Rap-Up.com || Jennifer Lopez Quits ‘American Idol,’ Mariah Carey in ‘Serious Talks’ to Judge

Jennifer Lopez is leaving “American Idol.” After two seasons on the hit show, the singer-actress has decided to call it quits.

“I honestly feel like 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,” the 42-year-old superstar told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show. “I could do ‘Idol’ for the rest of my life, but that would be giving up a bunch of other things. We had an amazing run.”

Lopez, who will kick off her North American tour with Enrique Iglesias on Saturday, wants to get back to focusing on movies, music, and her family. “I have my movies and my music and my this and my that,” she continued. “It all kind of worked together for a while, but then it gets more complicated. As the kids are getting a little bigger, it started feeling like it was a lot. Something has to give. And that’s, I think, where I am right now.”

Fellow judge Steven Tyler also announced his departure from the Fox singing competition on Thursday, and there is speculation that veteran Randy Jackson will be leaving after 11 seasons.

J.Lo’s fellow diva Mariah Carey is in negotiations to take a seat at the judges’ table. “She’s in play,” sources tell PEOPLE. “They are in serious talks.”

Would you like to see Mariah as a judge on “Idol”? Sound off below.

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25 Comments

Zave
July 13th, 2012 at 10:37 am
blahhhh. hang it up! The Voice and X-factor has it from here

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@Lewis_Bennett Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 11:17 am
@Zave, NO Mariah dont do itttt

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A Realist
July 13th, 2012 at 10:38 am
KWEEN Mariah. It would be nice, but she needs ample rest for a great vocal performance. I don’t wont her overworked and tired performances with this new album coming soon.

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NICKIFAN101
July 13th, 2012 at 10:38 am
I’d prefer to see Lil’ Kim and Nicki Minaj on the panel. That would be amazing.

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Ice Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
@NICKIFAN101, Judges need to be able to recognize good music.

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Azealizard Farts on your Faves Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
@Ice, i LOLd

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key Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
@NICKIFAN101, its a singing competition not rap competition…and well maybe nikki,has she is not a rapper but a pop singer

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tune Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
@NICKIFAN101, that would ruin american idol

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Illmatic
July 13th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Mariah is too legendary to be a judge on basic a** American Idol. They need to just let it go.

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Azealizard Farts on your Faves Reply:
July 13th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@Illmatic, truth!

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Twitter: @TheIndiigo
July 13th, 2012 at 10:47 am
I’d prefer if she DOESN’T end up on American Idol. The QUEEN is too legendary for that show. Her new album is going to slay everyone anyway so what’s the point? GODriah will remain perched and unbothered.

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DRB
July 13th, 2012 at 11:06 am
Mariah put this album out. I feel like her time for judging has passed. She truly has music expertise but if she was to do this, the last 2 years were her chance. I’m ready for the multi platinum superstar to return.

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BW Extreme
July 13th, 2012 at 11:08 am
They should just quit. American Idol has ben going on for too long now anyway and I’m sick of it. The X Factor and the Voice are good enough.

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eddie
July 13th, 2012 at 11:21 am
No Mariah Don’t Do It I’m Ready For Some New Music From you let them find somebody eles real talk

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Replay
July 13th, 2012 at 11:51 am
No we don’t need Mariah Carey.

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WonderLand19
July 13th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!! I was sick of J-Lo’s endless endorements. She wasn’t in it to find new talent, it was just to kick start her failing career. Which it did.
If Mariah doesn’t sign on, they better kill the show. It boring already.

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massiveattack5
July 13th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
this show went down hill as soon as Simon left.

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Sharp Tongue
July 13th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Poor Idol I stop watching seasons ago lol and Mariah will be a fool do this anyway, I wish them the best of luck >_>.

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V
July 13th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
If anything, Mariah Carey should be on board for The Voice.

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boom boom
July 13th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
V, no she DOESN’T, they have a “VOICE” in there already which is Aguilera, enough with her.

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TomTom
July 13th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
J.LO is leaving bc the whole point, IMO, was to get her back out there. Now she’s over it. Smart business move. I just hate to see the constant change of judges.

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TheDreamer
July 13th, 2012 at 6:16 pm
I think they should just let Idol go. They have to replace two judges now, maybe three and the ratings will fall. I think X Factor and The Voice is enough for singing competition shows.

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Jay
July 13th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
I would actually watch AI if Mariah were a judge. Mariah is a legend and I would love to hear her insight and critiques. She definitely one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all-time! :)

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SMH at your life
July 13th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Jennifer was the only reason that I watched

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Basze Lineaj
July 13th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
I don’t Think that people watched that damn Silly show so Need to let that show go and If mariah Carey Cannon do that show then IT Good for her, Let her do what she need/want to do

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