The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season. COUNT 7
QSN1 What year did American Idol first air its fourteenth season? ANS1 2015 QSN2 Who was the host of American Idol in its fourteenth season?  ANS2 Ryan Seacrest QSN3 Which former contestant replaced Keith Urban for auditions in New York City? ANS3 Adam Lambert QSN4 What was Keith Urbans position on American Idol in its fourteenth season?  ANS4 judges QSN5 Who did not come back as a mentor in season 14? ANS5 Randy Jackson QSN6 When did season 14 premiere? ANS6 January 7, 2015 QSN7 Who took Urban's spot at the New York auditions? ANS7 Adam Lambert