"American Idol's" Randy Jackson, known for interspersing his measured criticism with his favorite catchphrase, "Yo, dawg," will be leaving the hit Fox show after 12 years as judge.
After reports that "American Idol" would replace all four of this year's judges, including Jackson, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, the 56-year-old musician and producer decided to address the rumors himself.