Randy Jackson will be exiting "
American Idol" after 12 seasons. Jackson was a member of the show's original judges' panel, which also included
Simon Cowell and
Paula Abdul.
"Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all the speculation to rest, after 12 years of judging on 'American Idol' I have decided it is time to leave after this season," Jackson
told E! News. "I am very proud of how we forever ...