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Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson - AP

Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone original "American Idol" judge, says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition. "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," Jackson said in a statement Thursday. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry."

 

Ellen on 'Idol' gets mixed reviews

Even before Ellen DeGeneres took her seat on "American Idol," the roar began. Cries of "What does she know about music" and "Bring back Paula Abdul" lit up blogs and message boards. Then the next shoe dropped -- anchor judge Simon Cowell announced that the ninth season would be his last.

 

Joe Jonas to be a guest judge on ‘Idol’

Joe Jonas to be a guest judge on ‘Idol’

Jonas, 20, joins the growing ranks of celebrity judges on “Idol,” including Mary J. Blige, Victoria Beckham and Shania Twain, who have all stepped in to fill the spot left by Paula Abdul.

 

Victoria Beckham To Guest Judge on 'American Idol'

Victoria Beckham To Guest Judge on 'American Idol'

As the dust settles on the shocking departure of Paula Abdul, 47, from next season's American Idol, now comes confirmation from Victoria Beckham's publicist that the former Posh Spice, 35, will make a "one-off appearance" as a guest judge on the top-rated FOX show, according to Britain's Sky News.

 

Abdul leaving 'American Idol'

Abdul leaving 'American Idol'

Simon Cowell and the other judges on 'American Idol' will not have Paula Abdul to kick around anymore.

 

DioGuardi back on 'Idol' next season

DioGuardi back on 'Idol' next season

"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi will be back on the show next season, officials announced Monday.

 

Abdul's future on 'American Idol' uncertain

Abdul's future on 'American Idol' uncertain

Paula Abdul's fans are all atwitter about the possibility their idol may not be invited back for another season as a judge on "American Idol."

 

‘Idol’ dilemma: Cut Kara or can Paula?

‘Idol’ dilemma: Cut Kara or can Paula?

If “American Idol’s” new two-reviews-per-contestant policy proves anything, it’s that four’s a crowd on the show’s bloated panel.

 

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