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

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Tuesday 14 September

By Joe

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Why does she think she deserves that much for doing nothing? The show is sinking ship now anyway. Oh well. I as well as many others, have lost interest.

By yukki-smith

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I love The I-nterracial R-o-m-ance! It is so nice. My boyfriend and i both think so. He is a s-e-x-y black man,lol. I know him via *** (Black w hite Romance)* .*{C00M} *** a nice place for black white singles, to interact with each other…no bounds or extremes in front of true love. . …@love it

By eastbayblkman

How is she qualified to stand in judgement of a young singer? She does not have a great voice. Her voice is mediocre At least Paula Abdul was at one time in the Guiness Book for record sales. I definitely wont be watching.

By Susie

Lost some interest when Paula left. Now that Simon won't be returning, I lost a LOT more interest. Jennifer Lopez is joining.......AI just lost another viewer.

By buzz

Harry Connick, Jr. should have been the first selection, but hopefully, he will at least be selected as the third judge on the panel.

By Apostate

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Looks like the "AI:Asinine Avarice" season is almost upon us...

Wednesday 15 September

By DWYER

NOT ONLY IS IT A LOT OF MONEY, JENNIFER IS REALLY, REALLY , NOT WORTH IT

By brimco66

great!.i love her.

By jollygin

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She is so talented and would be an awesome judge. I am so glad she has joined. You know, it is nobody's business how much she is making. Popeater, you shouldn't print that.

By Dave

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Thanks for giving me yet another reason to never watch AI again. I think this will be its last season; the ratings are going to go into the toilet now that they have this no-talent puerto rican diva in there.

By lorenzo420

at least paula could sing and love that song straight up

By tired of crybabies

Why is it that its only the people who are either too lazy to go to school, too lazy to start a business, to lazy to make something better of themselves that they want everyone else to feed Africa? What have they done for anyone else in their lifetime..... Get off the 'puter and go do some for someone else, or go back into you little pink room with yer dollies

By Homer

Is 'this' the official 'jumping of the shark?' How is it relevant for Jennifer Lopez to judge musical talent? Her husband, perhaps. He, at least, has some 'chops' in the music business. This is just plain silly.., and disappointing.

Their only hope in salvaging this show.. would be to bring Gene Simmons in as the third judge.

By Tim Correll

+ Too much to mention for Gene Simmons. Most hard rock and heavy metal musicians (particularly current, former and original members of Iron Maiden and KISS) would be far better choices than that talentless skank Jennifer Lopez. I never watched American Idol and I certainly won't watch American Idol wth J-Lo the Ho.

By buck hunter

You are right -- Harry Connick Jr. would be a great choice..and may offset Jennifer Lopez's role... If not Connick -- I will NOT be watching!!

By Mary-Margaret

Jennifer Lopez? WHY? WHY? WHY?

By dbrockskk

TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS??

By Donna

OMG why is lopez going to be on Idol. She cant sing and she cant act. Without Simon it will be nothing. Wont be watching again this year.

I like jennifer,, but not for this show.
tired,, you are so right. Its funny to read what some people write on here. Almost unbelievable how some people think others, should spend their money.

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