Trending News|October 31, 2013 05:39 EDT
'American Idol' Season 13 Returns January 2014 / Fox Welcomes 2 New Judges, Releases Preview Clip [VIDEO]
American Idol will be hitting your TV sets January 2014. The popular reality singing competition just released a sneak peak video previewing the upcoming Season 13.
The clip contains this year's contestants walking in various environments such as beaches and city sidewalks. It wouldn't be American Idol without showing some of the contestants freaking out after getting the plane ticket to L.A.
After months of speculation the show has also settled with their new judge selections. The only remaining judge from last season is Keith Urban who will be joining Idol alum Jennifer Lopez and newcomer Harry Connick Jr.
Entertainment Chairman for Fox, Kevin Reilly issued this statement last month.
"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 bonafide 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."