Jessica Simpson Indeed in Talks to Be 'American Idol' Judge

Thu, 29 July 2010 04:02:35 ET

Though admitting that the host of 'The Price of Beauty' has met with the executives of the talent search show, her representative adds that both parties have yet to start with the negotiations.

Jessica Simpson has indeed met the "American Idol" executives to discuss her chance to be a judge on the upcoming season of the talent search show. Her representative has confirmed to Gossip Cop the meeting did take place when responding to recent report that suggested the host of "The Price of Beauty" is in talks for the judging gig.

The representative additionally mentioned that Jessica likes the executives, and they shared mutual feeling with her as well. Although the 30-year-old songstress and the executives have sat down together to talk about the job, they have yet to start negotiating. The representative stressed, "they are not at the negotiating stage yet."

It was Life&Style magazine that brought up the news in the first place. In its report, the mag cited an insider who claimed the "Come On Over" singer has "met with producer-creator Simon Fuller several times." The inside source added, "They like her - she's a good fit - and she likes it. Now it's just a question of how to fit her in."

The spy further mentioned that Jessica isn't necessarily brought in to replace former judge Simon Cowell, who left the show after nine season. "She's not his replacement - they're two entirely different personalities," so the source said. "This is part of a massive overhaul of the show. There may be more judges, more opinions."

TMZ additionally came forth with a story suggesting FOX may make an announcement about the judges on Monday, August 2 during the 2010 Television Critics Association Press Tour. "The network's dream scenario would be to make a splashy announcement at TCA on Monday morning," a source said. "They'd be the talk of TCA, and the message to other networks would essentially be, 'Follow that!' "

« Older

Newer »