News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Jennifer Lopez in Final Talks to Join Judges Panel on AMERICAN IDOL

By: Aug. 04, 2013
Enter Your Email to Unlock This Article

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe.




Existing user? Just click login.

As BWW previously reported, in talks to join AMERICAN IDOL's new judging panel are Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and returning Idol judge Jennifer Lopez.

The Hollywood Reporter now confirms that negotiations are almost complete for Lopez, with a deal "expected to be signed any day now".

will.i.am's attachment to the show is still uncertain. Still, will.i.am and Lopez are reportedly "hilarious together."

IDOL hopefuls will meet Emmy Award-nominated host Ryan Seacrest and the judges, including Keith Urban, who will officially return as a judge for the 13th season, when the auditions travel to Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Omaha, Salt Lake City and San Francisco.

American Idol XIII debuts in January 2014 on FOX.



Comments

To post a comment, you must register and login.



Videos