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Jennifer Lopez first signed on to sit at the judge’s table on American Idol for a cool $12 million. Now we’ve learned the singer/actress is asking for the producers of the show to pony up $34 million for her return!

Jennifer was said to be on the fence about whether or not she was going to return for another season of the singing competition. Now, we’ve learned that it may just all boil down to the moolah.

The producers of the show are confident that she will be back. Show boss Cecile Frot-Coutaz said, “We’re in good shape. No worries. No dark clouds on the horizon.”

Rumors were floating around recently that J-Lo was on the fence because she was looking for a bigger payday…and as it turns out, that’s just what she seems to be getting. We get it, she’s a huge star, but $34 million?!?? That’s an insane figure.

The reports suggested that Jennifer wanted the same pay that Simon Cowell was receiving when he judged the talent show.

What do you think? Is Jennifer worth that much to a show? Does she make the experience that much better to garner such a wage? Or are you holding out for some Paula Abdul goodness on The X Factor? Let us know your thoughts!

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