Ellen's replacement: Jennifer Lopez?
A deal between J.Lo and "American Idol" has already been signed, according to the Associated Press and Deadline Hollywood, which reports: "We hear her manager Benny Medina (whom she once fired) orchestrated the meeting with the American Idol producers a month ago, and negotiations have been ongoing ever since. We've learned a deal was closed earlier this week under the utmost secrecy." PLUS: Steven Tyler to replace Simon?
Simon Cowell reacts to Ellen's departure
"As I got to know Ellen, I grew to really, really like her," he says. "I have huge respect for her because she's always been in control of her own destiny."
