Tyler with Ryan Seacrest returning as host.

Tags: American Idol, jennifer lopez

Comments

(60)

Tuesday 14 September

By SiastaEg

Highest Rank Vote down Vote up Report this

12 million dollars to do basically nothing. Wow, nice. You could feed half of Africa with that but instead this cow who is already disgustingly rich gets it because dumb people watch this sad excuse for a show.

By wisdom

You are so right,and most fools will support her

By tony

Low Ranked Vote down Vote up Report this

a little jealous are we?

By chicobombico

That is nothing. Look what they pay those peckerwood sports figures.

Vote down Vote up Report this

Not jealous, just think it's wrong when that money could be put towards better things, such as digging this cow a nice big hole that she can't climb out of.

By LARRY

High Rank Vote down Vote up Report this

SiastaEg, Calm down.

Wednesday 15 September

By DWYER

DONT DO IT!!! JENNIFER LOPEZ WILL SUCK!!!!!!!!!!

I'm calm, it's the internet so how can I take it seriously?

By Sissy

Lowest Rank Vote down Vote up Report this

It is impossible to fall out of love. Love is such a powerful emotion, that once it envelops you it does not depart. True love is eternal. If you think that you were once in love, but fell out of it, then it wasn't love you were in. There are no 'exit' signs in love, there is only an 'on' ramp. (( W_e_a_l_t_h_y_S_o_c_i_a_l . c_0_m ))
Lots of my friends found their lovers through the service. You may have a try... ;)

By Tom

Is American Idol still on? Does anyone actually watch it? I figured when a real show like Americas Got Talent came on that American Idol would go away. Well at least the 11 -16 age group still has a show to watch.

By Joe

LOL, takes a cow to know a cow SiastaEG. Sounds to me like someone is bitter and jealous of beautiful Jennifer Lopez. Take that freaken loser.

Since when does it take a cow to know a cow? Just takes eyes.

By gobluespartyon

Your jealous and your the cow Siastaeg I don't care how much no one makes I don't lose any sleep with how much celebs or athletes make. American Idol is a good show and isn't a dumb excuse for a show as you have claim which is a lie.

I don't lose sleep over it either, seems like Americans might get sick of all these over payed untalented actresses making millions while your economy is in the gutter. You can go ahead and watch your American Idol and shut off your brain. I'm sure life in the trailer park is hard, no better way to dumb it down than watch Lopez on American Idol. Throw in some cheap beer and you have yourself the American dream!

By olga concepcion

well ijust say thats good deal for jlopez for american idol she disef it am proad fo r my idol

By Mike

"American Idol" has officially lost another viewer.

By brad

I'm with you, Mike. Ms Lopez's presence guarantees I won't be tuning in.

By lolabull

For real, J Ho? No thanks. And down the tubes AI goes.

By tuffpaw

Amen, Mike. Hope X Factor, with Paula as one of the judges, airs at the same time and cleans the floor with them. Paula will get the last laugh. Love Steven Tyler. Lopez makes me gag. What kind of a person still wears fur in the 21st century? Oh I know, a heartless, souless wannabe.

By peach

Wow..that woman needs more money. Does she really have that kind of following?? WHY? I'm sick of the show..it needs to end.

Page 1 of 3