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Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy dating again?

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Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy have been spotted together in New York, fuelling rumours that they are rekindling their former romance.

Lopez, who announced her split from husband Marc Anthony last month, originally dated Diddy in the late 90s and is said to have attempted to restart their relationship in recent weeks.

A source close to the American Idol judge told reporters: "Puff wouldn't be my first choice for her, but then again he was always very supportive of her sex symbol image and never got mad when she wore sexy clothes. He actually encouraged it."

A P Diddy insider also described Lopez as Diddy's "fantasy girl" and "the love of his life".

Reps for both stars have so far declined to comment on the issue.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that a deal for Jennifer Lopez to return as a judge on American Idol is being finalised.

Although she is yet to sign the contract, sources claim that Lopez will earn just over $20 million (£12.3 million) for her second year on the panel.

This would be a huge salary hike for Lopez, who earned a reported $12 million (£7.3 million) for her first year in the competition.

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