Randy Jackson Says No More ‘American Idol’ For Him janda Wednesday, May 15, 2013 The Script With rumors swirling and many wondering, the air has finally been cleared. Longtime judge of Fox’s hit singing competition show ‘American Idol’, Randy Jackson has confirmed that he will not be returning to his judge’s seat next season. Jackson attributes his departure to taking time to nurture his record label and pursue other business ventures. In a statement Jackson said, “To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on ‘American Idol,’ I have decided to leave after this season. I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry.” Jackson is currently the only original judge still on the show since its origination in 2002. The original panel consisted of Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. He now sits on the panel Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. With the show’s ratings being down and Jackson leaving the show, it’s left to wonder if American Idol will even have a next season and if so whether or not any of the judges will return. Only time will tell!
