It had been over 10 years since world famous person Harry Connick Jr final got here to Perth however a current journey to WA to seek out the following Australian Idol reminded him simply how a lot he loves it right here.
The American is without doubt one of the new judges on Channel 7’s revamped singing contest that goes to air on the finish of this month and he instructed PerthNow simply how a lot he liked to “kick it” in our sunny state.
“It’s the people man, I love the people; they’re all so nice and supportive and fun,” Connick Jr mentioned.
“It actually reminds me of New Orleans a little bit, like people just want to have a good time. You know, you may have different religious views, political views, or whatever, but let’s just have a glass of wine and hang out and have a good time.
“That’s the feeling I get when I’m in Perth.”
Connick Jr was on the town in October final 12 months for the WA leg of the auditions with fellow Australian Idol coaches Amy Shark, Meghan Trainor and Kyle Sandilands.
He mentioned Cottesloe was up there together with his favorite locations to go to.
“I’m a big fan of Perth, I’ve been there a lot and I love the Indiana Tea House and Cottesloe Beach and I mean, I just dig it,” he mentioned.
As for whether or not he’ll make his means again to WA after the present wraps, the award-winning crooner and actor and visitor star of the 1994 Telethon mentioned he had his fingers crossed.
“I hope I get to come because I’ve had such fun times in Perth, I love it there, so I’m sure at some point we’ll try to make our way out there,” he mentioned.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
