A Fox spokesperson told TMZ, "This is just another ridiculous Idol judge rumor, likely started by talks of Jennifer performing on the finale."

Prior to the denial, "Extra's" Terri Seymour caught up with "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon and broke the news to him about the rumors abpit his wife Mariah Carey.

Nick commented saying, "I haven't heard that, but I think my wife is so focused on the future, what she is doing with her new album.