Steve Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson work the judging...

Steve Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson work the judging on "American Idol." (Feb. 27, 2011) Credit: Handout

It’s official.

“American Idol” announced Wednesday that Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler will return as judges for the show’s 11th season.

What’s new —  and very interesting —  is that the new season will launch on a Sunday —  specifically Jan. 22, 2012, after Fox’s broadcast of the NFC Championship Game.

By then, we’ll all be celebrating a Giants victory, so the “Idol” people will have to work really hard to get our attention.

Photo: Steve Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson work the judging on "American Idol." (Feb. 27, 2011)

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