But Jennifer Lopez looked like she'd never been away as she strutted into American Idol on Wednesday.
With her hair tied up in a bun and her curves squeezed into a businesslike pencil shift dress, the returning judge seemed ready to get started.
Getting down to business! Jennifer Lopez arrives
for the second day of American Idol auditions for the show in Boston on
Wednesday
Back to work: After a year's absence, the singer was keen to take up her spot on the judging panel
JLo is back following a year's absence, having brought her star power to seasons 10 and 11 of the hit show.
After months of speculation, she and her fellow judges were only confirmed for the upcoming 13th season of American Idol on Tuesday.
Joining her was Keith Urban, who looked every inch the star in his deliberately distressed band shirt and leather jacket.
Completing the trio: Harry Connick Jr, left the
panel's untested new addition, joined last year's newcomer Keith Urban
at the auditions
And completing the trio was Harry Connick Jr, the panel's untested new addition.
As the trio got down to work in Boston on Wednesday the first official photo was released of the three superstars sitting behind their infamous desk.
Lopez, 44, is understandably beaming from ear to ear as she takes centrestage, flanked by Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr.
Line-up confirmed: Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez
and Harry Connick Jr (from left) have made their first official
appearance on the judging panel for season 13 of American Idol
The casually-dressed trio are no strangers to the reality TV juggernaut that has catapulted the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood to international stardom.
While Australian country star Keith, 45, is returning for his second stint after last year's addition to the judging panel.
Newbie Harry rounds out the smaller panel, which has typically featured four judges in the past.
New kid on the block: Singer and actor Harry has
had 10 number-one jazz albums, won three Grammys and two Emmys during
his career
Back on the block: JLo spent last year touring
with her Dance Again World Tour, but is back and better than ever as she
returns to the hot seat for round three
The 45-year-old crooner has previously appeared on the show as a mentor and is thrilled to have been upgraded for 2014.
'I have always been a huge fan of American Idol and really enjoyed my time as a mentor on the show,' he says. 'I am honored that they've asked me to be a judge this season.
'As an entertainer, I am truly excited to bring my perspective to American Idol and to help emerging performers find their way.'
Also returning is host with the most Ryan Seacrest, 38, who has been at the helm since the series' premiere way back in 2002.
Second helping: Keith, who is married to actress
Nicole Kidman, returns to Idol following last year's signing to the
reality TV juggernaut
Host with the most: Ryan Seacrest is back at the helm, having joined the show in its opening season in 2002
Former judge Randy Jackson will also be back on the show that made him a household name - albeit in a different capacity - after announcing his departure in May.
The 57-year-old music producer will replace Jimmy Iovine as the in-house mentor to the contestants.
'Surprise, surprise! I am so happy to be back as part of this amazing show that started it all,' he says
Season 13 of American Idol kicks off in January 2014 on Fox.
The dawg is back in the house! Randy Jackson
stepped down as judge this season, but will return in his new capacity
as in-house mentor, taking over from Jimmy Iovine
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