New American Idol Judges have been announced
Friday, September 24th, 2010It is is official, the new American Idol judges have been announced. Although, there were rumors who the new judges would be, American Idol held a press release recently, with the new judges present and announced who they would be. The 2 new judges are Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosomith.
In case you had not heard by now, Simon Cowel will not be with the show because he is starting the US version of his show X-Factors, which will be similar to American Idol. Kara Dioguardi and Ellen DeGeneres were let go by the show. Randy Jackson has remained as the only judge from the past.
Lopez said she was very excited “to work with you and watch you grow.” In a press release, Peter Rice, chairman of Entertainment for Fox Networks Group, said, “We’re incredibly excited to have Jennifer join the Fox family. From the worlds of dance and music to television, films and fashion, she is a global superstar with iconic and captivating style, along with impressive insight on how to reach and move audiences worldwide.”
Steven Tyler said he wanted to be a “part of something bigger” than himself. “I wanna bring some rock to this roller coaster.”

