OFFICIAL: Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj Leaving American Idol

Both Ladies Announce Departure

Other Reality News: It looks American Idol producers will ave to find two more new judges for season 13. It has been announced that Mariah Carey and Nicki Minak WILL NOT return to judge American Idol next season. I mean are we really surprised? 

They both announced their departures on twitter. Mariah Carey will be going on tour now that she another hit single with #Beautiful and Nicki Minaj tweeted she will focusing on new music. Randy has already confirmed that he won't return next season and it was recently announced that Jennifer Hudson has sign up to judge the show next season.