Jennifer Lopez Excited For The Return Of In Living Color; Open To Returning To Shows Specials

First Published: January 8, 2012 9:04 PM EST Credit: Getty Images LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Judge Jennifer Lopez speaks onstage during the American Idol panel during the FOX Broadcasting Company portion of the 2012 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa, Pasadena, on January 8, 2012Jennifer Lopez would be open to helping her former In Living Color boss, Keenen Ivory Wayans, with the upcoming return of the sketch comedy, set to happen on FOX this spring. Its what? Jennifer said, when AccessHollywood.com asked her if shed want to be a part of the show, which returns with an updated version of the sketch comedy, in two half-hour specials in Spring 2012. Oh my God, I didnt even know! Thats awesome, she told Access on Sunday after the Television Critics Association Winter Session panel for American Idol of In Living Color being revived. I havent heard from [Keenen], but if he called me and wanted me to do something, that would be awesome, Jennifer said. Jennifer said shes remained grateful to Keenen for giving her such a great start and encouragement in her younger days when she was a Fly Girl. I owe Keenan a lot. From the beginning of my career, he always believed in me, he always was constantly putting in my brain, Youre gonna be a star, youre gonna be a star, do you know that? And he was a mentor to me so I wish him the best with that, she added. As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, original creator and executive producer Keenen will host the new episodes. The specials will feature young talent, musical performances and special guests. In Living Color originally aired between 1990 - 1994 on FOX. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.