Randy Jackson No Longer 'American Idol' Judge

Posted on Aug 31st 2012 9:50AM by Cameron Matthews

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Randy Jackson, the last original judge at "American Idol," has decided to leave his post on the landmark show.

According to TMZ, the kindhearted "Idol" alum will remain as a mentor to future contestants for the upcoming season. Randy has never worked closely with the show's competitors, so we're sure to see something interesting this time around.

Mariah Carey signed on back in July, and Idol's producers are currently in talks with Nicki Minaj. Insiders say the rapper's contract is "99 percent completed" but it's still not a totally sure thing.

Carey, however, is not a big fan of the "Super Bass" fame, which should provide some on-set lightning for the coming season. Without Randy behind the judges' table, will the format still work?

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September 09 2012 at 11:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Carolyn

I basically gave up on AI when they brought Steven Tyler in, & with Randy gone, so am I! American Idol has completely screwed up a good thing they had going! Of course Ryan Seacrest should have been gone years ago!

September 02 2012 at 8:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Steve

American Idol needs to call it a day.

September 02 2012 at 2:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

donllivisolo

I will be glad to furnish the shovel. I believe there is a plot available at Forest Lawn. RIP American Idol!!donllivi

September 02 2012 at 9:03 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply

Sammy

Get real, people do not watch the show to see the judges. Until America gets tired of this dross, the show will continue for years to come.

September 01 2012 at 5:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

hei131pw

Without Randy, this show is definitely finished. Then again it lost me when Paula left.

September 01 2012 at 11:14 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Murph 32

You exited after Paula and yet they soldiered on and continued to be successful? Hmm, shocking ain't it?

September 01 2012 at 5:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Josephine

OH WOW.. !!!!

September 01 2012 at 7:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

DDD

PHILL PHILLIPS KILLED THE SHOW!!

September 01 2012 at 12:53 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

usaamericandan1

They're definitely making some decisions that will jeopardise the show, Nicki Minaj is a terrible choice and they are going to find out the very hard and mercilous way obviously.
Carrie Underwood or Kelli Clarkson would have been or can be a way, way, way, way, better choice.
Justin Timberlake would be great for the show.

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hei131pw

I agree, Kelly Clarkson would be a very good choice. As well as Justin Timberlake.
But not Carrie Underwood.

September 01 2012 at 11:17 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Janet Bilicki

I think this could be interesting if they added Adam Lambert. He has had totally different road to get to IDOl than most of those young contestants. He traveled in musical theatre for years, wrote songs and sold them (and got embedded in a lawsuit), performed and wrote songs in an avante garde sort of show in LA (Zodiac) and performed on cruise ships and in cafes, etc. He just sang with Queen this summer, has a new album, and has to beg for radio airplay. He is much more real than any of the judges in my opinion. I'll watch IDOL again if he's on it. I doubt they'll choose him, but he is very witty and lord he can sing.

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