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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Thursday 30 June

By Pam

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Surprise surprise. Get a boost for her dying career and then bale. The real star of the panel is Steven Tyler anyway. Bye bye Jo Lo.

By shyn

If they possibly grow balls and kick the spoiled brat to the curb (lopez), could they POSSIBLY get a judge in the 11 years of this show that can SING!!!! PLEASE!

By ceecee

WOW I THINK J LO WAS GREAT. I THINK IT WAS REAL HARD FOR HER TO SEE SOMEONE GO, REALLY THOSE TEARS WERE REAL. I DON'T THINK SHE WAS JEALOUS OF STEVEN, HE WAS GREAT TOO. THIS WAS A GREAT PANEL, LOVE RANDY AS WELL.I HOPE SHE STAYS, BUT I REALLY THINK SHE CANNOT TAKE THE VOTING PEOPLE OFF. IF SHE DECIDED TO LEAVE THATS HER DECISION. SHE HAS KIDS AND OTHER THINGS TO DO. IF SHE LEAVES I WOULD LOVE TO SEE SHANIA TWAIN. PLEASE DO NOT GET LIZA MINELLI OMG SHE IS SO WACKY.I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WATCH HER AT ALL.

Friday 01 July

By Miriam

Jennifer lopez "On the floor". the music is from a Colombian song that came out a long time ago. it was a good one to dance and exercise to. The words are different but Jennifer Lopez had no originality in this one.

By brandi

The show this past season became nothing more than a vehicle for Jen to promote her crap. That sucks balls big time, get a singer that actually SINGS, knows something about music like technically, how to hit notes, singing in the right key and octave. That would be great. Maybe jen should cut Idol a check, they clearly did more for her than she did for the show or the contestants. The truth is the truth, I'll be watching The Voice and maybe x-factor. I'll watch Idol only if they replace Lopez.

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