Jackson to leave 'American Idol'

Randy Jackson has quit 'American Idol'.

Fri, 10 May, 2013 - 10:33

Randy Jackson has quit 'American Idol'.

The 56-year-old music producer – who is the only original judge on the panel of the show – has made the decision not to return next season because he wants to focus on his other interests.

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