Steven Tyler: ‘Idol’ Wasn’t My ‘Cup Of Tea’

First Published: August 1, 2012 4:34 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Caption Steven Tyler speaks 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, 2012 Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler says he liked the paychecks on “American Idol” but had a love-hate relationship with the show.

He says in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine the Fox reality series isn’t his “cup of tea.” But he says it was a “great job” because he sat next to Jennifer Lopez and “made a ton of money.”

Tyler announced last month he was leaving the show after two seasons to rededicate himself to Aerosmith. He says it was a lot to juggle the show with recording a new album.

Tyler tells the magazine he took the job because it was a good way to pass the time while he and his bandmates worked out their behind-the-scenes conflicts.

He also says he didn’t have it in him to be negative to “Idol” singing contestants.

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