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May 15, 2014 / 10:07 AM

Harry Connick Jr. says he will return to 'American Idol'

"I have had a blast," the competition judge said.

Harry Connick Jr. arrives on the red carpet at Z100's Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York City. UPI/John Angelillo

Harry Connick Jr. arrives on the red carpet at Z100's Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in New York City. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, may 15 (UPI) -- Harry Connick Jr. says he will return to American Idol for Season 14.

The recording artist and actor joined the judges' panel for the singing competition show's current 13th season.

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He has been serving on the panel alongside Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban.

"I have had a blast," Connick Jr. told the Hollywood Reporter.

"I would hope that [Lopez and Urban] are able to come back, too," he said. "It's been an amazing journey and I look forward to doing it again."

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