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Report: Randy Jackson May Replace Jimmy Iovine as American Idol Mentor
Randy Jackson may be back on the next season of American Idol after all. According to Deadline, Jackson is in talks to return to the show to replace Jimmy Iovine as a mentor.
Randy Jackson may be back on the next season of American Idol after all.
According to Deadline, Jackson is in talks to return to the show to replace Jimmy Iovine as a mentor. Iovine joined the show in Season 10 to offer feedback to the finalists.
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The move would be just the latest in a series of shakeups behind the scenes at Idol. The show is reportedly bringing Jennifer Lopez back to join Keith Urban on the judges' panel, and producer Dr. Luke is in negotiations to fill the third seat.
Would you be pleased to see Jackson back on Idol?