Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson Sign On for More 'Idol'

By Kelly Fisher Posted Jun 29th 2011 04:50PM

Two outta three ain't bad. 'American Idol' has two judges signed on for next season, but who's still on the fence?

Steven Tyler and longtime 'Idol' vet Randy Jackson are both set to return to the small screen next season, E! Online confirms. But what about J.Lo?

Jennifer Lopez has been vocal about her hesitance to return to the judges' table, and currently she's the only one holding out to announce whether or not she'll come back to the Fox talent show next season.

"I don't know," Lopez told BBC Radio earlier this month about her 'Idol' return. "I haven't been forced to make a decision and I'm glad about that because honestly I'm very on the fence about it."

Days later, she talked about her judging gig on the UK talk show, 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man.'

"I have not decided whether I'm going back yet. It's not time [to decide] and I have a lot of things happening. And I really got to decide whether I'm going to do a film or if I'm gonna go on tour or if I'm going back to TV," she said. "I really don't know yet."

Maybe now that her fellow judges are game for another season, Lopez will make her mind up one way or another.

"'Idol' has resurrected [Lopez's] much-stalled music career," a music exec told PopEater. "Likewise, 'Idol' didn't fall apart when Simon [Cowell] 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."

If Lopez does decide to leave, we hope the search to fill her empty chair comes with way less drama than Cowell's other talent show.

Tags: American Idol, jennifer lopez, randy jackson, steven tyler

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Wednesday 29 June

By stu

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BOOOO SNNNNNNNNNNNNNNORE The Dog Randy!

By kimberly williams

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This year I watched American Idol for the first time. I loved it,I never missed one show. You guys are great out there. I love Steven Tyler, he made it fun and not so serious. That's everyone was smileing and were so happy. I cant till next year. Thank you!

By joan

No J Lo, hooray, her jealousy of Steven Tyler is quite obvious. Steven Tyler is one of the best things that has happened to AI.

Friday 01 July

By miriam

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The only problem I have w/ Steven is his shirts. He has to update his wardrobe

By Ed

Good move guys!

By Vicky

Personally, I'm glad Steven's back. I love that man. As for Jennifer couldn't care less if she stays or goes.....

I agree w/ you. J lo can go. Twain or Shakira will do just fine. For sure I am certain that Shakira will. She's very knowledgeable. She writes some or most of her songs, she speaks languages, SHakira will do much for the Idol.

By wuwu

you are back on the map J.LO, don' screw it up so soon!

By Chris

Well I haven't got an email I guess that it is being sensored by Jennifer......

By vinny

Didn't Tyler say that the show sucked?

By Mike

Dog, yo, yo, yo. Dude, solid. Jackson is a nobody!

LOL I hear you! I hate when he does that. As a host he knows better.

By redwood10

I thought the judging was horrible last year. Steven is the only one I would bring back because he was fun.

By aerofanz

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Vinny, Steven sid AI sucked as part a whole article where he explained how his opinion changed and how he decided to join the show.

By David Jong

i HOPE THEY TAKE THIS SHOW OFF THE AIR IT'S TIRED, JUST WORN OUT AND WILL NEVER RECAPTURE ITS FORMER GLORY NOW THA sIMON HAS DEPARTED.

By Javadude54

That's a great gig for Tyler since he can do it sitting down. He can get as high as he wants and the worst thing that could happen is he'd fall out of his chair.

By ken

I think that J.Lo should return for another season she warm and funny. And brings a lot of experience to the show. As for her being jealous of Steven I really don't think that she is. From what I have seen of the show but I was unable to see it that much. Her new CD Love is Great, I think that she is talented enough to do both. Do the show and put out great music.

By lee

Madanna would be great. JLo was fine, but at times it didn't matter. She made 12 mill, plus money from music hot, thanks to them, so in a sense she made more money then Simon.
Give Madonna the job, or even Rod Stewart. Three men judges could be intersting.

By Laurette

Don't like JLo - never did never will. She is self centered and phony. Those tears were just an acting part to her and she is not a great actress. Shania Twain would be wonderful!

By Steve D

I would to see Stevie Nicks as a judge!

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