Jennifer Lopez Still In The Running Says Idol Producer

Looks like Jennifer Lopez may be taking one of the coveted judge's chairs on American Idol afterall. AI Producer Nigel Lythgoe denies that J Lo's diva demands have taken her out of the running.

Lythgoe, who confirms that next season's show will only have three judges, tells Extra, "Hello? These people don't know Jennifer Lopez. She's a wonderful woman. I've never seen her be a diva in her life!"

As for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler joining the show, he adds, "I don't know. Is that the rumor you've heard? They haven't called me yet. They gotta lay out the bread for me!"

As Jerry Maguire would say ... "Show me the money!"