In the upcoming 14th season, the Big Machine Label Group boss will help shape the talents each week and create new superstars.
- Dec 4, 2014
AceShowbiz - Scott Borchetta has passed the "in-talks" stage and officially joins "American Idol" as mentor. FOX confirmed on Wednesday, December 3 that the President and CEO of Big Machine Label group will begin his duty in the forthcoming season 14.
"There's only one reason I'm doing this: American Idol has proven again and again that it can launch superstars. I believe that working with these young artists the same way we work with new artists at the Big Machine Label Group will help the next American Idol be as prepared as possible to continue the tradition of creating new superstars," Borchetta said in a statement. "The entire label group will be invested and we look forward to bringing our energy, focus and know-how to help develop this young talent at the highest levels."
Brochetta is taking over the post left by Randy Jackson, who started off as one of the judges in 2002 and quit as a mentor this year. The mentor will work with the talents as they prepare for each week's live show. However, the role has been expanded for the upcoming season, with Borchetta taking part in some of the earliest auditions.
The new season of "Idol" will premiere on January 7, 2015 with an hourlong telecast followed by a two-hour seg the following night. Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. all return as judges while Ryan Seacrest returns as host.
"This season, Jennifer, Keith and Harry have found some truly talented singers, and the addition of Scott's expertise in how to develop an artist gives our contestants a unique shot at success," said Trish Kinane, president of entertainment, FremantleMedia North America and executive producer of American Idol. "It's been terrific to see Scott's enthusiasm as he watched each of the performances at Hollywood Week and we can't wait for America to see our hopefuls transform into superstars."
Borchetta is known as the person who discovered Taylor Swift when she was only 14.
