Word of her return to the judges panel has been swirling since last season's finale, and now it's confirmed - Jennifer Lopez is officially coming back to "American Idol."

The 42-year-old "I'm Into You" singer will be once again take a seat at the judges table alongside Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler when season 11 commences.

While chatting with "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest this morning, the show's Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe released this statement: "I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of 'American Idol' [Seacrest] is back for the next season."

Once revealing that she was "on the fence" about returning to the reality competition, Lopez is now set embark on a nationwide search for its next star in the coming days.