An industry source tells PEOPLE that the singer-actress has closed a deal to become a permanent judge on American Idol‘s season 10. “It’s true,” says one insider. “She’s excited about it.”According to deadline, JLo's manager Benny Medina orchestrated the negotiation with the American Idol producers.
Season 9 judge Ellen DeGeneres announced she is bowing out as Idol judge because she feels that this job isn't a right fit for her.
Jessica Simpson was also in interested and currently in negotiations to join the judges panel of American Idol.
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