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Who Should Replace Jennifer Lopez on 'American Idol'?

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SLIDESHOW: Who Should Replace J-Lo on 'Idol'?

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Adam Lambert

A source tells E! that "Idol" has been talking about glam rocker and season eight runner-up Adam Lambert "for over a month."
  1. Adam Lambert

    Adam Lambert

    A source tells E! that "Idol" has been talking about glam rocker and season eight runner-up Adam Lambert "for over a month."

  2. Victoria Beckham

    Victoria Beckham

    Posh Spice made a surprisingly warm and charming "Idol" guest judge, and she'd provide some necessary eye candy in the absence of Jennifer.

  3. Kanye West

    Kanye West

    The latest crop of judges has been criticized for being "too nice" -- and we all know Kanye doesn't fall into that category.

  4. Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

    How hilarious would it be to have Swift and Kanye on the same panel? Swift is funny, talented and appeals to a younger demographic -- but she probably doesn't need the money badly enough to do it.

  5. Perez Hilton

    Perez Hilton

    The catty gossip blogger made no secret of his desire to be an "X Factor" judge -- and again, he could help with the "too nice" problem.

  6. Katy Perry

    Katy Perry

    She's funny, sexy and talented -- and she seems to want to be on TV. "Idol" would be lucky to have her!

  7. Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly Clarkson

    She's the first "Idol" winner and one of its biggest stars, and she isn't afraid to speak her mind. Kelly, we'd tune in to watch you!

  8. Carrie Underwood

    Carrie Underwood

    Who's more all-American than season four winner Carrie Underwood? "Idol" has a lot of country fans, and she certainly delivers in the eye-candy department, too.

Who Should Replace Jennifer Lopez on 'American Idol'?
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Say it isn't so, J-Lo! Jennifer Lopez isn't planning to return to "American Idol," E! News reports, even though Fox is trying their best to keep her. So who might join the judges' panel in her place? Glam rocker and season eight runner-up Adam Lambert.

"They have been talking about Adam for over a month," a source tells E!. "He personifies the show, and will be a popular choice right from the start. He knows what it's like to be on the receiving end of the judges' comments, he has a human touch, and they know they can't go wrong if they bring him on. He would be able to bring a unique perspective to the show. People love him."

Indeed, we DO love Adam, and we still think he was robbed when Kris Allen beat him back in 2009. But in the absence of Simon Cowell, J-Lo has become the "star" of the show, and her A-list appeal won't be easily replaced.

But wait -- there's more bad news! E! reports that Randy Jackson "may well not be part of the new line up," and a Steven Tyler source says his "Idol" future is "up in the air." From Lambert to Perez Hilton to Katy Perry, click through our slideshow and let us know: Who should replace Jennifer Lopez on 'Idol'?


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  • heeheemee shreyag6 2012/07/10 16:40:18
    heeheemee
    I have no idea who that is, but he's probably better than the choices on this list.
  • glen 2012/07/10 15:31:14
    Carrie Underwood
    glen
    +1
    Or Taylor Swift the rest are all flakes !!
  • Christina glen 2012/07/10 16:24:05
    Christina
    +1
    I do noth think American Idol should have new judges love Jennifer Lopez she brings beauy, wisdon, talent and kindness to the show. About Steven and Randy they are also a great addition to the show. Why fixed if it is not broken. Please,keep the three of them and stop this non-sense.
  • fengshuilawrence 2012/07/10 15:29:13
    Adam Lambert
    fengshuilawrence
    +1
    adam is the best vocalist around.
  • Donald fengshu... 2012/07/10 19:54:02
    Donald
    The best vocalist around is Charice and she is a judge on The X factor in the Philippines
  • cnsharp 2012/07/10 15:18:43
    Kelly Clarkson
    cnsharp
    She's been singing for a while now and it would be interesting having the first American Idol winner as a judge. This way she can give more helpful tips as well sense she has been behind the scenes of American Idol
  • nana g 2012/07/10 15:10:07
    Taylor Swift
    nana g
    It should be me.
  • PapaBC 2012/07/10 14:52:34
    Carrie Underwood
    PapaBC
    +3
    Actually ---- Cancel the show.
  • Gray Pilgrim 2012/07/10 14:50:31
    Perez Hilton
    Gray Pilgrim
    More woman than J-LO
  • Christina Gray Pi... 2012/07/10 16:25:53
    Christina
    Adam Lambert has more make -up than any women on tv and he looks gross.
  • Donald Christina 2012/07/10 19:54:47
    Donald
    That is why I call Adam the racoon man.
  • tagengsup2004 2012/07/10 14:39:46
    Taylor Swift
    tagengsup2004
    +1
    Voted for Taylor Swift, I think a person who who would make it really interesting, would be Gene Simmons
  • EmilyPotter 2012/07/10 14:36:19
    Carrie Underwood
    EmilyPotter
    Her, Adam, or Taylor are the only ones I'd actually watch (except, and this all depends, if it was Katy Perry or Kelly Clarkson - but I'm not even sure for that) with no doubt about it. But it should be a singer, or someone who was on Idol before, because it would actually add so much to the show.
  • dranet 2012/07/10 14:35:34
    Adam Lambert
    dranet
    Actually, none of the above.
  • randi dranet 2012/07/10 16:02:25
    randi
    Then don't even pick or comment
  • shyann.vaughn 2012/07/10 14:35:05
    Kelly Clarkson
    shyann.vaughn
    Idk just about any country singer
  • sevy 2012/07/10 14:27:32
    Taylor Swift
    sevy
    +2
    I voted with my eyes closed...
    But what about someone who can sing? And has a lot of experience in showbizz???
    I want Paul McCartney ;-)
  • Carrie sevy 2012/07/10 14:40:57
    Carrie
    +2
    Good choice.
  • Bulbasaurus Rex. 2012/07/10 14:12:56
    Adam Lambert
    Bulbasaurus Rex.
    Adam or Kelly :)
  • sharon 2012/07/10 13:49:48
    Kelly Clarkson
    sharon
    +1
    should just end it
  • Nekosarethebest 2012/07/10 13:38:39
    Carrie Underwood
    Nekosarethebest
    +1
    Just end the show already...
  • irish -liberty or death! 2012/07/10 13:32:45
    Adam Lambert
    irish -liberty or death!
    why no none of the above?? thank goodness this non singer is leaving. now if they can just find someone who can actually sing.................
  • Sammi </3 2012/07/10 13:23:18
    Adam Lambert
    Sammi </3
    he knows what it like and also he knows his music
  • skisicks 2012/07/10 12:33:50
    Carrie Underwood
    skisicks
    I think either her or Taylor are the best choices. Both are very talented and well liked.
  • gary skisicks 2012/07/10 13:33:16
    gary
    soooooooo boring.
  • Brad 2012/07/10 09:50:06
    Carrie Underwood
    Brad
    If it's Adam Lambert then I sure as hell ain't watching.
  • rebeccasrevenge 2012/07/10 09:42:06
    Perez Hilton
    rebeccasrevenge
    +1
    Since you didn't offer "other" I chose Hilton even though I don't know who that is.I think Jennifer Lopez should replace Jennifer Lopez a reinvented one
  • JB 2012/07/10 08:44:44
    Carrie Underwood
    JB
    +2
    This show needs a make over, starting with the Judges. They need JUDGES like Glady's Knight, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Dianna Ross, Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Ritchie, Berry Gordy, Elton John, Baby Face, Clive Davis, To name a few. These People are Musical Pioneers, they can SING AND THEY KNOW MUSIC. Why are they constantly selecting a bunch of FOOLS, who really know nothing about good clean, classy, descent music to be Judges over these young people who take their singing career so very serious ?? Then they teach them and mold them to become sex objects, and sell sex rather than actually singing. WHEN Paula, Simon and Randy were together I watched this show every week, I couldn't wait for the weekly broadcast. Since Paula and Simon, I may have watched it twice. Randy Jackson Really NEED some Help with better Judges to assist him in selecting GREAT TALENT. Because everybody don't know real MUSIC AND GOOD TALENT. America need to vote on the judges. I say clean the show up with PROFESSIONAL MUSIC ICONS TO BE JUDGES or take it off the air. No more J-LO'S perez hilton etc. Please ! NO MORE OF THESE PEOPLE.
  • Christina JB 2012/07/10 15:39:12
    Christina
    we do not need a bunch of old people telling our kids how to sing, they should retire and leave young people alone, I will never watch these old farts Glady's Knight, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Dianna Ross, Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Ritchie, Berry Gordy, Elton John, Baby Face, Clive Davis, please, do not insult my intelligence . The actual American Idol judges are the best and they can not be replaced.
  • ljhs721 Christina 2012/07/10 15:55:36
    ljhs721
    WHAT intelligence? They are not old farts and would amazing on the show.
  • Happy_Evil_Dude 2012/07/10 08:19:36
    Perez Hilton
    Happy_Evil_Dude
    +1
    Yes, surely, Perez is ABSOLUTELY the right person to judge a singing competiton (sarcasm). What I don't understand is why this show is still popular when none of the contestants become famous anymore? The last time was season 5 and we're going on to season 12.
  • Tiah 2012/07/10 07:18:45
    Kelly Clarkson
    Tiah
    +1
    She has experience and knows what the contestants are goin through she would be perfect for the job
  • Tella6 2012/07/10 07:12:41
    Adam Lambert
    Tella6
    Definitely.
  • Pam 2012/07/10 06:59:06
    Adam Lambert
    Pam
    +1
    I think Adam lambert would be a great asset to the show. I also think he would be funny as hell.
  • JACK 2012/07/10 04:46:28 (edited)
    Kelly Clarkson
    JACK
    Doesn't matter who you put on American Idol has seen it's best days, Adam Lambert won't improve the ratings. The three judges now Lopez, Tyler and Jackson are the three worst to come along, neither Tyler or Lopez want to hurt anyone feelings. This audience that watches this show are so loud and annoying it's no wonder the ratings are in the dumper.
    The only other show that needs to change judges is that terrible circus show "America's Got Talent". Mandel isn't bad but Osborne and that moron Stern made the show even worse than it was.
  • Christina JACK 2012/07/10 16:38:05
    Christina
    Howard Stern i being over payed and he is one of the worse judges ever, Sharon Osborne this woman is ugly and can not give any smart advice, unfortunatelly, British people are taking over our television and are telling us what to do and enough is enough. About American Idol , I hope they keep the actual judges they are great and the grass is not greener at the othe side of the fance.
  • JACK Christina 2012/07/10 20:20:37
    JACK
    Howard Stern has always been overpaid, all he deals in is smut and making fun of people, just look at the people he puts on his show.
  • YeahISaidIt 2012/07/10 04:33:38
    Kelly Clarkson
    YeahISaidIt
    Her and Carrie are the only talented ones on this list.
  • Christina YeahISa... 2012/07/10 16:40:16
    Christina
    on the other had we do not need two boring women such as Kelly Clarkson and Carri Underwood on American Idol.
  • YeahISa... Christina 2012/07/10 18:28:47
    YeahISaidIt
    Well I haven't watched that crap in forever. It's already boring

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