Harry Connick Jr.
“You’re going to Hollywood!”
Resident Harry Connick Jr. will be uttering those four infamous words to “American Idol” hopefuls trying out all across the country this year as one of the popular television show’s new judges.
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“American Idol” has officially announced that he and Jennifer Lopez will be the new judges, alongside Keith Urban, who was a judge on the panel last season.
Original judge Randy Jackson will return to Season 13 as a mentor. Connick Jr. previously served as a mentor to the “Idol” contestants.
“I have always been a huge fan of ‘American Idol’ and really enjoyed my time as a mentor on the show,” the singer said in a statement. “And I am honored that they’ve asked me to be a judge this season. As an entertainer, I am truly excited to bring my perspective to ‘American Idol,’ and to help emerging performers find their way.”
As Randy Jackson might say, “Good lookin’ out, dawg!”