Harry Connick Jr. and television go together like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, or – yes – a wink and a smile. But amazingly, the multi-talented star had wasn't sure he wanted to fill a slot on the small screen.

While speaking with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly editorial director Jess Cagle for The Jess Cagle Interview, Connick admitted that he'd previously "steered away" from TV hosting gigs. Watch the interview here!