It has finally been confirmed that Jennifer Lopez will return to the ‘American Idol’ judging panel. However, the media mogul will be rejoining the show to the tune of a much larger pay cheque.

Executive producer of ‘Idol’, Nigel Lythgoe, announced that Lopez will indeed by on the next season of the series with a sizable pay increase. Instead of the $12 million that she was offered for her first stint o the judging panel next to Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler, Lopez will now receive a startling $20 million.

There is still no word regarding if her new contract requires her to actually learn how to sing before she gives the contestants any advice. Stay tuned.

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