‘American Idol’ Brings Back Old Judge and Snags New One

Crooner Harry Connick Jr. will be American Idol‘s 11th judge when season 13 airs in January, Fox Broadcasting confirmed Tuesday morning. Fox’s singing competition also will bring back former judge Jennifer Lopez, who was on the panel for seasons 10 and 11, to join the only returning judge from season 12’s panel, Keith Urban

Veteran judge Randy Jackson, who has been on the judges panel for every season since the show launched in 2002, will return as an “in-house,” off-panel mentor

Last season judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj aren’t returning in any capacityIdol has had 10 judges in its previous 12 seasons, including the original trio of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Jackson. Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, Steven Tyler, Lopez and Urban also have had judging stints. Connick Jr. has served as a guest mentor in the past Read more…

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