Randy Jackson Returning to ‘American Idol’

Randy Jackson will return to the American Idol judges’ table when the show’s 12th season premieres this January, TV Line reports.

“The rumors are true,” a source close to the show told the website, confirming that Jackson will take his seat alongside newcomer Mariah Carey and one or two other judges who have yet to be chosen.

Yesterday, former Idol judge Simon Cowell seemed to confirm the speculation, tweeting, “Just heard randy is back on idol. Right decision.”

A representative for Fox declined to comment.

Rumors surrounding Jackson’s ongoing Idol involvement have been swirling during the show’s rather busy off-season, which saw the departures of judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, and the recent addition of Carey. It was thought that Jackson – the show’s only remaining original judge – might step down from his position and take on an undefined “mentor” role. READ MORE

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