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File this one under the header, "Thanks but no thanks." According to reps for J-Lo, Jennifer Lopez will not replace Paula Abdul on American Idol. Apparently, there's a hot rumor out there that Jennifer had some interest in taking over in light of the lack of progress in Paula's negotiations with the producers for her return.

This sounds like a bunch of malarchy. Jennifer Lopez has no need to appear on American Idol as a judge. She's got a thriving career -- something Abdul did not have when she got the Idol gig in 2002. For J-Lo to plunk herself on American Idol would likely impede her career, although it would give her lots of visibility.

But J-Lo is too busy to worry about exposure. In addition to having just finished a movie called The Back-Up Plan that's coming out in early 2010, she also has a new album due later this year. Then there's her marriage to Marc Anthony and their twins who are a little over a year old.

Do you really think she's ready to schlep around the country doing American Idol auditions, basically taking a seat beside Simon Cowell and watching others try to make it in show business? Doubtful. And if you believe her camp, it's not happening.

Before the end of the week, chances are good that Paula Abdul will settle her contract and re-sign, then all will be as it was on American Idol.

[via TVTattle.com]