Despite all the negative talks about her alleged “diva” demands, Jennifer Lopez is reportedly already a cinch to join Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler as judges of “American Idol” Season 10.
A source cited by Usmagazine said that JLo is definitely joining idol with the contract now ready for Lopez’s signature. Lopez’s hiring could be announced next month, just in time for the beginning of the auditions for the new season. Despite early setbacks, the negotiations “ended up working out and they have a good agreement,” the source said.
Earlier, there were reports that “Idol” producers were having problems agreeing to Lopez’s “divalike” demands, although those claims were never substantiated. Another report claims that Lopez will receive $12 million to sit in the panel. The offer is reportedly down from the $15 million that Lopez demanded.
Jackson is the only holdover judge from the previous season, following the resignation of Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres, as well as the firing of Kara DioGuardi.