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Jennifer Lopez confirms she's leaving "American Idol"

Jennifer Lopez arrives at Hyde Bellagio to celebrate the launch of her new single, "Goin' In" on May 27, 2012, in Las Vegas. Getty

(CBS News) Steven Tyler isn't the only star leaving "American Idol."

Jennifer Lopez said Friday that she's also departing the Fox series after two years as a judge.

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Lopez shared the news on "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest's radio show.

"I honestly feel like the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do," she told Seacrest. (Listen to the audio here.)

Her representative, Mark Young, also confirmed her exit, according to the Associated Press.

Lopez's announcement comes a day after Tyler revealed he would not be returning to the show.

The singer/actress has been hinting that she would be leaving "Idol." During an appearance on the "Today" show Thursday, she said, "I've enjoyed it so much. But I am thinking that maybe it's time for me to go and do other things that I really love to do."

Tell us: Will you miss Lopez on "Idol"?

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