Lori-Jo - 6 months ago This maybe the reason why she may not return as an Idol judge.

The other pleasure of covering campaigns is getting to play American Idol judge, evaluating the political performances.

The "American Idol" judge has been busy making headlines with her new much younger man for the past few months.

"I don't want to go back to that place," said the American Idol judge, who's been sober two years.

In 2002, the American Idol judge weighed over 300 pounds.

The "American Idol" judge has been spotted out and about .

In addition, the multi-tasking "Idol" judge doesn't seem to mind sharing the spotlight.

When it was announced that she'd be the new "Idol" judge last season, many balked, but I gave her a chance.

Also, unlike the "Idol" judges, the "Voice" coaches seemed to take their jobs seriously.