American Idol is in search of a new judge as FOX and Steven Tyler confirm that the frontman of AEROSMITH will not return for the 12th season of the hit reality show.

“After some long…hard…thoughts…I’ve decided it’s time for me to let go of my mistress ‘American Idol’ before she boils my rabbit,” said Tyler. “I strayed from my first love, AEROSMITH, and I’m back – but instead of begging on my hands and knees, I’ve got two fists in the air and I’m kicking the door open with my band. The next few years are going to be dedicated to kicking some serious ass – the ultimate in auditory takeover…On Nov. 6, we are unleashing our new album, Music from Another Dimension on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and way beyond the stars…IDOL was over-the-top fun, and I loved every minute of it…Now it’s time to bring Rock Back. ERMAHGERD.”

Tyler stepped into the role of an AI judge during the shows 10th season after the departure of long time judge Simon Cowell.  There is also rumblings that the shows other judge Jennifer Lopez might not return as well.

Season 12th of American Idol will return in January 2013 on FOX.