Fox announced on Monday that Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. would be returning for the 14th season of American Idol as judges.

Series mainstay Ryan Seacrest will also be joining the three returning judges for another season of the long-running singing competition.

"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 21st Century Fox senior executive vp David Hill. "Each brings unique qualities and expertise to the tam, but they all share the same passion for helping undiscovered singers achieve the American Dream."

American Idol executive producer and FremantleMedia North American entertainment president Trish Kinane added that all four bring "experience, humor and passion" to the popular Fox program.

There are four more cities left for people to audition at for the upcoming series of American Idol. On June 25, they will be in New Orleans, followed by Long Island on July 23, Nashville on July 30 and in San Francisco on Sept. 29.

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