NEW YORK (Top40 Charts) American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe told the show's host, Ryan Seacrest, on his radio show Wednesday that Jennifer Lopez will return as a judge next season. "I believe we're still waiting for the official announcements but I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of American Idol, is back for the next season,' Lythgoe said Wednesday. The FOX has issued a "no comment" statement in response to Lythgoe's premature confirmation. Lopez has been rumored to be commanding a bump in salary; she collected $12 million last year for joining Idol's 10th season and is said to want a salary closer to Simon Cowell's $35 million a year. The auditions for American Idol have already begun from June 28 and are still going on. Lopez's re-entry is sure a boost to the show's ratings. This comes as a great boost to the career of the newly single mother Lopez.
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