Lauren Daigle Returns to Mentor American Idol 's Top 6 a Decade After Auditioning Twice

Lauren Daigle is back on American Idol!

Ten years after she auditioned for Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson, the singer, 27, is returning to the singing competition — this time as a celebrity mentor. And PEOPLE has the exclusive first look!

“I can’t wait to work with all of you. It’s going to be amazing, you’re going to have a good time,” Daigle tells Top 6 contestants Alejandro Aranda, Lacey Kaye Booth, Wade Cota, Laine Hardy, Jeremiah Harmon and Madison VanDenburg.

“When I was 17, I tried out for American Idol. I look back on that, 10 years ago, and I think, man, the journey has been so incredible. Like it really has. This show gave me something to believe in, it really did,” the Grammy winner recalls.

“I heard y’all are doing showstopper songs, is that right? Oh, it’s going to be good! Can’t wait to see who comes out on top,” Daigle adds, laughing. “You’re welcome, no pressure.”