American Idol's judges are sticking around for another season.
Fox announced Monday that Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. will return to the judges table in the upcoming Season 14. Host Ryan Seacrest will also be back.
“Jennifer, Keith, Harry and Ryan are the very best in the business at what they do, and I’m thrilled that they are returning to American Idol for another season," said David Hill, senior executive vice president of 21st Century Fox. "Each brings unique qualities and expertise to the team, but they all share the same passion for helping undiscovered singers achieve the American dream."
After a few years of host limbo -- including a Season 12 panel that saw the backstage drama between then-hosts Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj eclipse the on-screen action -- Season 13 was widely regarded as one of the best judge panels since the departure of Simon Cowell in 2010. The ratings, however, failed to reflect the audience's pleasure, with the finale clocking in about 10.5 million viewers, down from about 14 million the previous year.
The next round of auditions for Season 14 take place June 25 in New Orleans and continue through Sept. 29.