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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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Posh Spice made a surprisingly warm and charming "Idol" guest judge, and she'd provide some necessary eye candy in the absence of Jennifer.
  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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  • JohnT 2012/07/09 23:30:05
    Kelly Clarkson
    JohnT
    Get somebody that can be a judge. Their always going for the youth movement. I would get someone like Madonna for a one year contract, or Sir Elton John people that know the business and can really judge.
  • Hockey 40 2012/07/09 23:21:17
    Kelly Clarkson
    Hockey 40
    Kelly Clarkson are Sheena Easton or, Alana Miles! (red velvet)
    All three! Sing it
  • Rubyking 2012/07/09 23:15:14
    Kanye West
    Rubyking
    +4
    but I'm pretty sure he'd interrupt everyone
  • Ira 2012/07/09 23:08:20
    Kelly Clarkson
    Ira
    But she is booked on some other singing reality show. Adam would be my second choice. In fact, anyone but JL would suffice.
  • SOUL4REAL 2012/07/09 23:02:48 (edited)
    Carrie Underwood
    SOUL4REAL
    Carrie Underwood would be a excellent judge! 3 men? Throw alittle spice into the mix's! You "Rock" Carrie and I hope you become the next judge on "American Idol"! Good Luck!
  • ✿Britt ❤'s Steven Tyler✿ 2012/07/09 22:50:22
    Kanye West
    ✿Britt ❤'s Steven Tyler✿
    as long as steven tyler is there i vote for me to be a judge. lol.
    go to this link. ^_^
    http://www.sodahead.com/fun/w...
  • MIRANDDAAA :) 2012/07/09 22:42:06
    Kelly Clarkson
    MIRANDDAAA :)
    +2
    Honestly, I think it's time for the show to end. I only picked Kelly Clarkson because she's the only option that I actually like.
  • Neetrab25 MIRANDD... 2012/07/10 03:41:17
    Neetrab25
    +1
    ME TOO!!
  • tori 2012/07/09 22:17:00
    Kelly Clarkson
    tori
    I like the idea of the 1st winner of the show coming back to judge.
  • Ed 2012/07/09 22:11:40
    Adam Lambert
    Ed
    I don't where you got your sources (Jlo management, can’t trust anything out of Jlo or her management) about their begged Jlo to stay on for season 12, News Corps stated last month meeting with investors meetings, that Idol has lost more than 171 Million dollars in commercial endorsement last season due to poor TV ratings and that Idol needs "New Fresh Energy" in season 12, and to make every possible change (replacing Jlo and Steve) to make the change happen, like everyone has says when Jlo is fired or replace from Idol, so does her career, she and her management knows that so their trying to make her look like she doesn’t need Idol, Jlo and her management knows that without Idol Jlo career is gone.
  • kitkat42 2012/07/09 22:03:40
    Perez Hilton
    kitkat42
    +1
    I personally would like to see Adam Lambert. But Perez Hilton is such a bitch that he would wipe out that uber nice panel they have now.
  • rightside 2012/07/09 21:56:13
    Victoria Beckham
    rightside
    +1
    Sorry, not going to miss JLo. If P hilton gets on, that's the end of my watching Idol.
  • willet.makeit 2012/07/09 21:53:47
  • cheshirewayne 2012/07/09 21:53:44
    Kanye West
    cheshirewayne
    They need some real talent... Sasha Grey
  • david l 2012/07/09 21:47:40
    Kelly Clarkson
    david l
    +1
    How about someone that can ACTUALLY SING instead of someone that only sounds good in the studio.
  • cupcake951159 2012/07/09 21:45:48
    Carrie Underwood
    cupcake951159
    +2
    if perez hilton or kanye west replace her I will never watch the show again. Either one of them would be sooo anoying, Kanye is rude and perez just has in my opinion the most annoying voice. I really hope neither of them get the spot!
  • tobe 2012/07/09 21:31:45 (edited)
    Carrie Underwood
    tobe
    +2
    i only see 2 people that'd take the job be seriously and be qualified for it in my opinion.

    carrie underwood and taylor swift
  • Neetrab25 tobe 2012/07/10 03:44:03 (edited)
    Neetrab25
    uh, I think Kelly would take the job seriously as well. She DID win the first season and she knows what it takes to make your dreams come true. Adam too, I guess (though I don't know much about him).
  • tobe Neetrab25 2012/07/10 18:02:33
    tobe
    true about kelly clarkson, i missed her name on there. my thing with adam is i don't think adam would be constructive. cute funny judges are good for pleasing the people but they don't always make great judges. same goes with katy perry.
  • frequent–antagonist 2012/07/09 21:21:40
    Adam Lambert
    frequent–antagonist
    +2
    He seems the most fun.
  • thє вluє wαndєrєr 2012/07/09 21:20:04
  • Rob Williams 2012/07/09 21:15:25
    Victoria Beckham
    Rob Williams
    a.k.a.

    The plank
  • cddjmikey 2012/07/09 21:14:32
    Kelly Clarkson
    cddjmikey
    +2
    If you are going to have a past winner I think it should be her. Nothing against Carrie but I think she would be too nice. Kelly has a track record of voicing her opinion when things are not going as she believes they should. Perez Hilton should NEVER be considered for ANY judging position. We already know what happens if you don't agree with him ! He would probably ask EVERY contestant how they feel about same sex marriage before they start singing and then vote according to their answer !! It was completely inappropriate at the Miss U.S.A. pageant and it would only be worse here !!! Here is another possibility, Deborah Gibson, she definitely has the talent and the looks to pull it off !!
  • Catgirl 2012/07/09 21:03:08
    Katy Perry
    Catgirl
    Kind of hard for me to choose between Katy, Carrie, and Kelly.
    All three are both very talented themselves, and not to mention beautiful, but they would probably know what to look for in rising stars.
    And also, as stated by another, we really don't need a panel of men. If Adam is added, some feminist will scream that its sexist for one of the judges not being female.
  • ~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/07/09 20:51:41
    Kelly Clarkson
    ~HopelessRomanticM17~
    I think it should be a girl so that we don't have a panel full of guys. And I didn't JLo quit!!
  • Dana 2012/07/09 20:48:59
    Adam Lambert
    Dana
    +1
    I would love to see Adam Lambert on there! He knows what it takes to play that game, he has been on both sides of the coin and in my opinion, he is the most talented and worked the hardest of anyone ever on American Idol. He is a perfectionist. (Not slamming Carrie Underwood, she was wonderful and very hardworking too. Just this man is my favorite.)
  • Mr Game Fly 2012/07/09 20:47:46
    Carrie Underwood
    Mr Game Fly
    Carrie Underwood.
  • Paul Hallatt 2012/07/09 20:47:02
    Victoria Beckham
    Paul Hallatt
    Noel Gallagher is who it should really be!!!
  • Tony 2012/07/09 20:40:32
    Katy Perry
    Tony
    IMO, Katy is the only one on this list who has any real talent!
  • Undercover Broad 2012/07/09 20:35:15
    Victoria Beckham
    Undercover Broad
    Victoria Beckham is a classy lady, and Adam Lambert is a freak.

    So this choice is easy!!
  • Zeus2713 2012/07/09 20:26:01
    Katy Perry
    Zeus2713
    She would be cool!
  • Gahnzo 2012/07/09 20:14:19
    Perez Hilton
    Gahnzo
    +3
    Actually none of them.. please.....C A N C E L this show.. put it to rest, kill it.. let it die...
  • Ben 2012/07/09 20:13:49
    Kanye West
    Ben
    That show's ratings are tanking hard. I doubt any B-list celebrity judge can revive it.
  • stevegtexas@aol.com 2012/07/09 20:10:00 (edited)
    Kelly Clarkson
    stevegtexas@aol.com
    +2
    Cyndi Lauper or Madonna! cyndi lauper Madonna
  • Tony stevegt... 2012/07/09 20:41:24
    Tony
    +1
    YES!! Cyndi Lauper is an excellent idea!!!
  • Mrs. Cl... stevegt... 2012/07/09 21:05:48
    Mrs. Clint Barton
    Cyndi FTW
  • trollatc stevegt... 2012/07/10 03:03:54
    trollatc
    I like the Cyndi Lauper idea.
  • monroe7 2012/07/09 20:07:55
    Kelly Clarkson
    monroe7
    +1
    Kelly is the top selling AI artist. She is just a doll.
  • kelly 2012/07/09 20:07:51
    Adam Lambert
    kelly
    +3
    Im just extatic to hear jennifer is leaving
  • Mrs. Clint Barton 2012/07/09 19:55:18
    Adam Lambert
    Mrs. Clint Barton
    +5
    NOT ONLY is he hot, but he has real talent.

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