Randy Jackson announces ‘American Idol’ exit

Randy Jackson has announced that he will leave the American Idol panel at the end of the current season.

Jackson has been a judge on the talent show for twelve years, and goes on to focus on his company and other business ventures.

Speaking exclusively to E! News, he said: “Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol I have decided it is time to leave after this season.

“I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It’s been a life changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures.”