LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA- Say hello to Sister Mary Catherine Jennifer Lopez!
Sources close to the 42 year-old singer have confirmed Jennifer Lopez is leaving American Idol in order to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a nun. Which convent Lopez will enter is still unknown at this time, however.
“Jenny’s been in love with Jesus since as far back as I can remember,” said a source close to Lopez. “She thought it was time to say goodbye to American Idol and concentrate on what she was really meant for. The money, glitz and glamor are one thing, but getting your Jesus on is another. Jenny will make a great nun.”
Lopez announced her intentions to leave television’s most popular show on Wednesday, along with a massive paycheck. Several television execs seemed stunned by the news of her departure.
“How anyone could possibly abandon all that money is beyond me,” said Katherine Kreider, an executive at FOX, the network that televises Idol. ”Sometimes you wonder if people have their priorities straight. Being religious and loving Jesus is one thing but walking away from millions of dollars is another. God help her.”
The source close to Lopez said the Bronx-born starlet would try to enter a convent somewhere on the West Coast, preferring the nice weather over harsh East Coast winters.
“Jenny loves the warm weather and I know she’ll want to embark upon her sisterly duties in the California sunshine,” the source said. “I’m so excited for her. She’s been talking about becoming a nun for so many years. I guess she just got tired of the money and the conveniences it brings to one’s life.”
Inothernewz.com reached out to Jennifer Lopez for comment. We were told by her agent that the singer had no comment but to say that she will be selling everything she owns on Ebay within the next few weeks so that she could enter the convent with no worldly possessions. She also plans to donate all of her money to her mother, who according to the source will invest the money wisely.
“Jenny’s mom is a wonderful gambler,” said the source. “She’s heading to Atlantic City as soon as she gets the money. My prediction is she doubles it within a few hours. Really, she’s that good.”
No word yet on who will replace Lopez. Certain names are starting to emerge as frontrunners, however. Jessica Simpson is said to be interested in the gig as long as she can breastfeed her newborn baby girl on live television. FOX executives may consider the idea as a ratings ploy.
Stay tuned Idol fans!









