Jennifer Lopez Picture with American idol Team: First look at the new judging panel of "American Idol" has been shared, revealing Jennifer Lopez being sandwiched in between fellow judges Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson. Bringing forth the photo, which was taken while they were shooting an audition sessions in New Jersey on Tuesday, September 28, was executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.

Along with the Twitpic, Nigel wrote a caption that read, "It's great to be back on 'American Idol'. The judges were great." Hours earlier, he shared on his Twitter page what the "Idol" team are doing in preparation for the first auditions round. He tweeted, "We are just putting the final touches to the 'set' and lighting. The judges should be arriving in a moment. Outside is getting darker. Rain?" The auditions itself took place at the Liberty House Restaurant in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, The Jersey Journal reported. One contestant has told its staff writer Brett Wilshe that the talent show will be there until Thursday, September 30. When asked to confirm the shooting location, a publicist said, "We're not having press right now.

As for Jennifer, the wife of Marc Anthony has previously stated she will give some tough love to "Idol" hopefuls. "I think innately you can't help but want to give them tough love in a sense," she said in previous interview. "I don't think I can ever be cruel to another artist because I am an artist, and I know what its like to put yourself out there, be in front of people, and say 'hey do you like me?' "