It's official, Jennifer Lopez is returning to American Idol.

This time with a bigger paycheck. While specific details have not been annouced yet, reports are circulating that she signed a $20 million contract.

American Idol Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed that she is returning to season 11 of the hit Fox TV show.

The auditions for American Idol have already begun from June 28 and are still going on. Lopez's re-entry is sure a boost to the show's ratings.

This comes as a great boost to the career of the newly single mother Lopez..

Here is a photo gallery of gorgeous J.Lo.

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Jennifer Lopez at taping of "Movies Rock" Reuters
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Jennifer Lopez performs at the Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, California October 23, 2010. The ball benefits The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. Reuters
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Actress Jennifer Lopez arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles, California July 9, 2011. Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are on a royal visit to California from July 8 to July 10. REUTERS/POOL New
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Who do you think the newly separated 'American Idol' judge, Jennifer Lopez will take with her at the lavish wedding. Should she come alone? Will she take her twins? Or will the "Back Up Plan" star asked estranged husband for a date just for a night. After all they were reportedly seen at a gathering over the weekend. Will Marc Anthony join the Idol judge?Actress Jennifer Lopez arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles, California July 9, 2011. Reuters
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Singer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles, California
Singer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles, California July 9, 2011. Reuters
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