Jennifer Lopez Won’t be Replacing Paula Abdul on Idol
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Jennifer Lopez has spoken out to squash speculation she’s set to replace Paula Abdul on American Idol.
Abdul still hasn’t signed a contract with Idol producers to return for season 8 of the FOX hit singing competition, prompting rumors Lopez would be stepping in to take her place.
But Lopez’s rep has spoken out to set the record straight.
“The rumor of Jennifer Lopez throwing herself in the ring to take over for Paula Abdul is completely false,” the spokesperson told People magazine. “Jennifer loves Idol but just as a fan. She just wrapped the feature film The Back-Up Plan, due out January 2010, and will release an album then as well.
“This weekend Jen is celebrating her [40th] birthday with friends and family.”
Abdul’s manager recently said the star likely won’t appear on Idol‘s next season.
“Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on Idol,” said David Sonenberg, who began representing Abdul a few weeks ago.
Auditions for Idol‘s ninth season kick off next month.
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