Adam Lambert returned to American Idol last night, March 10, for a special performance and revealed that his new record won't be "campy" or "glam" as his debut. 

The star sang a stripped back version of his track 'Aftermath', then stepped backstage for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about his thoughts on the popular talent show since leaving it:

"Competing on this show is such a high pressure, stressful time. If it wasn't for the dynamic I had with so many behind-the-scenes people, I don't think I would've been as comfortable."

The 'Whataya Want From Me' singer also spoke about his forthcoming album, and explained:

"I think if anything, it might be a little less campy than the last one. With [For Your Entertainment], I really wanted to go high glam; it was always a vibe and a concept I was in love with and I did it for a year. I think evolution is good and I'm attracted to the slightly more serious…".

Watch his recent American Idol performance here: