She’s back…again.
A year after relinquishing her seat on American Idol, Pop diva Jennifer Lopez will officially be returning to the FOX hit – it has been confirmed.
Full story after the jump…
The announcement, which came courtesy of the show’s producers today, ends months of speculation about the 43-year-old’s status with the talent-search. Wildly popular during her initial stint ont he show, the mother of one replaces axed departed judges Nicki Minaj and longtime rival Mariah Carey.
J.Lo joins a the sole survivor from last year’s cast cull Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr – the latter of whom takes over judging duties from Randy Jackson, who too left at the end of last season.
Speaking about the newly unveiled trio and Idol’s upcoming season (which begins airing in January), Fox’s Chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly said in a statement:
“American Idol has always been about discovering the next singing superstar, and next season our judging panel will deliver a most impressive combination of talent, wisdom and personality to do just that. Jennifer Lopez, the triple-threat global superstar who loves Idol and whom Idol fans love; Harry Connick, Jr., a bona-fide musical genius and fantastic Idol mentor whose honesty and expertise can help turn these hopefuls into stars; Keith Urban, a multi-Grammy-winning artist who was such a positive force on the show last season.”
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Clearly, there ain’t no shame in La Lopez’s game. And why should there be? Some may scoff at her rehashing yet another aspect of her career (hello Pitbull duets), however, let’s keep it 100. At 43-years-old in an unfairly ageist industry, she needs all the corporate scaffolding she can erect to ensure her undeniable talent doesn’t go unnoticed by a generation altogether different from the folk buying records when she first hit the scene — 15 years ago. Idol is that platform, so why not use it her advantage?
Now, of course, as her album sales highlight, an Idol seat can’t perform all miracles. Good material is still a must. Here’s hoping her new LP, which will almost certainly now be launched off the back of the show, delivers.
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Oh shes back, well after live it up flopped horribly guess she had to rejoin the show to get some type of relevancy again. Your still better than Beyonce & R****** tho!
I see no lies
Thanks glad we can agree on something.
I see some lies….
I see some lies…. But Im Tooooo Booked To Point Them Out! LOL
girl get it together.
She’s not better than GODYONCE but I still like her….
I’m so sick of you racists f**** – Jennifer lopez can’t hold a candle to beyonce or rihanna and i’m not even a beyonce fan but lets keep it real – jennifer lopez lights went out damn near ten years ago. Laughing at you using ciara’s name as a DEFLECTION. You’re not even a CIARA FAN YOU’RE PRETENDING TO BE SO THAT OTHER POSTERs CAN GO IN ON CIARA INSTEAD JENNIFER LOPEZ FLOP ASS .. RIGHT? F*** outta here.
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Let me guess; She’s going to use Idol as promo for her next single, well her 1st official single since that last s*** she released flop (done and forgot the name of it)…
I guess.
Back and working for less money than she did before, smh.
She really let them play her for a fool.
J-Ho the no talent w****, judging others on their talents. How hilariously ironic, and sad.
Beyonce creator tbh.
Still won’t bring in those rating though.
But its better than having mooriah on the show you gotta admit that.
Glad they got rid of Pigriah and got the REAL QUEEN J.lo back!
CIARA IS THE BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO MUSIC
SHE IS TRULY ICONIC…
Who?? What show?? Honey i certainly wont b watch this ‘sunkn ship’.
I don’t watch those kind of shows but you can tell people really liked her on Idol, all she needs is some decent hits a la Rihanna, no RedOne dated generic songs.
CALL ME… 🙂
I will.
jlo is a mother of two sam. get it rite
this show needs to be shot & put out of its misery already.
*enters your name*
J lo is more tired then gagas gimmicks
I SEE NO LIES… I REALLY DON’T
Nothing is that tired, but I do agree with your point.
They Need to End AI already.
I Only Like “The Voice”, But Overall, those talent shows don’t care about handling new artists Properly, and it is being used as a promo tool to the panel, sad.
J.LO, I Love you, But Stop “Replicating” On the Floor, Ain’t happening, Re-invent yourself.
Love this Pic. #Goddess
Am I the only see who saw A LOT of grammatical errors in this story? And she’s a mother of 2 not 1. Wow someone needs to head back to school.
iz U From ! 3nglish P0lic3 ?
JENNIFER LOPEZ AND BEYONCE ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS ALIVE EVERYBODY’S KNOW THAT!
Janet ” married to a billionaire” Jackson is better then both them b******.
^^^^^^ I SEE NO LIES.
People still watch that crap? The show stopped being about talent after Carrie Underwood won. It has been reduced to a promo tool for the celebrity judging panel.
So right. As far as winners, if you’re not Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, or Carrie Underwood, nobody cares. Well, people kind of care about Jordin Sparks…but barely.
And all the Ford and Coke promotion is just too much.
I didn’t think she should have left, so I’m glad she’s returning. She was a good judge. I’m also glad they’re returning to a 3-judge format.
Harry Connick Jr?? What the hell??
Love Jlo! Love her fashion, beauty and energy on stage! She’s perfect for Idol, she’s fair and great to look at!
I like her. Too bad Live it up flopped. It was actually a good dance tune and she slayyyed the f*** outta it live. Look forward to seeing her other projects.
Janet’s better i still like her though.
Gurl needed to revamp her career.
The only panel that could save this show is Kanye , Jay Z , Beyoncé and Rihanna … All the rest will flop . Or Maybe Nicki , Lil’Kim , Missy and Queen Matifah that would be funny . Be still the show is dead
WASSSSS
Well she’s got nothing else to do.
it would have been EPIC to see an ALL female panel with JLO Beyonce & someone like hmmm… i can’t think of anyone who can match the STAR quality those two have