Randy Jackson Reportedly Back as 'Idol' Judge

Glad Randy is returning, please no Nicki Minaj!! I vote for Adam Lambert.

This is the dude's only source of income, and really, career altogether.  He had better stick with it.

J Lo will be missed greatly on Idol, she is talented, beautiful and funny and was so encouraging to the contestants.

Minaj is not experienced enough, she can be rude and so unprofessional. Her acceptance speech at the MTV Awards last week was a joke!

Mariah, Sean Combs (producer) and Keri Hilson (Writer) would have made an excellent, experienced panel of judges.

Disappointed with the the way the show ended last season, no contestant was anywhere good enough to win over JESSICA, she was incredible!

Randy is good and Mariah is experienced in Vocal Prowess, but this other Chick, WTF. AI has been going down hill with their love for the WGWG. I thought Cris Allen winning over Adam Lambert was a travesty, but Jessica Sanchez losing to Phillip Phillips was RIDICULOUS. The Public votes to place the winner, but the Public sure has their heads up their Backsides. Reminds me of the People that voted for the worst President In U.S. History(Bush) not only once but TWICE(same CLOWNS will vote for Vulture/Voucher, YUCK

What - did Randy Jackson come to the conclusion that this is the only job he can get and he better stick with it?

Minaj is a bad idea!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I love country music but not even fond of Urban on the panel. Would have loved Brad Paisley much better, he has a funny personality and I could see him being mean if he had to. Urban is to metros*xual and just doesn't seem to fun or entertaining as a Judge. I still like the idea of a rocker so I feel they should have approached Kid Rock, I really think he would be awesome. It's that bad boy image like Stern on AGT and he's been around a long time, Plus he would tell it like it is and not care what anyone thought- Makes for good judging. Mariah is ok but they could have done better... Should be Randy, Brad, Kid Rock, and maybe Shania Twain or Jordin Sparks.  Just my opinion of course.

Better judge than Julio learning on the job?  no brainer I think the kids say.  Good decision.

Adam Lambert is the BEST/most exciting contestant to ever come from Idol. He was experienced BEFORE the show and has gone on to sing as lead for legendary rock group Queen for 6 huge concerts in Eastern Europe and the UK to great critical acclaim, has his second album out now (which debuted at number 1) and is an all-around showman/entertainer.​ He's the ONLY past contestant ever asked to come back (in this case, for season 9, right after HIS season) to MENTOR. He's articulate, witty and would make a MUCH better judge than any of the ones mentioned.He has always said kind things about Idol.They trot Adam out every time they want to "use" him. So why would they NOT ask him to be on this panel? He sure would know how to handle Niki and Mariah too.If they don't have him on the panel, they're making a HUGE mistake, imo.

America now can breathe a sigh of relief after the emotional roller coaster of wondering about this.  Perhaps Oprah can do a TV special, or maybe Barbara Walters will step in and cover the story for us.

He has to stay, he knows the job from all aspects and is the most well rounded of the judges! He deserves the BIG pay raise, not all these fly by night judges who only do it for a season or two