Now that Upfronts 2015 have entered the scheduling phase, we thought most of the major renewals, cancellations and pickups had delivered their biggest surprises. Not so apparently, as FOX has decided to put American Idol out to pasture after 15 seasons, ending the reality singing competition for good next year.
It looks like Ryan Seacrest will soon be the only original member of 'American Idol' left on the show. The Hollywood Reporter is saying that former judge Randy Jackson has announced that he is officially leaving 'Idol' for good.
Just after rumors saying 'American Idol' was cutting its entire panel hit the internet, Randy Jackson confirmed what all his dawgs already knew: He's peacing out after this season.
What about the ultimate polarizing judge, Nicki Minaj? That's a little murkier.
Unless you went to Dallas last week to see the premiere episode of season 12 of American Idol, you'll get to see the new panel of judges as they make their debut on the new season tonight on Fox.
American Idol is giving you the chance to see the premiere episode of Season 12 a week before its TV release date of Wednesday, January 16 by screening the first episode of the new season in select theaters nationwide.
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Former couple Rob Bolin and Chelsee Oaks wowed the judges with the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody."
Former Miss Teen USA Stormi Henley did "Father Can You Hear Me" by Tiffany Evans. Jennifer Lopez thought she had a weak voice, but Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler put the hottie through
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