Report: Randy Jackson nears 'American Idol' return
Longtime judge allegedly wooed back following breakdown of Enrique Iglesias talks
Randy Jackson arrives at last week's BMI Urban Awards in Beverly Hills.
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Randy Jackson looks to be returning as a judge on Season 12 of "American Idol."
Despite recent reports indicating that the longtime cast member (and only remaining original judge) would be serving as a mentor only on the upcoming season, Deadline now says Fox has made a deal with Jackson to remain in his original role on the panel alongside the recently-announced Mariah Carey and - at least according to several sources - rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban.
Jackson's former cohort Simon Cowell tweeted about the news earlier this evening, seemingly confirming the Deadline report by stating: "Just heard randy is back on idol. Right decision."
Some recent talk had indicated that Latin superstar Enrique Iglesias was potentially making a deal to fill one of the "Idol" judging slots (likely the one occupied by Jackson), but those negotiations have apparently broken down, leaving the door open for Jackson's return.
Fox is expected to unveil the full four-person judging panel later this week.
"American Idol" Season 12 is slated to premiere in January.
Would you like to see Randy Jackson return as a judge on "American Idol," or would you prefer he take on a lower-profile mentor role instead? Sound off below.
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September 11, 2012 at 10:00AM EST Reply to CommentWhat a joke.
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September 11, 2012 at 11:55AM EST Reply to CommentThe show is no longer a phenomenon. There are other shows like it and the ratings over the last 3 seasons prove as much. Randy is a mainstay on that show. Lose him, you may lose the balance of the show. If they get some clown to fill his seat and the person fails, it could be a disaster. Nobody is more tired than me of "You're my dog, bro", but I would hate to watch the show dissolve because of infighting between the judges.