Insider: 'American Idol' to Axe All 4 Judges as Part of Massive Makeover (Exclusive)

Insider: 'American Idol' to Axe All 4 Judges as Part of Massive Makeover (Exclusive)

"American Idol" is going nuclear for Season 13.

None of the four judges on the singing competition will be asked to return next season, an individual with knowledge of Fox's plans told The Wrap. Longtime producer Nigel Lythgoe is expected to get the boot. And despite reports to the contrary, Fox isn't even considering bringing former judge Jennifer Lopez back as a lifesaver for next season.

Like we said: nuclear.

"All four are gone," the insider told TheWrap. "They feel they've lost their core audience and they want it back."

THE WRAP