Jennifer Lopez tells Ryan Seacrest she is leaving “American Idol”
Yes, Randy, that is indeed two gone. Your move, dawg. Photo credit: Photo credit: Michael Becker/AP
The singer-actress-dancer-expert-clothing-wearer reluctantly told the “Idol” host during a 15-minute interview that “something has to give.”
“I honestly feel the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do that I put on hold because I love ‘Idol’ so much,” she said. “I feel we had an amazing run.”
When Seacrest asked if the door was open for her to return, she said, “No matter what you guys need over there, I’m always going to be here.”
Lopez originally signed to do one year on the singing talent show, but wound up doing two because she “fell in love” with the show and the “Idol” “family.”
Yesterday, Steven Tyler announced his departure. That leaves Randy Jackson – an original panelist – as the only one standing. Rumors are circulating that Mariah Carey is in talks to join the judging team…but who knows who will be on that team.
For all other things “Idol,” make sure to visit my colleague Rodney Ho’s blog.
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By Melissa Ruggieri, Atlanta Music Scene
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73 comments Add your comment
Ellen
July 13th, 2012
12:54 pm
Idol has already jumped the shark. Just call it a day and close up shop…
Sheri
July 13th, 2012
12:54 pm
Sorry, not upset about J-Lo leaving. I will hate to see Steven Tyler go though. Hope Randy stays, I like him.
Michaeil Johnson
July 13th, 2012
12:56 pm
End it already! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
Nelson
July 13th, 2012
1:00 pm
Boil the rabbit
ItzMe
July 13th, 2012
1:01 pm
I agree with Ellen. ‘Idol’ has jumped the shark. The first big mistake they made was adding Kira Dioguardi (I’m sure I messed up the spelling of her name, but you know who I’m talking about) to the judge panel. It has been downhill since then. I’m glad that Tyler is gone. He didn’t add any comments of value to the panel. This past season was the worst. All of the standing ovations, ugh!
Rob
July 13th, 2012
1:05 pm
what a shame, I loved lookng at her!…didnt care for the show, but she was GREAT TO LOOK AT!!!
veemmmgee
July 13th, 2012
1:13 pm
It has lasted 2-3 years too long – make it stop NOW!!!
Sluggo
July 13th, 2012
1:21 pm
Stopped watching long ago.Shut it down.I wish the bulk of the reality based television crap would vanish. Like the following…
Dancing with Stars
Big brother
Something Voice
Bachelor/Bachelorette
just for good measure, The View could be tossed on the heap too.
The Ghost of Whitney
July 13th, 2012
1:23 pm
Oh good…room for me now!
Bobbyyyy!! Bring me my spoon…there’s work to do!
Courtney
July 13th, 2012
1:25 pm
Steven Tyler and J-Lo were fired. They were completely useless. They had to bring in that other guy just do add some actual commentary. Jimmy Lavine???
MusicFabFan
July 13th, 2012
1:29 pm
GOODBYE JLO… I might watch is Mariah’s on.. she can sing.. As for JLO.. her advice or critiques makes NO SENSE to since she CAN’T SING… now she can dance.. and acting is alright.. but she CANNOT SING… so who is she giving advice to or critiquing..
hickory stick
July 13th, 2012
1:33 pm
I agree…the standing ovations were over the top too much. Idol lost its mojo when Simon hit the door.
MusicFabFan
July 13th, 2012
1:34 pm
@Josh… you must have nothing to do than attempt to insight an arguement with your hate… get a life… moving on
Can I go home now?
July 13th, 2012
1:34 pm
I am so delighted J Lo is gone. It seemed like her attitude was that show existed to promote J Lo, and the singing competition was secondary. So yippee, no more cheesy performances by her and her boytoy, and no more lame comments (”I am getting goosies!”). Has she ever just stood up on stage and simply sung a song without the whole entourage of dancers, wind machines, etc? I doubt it. I hope they get Jimmy Lovine to be a judge.
GaPeachy
July 13th, 2012
1:37 pm
I only watch the auditions to laugh at the idiots who think they can actually sing, but after that i never keep watching. If the show continues it might help to have a panal of judges that can actually sing! I mean lets face it JLo had a music career because she is an amazing dancer/preformer not for her vocal chops. I think having a real songstress, like Mariah would be great, plus she is a little cooky, could be entertaining!
Go away Josh
July 13th, 2012
1:37 pm
Josh, what the heck does color have to do with anything…. I see this country still has a loooooooonnng ways to go to just accept people for people and not for their race or color of their skin. Amazing – All i can do is pray for people like this Josh individual!!!!
gono
July 13th, 2012
1:38 pm
Bring in Don Rickles.
katlouhud
July 13th, 2012
1:44 pm
Race and gender should not be the criteria for selecting judges. But if I have to sit and look at Mariah wiggling and spilling her rack out of her clothes on every show, count me OUT! The sad thing is I think she is really talented, but her “look at me, I’m sexy” demeanor cheapens her and will distract from the contestants.
Devil's Advocate
July 13th, 2012
1:45 pm
We shouldn’t judge josh for loving him some mens…
neelabea
July 13th, 2012
1:47 pm
j – jerk
o – obnoxious
s – stupid
h – hateful
Go away Josh
July 13th, 2012
1:49 pm
Again, I pray for people like you JOSH!!!!! I hope one day your judged from your own short comings!!!! I’m not sure how you watch TV these days with that comment anyways. Television these days has many different races/various color tones as well and more women overall. Judge ye not…..
gunga din
July 13th, 2012
2:02 pm
just wish TV would kill off ALL of the so called reality shows.
shawn archer
July 13th, 2012
2:04 pm
@Josh you are so ignorant..I bet your mama breast fed you until you were like 8 years old as a child or maybe they dropped you on your head as a child. You racist prick!
Summer
July 13th, 2012
2:04 pm
Stop watching years ago when they voted off Jennifer Hudson.
Jon
July 13th, 2012
2:06 pm
Everyone……Josh is a drunk 18+ something……either waiting to go to work tonight or skipping classes and trying to have fun at your expense….for god’s sake just ignore him.
That Guy
July 13th, 2012
2:14 pm
I love it when people feed the trolls.
Kel
July 13th, 2012
2:17 pm
Replace her with Amanda Holden. I’d watch that!!
blkshepherd
July 13th, 2012
2:19 pm
…and the Black Shepherd just entered stage left…he spots a little rat on the floor called ” josh”
the black shepherd eyes the little pest crawling around munching on cheeze..bu wait! the black shepherd takes a closer look, it figgers..a little self hating troll that hates the world because no one man woman troll or dog will give him the time of day much less even Notice hes there…
this is what happen to ” Josh”…..from what the Black Shepherd has observed…
poor little unattractive (I am assuming its a guy since he hates women, I wonder how he got into this world? Hatch? oh nevermind, dont bother to answer that one)..
First No woman would give him a second look..aka the hate women (You must be butt ugly)
Josh went into a black gay bar , called “hole in the wall” where the lowest of all races go. (gays come in different shades like the rainbow)..Josh however wanted him a black thug a so called Black Mandingo (one of Josh’s fantasies is to Score with a Mandingo Warrior….so he tries to hit on him by buying him drinks..taking him back to his Studio apt. Thug pulls out gun. takes Josh’s wallet..lab top, Flat screen, and car keys..and Passes on the Sex. Now Josh hates blacks.and women. poor fellow.
woodrow
July 13th, 2012
2:19 pm
josh is disturbing. But why is he disturbing.
Melissa Ruggieri
July 13th, 2012
2:35 pm
Hey folks – please keep the comments to the topic of J. Lo leaving “Idol” without turning this into an argument about race. If you can’t keep the comments relevant to a singing competition on TV, I’ll have to close comments to everyone, which I really hate to do.
Thanks,
Melissa
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Dawg Fud
July 13th, 2012
2:52 pm
If I have to sit and look at Mariah wiggling and spilling her rack out of her clothes on every show, count me…IN!
Yep
July 13th, 2012
2:58 pm
Jimmy Levine would be an outstanding judge on the panel. He really knows his stuff. Would love to see that. He would bring a lot of credibility to the panel.
j
July 13th, 2012
3:05 pm
Melissa,
Thank you for stepping up earlier. The music blog and the Misadventures in Atlanta are the only ones that I can stomach now on the AJC website, because your topics are fun and the comments on each blog stays on the subject and are more respectful.
Back to the subject, I agree with Ellen, American Idol should go.
kevin
July 13th, 2012
3:18 pm
If you watch reality tv, you are the problem:)
Eric
July 13th, 2012
3:32 pm
I agree with Ellen too… Idol has already over-stayed its welcome. I, like countless other TV viewers, am already burned out on this reality TV over-load.
With Fox renewing Idol for season 12, and having the taks of hiring 2 new judges. I hoping that season 12 will be its last.
As for other reality shows… I’d really like for CBS to end The Amazing Race… not sure on if and when they plan on ending Survivor either. NBC needs to end The Biggest Loser. Other than Fox needing to end Idol, they need to end Hell’s Kitchen too. ABC would be better off ending The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
We’d like to see quality, scripted programming for a change.
Melissa Ruggieri
July 13th, 2012
3:44 pm
Thanks, J. I try
Peggy
July 13th, 2012
4:15 pm
WHO CARES. I think Idol should go for a judge that can actually sing. I know that sound crazy but I think it can work.
Be For Real
July 13th, 2012
4:17 pm
To be brutally honest … J. Lo, Tyler nor Randy weren’t very good judges; they weren’t honest with the contestants and gave most false hopes! Glad they all are leaving!
Justin
July 13th, 2012
4:22 pm
American Idol is done. I quit watching after season 3. It’s time to ax the show altogether
Ozzy Oxxo
July 13th, 2012
4:27 pm
I hear Joe Biden will be available in January!
Relationship Expert
July 13th, 2012
4:56 pm
Tom Cruise has some extra time on his hands, likes the younger generation, and might be able to pick up a few converts to Scientology.
Jefe
July 13th, 2012
4:56 pm
I haven’t watched the show in years…..I’ve been too busy being productive instead of watching this and other reality tv. vote no for t-splost and another season of American Idol
Vast Wastrel
July 13th, 2012
5:07 pm
It slipped from #1 overall in the ratings this past season to #2 behind Sunday Night Football. Fox wouldn’t take this off the air even if George W. Bush, Octomom, and Lindsey Lohan were named as “judges”.
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Jakmehof Ghould
July 14th, 2012
1:14 am
Mariah Carey would be great. She looks good
Deirdre
July 14th, 2012
9:12 am
Some questions to ponder:
1. Why do people think, just because they quit watching something YEARS ago, that it shouldn’t be entertaining to others? The world does not revolve around an individual’s point of view.
2. Why do people think, just because they don’t like something, no one else should like it either?
3. Why do people think that just because people spend time talking to other people on a blog that it is the only thing they EVER do and they obviously don’t “have a life”?
4. Why do people think that anyone who doesn’t like an actor or singer or performer that they really like is a “hater”?
We don’t live in George Orwell’s 1984. We don’t all have to think alike to be good people.
Blackshepherd
July 14th, 2012
9:30 am
Deirdre
“The WORLD does not revolve around One Person’s Point of View”
You slayed all of them…That is the Statement of the year..that should be placed in a Frame in bold letters at the Beginning of each blog..Numbers 2, 3, 4. are thought provoking questions..but some folks probably will never be able to answer those question. I guess thats just how humans are.
Well said Deirdre.
James Creb
July 14th, 2012
9:36 am
The show needs to end when it becomes obvious to everyone the judges have pre-selected their winner. Example — the 2nd place finisher in this last season. Voters made it clear they didn’t want her at the top, but who cares, the judges did.
Rain Maker Dan
July 14th, 2012
9:44 am
I have not watched Idol since Diana DeGarmo. That are too many shows of its kind now with Duet and the NBC version. I do not care who they stick in this slot as this show has already run its course.
Cloudodust
July 14th, 2012
9:56 am
Ms Deirde — Someone much more brilliant than I once said, and I’ll paraphrase here, ” A good relationship isn’t made up of people thinking alike. It’s more people thinking together.” That being said, I tossed in the towel on Idol some years ago. Like Lopez, something had to give (in my TV time) and Idol drew the short straw. No regrets for I’m happy to be done with it but be that as it may, others are drawn to the talent show and therein lies the old adadge, ‘To each, their own.’ Just my 2 dollars worth ( dang inflation).
Rosita
July 14th, 2012
9:59 am
Thank you, Deirdre. You’re still The Queen!!!!!
Peggy
July 14th, 2012
10:00 am
This may sound crazy but it just might work. It’s a singing competition, right. Idol has never done this before but I really think they should get a judge that can actually SING! So far Idol hired 2 dancers (Abdul/Lopez) to judge singers….SMH
who cares
July 14th, 2012
10:00 am
this show is worthless..i kinda enjoyed it when simon was on there…at least he knew his business. but with j-lo all she cared about was her looks and the attention she got from the fans, steve tyler never offered anything constructive and randy obviously needs someone to show him how to dress instead of looking like he walked out of the hood
common sense
July 14th, 2012
10:29 am
For those that think IDOL is done. It still brings in more money than any other show. And that is what its all about
scott
July 14th, 2012
10:31 am
first of all you need to be able to sing and have talent to judge other folks..Jlo had neither how she got as far as she has beats me..she cant sing or act…what happen to real talent..j lo is a studio creation she has no talent..is it because she looks and acts white is the reason for her sucsess????
A Southern Girl
July 14th, 2012
11:09 am
No, not Mariah, she’ll just be another J Lo in her critiques. I love to hear her sing, but a Judge, no. I like Jimmy Iovine. At least he’s honest and right 90% of the time. Got so sick of the standing O’s this past season. Will miss Steven, he’’s entertaining.
Deirdre
July 14th, 2012
11:10 am
Cloudodust
July 14th, 2012
9:56 am
See! You don’t have to like Idol for me to like you!
Deirdre
July 14th, 2012
11:10 am
Thanks B-shep!
Deirdre
July 14th, 2012
11:11 am
And a big Hey to Rosita! We miss you!
Fudd
July 14th, 2012
12:56 pm
New Panel: Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, and Andrew Dice Clay….now we will really here some comments!
Dick Lark
July 14th, 2012
1:04 pm
This is the best thing that could happened to this show! Good-bye to Tyler and J-Lo — and good riddance. Time to let Jimmy Iovine judge the performances BEFORE the voting instead of after. Maybe with his objectivity Randy will become objective again, as he was when Simon was there.
Highlander
July 14th, 2012
1:08 pm
“WHO CARES. I think Idol should go for a judge that can actually sing. I know that sound crazy but I think it can work.” – Peggy, July 13th, 2012, 4:15 pm
So, Peggy, extending your logic, …only beautiful women could judge beauty contests, only gymnasts could judge gymnastic events, dancers – dance competitions, etc., etc., etc.
And, horror of horrors, should only politicians be able to judge or elect other politicians?
I do understand where you’re coming from but the music business has discovered and developed hundreds of great artists through the talent of folks like Jimmy Iovine, L.A. Reid, Clive Davis, Berry Gordy, even Simon Cowell. And not one of them would be classified as a singer.
JustinBeaver
July 14th, 2012
1:22 pm
Anybody!!!
Blackshepherd
July 14th, 2012
4:42 pm
Deirdre
Your welcome,
Queen of the American Idol Knights and Dames on Broadway Blog.
you just simply tell like it is ..always puts a smile on my face
Blackshepherd
July 14th, 2012
4:59 pm
I will say Idol will surely probably hold the record of Musical Judges(Musical Chairs
at the rate the show is going. But as always all things come to an end and run its course..Its certainly a way to pick up a fat pay check and ad spark to your career if it started to kind of idle..there are a ton of folks that could use the paycheck and can actually sing better than any of the judges past or present could sing and that have since departed the show.
.If any of the original judges were judged for singing All would have been voted off at audition. It would be nice to see some Really good singers be judges..far too many to list here..but certainly Better than whats left the show..ie Paula Abdul, Kara, Ellen (Omg worst judge ever if not the funniest) J-Lo and screaming funny rocker old schooler, Mad Man Steve
(I liked Steve, but I think he Missed being infront of the mike himself doing what made him who he is. But I wont be too hard on Non singing judges. I can think of three who could not sing a note but Knew who had talent..they being Berry Gordy Jr, Clive Davis, and Phil Spector..none could sing a single note..But they Sure Knew talent..and who had the “IT” factor…
In any case..I will tune in as usual just to see what Jaw dropping suprises Idol has in store for the public. AI aint going out without a fight. Jaws will continue to be on the floor mine included..but thats what keeps me tunning in…thats American Idols gimmick ..the unexpected.
Ordinary Folk
July 15th, 2012
5:00 am
Idol fan, but Judges are way overpaid and poorly selected among the inner circle of the business. Lopez is on one of Iovine’s labels, and some new names suggested, are as well.
Tyler and Lopez were 2/3rds of a sham panel that did a poor job of selecting talent and then played favoritism games that did not sit well with many who watch the show. If the TV audience were voting, on judges, they would not have lasted past the top 8.
Their personal selections to round-out the top 13, were the first out. That would be the first clue as to their expertise in managing a talent contest.
The public is mostly sick & tired of 1, 2 or all of the judges and their game. Ratings will not improve with Tyler & Lopez and Fox knows their advertising rates are under pressure, They were not seriously even offered a new contract.
They will again spend large sums to bring-in new names, create a new publicity storm and try to hold and improve ratings.
Andy Robertson
July 16th, 2012
3:29 pm
Johnny Rotten. Ted Nugent. Outspoken, direct, funny, sure to be controversial, guaranteed ratings.
Richard Alpert
July 16th, 2012
9:29 pm
Sean Diddy Combs is the obvious choice. He is as brutally honest as Simon and obviously knows his stuff. He is the best guest coach they have by a mile.
sissy
July 16th, 2012
9:29 pm
It is past time that this show goes off—enough is enough.
Sandra
July 16th, 2012
9:36 pm
Time to call it off—it’s too long and how some of them make it as far as they do is a mystery to me. You get some gifted singers from the show, but it’s the same ole same ole at the end. Just call it quits and let something else come on.
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
July 16th, 2012
9:52 pm
You are entitled to your opinion and I mean you no disrespect, but if you don’t like the show, why don’t you watch something else. There are obviously millions of people who still enjoy it. I am one of them.
I don’t get to watch much TV (thank God for TiVo) but it is one of my favorite shows and I look forward to every season. Even though my favorite has only won once (Kelly Clarkston). By the way, my most favorite show is “The Apprentice,” “Celebrity” or otherwise.
Go Falcons!!!