The Boston FOX affiliate talked to the American Idol 13 panel yesterday at the auditions. When asked what kind of judge he’ll be, Harry Connick, Jr. quipped, “Mean as hell.”
“There’s a new sheriff in town! I’m saying no to everybody. Before they even walk in the door!” All joking aside, Harry isn’t worried about saying no. “When I was a kid, it wasn’t as much about dreams as prepare as much as you can, and when opportunity comes, you should be ready for it.”
He continued, “As far as breaking hearts–if you save somebody years of indecision by telling them ‘I don’t think this is the right thing’ you’re doing them a favor.”
Fingers are SO CROSSED for Harry being the truth teller on the panel!
Keith Urban reveals that Randy Jackson picked up the tab at the judges dinner. He’s liking the vibe of the new panel so far.
Jennifer Lopez claims she missed Idol last year despite having such AN AMAZING CAREER. She’s happy to be doing something she really enjoys. Jlo admitted that she wore a Yankees hat on stage the last time she performed in Boston. Oy.