London:
Pop diva Jennifer Lopez, thenewest judge on the panel for American Idol, has warned thecontestants not to imitate and sing her songs on the realityshow.
The Love don't cost a thing hitmaker, who joined thejudging panel in September after the departure of long-timejudge and show co-founder Simon Cowell, found it"entertaining" when people performed on her hits, but hasadvised the hopefuls to try a different approach as they won'tget any special treatment, Contactmusic reported.
"It was cute, super entertaining and flattering, butno. I think everyone tried to be as honest as they can withoutbreaking anyone's spirits. They know we're not out to cut themdown or make a joke of them. We're trying to mentor them tothe next step," said the singer-and-actress.
Although some hopefuls have failed to impress thestar, Lopez is excited about the talent in the star-searchshow even though the lengthy audition process is taking a tollon her life.
"We've put a bunch of people through - probably morethan they have in the past. We have about 15-20 realsuperstars, people who could be recording artists. I've cried.We get a lot of elation when we put them through anddevastation, almost, when they're not. But it's been a ball,"said the 41-year-old singer.
The dusky babe, known for her exotic style sense haspromised to don some amazing outfits on the show."Look, I'm just going to be me. Every day that'ssomething different. I like getting dressed up. That's notgoing to change for this show," she said speaking at a pressconference for the show.
The Love don't cost a thing hitmaker, who joined thejudging panel in September after the departure of long-timejudge and show co-founder Simon Cowell, found it"entertaining" when people performed on her hits, but hasadvised the hopefuls to try a different approach as they won'tget any special treatment, Contactmusic reported.
"It was cute, super entertaining and flattering, butno. I think everyone tried to be as honest as they can withoutbreaking anyone's spirits. They know we're not out to cut themdown or make a joke of them. We're trying to mentor them tothe next step," said the singer-and-actress.
Although some hopefuls have failed to impress thestar, Lopez is excited about the talent in the star-searchshow even though the lengthy audition process is taking a tollon her life.
"We've put a bunch of people through - probably morethan they have in the past. We have about 15-20 realsuperstars, people who could be recording artists. I've cried.We get a lot of elation when we put them through anddevastation, almost, when they're not. But it's been a ball,"said the 41-year-old singer.
The dusky babe, known for her exotic style sense haspromised to don some amazing outfits on the show."Look, I'm just going to be me. Every day that'ssomething different. I like getting dressed up. That's notgoing to change for this show," she said speaking at a pressconference for the show.
