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Report: J.Lo Quitting 'American Idol'

Too busy juggling her own music career and kids?

By Corey Levitan May 16, 2012 4:08PM
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What do Marc Anthony and "American Idol" have in common? Well, if you believe reports currently overheating the Internet, the answer is no future with Jennifer Lopez.

 

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This E! Online report quotes unnamed sources saying that J.Lo has no plans to return for a third "American Idol" season because "she's just too busy" with tour plans.

 

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"That's so very true," the report notes, before going into detail about the plans.

While she hasn't said as much herself, Lopez did not exactly squash the rumors while asked about them on "Ellen" on Tuesday. Instead of touring, however, she provided a different motivation.

"I don't know if I can go for a third year," Lopez said. "I miss doing other things. It really does lock you down, which was nice the first year with the babies being three, but now they're getting more mobile, they're about to go into school ... So I just don't know."

Of course, this could all just be a negotiating ploy. Lopez's contact comes up every year and hefty pay raises are the norm. (According to E!, she earned $12 million for her first season and $20 million this time.)


"American Idol" airs Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

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Edpet
May 18, 2012 8:46PM
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Joshua is a soul singer and not everyone likes soul.

the teeny bobbers are the ones who decide who will go and who will stay.A lot of them do not like soul.  I would not have voted for him. As far as J LO going, I say good riddens. Jimmy is the only one who makes any sence. 

Steeler Fan Rene
May 18, 2012 4:26PM
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I happen to like these judges...I think they do a good job of picking the best talent. 

.As far as Josh being voted out...I think it's a crime.  He and Jessica should have been going head to head...they both are awesome singers...Philip should have been ousted long ago....

 It's these damn teenie boppers with tin ears that are ruining the show... these kids don't  care about talent. This has happened many times..it is so unfair! Until they change the rules...this sh*t  will continue!

There should be a limit to how many times a person can vote!!!

BlkMomba
May 18, 2012 2:25PM
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The thought of JLO leaving...well.....i​t just gives me Goosies :)
Burghchick
May 18, 2012 1:12PM
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I hope it's true that JLo is leaving Idol.  She was a complete waste - she has been in it for only one thing, and that's to jump-start her career over again.  She prostituted herself on Idol for self gain.  She doesn't give a hoot about the contestants.  I also heard that she may just be saying she is quitting because Britney Spears was offere $15M to be on the x Factor, so JLo will use that a means of getting a raise.  Frankly, since Simon left, Idol has pretty much sucked!
Nipsi
May 18, 2012 12:10PM
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GOOD - she is there to mainly promote her own career!!!!
Krazi2
May 18, 2012 11:42AM
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I don't know why everyone thought  that Joshua was the best. He sounds like any other R&B or gospel singer.  I think America finally realized last night that Phillip is the best.  Jessica has a beautiful voice, great range and very versatile, she fits in with a lot of other great singers. For uniqueness it's gotta be Phillip, his gravely voice and range is top notch.
belle917
May 18, 2012 11:34AM
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@ DRBrown....Jessica is not mexican, she is philipino. She does have a good voice indeed but voices like her are a dime a dozen plus she is too full of herself. She needs a piece of humble pie. Joshua has a great voice but sometimes less is more...He screeched on every song!!!! John Lennon must be rolling in his grave after Joshua,s rendition of imagine. Phillip has a very soft, unique and unusual voice. He is original and kept true to himself no matter how much he was told to chage, that is called originality. He is definitely my pick!!!
belle917
May 18, 2012 11:21AM
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@ BBtiff....I knew that America did not get to pick the winner back when Ruben won instead of Clay, and lets not forget Adam Lambert!!!!. No doubt Jessica is talented but she is too full of herself and already acting like a little diva. I trully hope they allow America to decide because that being the case there is no doubt that Phillip will be the next American Idol!!!!!
belle917
May 18, 2012 11:17AM
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Thank God!!!! I say: Bring back Simon!!! Never understood how someone with "no talent" could judge and critique others.
pauliegrip
May 18, 2012 11:16AM
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tour for what,she cant sing comeon people,she does act pretty good tho
BBtiff
May 18, 2012 11:12AM
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I lost ALL respect for J.Lo's opinion when she made such a big fuss about 'saving' Jessica a few weeks back.   The judges are their to give advice and guidance to ALL contestants, and showing that much favortism toward one person was extremely tacky.  And if Jessica DOES win next week, it just proves to me that America isn't really picking these winners. 

BlkMomba
May 18, 2012 10:49AM
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They need a judge like Howard Stern..someone who wouldnt be afraid to tell someone the suck..or in this years case screech
want to build a home
May 18, 2012 10:48AM
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She is the most photogenic woman on tv. I see Gods best work in her face.
Irish Gigs
May 18, 2012 10:23AM
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Jennifer Lopez is only doing a tour because she was on American Idol. If she leaves the spot light of Idol no one will care if she is touring or not. She is also now getting loads of endorsements from other products such as hair care, cars, etc. If she did not have the profile of being on Idol she would not be in the public eye. She's still got something when she sings but again we only see that because she is also performing on Idol. So the public is excited about her again. Without that exposure every week I think the public will not be so excited about buying a ticket for a concert.
tkoldtimes
May 18, 2012 10:06AM
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i was sure that philipp would get by because  joshua&jessica was drawing off of the same fan base. by by j low
jackrabbit1946
May 18, 2012 10:02AM
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personally joshua should have been let go right at the beginning with his gay singing voice he was only praised and had standing ovations started by randy others let go were way better and actually had a chance of making it in the singing world and as far as j lo she was way better than any of the other female judges they should really let go of steven tyler
Joe Macera (Joe_Macera)
May 18, 2012 9:47AM
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I was glad Joshua went home (I don't understand the Joshua hype...in my opinion he isn't the best).  I think Jessica will win it all.
COFFEE BLACK SUGARCANE
May 18, 2012 9:45AM
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JLO CAN GO.....THANK YOU IN ADVANCE .

AMERICAN IDOL IS ASLO ON THE WAY OUT...

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