Fox has
confirmed that Randy Jackson, who was one of American Idol's three original
judges, will not be returning to the show in any capacity.
After
Season 12, Jackson left his role as judge but returned as a mentor the
following year, a post he held for one season.
American
Idol, Fox, Fremantlemedia North America and 19 Entertainment released a joint
statement on Jackson's decision: "Randy has been such an integral part of
American Idol since day one, both as a judge and as a mentor.
He's provided great advice and support, shaping the success of so many Idols we have discovered over the years. We wish him all the best in his next chapter. Randy will always be part of our Idol family and we hope he'll visit from time to time."
He's provided great advice and support, shaping the success of so many Idols we have discovered over the years. We wish him all the best in his next chapter. Randy will always be part of our Idol family and we hope he'll visit from time to time."
Jackson's
departure marks the official end of the Originals Era of American Idol. He has
been with the show since 2002, when he took a seat at the judges table beside
Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell, who left in 2009 and 2010, respectively.
Season 14
of American Idol — with returning judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry
Connick Jr. — will debut in January 2015.
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