After months of speculation, Jennifer Lopez has confirmed that she's leaving American Idol. Lopez broke the news to Idol host Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Friday (July 13th), a day after fellow judge Steven Tyler announced his departure. Both Lopez and Tyler served as judges for two seasons alongside Randy Jackson.

Lopez cited her busy schedule and the challenge of juggling movies, music and motherhood with Idol as the reason for her ultimate decision.

She also dismissed rumors that a salary dispute prompted her to leave