Ryan Seacrest slammed the brakes on the “speculation wagon” by announcing the new American Idol judges during a live press conference Wednesday. The announcement lacked any surprise element as he introduced Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson as the judges for season 10 of the hit talent show.
People reports,
The announcement was made during a live press conference Wednesday. Seacrest hosted the event, telling the crowd, “We are looking for the next star in music. We usually ask, who will be the next American Idol? We never asked this question, who will be the next judges on American Idol?”
Seacrest then introduced Randy Jackson, who told the crowd, “We found some unbelievable talent and I am calling season 10 the remix, baby!” Up next, Tyler was introduced as a “rock legend.” The Aerosmith frontman said joining the Idol family feels “fabulous.” “[It] feels like the perfect feathered nest,” he said. “It’s being a part of something much bigger than yourself. I want to bring some rock to this roller coaster.”
Lopez, who dressed in a silver pant suit, was the last to be introduced. “I’m looking for the next Michael Jackson,” Lopez said before a screaming crowd at the Los Angeles Forum after Ryan Seacrest introduced her. “We’re looking for the best American Idol ever.”
Only time will tell if J.Lo or American Idol can give us the next MJ or not, but for now, I’m relaxed that at least the judging panel for season 10 has been officially announced. Congratulations to the new judges!
