Jennifer Lopez The New American Idol Judge

With Simon and Ellen both OUT...!!   Word on the curb pop singer Jennifer Lopez is close to inking a deal to sit in the judges seat at America's biggest singing competition show. Jennifer Lopez is poised to take DeGeneres' place, according to multiple reports.

OK! magazine said an "Idol" source revealed, "They are ironing out contracts . . . so unless something goes wrong, it's a done deal."

Lopez was the celebrity mentor on Latin night during the talent competition’s sixth season. She has been busy recording her next album Love?, set for release on her new home at Island Def Jam.

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