Source: Steven Tyler Says He'll Be "Idol" Judge

A source close to Steven Tyler says the Aerosmith frontman told the source he will be a judge on Fox's "American Idol" next season.

While an official announcement about Tyler has yet to come from Fox and the producers of the top-rated show, the source told The Associated Press on Wednesday, "there is no reason to refute" Tyler's account. The source spoke only on the condition of anonymity because the source was not authorized to comment publicly on the matter.

Fox and producers FreemantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment had no comment on the report.

The "Idol" judging panel has been in flux with the departure of mainstay Simon Cowell, as well as Ellen DeGeneres' recent announcement that she would not return for a second season.

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[Jhihmoac]

Tyler...about time "Idol" got some character!

[Zowwyy]

Steven... Steven.. Steven... what is wrong with you? Did you hit your head when you fell off that stage??? American Idol??? Really??? How can you lower yourself this low and still look the guys in the band in the eye. You've become a media *****

[erasmus111]

Well.....I guess he's better than Jennifer Lopez.

[erasmus111]

by exaf74 August 19, 2010 10:44 AM EDT
I gotta admit she is a little better looking than Steven.


Yeah, maybe a little. : )