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American Idol: Wait, Is Jennifer Lopez Returning Next Season?! Plus, Caleb Johnson Sounds Off on His Big Win

Exclusive! While the super star tells us she "wants" to return for the Fox reality series' 14th season, she "can't confirm" that she will "just yet"

By Tierney Bricker May 22, 2014 3:53 PMTags
Watch: Will J.Lo Return to "American Idol"?

We've got goosies.

Why? Because we were just in Jennifer Lopez's presence, that's why! Yes, we were lucky enough to chat with the stunning American Idol judge after Wednesday's finale, which saw rocker Caleb Johnson beat out Jena Irene to win the Fox reality series' 13th season.

Of course, after taking a moment to bask in the glory that is Jennifer Lopez, we got down to business: will she be back at the judges' table in season 14?! 

"I can confirm that I want to," Lopez told E! News. "I can't confirm that I am just yet." So it's not a yes, but it's also not a no, we'll take it!

So why is Lopez holding off on officially confirming her return? The busy star, who just honored with the Icon Award at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, and mom simply needs a break! 

Of balancing her jam-packed schedule with her Idol duties, Lopez said, "I just need to do a little bit more juggling to make it happen."

But now that American Idol has wrapped its season, Lopez only has one immediate plan: "I'd like to rest!" 

While Fox renewed American Idol for a 14th season, network boss Kevin Reilly said it will most likely be downsized to one episode per week when it returns next year. "I think you'll see it a two-night format, at least initially during the audition phase," he said. "It's quite likely…we'll end up being a two-hour show on one night for most of its run."

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Ryan Seacrest already signed a new deal to return for the 14th and possible 15th season, while Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban have both confirmed they will be back at the judges' table next season.

After the Idol finale, we also chatted with winner Caleb Johnson and runner-up Jena Irene, who wasn't surprised to see the rocker take home the win. "I knew he was going to win," Jena told us. "I just could feel it. I just had a feeling and I'm really happy for him."

So how is Caleb feeling after winning American Idol? Watch our interviews with him, Jena and Jennifer Lopez above!