Is 'Idol' Thinking About Life Without Jennifer Lopez?

By Rob Shuter Posted Jun 28th 2011 06:30PM

Insiders believe that Jennifer Lopez's admission to the BBC that she's "on the fence" about returning to 'American Idol' next season is nothing more than a ploy for a pay hike ... However, 'Idol' is already discussing possible replacements should they not be able to entice J.Lo to return.

"Right now the star of 'American Idol' is Steven Tyler," an insider source tells me. "Everyone thought after Simon announced he was leaving that [Lopez] would fill the void. How wrong were they? It's all about Steven, who's already signed on for season 11.

Jennifer, who currently earns a reported $12 million for her one-year deal with 'Idol' -- a touch below the $35 mil Simon earned -- needs to ask herself how much her contribution to the show is really worth.

"'Idol' has resurrected her much-stalled music career," one music exec tells me, referring to 'On the Floor,' the singer's first radio hit in a while. "Likewise, 'Idol' didn't fall apart when Simon left and Jennifer has to get some of the credit for that. But let's also remember the show didn't increase in ratings and that is also thanks to J.Lo."

Jennifer told the BBC: "I loved 'Idol,' but I have a lot of other things happening, and it's going to come down to me making a choice of what I want to do for the next year ... We're not really at the breaking point of 'You have to make a decision right now!'"

Be careful, Jennifer, I'm being told the names Shania Twain and Shakira are already being mentioned in hopes of bringing in viewers!

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Tags: American Idol, Jennifer Lopez

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Thursday 30 June

By Dave

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I say let Lopez go, if she thinks she's to good for the show the show doesn't need her.

By JB

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Who really cares about this stupid show . All i care about is bringing football back . And one more thing John Shakira ain't auto tuned .

By Bethany

I cannot believe this article says Steven Tyler is the star of the show. OMG..he gives the same review ("That was Beautiful") to every contestant and he seems spaced out all the time. He's hard to look at and boring as heck. He seems like he doesn't even want to be there!!!! I can't believe he is actually going to be on next season!!!!

By cathy

I don't think she needs the money....

By Brian

See just want's them to change the name of the show to " IT"S ALL ABOUT ME, THE JLO SHOW "

By miccrimmin

Bring back Simon PLEASE

By Jamie

dump JLo and I'll watch again...

By Patrick

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Does anyone really care??? These types of reality shows have gotten mundane and boring. There is nothing fresh in these shows. They just need to end...and I mean Idol, Voice, SYTYCD, DWTS, etc. need to go away.

By jm

JLo's career was at a "stand still" if it were not for idol. She ain't "all that" like some think! She may be one of the most beautiful women in the spanish world BUT thats where it ends. Sry J truth is truth. She is getting to a point that she does not even act her age anymore. She HAD to prove she could shake the junk in her trunk,she has to do acts on the show c'mon people its not about HER is about the kids!!! Remember?

By Jay Blaisdell

It just has to be a ploy because it's Jennifer Lopez, right ? I mean, she can't have a legitimate dilemma ... a true "what shall i do?" period ... because of family or whatever. Nope. Let's take this opportunity to bash Lopez again. Isn't that how it works Rob ?

By Amanda

JLO IS THE MOST UGLIEST FAKEST THING EVER. i hope she leaves.
Shes only lucky...Theres a billion othr women who r actually prettier. Her movies suck and her voice is terrible , her hair is fake . She got her boobs,butt,nose,cheekbones,chin and shes still ugly you should see her before she was famous. Im best friends with her Exboyfriend and he said that she cheated on him and went to cuba to do a black magic to be succesful....and she is extreamly undown to earth...Shes from the bronx eating beans and now she only wants a white room in a hotel like no ugly get out. SHE IS SO UGLY AND UNTALENTED...WHY IS SHE A JUDGE ? SHE HAS NO TALENT SHE DOESNT EVEN SING ....KATY PERRY , TAYLOR SWIFT , MADONNA , LADY GAGA ...PEPLE WHO R Famous and taleted JLO SUCKS AND SHOULDNT BE FAMOUS

But what do you realy think of her?

By steve

love the 'lopez' but i'll trade her for shania twain in a new york minute.

By peewee

J-Lo needs to to pack her bag. The show lost it's appeal since she came on board.

By mary

WHITNEYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

By tony

Poor J.LO.....SHe needs the money....maybe to pay her back taxes.....So I say dump her and the stupid SHOW

By barb

jlo is good but there are others just as good. no more for her or any one else. remember what is going on in the world today. they do not need this money. countries do.

By kell

i like shania twain, if they put her on there, i would watch it again!!! i stopped after simon left.

By karaross1976

OMG people! Quit your bellyacheing about JLO! She may not be the greatest, but Shakira and Shania? Oh sheesh. Those other two are dumber than a box of Rocks! If you don't like it, don't watch!!! And boycott the sponsors? HAHAHAHA! Let me know how that works for ya!!!! lol Why do you people on here that whine like a bunch of frickin babies think ANYONE cares about your piss poor attitude and you really have no taste whatsoever.

By maria

have you ever met or spoken to Shania Twain? LOL Dumber than a box of rocks? I would hardly say that. As far as being talented... she would out sing JLo anyday! It really doesnt take much to sound good in a recording studio with back up singers and machines that correct ALL of your vocal faults!

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