Adam Lambert returned to “American Idol” this week – this time as a judge, filling in for Keith Urban (who is with wife Nicole Kidman, who is grieving the loss of her father) – and he’s excited to be back at his old stomping grounds.
“I’m really honored that they asked me to come back in fill in for Keith. The circumstances are sad, my condolences,” Adam – who was “Idol’s” Season 8 runner-up – told Access Hollywood in a new interview. “But, on a lighter note, I’m thrilled to be here. I’m thrilled to be able to help these contestants follow their dreams.”
Adam said he’s developed a strategy for how he treats nervous contestants in the audition room.
“I’m trying to make them comfortable, break the ice a little bit, and chill them out a little bit,” he said. “Hopefully we’re guiding them towards doing their best.”
And the singer is having a great time with judges Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr.
“I was so excited to meet Jennifer and Harry yesterday – they’re so down to earth and fun,” he told Access. “We were laughing all day and having these great philosophical conversations about being entertainers.”
Adding, “I feel really inspired by both of them.”
— Erin O’Sullivan
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