Jo Griggs is all smiles as she meets up with Harry Connick Jr

Australian Idol judge Harry Connick Jr was spotted cuddling up to TV presenter Jo Griggs at a Sydney beach on Tuesday. 

They were filming a cooking segment for Better Homes & Gardens at Maroubra Beach. 

US singer Harry has been in Australia for the past couple of months filming the new rebooted Australian idol, where he is a judge alongside Kyle Sandilands, Amy Shark and Meghan Trainor.

It appears that he is keen to keep up with media appearances while Down Under as he filmed the segment for the popular TV programme with the former Olympic swimmer-turned-Channel 7 star. 

Jo, 49, looked extremely happy as she gave the US singer, 55, a big hug before they began filming the segment. 

Australian Idol judge Harry Connick Jr was spotted cuddling up to TV presenter Jo Griggs at a Sydney beach on Tuesday

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They were filming a cooking segment for Better Homes & Gardens at Maroubra Beach

Jo, 49, looked extremely happy as she gave the US singer, 55, a big hug before they began filming the segment

The pair kept their outfits casual as they cooked on a sweltering hot day in Sydney. 

Despite scorching temperatures, Harry wore a black long-sleeved jumper, blue jeans and adidas black-and-white trainers. 

The Better Homes & Gardens presenter must’ve coordinated with her guest as she donned a white long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and black boots. 

In one photo, the pair are seen with their backs turned to the camera as Harry’s arm is placed on Jo’s shoulder and hers is just above his waist. 

The singer has been making the most of his time in Australia and was recently spotted eating breakfast out of his lap at a bohemian café in Sydney.   

He sat on a deckchair outside the eatery and dined with his model wife Jill Goodacre, 57, and two of their daughters, Georgia, 26, and Sarah, 25. 

However, his time Down Under has not been free of drama and his fellow Australian Idol judge Kyle revealed that the two are not on speaking terms. 

The KIIS Fm presenter said it’s because Harry became upset after one of his staffers, ‘Intern’ Pete Deppeler, jokingly auditioned for the show.

A video shared to The Kyle and Jackie O Show’s Instagram page showed Pete, who was in disguise, telling the judges he would be performing a song called Big D**k Energy. 

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The pair kept their outfits casual as they cooked on a sweltering hot day in Sydney

Despite scorching temperatures, Harry wore a black long-sleeved jumper, blue jeans and adidas black-and-white trainers

Speaking on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, the shock jock explained Harry is a ‘serious’ man and ‘not into jokes’, so became furious when he realised Pete’s audition was just a prank.

‘Harry stood up and said, “Oh, my God, we’re better than this”, and walked off the set,’ Kyle said.

His co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson said she’d heard from Channel Seven that Harry requested all footage of him reacting to Pete’s comedic performance be destroyed.

Kyle said he was fed up with Harry’s serious attitude putting a damper on what was meant to be a fun show, and confirmed their friendship was over.

The Better Homes & Gardens presenter must’ve coordinated with her guest as she donned a white long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and black boots