Word on the street is that Nigel and Simon Fuller have Justin Timberlake and Elton John at the top of their judge wish lists..so there is no way in hell Jess is gonna beat out JT or Sir Elton.

But wouldn’t she make a perfect replacement for Paula Abdul’s booze and Vicodin rants?

Life & Style is reporting that she is “in negotiations” to fill Simon’s vacant spot.

“She’s met with producer-creator Simon Fuller several times. They like her — she’s a good fit — and she likes it. Now it’s just a question of how to fit her in.”

I say they squeeze her in right between Randy and Kara. Catfight on one side and bitch slappin’ on the other.

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Um, American Idol, what were you thinking, ushering Casey James to safety right away?

What was the audience supposed to think after that? That, somehow, season-long favorites Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze weren’t going to make the top three along with Casey?

Because if they thought that, they would have been dead wrong!

It was the end of the road—kinda obviously, by that point—for the lovable Michael Lynche, who was technically eliminated weeks ago but remained in the competition thanks to the judges’ decision give him another chance.

“It’s been unbelievable,” the new dad, whose wife gave birth during Hollywood week, said of his experience. “I sit here right now and think, ‘I wasn’t even supposed to be here.’ Thank God for the judges saving me.”

Then it was hugs all around from Lee, Crystal and Casey. The trio will be feted in their respective hometowns with parades and media appearances before next Tuesday’s performance show, when they will sing two songs apiece, one they’ve picked themselves and another selected for them by the judges.

Are you happy with this top three, or has Casey continued to fail upward? Or maybe you don’t think much of Lee or have had enough of Crystal. Do share!

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Barring a collective, nationwide brain fart, Crystal Bowersox will be crowned American Idol champion next month.

But the season nine favorite came close to walking away from the competition a few weeks ago, as the pressure reportedly got to her and Crystal has to be convinced to stay by Ryan Seacrest.

While Bowersox has confirmed via Facebook that she had a “moment of doubt,” she was asked by TV Guide Magazine this week if she was 100% committed to the show? Her response: “Of course. Or I wouldn’t be here.”

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As for her Tuesday night rendition of “People Get Ready,” a widely praised performance that brought the singer to tears, Crystal reiterated that a certain audience member caused her to break down:

“I love my dad. He’d go through hell and high water for me. He was wearing sunglasses [and] I knew he was trying to hide the fact if he cried. I looked up and saw the mirrored sunglasses and I was like, ‘I know he’s crying.’ And I just [lost it].”

Crystal also ditched the guitar and looked more dressed-up than usual for the single. Asked about the changes, she said:

“Just because I have dreadlocks doesn’t mean I can’t be elegant and pretty. I don’t have to wear jeans and ripped-up clothes. I’m a woman.”

She’ll also soon be a champion.

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In late February, it was reported that Adam Lambert would perform on American Idol.

Now, we can confirm that the former runner-up won’t just sing “Whattaya Want From Me” on the April 14 results-show telecast – he’ll serve as a mentor to the finalists on the night before!

No word yet on what theme the contestants will tackle during the special visit, but this much is certain: if anyone can spice up this lackluster group of singers, it’s Adam Lambert.

Lambert will be the first former Idol to act as a mentor less than a year after he left the show. Many will believe he’s too inexperienced for the gig… but Miley Cyrus took on the same role a couple weeks ago and she’s younger than every current contestant except Katie Stevens and Aaron Kelly.

Do you think he should be a mentor?

While you ponder that question, click on the photos below, all of which are courtesy of Adam’s recent trip to London:

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FOX confirms that the teen pop sensation will be the celebrity mentor during the Billboard No.1 hits-themed show on Tuesday (8 p.m. EST). Of the 11 contestants left, three are teens: Siobhan Magnus, 19, and Aaron Kelly, 16, and Katie Stevens, 17. Tim Urban is 20 years old.

But last week’s theme — contestants performed from The Rolling Stones‘ song book — proved age is nothing but a number as Magnus, Kelly and Stevens all pleased the judges with their take on classic songs by the legendary rock band.

On Wednesday’s results show (9 p.m. EST), Miley will be back to perform her hit song, “When I Look At You,” and new couple Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato will sing their duet, “Make A Wave.”

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Asked to take on Billboard #1 hits, a nebulous theme that gave them nearly free rein, Lee DeWyze made an unusual choice but delivered on American Idol last night.

Lee honored the late Alex Chilton, who passed away last week, with the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” and was met with general praise from Simon, Randy, Kara and Ellen.

It might have even earned him THG’s top spot, but when Crystal Bowersox channeled Janis Joplin on “Me and Bobby McGee,” she reminded us why she’s the favorite.

Big Mike was his typically solid self on “When a Man Loves a Woman,” as was last week’s star Siobhan Magnus on “Superstition.” Singling out the top four was easy.

As for the bottom four …

Lee DeWyze’s song selection and performance bumped him up with the contenders on last night’s American Idol. Can he build on this momentum going forward?

Meanwhile, Paige Miles and Tim Urban will be vying for a ticket home thanks to their respective performances on “Against All Odds” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.”

Clearly not up to par or worthy of a trip back, but one of the two will sneak through … if not both. Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia didn’t too much to help their causes.

Agree with our assessment? Who do you see going home tonight? Here’s how we rank Tuesday’s American Idol performances (with last week’s rank):

1. Crystal Bowersox, “Me and Bobby McGee” (2)
2. Lee DeWyze, “The Letter” (5)
3. Michael Lynche, “When a Man Loves a Woman” (3)
4. Siobhan Magnus, “Superstition” (1)
5. Casey James, “The Power of Love” (8)
6. Aaron Kelly, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (4)
7. Didi Benami, “You’re No Good” (6)
8. Andrew Garcia, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (10)
9. Katie Stevens, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (9)
10. Paige Miles, “Against All Odds” (7)
11. Tim Urban, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (12)

Click to enlarge photos of the finalists in action …

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After asking American Idol semifinalists to take down their MySpace, YouTube and Facebook pages, it looks like Fox has lightened up a bit.

In the video below, Andrew Garcia, Alex Lambert and Lee Dewyze thank fans for all their love and support, while also giving out the contestants’ updated addresses on the aforementioned social networks, along with Twitter.

Enjoy the gracious-filled greetings below and sound off on which male you want to see in the finals:

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Even though Randy was exaggerating, if not flat-out lying, the American Idol ladies needed every inch of vocal cord to make up…

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