Jennifer Lopez Demanding More Than Britney's $15 Million X Factor Deal For American Idol Return?

It appears as though the American Idol bosses are going to have to dig deep into the pockets if they want to keep Jennifer Lopez on the show for another season, after reports suggested that the star is demanding more than Britney Spears' $15 million X Factor USA deal.

It is believed that the star who is currently on $12 million wants more than her reality TV judge rival, according to HollywoodLife.

A source revealed: "J LO and American Idol are striving for headlines, along with it being strictly business, she is also for sure wanting more money than Britney Spears to return."

Believing that the speculation surrounding Jennifer's future will go on for a while, the source added:

"She is not signed for next year but nothing is better in Nigels eyes than people talking about American Idol and who the judges will be all summer. Look what it did with The X Factor!

The reports that Jen is demanding more money comes after another report suggested that she was quitting American Idol for her beau Casper Smart.

According to ShowbizSpy, a source revealed: "Jennifer is about to undo the smartest career decision she ever made and give up her job as an American Idol judge.

Shell do anything to keep Casper happy.

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