How do you feel about Randy Jackson leaving American Idol?

I haven't been watching it much lately. But I figured as much. Look, after Simon left it seems that the show started loosing its appeal. The show does need an actual music business personality. What they should have done was ask Gene Simons if he was interested, I think he would be a good addition. But maybe having Jimmy Iovene become a judge would be a plus. Thats a guy that knows his stuff. Then for filler you could have some musicians. But I cannot see Niki Maaj or Mariah Carey. People that are actual musicians would be much better in my opinion.

Well I'm surprised by this because I only knew about Jennifer and Steven leaving. I'm not sure I will be watching this year. I don't particular like Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey is good but who is going to replace Randy? I do love Ryan the host of the show. However, that is not enough for me to watch. I think the show is going to go down hill from now on. Just like the X-Factor I will not be watching that for sure this year. Not with Britney Spears and the other female judge they added. I think they should have kept Paula and only got rid of Nicole. I don't see either show going on for very long.

Thanks for sharing this because I had no idea that Randy Jackson is leaving American Idol. I think change is always necessary to keep a show fresh, I'm a big fan of America's Got Talent and I was upset that Peirce Morgan left, but now I like watching Howard Stern better than him as a judge. To be honest I haven't watched American Idol in quite awhile, I'm more so into the talent shows now that go beyond just singing acts.

I personally don't think it's anything we should worry about. People come and go. As much as liked having Randy there, it is their decision. I liked Randy in American Idol. He is a real musician of a very high order. I also liked AI with Simon Cowell as one of the Judges. I know a lot of people hated Simon Cowel. But at least he gave AI a real twist. He of all didn't cringe of fall for anything lame, he set a balance between what is real talent and karaoke. lol. I always thought at first the way he contradicts everything was just part of the whole show.

I think the new judges would find a great idol as they are experienced in that career. This would be a new challenge for all the contestants as the judges have high expectations in singing... But removing Randy Jackson is kinda sad as he gives his true comments and suggestions for the improvement of the idols... Hopefully this would be a great season for the show :D

Oh no..I am not expecting Randy Jackson to leave the show. I thought that after Simon, he is sort of the lead judge. One of the three or 4 judges should be the anchor judge and someone who knows the entertainment business. The rest of the judges could then be successful celebrities with good credentials. But on the other hand, the show does need some fresh changes to continue its appeal, so maybe this is the right move.

I think it is just a way to freshen up the show and that adding new faces will likely give excitement to its avid viewers!

American Idol was much better when it was Simon Cowel,Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. I think it was the best way for him to leave the show because he's not that being constructive lately in his criticisms. I am not sure about this season, because i promised myself not to watch it anymore.

its all part of the show and i feel its preplanned and something was done before hand to make him leave,but this is a shock

I think that Randy Jackson is going to continue on American Idol as a mentor. Isn't that what Jimmy usually does? So is Randy going to replace Jimmy or mentor with him? I guess there will be a lot more announcements coming. I am going to take a wait and see attitude about AI. The new season does not begin until around January, correct? If so, we still have four more months for surprises. I really like Randy by the way and would miss him if he is gone forever.

This is new to me... So this season will have all new judges then... Ryan Seacrest will be the one constant factor in American Idol, it seems...

Personally I think it was his time as well to go. He had been a judge on there a long while and it seems he was just losing some of his steam. Perhaps the show is going downhill anyways with Simon's leaving, but if they replace the judges I think it still don't be any better. I am not even that excited to watch it like I used to be when it returns. I'd rather watch XFactor, I liked it alot the first time I watched it which was last year. I get tired of those reality shows where my favorites never ever win.