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Report: Jennifer Lopez Too Demanding for American Idol

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Did Jennifer Lopez’s diva-like reputation cost her a job on American Idol?

According to a source, yes.

Although it had been reported with near certainty that Lopez was going to be a judge on Idol’s tenth season, FOX execs had yet to confirm the rumors. There’s probably a reason for that: she was never officially locked in. Now, it appears J.Lo may have pushed herself out of the running.

“Her demands got out of hand,” an insider told People. “Fox had just had enough.”

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The American Idol Revolving Door: DioGuardi, DeGeneres Out, Steven Tyler, J-Lo In

Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres - American Idol

On the heels of the news that American Idol after only one season, the entire reality hemisphere is erupting. Today, TMZ is reporting that Kara DioGuardi, who graced the show for two seasons, has been fired.

Simon Cowell announced his decision to leave the show at the beginning of Season 9, sounding a death knell for the series…or did he? Two new judges with serious singing chops have now signed on to the singing competition, and they will definitely change the entire dynamic of the show.

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VIDEO: Kara DioGuardi Makes Her Vote for American Idol Judge


Surprise, surprise - Paula Abdul and have a difference of opinion.

Although Abdul has said rock Bret Michaels would “be awesome” as a possible replacement for Simon Cowell, her

replacement

former co-worker has someone else envisioned for that empty seat.

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Paula Abdul: Bret Michaels Would Be Awesome Idol Judge

Bret Michaels and Simon Cowell

Paula Abdul may have moved on to a new CBS show, but she still has opinions about how her old program should be judged.

According to the former American Idol fixture, Bret Michaels would make a great replacement for Simon Cowell.

Michaels, who made a surprise appearance during the May finale, has already expressed interest in taking over the coveted spot. “For a lot of these young musicians, I’d be able to give them incredibly awesome and very, very real advice,” the rocker claimed.

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VIDEO: Patti LaBelle Thinks Idol Judges Aren’t Qualified

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In a recent interview, revealed that she, like twenty-plus million other Americans, is an American Idol watcher. “It was so sad,” she said of last Tuesday’s performance episode, referring to many negative comments made by the judges to the show’s female singers.

“I was asked to be a judge before Paula [Abdul] was asked to be a judge, and of course I said no,” she revealed. “Some of the judges, I don’t think they’re qualified to even judge,” she added. When asked to add any names to that comment, LaBelle answered “nevermind.” She finished up her Idol spiel with a few inspiring comments to all the would-be singers of the world. LaBelle is lovely and well-spoken, which is viewable in the video above.


First Look: Ellen DeGeneres as an American Idol Judge

Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol

Now that we’re only one week away from the start , it’s time to resurrect one of television’s most hotly-debated topics: “How will Ellen DeGeneres do as a judge?”

Well - based on this photo, she definitely looks the part…but then she is, of course, a CoverGirl spokesmodel. But how would she look as part of the group? Check out the photo after the jump and decide.

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Ellen DeGeneres Officially Announces American Idol Gig


Apparently if you want to hear breaking news, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is the place to be.

In addition to finding out that Katherine Heigl was adopting a child (the pre-taped interview will air this Friday), that talk show audience also learned about Ellen’s new American Idol gig first.

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Ellen DeGeneres Replaces Abdul as Fourth Idol Judge

Ellen Degeneres

I guess won’t be making a last-minute return after all…

Just yesterday, I was joking that Ellen DeGeneres was the newest dancer on So You Think You Can Dance. Turns out she will take on an entirely different role on FOX very soon.

It’s just been announced that the talk show host will become the next judge on . No—not a guest judge. The show’s

permanent fourth judge

.

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Paula Abdul Confirmed to American Idol

Paula Abdul has been invited to be a part of American Idol for “the duration of the show, however long it lasts.” Though her contract for Season 9 isn’t official, the former pop princess says the #1 reality show is something she’ll always “want to be a part of.”

recently got a huge pay hike from Idol, proving that he, too, will be returning for one more season at least.

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