Adam Lambert is the latest name floating around as a possible new judge for American Idol. E! News reported back in May that Jennifer Lopez has no plans to return as judge for a third season, and they are now reporting that out Idol alum Lambert may replace her.
“They have been talking about Adam for over a month,” a source told E! News. “He personifies the show, and will be a popular choice right from the start. He knows what it’s like to be on the receiving end of the judges’ comments, he has a human touch, and they know they can’t go wrong if they bring him on. He would be able to bring a unique perspective to the show. People love him.”
According to E! News, Fox is trying to change Lopez’s mind.
Lopez may not be the only one not returning for season 12. Critics have complained that Lopez, Tyler and Jackson haven’t been as harsh as past judging panels.
“People are saying they’re too sweet and too nice, but once you’ve put somebody that you love in the top 10 and they’re coming every week and being good, it’s hard to critique,” Producer Nigel Lythgoe told E! News. “It’s not like dancing, where you can say point your toes, spread your legs. It’s more like, ‘When you hit that top note, just smile.'”
Fox reps declined to comment for this story.
