As an entertainer , I am truly excited to bring my perspective to 'American Idol , ' and to help emerging performers find their way . '' Lopez is returning to `` American Idol '' Harry Connick Jr. had served as a past mentor . The show will be taped in Los Angeles on July 12 and 13 at the Shrine Auditorium with an expected premiere date of August 4.
Lopez is returning to `` American Idol '' Harry Connick Jr. had served as a past mentor . The show will be taped in Los Angeles on July 12 and 13 at the Shrine Auditorium with an expected premiere date of August 4.