LL Cool J joins the "American Idol" judges' table Tuesday night for another must-see round of auditions, and "Extra" got the inside scoop from host Ryan Seacrest on how LL made the judges do something they've never done before.

"He actually got up out of his seat and hugged a contestant who had a rough audition," Seacrest revealed. "And that led to the judges, for the first time, all getting up and doing the same thing."

But don't worry; you know that with Simon there, "Idol" won't turn into a big love fest. Tonight he'll tell one contestant, "I don't think you and I are on the same planet, sweetheart."

In other big "Idol" news, judge Paula Abdul is talking about reviving her own solo career, saying that after this season, she's going to get back in the recording studio. "It's something that we've talked with her about. Even during the commercial breaks on 'American Idol,' we try and get her to stand up and perform for the studio audience," Seacrest told us. "Good luck Paula, we're all here for you -- except Simon, and he's just jealous."

Meanwhile, even though former "Idol" winners move on to bigger and better things, don't think they don't tune into the show. "Idol" champ Fantasia Barrino told us she's seen some serious singing skills this season. "It's been funny," she admitted. "They have some talent, but they've been showing a lot of funny, funny things."

So tune in to "American Idol" Tuesday night on FOX to catch the wacky, the talented and the singing-impaired.