
Not than anyone has any doubts that Jennifer Lopez will return to Fox’s American Idol next season, but the show’s executive producer Nigel Lythgoe today became the first person associated with Idol to confirm her return on the record. “I believe we’re still waiting for the official announcement, but I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of American Idol, is back for the next season,” Lythgoe said on Idol host Ryan Seacrest’s radio show this morning. That official announcement is yet to come because Lopez’s deal is still being finalized. As for her compensation, it is going up, from $12 million to $15 million-$20 million next season.
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This is terrific news, Now, we can all fantasize even more about Jennifer…as she is now back on the market.
None of us will get her, of course,…but, this gives more hope.
Dream the dream…..
Bummer
Maybe husband #4 will be chosen as well.
HAPPY FOR MS. LOPEZ EVERYTIME HER MANAGER BENNY MEDINA FOCUSES ON BLOWING UP SOME1′S CAREER HE REPS HE DOES IT. HIS WORK ETHIC STYLE & PASSION ARE TOTALLY INSPIRATIONAL. IN A TOWN OF PAPER TIGERS HE IS A LION
Joe Blaze,
Will NEVER read your posts until you stop using all caps…
Hi Benny!
Is she really worth that much to Fox?
I don’t want to sound like a hater, but how can a non-singing and lip-synching performer judge singing talent on American Idol ? I guess this is Paula Abdul Part II.
Why they’re paying her so much money to be a judge on this show is beyond comprehension.
Nobody tunes-in to watch her. She is exactly like Paula Abdul but without the possibility of crazy.
They shouldn’t have wasted the money.