American Idol" has officially announced Harry Connick Jr. and Jennifer Lopez as the new judges alongside Keith Urban.
Original judge Randy Jackson will return to "American Idol" Season 13 as a mentor. Ryan Seacrest returns as host.
"'American Idol' has always been about discovering the next singing superstar, and next season our judging panel will deliver a most impressive combination of talent, wisdom and personality to do just that: Jennifer Lopez, the triple-threat global superstar who loves 'Idol' and whom 'Idol' fans love; Harry Connick, Jr., a bona-fide musical genius and fantastic 'Idol' mentor whose honesty and expertise can help turn these hopefuls into stars; Keith Urban, a multi-Grammy-winning artist who was such a positive force on the show last season. We are also very excited to have our friend Randy Jackson now in a new role as mentor, and the captain of our team -- the heart and soul of 'Idol' -- Ryan Seacrest returning as host," Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company, said in a statement.
Seacrest praised the "Idol" family.
“I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of the 'American Idol XIII' family," he said in a statement. "Our new producers, judging panel and mentor are all fired up for this season. I've already witnessed some amazingly talented contestants from around the country during our early auditions, cementing my belief that a new superstar is well within our sights."
Original judge Randy Jackson will return to "American Idol" Season 13 as a mentor. Ryan Seacrest returns as host.
"'American Idol' has always been about discovering the next singing superstar, and next season our judging panel will deliver a most impressive combination of talent, wisdom and personality to do just that: Jennifer Lopez, the triple-threat global superstar who loves 'Idol' and whom 'Idol' fans love; Harry Connick, Jr., a bona-fide musical genius and fantastic 'Idol' mentor whose honesty and expertise can help turn these hopefuls into stars; Keith Urban, a multi-Grammy-winning artist who was such a positive force on the show last season. We are also very excited to have our friend Randy Jackson now in a new role as mentor, and the captain of our team -- the heart and soul of 'Idol' -- Ryan Seacrest returning as host," Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company, said in a statement.
Seacrest praised the "Idol" family.
“I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of the 'American Idol XIII' family," he said in a statement. "Our new producers, judging panel and mentor are all fired up for this season. I've already witnessed some amazingly talented contestants from around the country during our early auditions, cementing my belief that a new superstar is well within our sights."
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