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Pop diva Jennifer Lopez, the newest judge on the panel for American Idol, has warned the contestants not to imitate and sing her songs on the reality show.
The Love don't cost a thing hitmaker, who joined the judging panel in September after the departure of long-time judge and show co-founder Simon Cowell, found it
"entertaining" when people performed on her hits, but has advised the hopefuls to try a different approach as they won't get any special treatment, Contactmusic reported.
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.
