Jennifer Lopez Leaving American Idol: 'Something Has To Give'

Jennifer Lopez waves during FOX's 'American Idol 2012' results show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012  -- Getty Images

"American Idol" is losing another judge.

After Steven Tyler announced his exit on Thursday, Jennifer Lopez called in to "Idol" host Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM morning show on Friday to say she too will be bowing out.

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"I honestly feel like just the time has come that I have to get back to doing the other things that I do that I've put kind of on hold because I love 'Idol' so much," J.Lo told Ryan.

The superstar said making the decision to leave was heartbreaking.