Just one season after singing his way to stardom on American Idol, Adam Lambert is returning to the hit mentor the show’s new Top 8.
According to Entertainment Weekly, a representative for 19 Entertainment has confirmed that the former Idol star – who finished runner-up last season – will offer advice to the contestants on next Tuesday’s program. We’re still waiting to hear what the theme of next week’s show will be. After Lambert mentors the singers, he’ll return the following night to perform his current single “Whattaya Want From Me” on the April 14 Results Show.
Lambert — who has a new EP of remixed tracks hitting the web this week — confirmed the news on his Twitter account Tuesday, writing: “It’s true! In addition to performing on Idol April 14, I will be mentoring the Top 8 on the 13…..I feel honored to be asked.”