Report: Jennifer Lopez And Steven Tyler Offered To Judge American Idol Next Season

Rumors have been swirling for weeks as to who will be announced as the celebrity judge(s) for next season’s American Idol. Most insiders feel that Ellen Degeneres is definitely out next season, and now Gossip Cop is reporting that offers have been made to Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

Gossip Cop reports:

Ellen DeGeneres is officially out of “American Idol,” because she “hated being critical,” says a source familiar with negotiations.

In fact, Gossip Cop hears she asked to be released from her contract the day last season ended, but was told there was no chance unless they found another panel.

Which brings us to today’s HUGE news.

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Gossip Cop hears from a reliable source that offers have been made to Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

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A lot can happen between tonight and the announcement next week, but as of now we’re told the two have been tapped to be the new “American Idol” judges.

More on this story as it develops.

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