Jennifer Lopez is close to
signing a contract that will see her return to American Idol as a judge, Music-News reports. The
44-year-old superstar was a panellist on the singing contest for two seasons
before leaving last year. Since her departure ratings have plummeted and it”s
been confirmed judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson are all
stepping away from their roles next season.
Apparently
Jennifer is in the final stages of sealing the deal on her American Idol
return, although speculation was rife she previously ruled out the programme as
a possibility.
“[She
is] very close to signing a deal with Fox to return to American Idol next
season,” a source told People magazine.
“Both
Fox [network] and Jennifer are very happy about this and want it to happen very
much.’
Jennifer
has found the time to put her all into judging duties on Idol.
She
supposedly loves the programme and only stepped down from her role due to
previous professional commitments.
“She
couldn”t return last year because she had committed to a world tour,’ the
insider detailed.
‘But
now that the tour is over, she has more time to raise her family, do movies and
pursue television projects.”
According
to Entertainment Weekly country music star Keith Urban will also be on next
season’s panel. Other judge possibilities are said to include Jennifer Hudson
and Black Eyed Peas singer-and-producer will.i.am.
The
13th season of American Idol is currently in pre-production and will premiere
in January 2014.
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