J.Lo Is Furious That 'Idol' Is All About Steven Tyler

Who predicted 'American Idol' would be in deep trouble without Simon Cowell at the helm? Me, you, everybody, that is until Steven Tyler stepped up to breathe new life into the decade-old series, thrilling just about everyone -- save for Miss
Jennifer Lopez.
"This was meant to be Jennifer's big comeback," an insider complains to me. "The entire re-branding of the show was built around her, but now it's all about Steven 24/7."
While Jennifer's the one normally lavished with attention, I'm hearing she's getting annoyed with all the people asking her about the Aerosmith legend.
Snarked my source: "She's mystified at how this happened and has made it very clear to the producers that the cameras need to spend a little more time adoring Jennifer's favorite idol -- herself!"
And although it may be a little too soon for 'Idol' to be congratulating themselves on another season well done, the doom and gloom theories that this would be the show's last year on the air are all but silenced.
"The show has experienced year-to-year declines of about 10 percent for the last several seasons now, so everyone expected ratings to drop," a TV insider tells me. "The only question was how much they drop. And although the show did drop, it still produced huge numbers easily beating all its competition. Last week's episode was actually up from last Thursday's episode by nearly 18 percent, and was down only 9 percent from the equivalent episode last year."
At the end of the day, it's shaping up that Steven has saved this show. Word of mouth about him and the quality of singers is getting stronger and stronger ever week, and so far he's even managed to get us to forget the departure of Simon Cowell. Sorry, Jennifer, we still miss Paula.
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Steven Tyler, left, Jennifer Lopez, center, and Randy Jackson, judges on the FOX show "American Idol," take part in a panel discussion during the FOX Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez (C) visits the SiriusXM Studio with Nicole Biggins (L) and Ryan Sampson on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: A general view of actress/singer Jennifer Lopez's boots during her visit to the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress and siger Jennifer Lopez visits the SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez signs the wall at SiriusXM Studio on February 1, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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You right Randy need to hit the highway. Sorry never like the way he talks and name drops all the time.
I can't get past him calling young women dogs and dudes.
People are posting Steven's creepy. I would trust Tyler over Randy anyday of the week.
Not to worry they will all be going, there won't be another season.
The producers should have been smart and put a period to a successful show when Simon left left season. They should have ended on a high note instead of going off the air as a flop and being cancelled.
The old show business adage... "Leave 'em wanting more.."
I agree. I think we needed a breath of fresh air & Steven & Jennifer are just that. I think all these rumors are just that. Media trying to stir up trouble where there is none. Don't miss Simon either. No need to be mean & callous. That got old real quick. These kids don't deserve that. Steven thanks for keeping it professional with heart. Seeing you with the singers wheelchair bound fiancee brought a tear to my eyes & shows the person you really are.
Well, for those of you that think the show should be cancelled...it still pulls in more numbers than anything else on the air. Why would they cancel that??? Of course they would not! Second of all, the judges are not the reason most people watch this show. My entire family and I watch to see the performers and dont really even get into it till all the joke performances are done with. And finally, for those of you that think Steven is great for things you have seen him do on the show...nothing happens that is not scripted by the producers, if you think otherwise, then you are very mistaken.
The show hasnt even started People. Its not all about the Judges. J-lo, Steven and Randy will do good. Simon got old fast. Paula needs to go to Rehab. Tara was Hot and knew music. This was not for Ellen. I agree with you Cher. I GOT YOU BABE !
Steven Tyler is a rock legend....JLo is not. It's as simple as that.
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I agree but Steven got conned by the squeakey voiced teeny bop per, J low did not
Rock Legend? Not sure about that. The last thing Aerosmith did that was any good was a couple tunes off of Toys In the Attic in 1975 everything after that was " Bad Man Real Bad" But he is a good dude, Seems like a pretty cool guy.
Beth22 Some stuff before 1975 were good to, I mean the stuff after "Bad Man Real Bad"
dr659...Following your logic, the Beatles were NOT rock music legends either because they have not "done" anything since 1970...No, Tyler and Aerosmith definitely fit into the category of rock legends. J-Lo should be glad that things seem to be working out with the group of judges they put together....sometimes success is best measured, not by the individuals but by the sum of the parts, that is the effectiveness of the Team. Had they put someone other than Steven Tyler as a judge the show could have gone down faster than the Titanic...
So this guy just gets to write whatever he likes and the world believes it? I've watched a couple episodes and their chemistry seems genuine. Well, "my source" tells me Rob is sure full of crap-o-la.
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Agreed - Shuter is just stirring up Sh*t - AGAIN
dr659, Yes he is a legend!!!! Aerosmith has been around 40 yrs...and your wrong about only a couple songs off toys in the attic in 75. It started with the dream on albulm in 73 and there are other great albulms like Rocks one of the best albulms, get your wings, another great albulm and draw the line. I like all there stuff in the 70's. Once they started making music in the 80's didnt like the music much...but they still are a great band and always will be!!! As far as I dol, I love Steven on there. Jen needs to go. Now she crying shes getting no camera time...what a vain brat!!!! She needs to grow up really!!!
I agree with you. Just because you are a negative hack does not mean we should all immediately abandon our own thoughts and join the negative thinkers. I think that Jennifer is sweet to the contestants and the show is better this year.
Steven Tyler is fantastic...JLo is ok but he is just a great addition. Am enjoying this more than I thought I would.
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That's how I feel too. I didn't think I'd enjoy this season, but so far I think it's great! J-Lo needs to get a backbone, though, and start being honest about who's talented and who's not. But this article is correct - Steven is stealing the show so far which is A-OK with me!
Tyler has talent, she does not, seems like a threat to me!
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Well Said, Vin!
J-Lo I do love you and I think you have great talent however, when you were in diapers Steven Tyler and Aerosmith have been legends for over 30+ years. Enjoy being in the presents of greatness...
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i think you mean presence of greatness, right?