Were Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez dumped by American Idol?

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez may have quit American Idol publicly, but a report now says they were dumped.

JLo was actually dumped by FOX when she asked for a $2 million raise in salary to $17 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told trade newspaper The Wrap. The insider said J. Lo’s fee went from $12 million in her first season to $15 million in her second. When she asked for another $2 million, the network surprised her by not making a counteroffer.

FOX also opted not to pick up Steven Tyler’s option, the person said.

The exits, and the possible departure of Randy Jackson, widely speculated to be considering an exit, come as FOX executives Peter Rice and Kevin Reilly want to revamp the show with host Ryan Seacrest as the only essential ingredient.

A FOX spokeswoman declined to comment.