Throughout the 11th season of “American Idol” he’s been called “one of the top two best #39;Idols#39; of all time” by Steven Tyler and one of the best singers Jennifer Lopez has “seen in 50 years.”

Jennifer Lopez has not signed on for a third season on American Idol. Her children, a world concert tour, are cited as why she might leave. Is Jennifer Lopez too busy or negotiating for more than $20 million a year.

Jennifer Lopez couldn#39;t be leaving American Idol at a better time. At a better time. And, no, not because a Mariah Carey is waiting in the wings. MORE: Jennifer...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to quot;American Idolquot; next year as she juggles motherhood with a comeback in both her pop music and acting careers. Lopez, who has young twins, told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week that she wasn#39;t sure about renewing her contract as a judge on the TV singing contest for a third year. And on Wednesday ...

Jennifer Lopez#39;s quot;American Idolquot; contract is up after this season and rumors are swirling that she may not be returning for a third year. But this could be part of the traditional contract negotiations on Lopez#39;s already sizable quot;Idolquot; salary.