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Randy Jackson

Fox and the producers of ‘American Idol’ announced Randy Jackson, known for ‘dawg’ becoming his handle while assessing contestants is leaving the show after 13  seasons. In a statement Tuesday, the network and producers call Jackson a key part of the show and say he’ll be welcomed back as a visitor. Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul made up Idol’s original judging panel. ‘American Idol’ is set to return in January with judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban.

As posted by, Blackamericaweb.com

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