JLo says hola Idol!

Photo: JLo, as guest coach on Idol, 2007.

 Looks like JLo is "settling'' for a tidy $12 million to serve as a judge on American Idol's 10th season.

 People.Com and The New York Post report Jennifer Lopez has signed on for that sum to plug holes that keep springing on that judge's panel. Simon Cowell -- for many the voice of reason --  bailed in May during the lackluster Season 9 finale that saw Lee DeWyze crowned the ninth (and least) Idol. Cowell plans an American version of his British hit show X Factor for the 2011 fall season.

   Shortly after Cowell left, Ellen DeGeneres, who never worked out well as a judge because she'd parrot Randy Jackson's opinion, announced she was leaving the show. This month, Kara DioGuardi, who could give astute advice but often with the personality of a pickle, also announced she was leaving.

    A $12 million paycheck means JLo now approaches host Ryan Seacrest's $15 million pay (why, Fox, why?) and tops Jackson and his $8 million contract.

 American Idol returns to Fox in January. 

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Comments

[Annie]

Should be fun.

[Fabiola]

I think it will be very interesting to watch J Lo as a judge. She certainly has some attitude and I think she will be straight forward (and perhaps a little bit naughty too). I'm looking forward seeing how she'll manage.