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Jennifer Lopez & Harry Connick, Jr. Join Keith Urban As American Idol XIII Judges

Entertainment Sep 23, 2013

by Anokhi Admin

After months of speculation in regards to the American Idol panel, it has been announced: Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr are this season's judges.

Fox also announced the return of Randy Jackson as the show's in-house mentor and Ryan Seacrest as host which rounds up the 'American Idol XIII Dream Team.'

Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company said, “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.”

'The American Idol Dream Team' via Cinemablend

After the announcement, Lopez also tweeted her excitement: “#IDOL2014TheRemix."

Connick, Jr. had been rumored for some time as the panel's likely new judge; he's a familiar face on the show, having appeared several times as both mentor and performer. “I have always been a huge fan of American Idol and really enjoyed my time as a mentor on the show,” said Harry Connick, Jr. “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.”

Jackson, who had said he was leaving the show in May, is an unexpected return “Surprise, surprise! I am so happy to be back as part of this amazing show that started it all,” said Randy Jackson. “Season 1-3 is the place to be. The original talent show is back with a vengeance and ready to discover the best talent in America.”

Urban, meanwhile, will experience his second season at the judges' table. “I think this season of Idol is gonna be a blast,” said Keith Urban. ”New team, new energy and a whole new field of artists to be discovered and given a chance!”

Chairman and director Jimmy Iovine of Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records will continue to release Idol winner and contestant music.

The American Idol XIII team will meet the contestants when auditions kick in, travelling to Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Detroit, Omaha, Salt Lake City and San Francisco. American Idol XIII will air in January 2014 on FOX.

_{Feature Image courtesy of FOX

Source: Erica Silver/Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc}

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Jennifer Lopez & Harry Connick, Jr. Join Keith Urban As American Idol XIII Judges

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