American Idol Jennifer Lopez reportedly "very close" to signing deal to return to 'American Idol' 08/02/2013 Jennifer Lopez is reportedly inching her way closer to inking another judging role with American Idol. Read More RELATED NEWS Former 'American Idol' finalist Sam Woolf releases his first album'American Idol' adds Scott Borchetta as new mentor to replace Randy Jackson 'American Idol' to premiere January 7 on Fox with schedule changes throughout Season 14 TAGS: American Idol Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Lopez Keith Urban Dr. Luke Kevin Reilly