Jessica Simpson For American Idol?
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Jessica Simpson is the latest star in talks to join theAmerican Idoljudging panel.
Jessica’s people have had several meetings with American Idol bosses, according to reports. "They like her – she's a good fit – and she likes it. Now it's just a question of how to fit her in," an insider said last week.
Now it seems they’ve made room for the Jessica on the panel – a new report claims songwriter Jennifer Lopezis apparently already in final negotiations to take Ellen’s spot, after Idol bosses remembered how well J-Lo mentored hopefuls in series six. “It’s true,” a source told People magazine. “She’s excited about it.”
As for Simon Cowell’sAerosmith frontman Chris Isaak, UsherandElton Johnand Justin Timberlakehave denied reports they are joining the show.
The new series of American Idol begins in January.