Life & Style has exclusively learned that Jessica Simpson is in negotiations to become a judge on American Idol!  “She’s met with producer-creator Simon Fuller several times,” an insider confirms to Life & Style. “They like her — she’s a good fit — and she likes it. Now it’s just a question of how to fit her in.”

That’s because the Price of Beauty star isn’t necessarily being tapped to fill Simon Cowell’s shoes. “She’s not his replacement — they’re two entirely different personalities,” says the insider. “This is part of a massive overhaul of the show. There may be more judges, more opinions. She’d be crazy to turn it down. She’ll just say things without thinking, and that’s what they want — that’s great TV!”