Reports Confirm Randy Jackson Is Leaving 'American Idol': Will the Show Be Doomed With a Whole New Judges Panel?

by SodaHead TV Posted 2012/08/31 18:00:00

Related Topics: American Idol, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Judge, Mariah Carey, nick jonas, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez

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In the longest game of "will he or won’t he?" in quite some time, the guessing game surrounding Randy Jackson’s return to “American Idol” has finally come to an end... hopefully. TMZ is reporting that the “American Idol” Dawg will not come back to the judge’s table for Season 12, but will play the part of mentor in the next go-around. Let the replacement rumors begin!

Up until now, Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson have been the only members of the cast to participate in every season. But with the musician/producer’s departure, Seacrest is the last man standing. Many thought Jackson would stick around long enough to help his long-time collaborator Mariah Carey settle in as a new judge. But it looks like Mimi’s on her own.

So far, the names rising to the top of the speculation game are Nicky Minaj, Keith Urban and Nick Jonas. Allegedly, Carey and Minaj butt heads making her pending contract a difficult decision but an exciting potential for conflict for the producers. As for Randy, no word on what he’ll do next, but many feel it’s time for him to move on and re-energize the show with some new blood. What do you think about Randy leaving? Will the show be doomed with a completely new judges panel?

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LdyLeo 2012/08/31 20:06:41

Yes

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Yes, please take this show off.

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Dave 007 2013/01/20 14:57:25

Yes

I hope it's doomed, period.

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Vision of Verve 2012/09/09 13:43:50
Royo 2012/09/06 01:38:19

Yes

Alright so they only have Mariah now.. yep that show's done.

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Constant Commenter 2012/09/05 11:19:54

Yes

I'm fearing that it is on its way out... I will miss Randy's presence and comments, but at least he isn't gone from the show and would be a good mentor. It's just that he has been sort of the "anchor" after the other two originals left.

What bothers me is WHO may be added to the panel - it's not looking good.

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y so serious 2012/09/05 09:17:58

Yes

Without either him or Simon? Yeah

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Skylaris Alanis 2012/09/05 00:50:10

Yes

it's already been doomed.

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Mark5610 2012/09/04 20:30:51

No

Take Ryan Seacrud witrh you Randy.

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VK 2012/09/04 19:56:36

No

The show has been a bust for the last several years. Randy Jackson staying or leaving won't affect it. This show has run its course, it's time to pull the plug.

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Ben 2012/09/04 18:44:29 (edited)

Yes

Idol has been tanking for a few years now. Pull the plug because it costs too much for that prime time spot. Come up with something new, like a drama. We're sick of panel judge talent shows.

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Constan... to Ben 2012/09/05 11:23:41

They were the first show of its kind that all the other dumb shows copied.

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Ben to Constan... 2012/09/05 12:03:18

True. They were the first. It still doesn't change the fact that the show has very low ratings and something needs to be done.

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Constan... to Ben 2012/09/05 13:21:48

Well, it has continued to change, but I thought they said the ratings were always good, up until last year. I think a lot of people didn't care for Steven.. (he didn't bother me).

I have thought for some while that it would be winding down and with things going this way, it will most likely be their last season. Everything ends sometime.

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Ben to Constan... 2012/09/05 17:46:47

I think it was the first year the English guy left (why can't I think of his name) Simon Cowell! It was then that the show started going downhill. Even though the talent changes each year, people are still seeing the same thing. So, they change the judges to spice things up. I think Steven Tyler was an awful choice for a show like that. However, America's Got Talent got Howard Stern, and regardless of what people feel about the guy, he is dead-honest and I think thats what people want to see. Besides, AGT has many different acts besides singing. You never know what you are going to see. BUT, with Idol, you know its going to be the same thing...singing. So to keep it interesting they change the judges. I think they should change the rules of the show. Either that or move it to a later spot. Who knows. We'll see soon enough.

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Constan... to Ben 2012/09/07 05:34:04

Simon Cowell, who is in charge of the other show, "X-Factor" and had been with the European versions of "Idol" from the beginning. I don't recall if he started it. I found I don't care for that show, OR "The voice", or the "Talent" show, which is too much like a circus for me. But, that's why they have many options.

Anyway, that is what the show was designed for - singing. Paula left too, and they kept trying different judges - coming and going for their own reasons. I think it can be a bit much for them. So, as we say, it is probably nearly over with. Even the best shows ever end for some reason or another.

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Ben to Constan... 2012/09/09 13:01:14

What bothers me the most is that the average judge makes 20 million a season, while the winner gets 1 million paid out over 40 years. lol. awful.

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Constan... to Ben 2012/09/10 06:53:21

Wow. As long as I've watched, I actually didn't know that was the way the payment worked for winners. That doesn't seem so great.

Yes, and what are the judges doing for 20 million? I guess because they might be famous. I have a good ear, I hear immediately if contestants are hitting notes or not and could also critique some, but, of course I'm a nobody.. so, no 20 million. : )

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Ben to Constan... 2012/09/13 15:59:21

If you watch the bottom of the screen at either the begininng or end of the show, it says in small fine print "one million dollars is paid to the winner over the span of 40 years." The reason judges make so much is because they are the ones who bring the ratings, which makes sure the sponsors get seen during comercial break.

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Constan... to Ben 2012/09/14 07:32:23

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Ahh... I guess I never focused on the fine print! Yeah, well it's a bummer, is seemingly on it's last legs. The judges might ruin it for me.

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Ben to Constan... 2012/09/14 21:57:17

And thats why they get paid the big bucks. I'm actually anticipating to see who replaces Sharon Osbourne on AGT.

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Constan... to Ben 2012/09/15 09:20:49

True

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Frank 2012/09/04 18:13:24

Yes

For me it was already doomed. I like the X-factor, and the Voice......

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H-Dizzle 2012/09/04 17:49:16

No

Randy has nothing to do with it....American Idol is doomed period.

Over It! Next show please.

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Ariel444 2012/09/04 17:11:24

Yes

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yes very much so!

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guitar kid 2012/09/04 16:47:30

No

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Idol was doomed from the moment Simon left

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sυιcι∂εsυη∂αε~ 2012/09/04 16:22:09

Yes

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He made it so fun to watch.

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longshot 2012/09/04 15:08:33

No

YEA, Randy ? leaving AL. This is great news.

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tom C 2012/09/04 14:51:52

Yes

Jackson was too wishy washey anyway...

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Tre 2012/09/04 14:34:04

Yes

Idol was being doomed while Randy was there. It started losing it's luster after the 3rd season and has went down hill ever since.

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nciaoo 2012/09/04 14:32:27
Aksana 2012/09/04 09:23:33

Yes

yes

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Ryanlohan 2012/09/04 07:23:52
Stan Kapusta 2012/09/04 06:24:06

No

If he is on the show or not. It's losing it's appeal. Just cancel it. Kill it before it starts to stink.

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Buoyant Leadraft 2012/09/04 05:40:58

No

he is such a zero anyway

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GG 2012/09/04 03:10:09

Yes

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It was doomed when Simon left the show. I haven't even watched it since then. Getting rid of Randy is just digging the hole just a little bit deeper.

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Cnakh 2012/09/04 02:49:02
Derbyhat 2012/09/04 02:14:31

Yes

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As controversial as the original judges were with Simon brutally blunt and callous and Paula more than once ditzy, the program was about the talent in most of the seasons. Then as replacements came onboard, it seemed about the talent of the judges.

I often felt that some of the criticism of the participants gave opportunity to do better. I now feel that some judges imply that "the contestants are not as good as we". If Randy goes, the show just becomes talented judges fending off competition.

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Job 2012/09/04 02:03:20

No

No, it is not the judges that make the show a success. It is the talent that makes the show a success. The Fox Network can find countless new judges, it's the new talent that is hard to find.

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dittos11 2012/09/04 02:01:48

No

The show has been failing any way & newer shows are much better. Time for all to quit & start something new.

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penguins in the night 2012/09/04 00:47:56

No

The show flat lined a long time ago.

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Dan 2012/09/04 00:30:50

Yes

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It's been somewhat doomed anyway without the entire original cast. I think The Voice is a much better show.

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