More 'Idol' Shakeups: Randy Jackson Out, Mariah Carey In?

July 12, 2012 American Idol

The “American Idol” judging panel is having one heck of a day!

Jennifer Lopez hinted on the “Today” show on Thursday that she's leaving, then Steven Tyler announced hours later he is definitely splitting. Now Randy Jackson is planning to move on, reports Us Weekly, with Mariah Carey, who is managed by Jackson, in talks as a replacement.

More 'Idol' Shakeups: Randy Jackson Out, Mariah Carey In?
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"They are in serious talks with Mariah and it's very close to being a done deal," a source told Us. "And they will move Randy into a more mentoring role. [Show producers] think they need to freshen everything up now.”

Other celebs who are being considered to sit at the judges' table include Fergie and Adam Lambert.

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Gary Bazo
341 days ago

no NOT ADAM ABSOLUTELY NOT ADAM!!!!!.....

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chris
341 days ago

how bout mariah, dolly, and adam.

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Anna
341 days ago

Definitely Clay Aiken. The perfect choice.

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carol taverna
341 days ago

I'm going to miss this team, Love them all, they have
great chemistry, looked forward to seeing and hearing
all the judges each week.

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carol taverna
341 days ago

I do love Clay Aiken, he did wonderfully on the Apprentice, I
think he would be a great asset. Please reconsider,
don't care for Miriah.

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Melody Searles
341 days ago

Hate to see Steven Tyler depart. Glad to hear he and his band Aerosmith is bringing back rock as it should be. Can't wait to buy the CD. Mariah would be excellent and Adam Lambert, whoa! this will be awesome. I hate to see Randy go. I, myself, will miss Randy Jackson. YO! definitely will miss that. Ciao.

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Austin
342 days ago

Won't miss Randy, but Steven, even with his bleeps, was fun. Don't care for Mariah as a judge either. Adam can sing, but he's too raw for that show. Has anyone thought of Clay Aiken? He did a surprisingly good job on Celebrity Apprentice, and is very talented, funny, and well spoken.

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ronald
342 days ago

I hope Randy reconsiders. I think that the show might have trouble being accepted with three new judges. They should keep him.

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MAK
342 days ago

Well, I guess it's time for me to move on to watching something else on Idol's time slot. I will not watch Mariah Carey, NOR Adam Lambert. So long, it's been a nice run.

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