More 'American Idol' Shakeups: Randy Jackson Out, Mariah Carey In Talks to Judge - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-13-2012, 09:17 AM

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.

"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.”

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retrofan05 · 07-13-2012, 11:42 AM

If they're going to keep this show going, they really need to think about shaking up the format. I quit watching several years ago and the main reason is because I just got bored. Every year during the auditions they have a contestant with some sob story whose life will be changed forever if they get on AI. They have the ridiculously bad singers whose only purpose on the show is ratings. Then, on to the final performances with the same old song categories and dragged out elimination rounds. It's just really getting old.

07-13-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	More 'American Idol' Shakeups: Randy Jackson Out, Mariah Carey In Talks to Judge 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. "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.” http://www.extratv.com/2012/07/12/mo...xtra+-+Atom%29
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07-13-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
retrofan05 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,111	If they're going to keep this show going, they really need to think about shaking up the format. I quit watching several years ago and the main reason is because I just got bored. Every year during the auditions they have a contestant with some sob story whose life will be changed forever if they get on AI. They have the ridiculously bad singers whose only purpose on the show is ratings. Then, on to the final performances with the same old song categories and dragged out elimination rounds. It's just really getting old.