American Idol has officially announced Harry Connick Jr. and Jennifer Lopez as the new judges alongside Keith Urban.
According to Fox Broadcasting Company, ‘American Idol’ has always been about discovering the next singing superstar, and next seasons 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 have been chosen to lead the panel.
Randy Jackson will take on a new role as mentor, and the captain of the team while Ryan Seacrest returns as host!
Three members of the judging panel from the previous season, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and Nicki Minaj, have left the series to pursue other ventures.
“American Idol” Season 13 premieres January 2014.
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