New Australian Idol judge Harry Connick Jr flies into Sydney

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New Australian Idol judge Harry Connick Jr dresses in a blue hoodie as he flies to Sydney with his daughter Georgia to film the new season of the reality series

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Harry Connick Jr landed in Australia on Saturday.

The American crooner will film the new season of Australian Idol, where he will act as a judge.

Accompanied by his daughter Georgia, 26, the singer seemed relaxed and happy as he strolled through Sydney Airport.

Harry Connick Jr (right) landed in Australia on Saturday.  The American crooner will film the new season of Australian Idol, where he will act as a judge

Harry Connick Jr (right) landed in Australia on Saturday. The American crooner will film the new season of Australian Idol, where he will act as a judge

The 55-year-old did not pack lightly and pushed a stack of suitcases along while a nanny drove another load next to him.

Harry wore a blue hoodie and stayed comfortable during the long international flight.

The Just the Way You Are singer added a black cap to the ensemble and sported a beard.

Accompanied by his daughter, Georgia, 26, (left), the singer seemed relaxed and happy as he strolled through Sydney Airport

Accompanied by his daughter, Georgia, 26, (left), the singer seemed relaxed and happy as he strolled through Sydney Airport

Accompanied by his daughter, Georgia, 26, (left), the singer seemed relaxed and happy as he strolled through Sydney Airport

Harry wore a blue hoodie and stayed comfortable during the long international flight

Harry wore a blue hoodie and stayed comfortable during the long international flight

Harry wore a blue hoodie and stayed comfortable during the long international flight

The Just the Way You Are singer added a black cap to the ensemble and sported a beard

The Just the Way You Are singer added a black cap to the ensemble and sported a beard

The Just the Way You Are singer added a black cap to the ensemble and sported a beard

Georgia, who laughed with her dad as they walked together, also dressed casually in a white top and gray leggings

Georgia, who laughed with her dad as they walked together, also dressed casually in a white top and gray leggings

Georgia, who laughed with her dad as they walked together, also dressed casually in a white top and gray leggings

Georgia, who laughed with her father as they walked together, also dressed casually in a white top and gray leggings.

Harry shares his daughter with wife Jill Goodacre, 58, whom he married in 1994.

They also have two other daughters, Sarah, 25, and Charlotte, 20.

Harry shares his daughter with wife Jill Goodacre, 58, whom he married in 1994

Harry shares his daughter with wife Jill Goodacre, 58, whom he married in 1994

Harry shares his daughter with wife Jill Goodacre, 58, whom he married in 1994

They also have two other daughters, Sarah, 25, and Charlotte, 20

They also have two other daughters, Sarah, 25, and Charlotte, 20

They also have two other daughters, Sarah, 25, and Charlotte, 20

Harry joins Australian shock jock Kyle Sandilands, American singer Meghan Trainor and Australian musician Amy Shark in the new season of Australian Idol

Harry joins Australian shock jock Kyle Sandilands, American singer Meghan Trainor and Australian musician Amy Shark in the new season of Australian Idol

Harry joins Australian shock jock Kyle Sandilands, American singer Meghan Trainor and Australian musician Amy Shark in the new season of Australian Idol

Harry joins Australian shock jock Kyle Sandilands, American singer Meghan Trainor and Australian musician Amy Shark in the new season of Australian Idol.

Seven announced plans for an Idol reboot in 2020.

At the time, the network had planned the show for a 2022 release, but it is now going through 2023.

Based on the worldwide Pop Idol format – the most watched TV franchise in history – Australian Idol aired on Channel 10 from 2003 to 2009.

The 55-year-old didn't pack lightly and pushed a stack of suitcases along while a nanny drove another load next to him

The 55-year-old didn't pack lightly and pushed a stack of suitcases along while a nanny drove another load next to him

The 55-year-old didn’t pack lightly and pushed a stack of suitcases along while a nanny drove another load next to him